Ramana Reddy | |
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Born | Tikkavarapu Venkata Ramana Reddy 1 October 1921 Jagadevi Peta, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Died | 11 November 1974 | (aged 53)
Occupation(s) | actor and Comedian |
Years active | 1951 – 1974 |
Relatives | Pattabhirama Reddy T. Subbarami Reddy |
Awards | Nandi Awards |
Ramana Reddy (1 October 1921 – 11 November 1974) was an Indian character actor, comedian and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. In a career spanning 24 years, he acted in more than 200 movies. Ramana Reddy and Relangi were a comedy double act during the era of early Telugu cinema.[1]
Some of his memorable roles are David in Missamma (1955), Karanam in Rojulu Marayi (1955), Chinnamaya in Mayabazar (1957), Kanchu Gantayya in Gundamma Katha (1962). Ramana Reddy is the paternal uncle of Indian politician, and filmmaker T. Subbarami Reddy.[2]