Ramana Reddy

Born: None

Ramana Reddy (1 October 1921 – 11 November 1974) was an Indian film, character actor, comedian and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Ramana Reddy is regarded as one of the finest comic actors of India, noted particularly for his comic expressions, and dialogues during the golden age of Telugu cinema. He and Relangi Venkata Ramaiah were a comedy double act during the era of early Tollywood. Some of his memorable roles are David in Missamma, Karanam in Rojulu Marayi, Chinnamaya in Mayabazar, Kanchu Gantayya in Gundamma Katha and many other roles. During his career spanning 24 years he has acted in more than 200 movies. Reddy is the paternal uncle of Indian politician, and filmmaker T. Subbarami Reddy.


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Punarjanma

as uncredited
Released: 1963-08-29

Gopi, a sculptor who is in love with his niece, goes into a delirium after his sculpture catches...

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Golden Baby

as uncredited
Released: 1955-03-19

Kotayya (Ranga Rao) is a kind man. He marries Rami. She succumbs to pressure from Gopala Swamy...

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Mayabazar

as Chinnamaya
Released: 1957-03-27

Balarama promises Subhadra to get his daughter married to her son. However, when he loses his...

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Mangalya Balam

as uncredited
Released: 1959-01-07

1959 Indian film starring Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Savitri and S.V. Ranga Rao

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Manchi Manasulu

as Sankarayya
Released: 1962-04-11

Venu is a very poor student and seeks to come out of the hostel by being unable to bear its...

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Maa Babu

as uncredited
Released: 1960-12-22

Dr Anand, a respectable doctor, gives away his son to Ratna Devi, a widow. Soon, he marries a...

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Goodachari 116

as uncredited
Released: 1966-08-11

Film starring Krishna Ghattamaneni, Rajanala and Mukkamala

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Gundamma Katha

as uncredited
Released: 1962-06-07

Gundamma has two children and a stepdaughter who she mistreats. She hopes to get a son-in-law...

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Illarikam

as uncredited
Released: 1959-05-01

Venu, a poor man, falls in love and marries Radha, a zamindar's daughter. When Venu moves into...

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Srimanthudu

as Hanumanthu
Released: 1971-07-16

The guardians of a boy, who is the legal heir to a property, trick him into becoming an...

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Pattindalla Bangaram

as uncredited
Released: 1971-01-01

Bangaru Raju and Bharathi love each other a lot. Though he promises Bharathi that he will marry...

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Pandava Vanavasamu

as uncredited
Released: 1965-01-14

After the Pandavas are forcefully exiled by their enemies, they must get together and fight back...

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Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam

as Sarabha
Released: 1960-01-09

Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam (Telugu: శ్రీ వెంకటేశ్వర మహత్యం) is a 1960 Magnum opus Telugu...

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Rojulu Maraayi

as Karanam Sambaiah
Released: 1955-04-13

Venu enlightens the villagers against Sagarayya, a greedy landlord who grabs barren lands of the...

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Lava Kusa

as Valmiki's disciple
Released: 1963-03-29

This movie deals with the later part of Ramayana written by Valmiki Maharshi and depicts the...

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Parivartana

as Chalapathi
Released: 1954-09-01

Zamindar of a village has no children and adopts a boy from an Orphanage. The boy grows up as...

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Bhaktha Prahlada

as Snake charmer
Released: 1967-01-01

Prahlada, Lord Vishnu's staunch devotee, is born to Hiranyakashipu (S.V. Ranga Rao) his father....

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Missamma

as I. P. David
Released: 1955-01-12

Rao and Mary, unemployed college graduates from Madras, act as if they are a married couple to...

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Daiva Balam

as Tikku
Released: 1959-09-17

Princess Rupa falls in love with Chandrasena, a commoner, as per an astrological prediction. Her...

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Karthavarayani Katha

as Chinnappa
Released: 1958-10-18

Karthavarayuni Katha (transl. Story of Karthavaraya) is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language Hindu...

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Ramu

as Armugam
Released: 1968-05-04

A man faces many trials and tribulations while taking care of his son who has a hearing...

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Desa Drohulu

as Abbadhaiah
Released: 1964-05-07

Desa Drohulu (transl. Traitors) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language action-drama film, produced and...

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Navaratri

as uncredited
Released: 1966-04-22

Radha's father brings a marriage proposal for her, which she refuses and runs away from home....

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Aggi Barata

as uncredited
Released: 1966-01-01

A young warrior, Raja, is threatened by an evil general, Gajapathi, who exploits innocent...

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Charana Daasi

as Narsu & Krishna (dual role)
Released: 1956-12-20

The film revolves around couples - Dr. Chandra Shekar and Parvathi ahead Venu and Lakshmi. ...

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Thathamma Kala

as John
Released: 1974-08-30

Ramaiah, a young man, moves to the city with his wife and children, despite his grandmother's...

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Chakrapani

as uncredited
Released: 1954-03-19

Chakrapani, a miser, decides to save a large sum of money to gift it to his great-grandson. But...

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Sangham

as Yeka Kannaiah
Released: 1954-07-10

Kamini, a pretty woman, and Raja, a handsome man, are in love, but Raja's parents do not approve...

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Desa Drohulu

as Abbadhaiah
Released: 1973-03-29

Sri Varada Sri Krishna Yachendra, Zamindar of Mangalapuram writes in his will that his jewelry...

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Pichi Pullaiah

as Neelakantam
Released: 1953-07-17

Pullaiah is sent by his father to work in the city for a landlord. Pullaiah faces a lot of...

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Banda Ramudu

as uncredited
Released: 1959-11-06

A thief saves a beautiful princess from the clutches of an evil minister who has his eyes on...

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Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

as Gajasura
Released: 1961-05-05

Indrajeet (Sati Sulochana) is a 1961 Telugu-language Hindu Epic film, based on the life of...

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Who is she?

as Father
Released: 1966-01-19

Anand, a doctor, drops a strange woman at a cemetery. Thereafter, he experiences many bizarre...

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