Ramana Reddy or T. V. Ramana Reddy (b: 1 October, 1921 - d: 11, November, 1974) was an Indian actor and comedian, best known for his work in Telugu cinema

Telugu cinema

The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...

 in the 1950s and 1960s.

He has debuted in 1951 with the film Mayapilla directed by R. S. Prakash. He has played many roles opposite N.T. Rama Rao and A.N.R. Some of his memorable roles are David in Missamma

Missamma

*Aduvari matalaku ardhale verule - A. M. Rajah*Baalanura Madana - P. Susheela*Brindavanamadi andaridi Govindudandari vade - A. M. Rajah*Dharmam Cheyyi Babu - Relangi*Ee NavaNavabhuyudaya*Kaavaalante Isthaale - A. M. Rajah...

and Chinnamayya in Mayabazar

Mayabazar

Mayabazar is a folklore Telugu Cinema first released in Andhra Pradesh, India on 27 March 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Alur Chakrapani. It was also dubbed in Tamil , and the Telugu version was later dubbed in Kannada. The story, dialogues, and song lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra...

(1957).

He worked as a sanitary inspector before becoming an actor. He is good at Magic

Magic (paranormal)

Magic is the claimed art of manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of occult laws unknown to science. It is in contrast to science, in that science does not accept anything not subject to either direct or indirect observation, and subject to logical...

, used to give Magic shows and helped many voluntary organizations.

Filmography

1. Andaru Dongale
   Andaru Dongale
   Andaru Dongale is a 1974 Telugu Comedy film directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. It is a remake of 1972 Bollywood film Victoria No. 203. It is a commercial hit film ran for more than 100 days in 3 centers.-Cast:...
   
    (1974)
2. Jeevitha Chakram
   Jeevitha Chakram
   Jeevitha Chakram is a 1971 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao. Music for this film is provided by Bollywood famous Shankar Jaikishan with super-hit soundtrack. The singers are Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela and Bombay Sharada....
   
    (1971)
3. Shrimanthudu (1971)
4. Aadarsa Kutumbam (1969)
5. Bhakta Prahlada
   Bhakta Prahlada (1967 film)
   Bhakta Prahlada is a Telugu film made in 1967 by AVM Productions about a devotee Prahlada in Hindu mythology.-Crew:* Producer - A. V. Meiyappan using the banner AVM productions along with Veerappan & Co....
   
    (1967/I)
6. Goodachari 116 (1967)
7. Grihalakshmi (1967)
8. Rahasyam
   Rahasyam (1967 film)
   Rahasyam is a 1967 Telugu film produced by A. Shankar Reddy starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. It was a musical hit with many songs are remembered by Telugu people even today.-Songs:...
   
    (1967)
9. Navarathri
   Navarathri (film)
   Navarathri is a 1966 Telugu Drama film directed by Tatineni Rama Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri. It is produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. It is remake of 1964 Tamil film with same title starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The story is written by A. P...
   
    (1966)
10. Chilaka Gorinka (1966)
11. Rangula Ratnam
    Rangula Ratnam
    Rangula Ratnam is a Telugu movie directed by B. N. Reddy, starring Chandra Mohan, Vanisri and Anjali Devi, under the banner of Vahini pictures. It is a social and political sattire involving a middle class family in the backdrop of politics and elections. The film bagged golden Nandi Award in the...
    
     (1966)
12. C.I.D.
    C.I.D. (1965 film)
    C.I.D. is a 1965 Telugu Drama film directed by Tapi Chanakya and produced by Vijaya Pictures.Nataratna N. T. Rama Rao portrayed the C.I.D. Ravi character effectively. There are some melodious songs by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao.-The plot:...
    
     (1965) .... Vyaghreswara Bhagavatar
13. Aatma Gowravam
    Aatma Gowravam
    Aatma Gowravam is a 1965 Telugu Drama film produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao and directed by K. Viswanath. The film is based on the Novel and Story by Yaddanapoodi Sulochana Rani.-The Plot:...
    
     (1965)
14. Antastulu
    Antastulu
    Antastulu or Anthasthulu is 1966 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is a Musical film with some melodious songs by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna. The Music score is provided by K. V...
    
