Ramana Reddy
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Film
Maa Babu
1960
Film
Navaratri
1966
Film
Banda Ramudu
1959
Film
Chakrapani
1954
Film
Mayabazar
Chinnamaya
1957
Film
Illarikam
1959
Film
Golden Baby
1955
Film
Lava Kusa
Valmiki's disciple
1963
Satya Harishchandra
Nakshatrakudu
1965
Rahasyam
Krishna
1967
Film
Karthika Pournami
1987
Film
Manchi Manasulu
Sankarayya
1962
Film
Mangalya Balam
Achary
1959
Film
Pooja Phalamu
1964
Film
Pellinaati Pramanalu
Salahala Rao
1958
Film
Prema Nagar
1971
Wife is the light of the house
Astama Jyothishyudu
1961
Film
Gundamma Katha
Gantayya
1962
Film
Kula Gotralu
Ramanayya
1962
Film
Rojulu Maraayi
Karanam Sambaiah
1955
Film
Aradhana
Lingayya
1962
Film
Goodachari 116
Appalaraju
1966
Andaru Dongale
1974
Jeevana Tarangalu
1973
Koduku Kodalu
Hindi Master
1972
Film
Who is she?
Father
1966
Film
Ave Kallu
Naganna
1967
Film
Punarjanma
1963
Film
Ramu
Armugam
1968
Film
Bhaktha Prahlada
Snake charmer
1967
Film
Pattindalla Bangaram
1971
Film
Ramudu Bheemudu
Sarabhayya
1964
Edi Nijam?
Naatu Vaidyudu
1956
Film
Srimanthudu
Hanumanthu
1971
Film
Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
Film
Desa Drohulu
Abbadhaiah
1973
Film
Palletooru
Sankaram
1952
Film
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
Sarabha
1960
Film
Missamma
I. P. David
1955
Film
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
Gajasura
1961
Film
Charana Daasi
Narsu & Krishna (dual role)
1956
Film
Karthavarayani Katha
Chinnappa
1958
Bhagyarekha
1957
Film
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
Film
Thathamma Kala
John
1974
Film
Sangham
Yeka Kannaiah
1954
Film
Daiva Balam
Tikku
1959
Film
Desa Drohulu
Abbadhaiah
1964
Film
Parivartana
Chalapathi
1954
Film
Pichi Pullaiah
Neelakantam
1953
Film
Aggi Barata
1966