# Thagubothu Ramesh

Ramilla Ramesh, better known as Thagubothu Ramesh, is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Telugu cinema. Known for his signature portrayal of inebriated characters, he earned the nickname "Thagubothu" (transl. "drunkard") due to his memorable performances in such roles. He is a recipient of Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian. He has appeared in notable films such as Mahatma (2009), Ala Modalaindi (2011), Pilla Zamindar (2011), and Ishq (2012).

## Early life

Ramesh was born in Godavarikhani located in Peddapalli district, Telangana. His father was an employee at Singareni Collieries Company and his mother was a housewife. He was able to sink into the drunkard character because, as a child he would watch his father get drunk and hit his mother. He would pacify his mother, and make her laugh by impersonating his drunk father.

## Career

Ramesh eventually became good at mimicry and used to perform shows in his town. He also reveals that he is inspired by Bengali comedian Keshto Mukherjee, who like him was also famous for portraying drunkard characters. Before venturing into films, Ramesh has worked as a building supervisor for 10 years. After his parents' death and sister's marriage, he decided to pursue acting as a career. In 2005, he joined the Akkineni Film Institute in Hyderabad.

### Film career

In 2006, after graduating from Akkineni Film Institute, Ramesh got an opportunity to play a small role in Sukumar’s Jagadam. This was his first feature film. After Jagadam, Ramesh found several opportunities and acted in around 10 Telugu films. During this time, Ramesh got acquainted with popular Telugu actor Uttej. Uttej introduced Ramesh to top Telugu film director Krishna Vamsi. Vamsi cast him for the role of a drunkard in Mahatma. The film remains as a major turning point in his career. His portrayal of drunkard character in Mahatma led to an opportunity to play a similar drunkard character in Ala Modalaindi directed by Nandini Reddy. His portrayal of Gowtham, a drunkard software engineer in the film became very popular among the moviegoers. Since that film, he was more commonly referred to as "Thagubothu Ramesh" (drunkard Ramesh).

## Personal life

He married Swathi in 2015.

## Awards

* Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for Venkatadri Express - 2013

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Jagadam | Seenu's friend | |
| 2009 | Mahatma | | |
| 2009 | Ee Vayasulo | Chhote Kiya | |
| 2010 | Bheemli Kabadi Jattu | Suri's friend | |
| 2011 | Ala Modalaindi | Gowtham (drunkard software engineer) | |
| 2011 | Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju | Fan | |
| 2011 | Kodi Punju | | |
| 2011 | Aha Naa Pellanta | Fan | |
| 2011 | Mugguru | | |
| 2011 | 100% Love | Drunkard | Special appearance |
| 2011 | It's My Love Story | Poola Babji | |
| 2011 | Pilla Zamindar | Maqbool | |
| 2011 | Madatha Kaja | | |
| 2011 | Priyudu | | |
| 2012 | SMS | | |
| 2012 | Chaduvukovali | | |
| 2012 | Ishq | Friend | |
| 2012 | Mem Vayasuku Vacham | Beggar | |
| 2012 | Eega | Thief | |
| 2012 | Routine Love Story | College Senior | |
| 2012 | Yamaho Yama | | |
| 2012 | Thikka | | |
| 2013 | Adda | | |
| 2013 | Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde | Thagubothu | |
| 2013 | Baadshah | Wedding Planner | |
| 2013 | Athadu Aame o Scooter | Govind Raju's best friend | |
| 2013 | Antha Scene Ledu | Auto Driver | |
| 2013 | Nondi Kudhirai | Auto Driver | |
| 2013 | Venkatadri Express | Auto Driver Aanimuthyam "Ani" | Nandi Award for Best Comedian |
| 2013 | Balupu | | |
| 2013 | Vasool Raja | | |
| 2013 | Chandee | Driver | |
| 2013 | Adavi Kaachina Vennela | | |
| 2013 | Ko Antey Koti | | |
| 2013 | Music Magic | | |
| 2013 | Biskett | | |
| 2014 | Emo Gurram Egaravachu | Ammiraju | |
| 2014 | Yennamo Yedho | Gowtham (drunkard software engineer) | Tamil film |
| 2014 | Anaamika | Taxi Driver | |
| 2014 | Jump Jilani | | |
| 2014 | Race Gurram | Lucky's friend | |
| 2014 | Saheba Subramanyam | | |
| 2014 | Chakkiligintha | Manohar | |
| 2015 | Surya vs Surya | Icecream vendor | |
| 2015 | Subramanyam for Sale | Dasu | |
| 2015 | Where Is Vidya Balan | | |
| 2015 | Superstar Kidnap | | |
| 2015 | Sher | Drunkard | |
| 2015 | Kumari 21F | | |
| 2016 | Nannaku Prematho | Abhiram's assistant | |
| 2016 | Kalyana Vaibhogame | Gowtham (Software Engineer) | |
| 2016 | Oopiri | Seenu's friend | |
| 2016 | Thozha | Seenu's friend | Tamil film |
| 2016 | Parvathipuram | Madan's friend | Dubbed in 2023 as Veera Khadgam |
| 2016 | Thikka | Ramesh Yadav | |
| 2016 | Guntur Talkies | Police constable | |
| 2016 | Selfie Raja | drunk Kattappa | |
| 2016 | Jayammu Nischayammu Raa | Police constable | |
| 2017 | Nenorakam | | |
| 2017 | Rarandoi Veduka Chudham | Govind | |
| 2017 | Anando Brahma | Thulasi | |
| 2017 | Ungarala Rambabu | | |
| 2017 | Raja The Great | Sastry | Cameo |
| 2017 | Oye Ninne | Drunkard | |
| 2017 | Juliet Lover of Idiot | | |
| 2018 | Hyderabad Love Story | | |
| 2018 | Savyasachi | Nanda Kishore | |
| 2019 | Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu | Rose | |
| 2019 | Mallesham | | |
| 2019 | 90ML | Ramesh | |
| 2019 | Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu | — | Co-producer |
| 2020 | Namaste Nestama | | |
| 2020 | Jaanu | Satish | |
| 2022 | Induvadana | | |
| 2022 | 10th Class Diaries | | |
| 2022 | Anukoni Prayanam | | |
| 2023 | Prathyardhi | Advocate Rajasekhar | |
| 2023 | Meter | Drunkard | |
| 2023 | Ramanna Youth | | |
| 2023 | Nene Naa | | |
| 2024 | Chaari 111 | Bunty | |
| 2024 | Kismat | | |
| 2024 | Tiragabadara Saami | | |
| 2024 | Keshava Chandra Ramavath | | |
| 2025 | Coffee with a Killer | | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2018 | Gangstars | Rani | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2020–2021 | Amrutham Dhvitheeyam | | ZEE5 |
| 2022 | Gaalivana | Anjaneyulu | ZEE5 |