     (1965)
15. Aatma Balam (1964)
16. Murali Krishna
    Murali Krishna
    Murali Krishna is a 1964 Telugu Drama film directed by P. Pullayya and produced by Padmasree pictures.It is a Musical hit film with some memorable songs popular even today. The music is scored by Master Venu and lyrics written by Acharya Atreya and Dr. C. Narayana Reddy in the voices of Ghantasala...
    
     (1964)
17. Poojaphalam (1964) .... Govindaiah
18. Tirupathamma Katha (1963)
19. Lakshadhikari
    Lakshadhikari
    Lakshadhikari is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Madhusudana Rao and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy.-The plot:Lakshadhikari Rangayya's right hand man is Sitayya . Rangayya is accused of murdering a diamond merchant and is sent to jail. His son is kidnapped and found by a childless...
    
     (1963)
20. Lava Kusha
    Lava Kusha
    Lava Kusha is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao and Chittajallu Pullayya and the story of the movie is written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is produced by A Shankara Reddy under Lalitha Siva Jyoti Pictures. The movie was released on 29 March 1963 and instantly became one of the...
    
     (1963/I)
21. Punarjanma (1963)
22. Chitti Tammudu
    Chitti Tammudu
    Chitti Tammudu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by K. B. Tilak.The film is based on the English novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.-The plot:...
    
     (1962) .... Lawyer
23. Raktha Sambandham
    Raktha Sambandham
    Raktha Sambandham is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is remake of 1961 Tamil hit film Pasamalar. The movie was directed by A. Bhimsingh. It was film version of the Malayalam writer Kottakara's story Paasa Malar, featuring Shivaji Ganesan...
    
     (1962)
24. Gundamma Katha
    Gundamma Katha
    Gundamma Katha is a 1962 Telugu film produced by famous producer duo B. Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani starring mainly S. V. Ranga Rao, N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Suryakantham, Jamuna Ramanarao, Savitri, Ramana Reddy, Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Chaya Devi, L. Vijayalakshmi and Haranath...
    
     (1962) .... Kanchu Gantaiah
25. Kula Gothralu
    Kula Gothralu
    Kula Gothralu or Kulagothralu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao under Prasad Art Pictures.It is a musical hit with music score composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao...
    
     (1962)
26. Manchi Manasulu
    Manchi Manasulu
    Manchi Manasulu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao.It is a musical hit film with score composed by K. V. Mahadevan and voiced by Ghantasala, P. Susheela and others. The song Aho Andhra Bhoja .....
    
     (1962)
27. Siri Sampadalu (1962)
28. Bharya Bharthalu
    Bharya Bharthalu
    Bharya Bharthalu is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures....
    
     (1961)
29. Iddaru Mitrulu
    Iddaru Mitrulu
    Iddaru Mitrulu is a 1999 Tollywood film which was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Sakshi Sivanand, and Ramya Krishnan.- Plot :...
    
     (1961)
30. Deepavali (1960) .... Sishyasurudu
31. Shantinivasam (1960)
32. Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam
    Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam
    Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam is a 1960 Magnum opus Telugu Musical film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah and starring N. T. Rama Rao. The story is based on the story of Lord Venkateswara .-The Story:Evil forces dominates the world...
    
     (1960) .... Sarabha
33. Illarikam
    Illarikam
    Illarikam is a 1959 Telugu film directed by T. Prakash Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna. It is a Silver Jubilee film produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. The songs are very popular, particularly bhalE chance-lE describes the virtures of the Telugu...
    
     (1959)
34. Jayabheri
    Jayabheri
    Jayabheri is a 1959 Telugu musical hit film directed by P. Pullaiah and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi in lead roles. The film is based on the 1947 production by V. Shantaram, titled Lokshahir Ram Joshi in Marathi and Matwala Shayar Ram Joshi in Hindi.-The plot:The story setting...
    
