Relangi (actor)

In this Telugu name, the surname is Relangi.
Relangi
Relangi in a scene from the Telugu film Aada Pettanam (1958)
Born
Relangi Venkata Ramayya

Ravulapalem, Madras Presidency, British India (now Andhra Pradesh, India)
Died27 November 1975(1975-11-27) (aged 65)
Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh
Occupation(s)Actor and playback singer
SpouseSridevamma
AwardsPadma Shri (1970)

Relangi Venkata Ramayya ( 9 August 1910 – 27 November 1975), known mononymously by his surname as Relangi, was an Indian actor, comedian, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[1][2] He was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1970. Relangi is particularly known for his comic expressions, and dialogues during the 1950s and 1960s. Together with Ramana Reddy, they were a comedy double act.

Notable Relangi performances include films like Gunasundari Katha (1949), Vipra Narayana (1954), Missamma (1955), Donga Ramudu (1955), Mayabazar (1957), Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1958), Velugu Needalu (1961), Iddaru Mitrulu (1961), Kula Gothralu (1962), Lava Kusa (1963), Chaduvukunna Ammayilu (1963), Nartanasala (1963), and Preminchi Choodu (1965).[3][4] The Relangi Art Academy Award was instituted in his honour for best comic performances.[5]

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  2. ^ M L Narasimham (14 January 2016). "Blast from the Past: Mahakavi Kalidasu (1960)". The Hindu.
  3. ^ "Movie Review". filmchamber.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2004. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  4. ^ "RELANGI VENKATRAMAIAH (1910-75) - Tollynation Powered". www.tollynation.com. Archived from the original on 22 October 2007. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Relangi Art Academy awards declared". The Hindu. 19 October 2008.