Ramana Reddy

Ramana Reddy or T. V Ramana Reddy or Tikkavarapu Venkata 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. 

Career
T.V Ramana Reddy, has debuted in 1951 with the film Manavathi directed by Y.V Rao (Yaragudipati Varada Rao) and produced by his friend A.Sankara Reddy from his native district, Nellore.  However the movie that released first was Deeksha produced and directed by K.S Prakasa Rao. (  He has not acted in Mayapilla as is mentioned as his first movie erroneously by some film historians ).  He has played many roles opposite N.T. Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao.  Some of the movies listed below.  While acting in the role of a magician in the movie Akka Chellelu ( 1957 ) he actually learned the art of magic as a hobby.  He gave more than 100 magic performances, mostly in aid of educational institutions and voluntary organizations. 

Filmography

1950s 
 Deeksha (1951)
 Aada Janma (1951)
 Manavathi (1952)
 Palleturu (1952)
 Puttillu (1953)
 Kanna Talli (1953)
 Pichi Pullayya (1953)
 Manjari (1953)
 Prathignya (1953)
 Antha Manavalle (1954)
 Nirupedalu (1954)
 Chakrapani (1954)
 Sangham (1954)
 Parivartana (1954)
 Bangaru Papa (1955)
 Missamma (1955)
 Beedala Asthi (1955)
 Rojulu Marayi (1955)
 Aadabidda (1955)
 Anthey Kavali (1955)
 Santhanam (1955)
 Edhi Nijam (1956)
 Sontha Vooru (1956)
 Ilavelupu (1956)
 Muddu Bidda (1956)
 Melukolupu (1956)
 Penki Pellam (1956)
 Charana Daasi (1956)
 Bhaktha Markandeya (1956)
 Bhagya Rekha (1957)
 Mayabazar (1957)
 Suvarna Sundari (1957)
 Veera Kankanam (1957)
 Varudu Kavali (1957)
 Sankalpam (1957)
 Akka Chellellu (1957)
 M L A (1957)
 Vaddante Pelli (1957)
 Bommal Pelli (1958)
 Ganga Gowri Samvadam (1958)
 Sobha (1958)
 Dongalunnaru Jagratha (1958)
 Atha Okinti Kodaley (1958)
 Kartavarayani Katha (1958)
 Pellinati Pramanalu (1958)
 Parvathi Kalyanam (1958)
 Mangalya Balam (1959)
 Appuchesi Pappukoodu (1959)
 Sati Sukanya (1959)
 Pelli Sandadi (1959)
 Jayabheri (1959)
 Illarikam (1959)
 Kuthuru Kapuram (1959)
 Maa Inti Mahalakshmi (1959)
 Sipoy Kuthuru (1959)
 Daiva Balam (1959)
 Manorama (1959)
 Banda Ramudu (1959)
 Alumagalu (1959)

1960s 
 Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960)
 Santhi Nivasam (1960)
 Renukadevi Mahatmyam (1960)
 Nityakalyanam Pacha Toranam (1960)
 SS Apurva Chinthamani (1960)
 Dharmame Jayam (1960)
 Magavari Mayalu (1960)
 Annapurna (1960)
 Pillalu Techina Challani Rajyam (1960)
 Vimala (1960)
 Deepavali (1960)
 Kadeddulu Ekara Nela (1960)
 Chivaraku Migiledi (1960)
 Ma Babu (1960)
 Intiki Deepam Illaley (1961)
 Bharya Bhartalu (1961)
 Sati Sulochana (1961)
 Kanna Koduku (1961)
 Gullo Pelli (1961)
 Pellikani Pillalu (1961)
 Thandrulu Kodukulu (1961)
 Bikari Ramudu (1961)
 Iddaru Mitrulu (1961 film) (1961)
 Padandi Munduku (1962)
 Gali Medalu (1962)
 Aradhana (1962 film) (1962)
 Pelli Thambulam (1962)
 Manchi Manasulu (1962)
 Gundamma Katha (1962)
 Kalimi Lemulu (1962)
 Appaginthalu (1962)
 Kula Gothralu (1962)
 Siri Sampadalu (1962)
 Nagarjuna (1962)
 Raktha Sambandam (1962)
 Asha Jeevulu (1962)
 Chitti Tammudu (1962)
 Edureetha (1963)
 Pempudu Kuthuru (1963)
 Lava Kusa (1963)
 Eedu Jodu (1963)
 Constable Kuthuru (1963)
 Anuragam (1963)
 Anubandhalu (1963)
 Manchi Rojulu Vasthayi (1963)
 Bandhipotu (1963)
 Punarjanma (1963)
 Lakshadhikari (1963)
 Tirupathamma Katha (1963)
 Poojaphalam (1964)
 Atmabalam (1964)
 Gudi Gantalu (1964)
 Muralikrishna (1964)
 Kalavari Kodalu (1964)
 Myravana (1964)
 Desa Drohulu (1964)
 Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)
 Peetala meedha Pelli (1964)