     (1959) .... Bachanna Narayya
35. Maa Inti Mahalakshmi (1959)
36. Pelli Sandadi (1959)
37. Pelli Naati Pramanalu
    Pelli Naati Pramanalu
    Pelli Naati Pramanalu or Pellinati Pramanalu is a 1958 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by Kadiri Venkata Reddy....
    
     (1958) .... Salahala Rao
38. Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
    Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
    -2008 film:Appuchesi Pappukudu was remade in 2008 directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao and starring Rajendra Prasad and Madhumitha in lead roles.-External links:* * * *...
    
     (1958) .... Ramalingaiah
39. Atha Okinti Kodale (1958)
40. Mangalya Balam (1958)
41. Suvarna Sundari
    Suvarna Sundari
    Suvarna Sundari is a popular Telugu film produced in 1957 in the golden era of Telugu film industry.It was directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner...
    
     (1957/I) .... Ullasam
42. Maya Bazaar (1957/I) .... Chinnamaya
43. Bhagya Rekha
    Bhagya Rekha
    Bhagya Rekha or Bhagyarekha is a 1957 Telugu film directed by B. N. Reddi and produced by Ponnaluri brothers.The popular Devotional song Neevundeda Kondapai Naasaami Nenundedee Nelapai by P. Susheela is in this film...
    
     (1957)
44. Dongallo Dora (1957)
45. M.L.A.
    M.L.A. (film)
    M.L.A. is a sociopolitical Telugu film directed and produced by K. B. Tilak.-Cast:*Kongara Jaggayya ... Dasu*Savitri ... Nirmala*Gummadi Venkateswara Rao ... Damodaram*J. V...
    
     (1957)
46. Veera Kankanam (1957)
47. Ilavelpu
    Ilavelpu
    Ilavelpu or Ilavelupu is a 1956 Telugu Drama film produced by L. V. Prasad and directed by D. Yoganand. The story is based on the successful Tamil film, Ethirpaaraathathu...
    
     (1956)
48. Charana Daasi (1956)
49. Edi Nijam
    Edi Nijam
    Edi Nijam is a 1956 Telugu film directed by Vainik and film personality Sundaram Balachander and produced by Ghantasala Krishnamurthy of Pratibha Films. The films starring Nagabhushanam of Rakta Kanneeru fame. The story is loosely based on the Italian film Puzitor.-The plot:Kondaiah is a labourer...
    
     (1956) .... Naatu Vaidyudu
50. Santanam (1955)
51. Rojulu Marayi
    Rojulu Marayi
    Rojulu Marayi is a 1955 Telugu film directed by Tapi Chanakya. The story is set in native village environment about the changing times. Eruvaaka Sagaroranno Chinnanna song casting Waheeda Rehman is one of the memorable songs in the film...
    
     (1955) .... Karanam
52. Missamma
    Missamma
    *Aduvari matalaku ardhale verule - A. M. Rajah*Baalanura Madana - P. Susheela*Brindavanamadi andaridi Govindudandari vade - A. M. Rajah*Dharmam Cheyyi Babu - Relangi*Ee NavaNavabhuyudaya*Kaavaalante Isthaale - A. M. Rajah...
    
     (1955) .... David
53. Parivartana
    Parivartana
    Parivartana or Parivarthana is a 1954 Telugu Drama film directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao. It is based on the Novel Anna Chellelu written by Pinisetti Srirama Murthy.-The plot:...
    
     (1954) .... Chalapathi
54. Bangaru Papa
    Bangaru Papa
    Bangaru Papa is a 1954 Telugu film directed by B. N. Reddi. It is based on the 1861 English novel Silas Marner of George Eliot. B. N. Reddi personally considered it as his best cinematic work. It portrayed the acting skills of Nata Sarvabhouma S. V. Ranga Rao...
    
     (1954)
55. Pitchi Pullaiah (1953) .... Nilakantham
56. Palletooru
    Palletooru
    Palletooru is a 1952 Telugu film directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao . This Silver Jubilee film has set a new trend for many more rural based films with good informative themes. Cheyetti Jai Kottu Telugoda, patriotic song by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was very popular during those days of...
    
    (1952)
57. Aada Janma (1951)
58. Mayapilla (1951) (debut)