Ramana Reddy

Ramana Reddy

Known For

Lava Kusa

Biography

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.

Movies Featuring Ramana Reddy

Ramu

Ramu (1968)

as Armugam
Lava Kusa

Lava Kusa (1963)

as Valmiki's disciple
Mayabazar

Mayabazar (1957)

as Chinnamaya
Charana Daasi

Charana Daasi (1956)

as Narsu & Krishna (dual role)
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Edi Nijam? (1956)

as Naatu Vaidyudu
Rojulu Maraayi

Rojulu Maraayi (1955)

as Karanam Sambaiah
Missamma

Missamma (1955)

as I. P. David
Sangham

Sangham (1954)

as Yeka Kannaiah