1960s cont 
 Sri Satyanarayana Mahatmyam (1964)
 Dagudu Moothalu (1964)
 Sabash Suri (1964)
 Manchi Manishi (1964)
 Naadi Aadajanmey (1965)
 Pandava Vanavasam (1965)
 Vuyyala Jampala (1965)
 Dorikithey Dongalu (1965)
 Mangamma Sapatham (1965)
 Chaduvukunna Bharya (1965)
 Satya Harichandra (1965)
 Keelu Bommalu (1965)
 Thodu Needa (1965)
 Anthastulu (1965)
 Devatha (1965)
 Manushulu Mamathalu (1965)
 C I D (1965)
 Aata Bommalu (1966)
 Atmagowravam (1966)
 Sakunthala (1966)
 Navarathri (1966)
 Bheemanjaneya Yuddham (1966)
 Potti Pleader (1966)
 Mangala Sutram (1966)
 Aggi Barata (1966)
 Chilaka Gorinka (1966)
 Sangitha Lakshmi (1966)
 Gudachari 116 (1966)
 Dr. Anand (1966)
 Mohini Bhasmasura (1966)
 Rangula Ratnam (1967)
 Bhakta Prahlada (1967)
 Pinni (1967)
 Iddaru Monagallu (1967)
 Sati Sumathi (1967)
 Kanchukota (1967)
 Gruhalakshmi (1967)
 Chadarangam (1967)
 Satyame Jayam (1967)
 Nindu Manasulu (1967)
 Upayamlo Apayam (1967)
 Rahasyam (1967)
 Peddakkayya (1967)
 Avey Kallu (1967)
 Kambhoja Raju Katha (1967)
 Sukhaduhkalu (1968)
 Uma Chandi Gowri Sankarula Katha (1968)
 Brahmachari (1968)
 Bharya (1968)
 Ramu (1968)
 Mooga Jeevulu (1968)
 Chinnari Papalu (1968)
 Panthalu Pattimpulu (1968)
 Ninne Pelladutha (1968)
 Nindu Samsaram (1968)
 Ardha Rathri (1969)
 Adarsa Kutumbam (1969)

1970s 
 Thalla?  Pellama? ( 1970)
 Amma Kosam (1970)
 Ma Manchi Akkayya (1970)
 Kodalu Diddina Kapuram (1970)
 Kiladi Singanna (1971)
 Manasu Mangalyam (1971)
 Mooga Prema (1971)
 Jeevitha Chakram (1971)
 Ananda Nilayam (1971)
 Pattindalla Bangaram (1971)
 Shrimantudu(1971)
 Bhale Papa(1971)
 Premanagar (1971)
 Ramalayam (1971)
 Tahsildargari Ammayi (1971)
 Pagapattina Paduchu (1971)
 Sri Krishna Sathya (1971)
 Beedhalapatlu (1972)
 Santhi Nilayam (1972)
 Sabash Papanna (1972)
 Sabash Baby (1972)
 Koduku Kodalu (1972)
 Bangaru Babu (1973)
 Stree(1973)
 Jeevana Tarangalu (1973)
 Jeevitham (1973)
 Devudamma (1973)
 Puttinillu Mettinillu (1973)
 Palleturi Bava (1973)
 Minor Babu (1973)
 Poolamala (1973)
 Manuvu Manasu (1973)
 Peddalu Marali (1974)
 Andaru Dongaley (1974)
 Thathamma Kala (1974)
 Bhoomi Kosam (1974)
 Mugguru Ammayilu (1974)
 Satyaniki Sankellu (1974)
 Cheekati Velugulu (1975)

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Category:1921 births
Category:1974 deaths
Category:Indian male comedians
Category:Nandi Award winners
Category:Male actors in Telugu cinema
Category:Indian male film actors
Category:Telugu comedians
Category:20th-century Indian male actors
Category:People from Nellore district
Category:Male actors from Andhra Pradesh
Category:20th-century comedians