J. V. Ramana Murthi
| J. V. Ramana Murthi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
20-May-1933 Vizianagaram district |
| Other names | Jonnalagadda Venkata Ramana Murthi |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable work | Kanyasulkam |
J. V. Ramana Murthi (Telugu: జె. వి. రమణమూర్తి)born on 20 May 1933 is an Indian stage and film actor.[1] He is younger brother of J. V. Somayajulu.
Life
He was born on 20 May 1933 in Vizianagaram district. He started acting in playlets during his school days. He got the best performance award for "Vishwa Shanti" of Athreya in Interuniversity Competition. He acted in many plays such as "N.G.O.", "Evaru Donga", "Kappalu", "Natakam", "Keerthi Seshulu", "Kaala Rathri", "Phani" and "Katamraju Katha" and toured the state. His most notable performance is Gireesham in Kanyasulkam of Gurajada Appa Rao. He directed the production and appeared in a record number of performances.[2]
K. B. Tilak cast him in the sociopolitical Telugu film M. L. A. in 1957. Subsequently, he acted in about 150 films.
Filmography
This is a partial filmography of J. V. Ramana Murthi.
| Year | Film | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | M.L.A. | |
| 1958 | Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu | |
| 1958 | Mangalya Balam | Brother of Saroja |
| 1961 | Batasari | Brother of Madhavi |
| 1961 | Bava Maradallu | |
| 1971 | Amayakuralu | |
| 1978 | Dongala Dopidi | |
| 1978 | Katakatala Rudraiah | |
| 1978 | Maro Charithra | |
| 1978 | Siri Siri Muvva | |
| 1979 | Gorintaku | |
| 1979 | Guppedu Manasu | |
| 1979 | Idi Katha Kaadu | |
| 1980 | Subhodayam | |
| 1981 | Aakali Rajyam | |
| 1981 | Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu | |
| 1981 | Sapthapadi | Avadhani, son of Yajulu |
| 1982 | Subhalekha | Jagannatham |
| 1983 | Andhra Kesari | Hanumantharao Naidu |
| 1984 | Ananda Bhairavi | |
| 1984 | Kanchana Ganga | |
| 1985 | Shri Datta Darshanam | |
| 1986 | Sirivennela | |
| 1987 | Naku Pellam Kavali | |
| 1988 | Illu Illalu Pillalu | |
| 1991 | Edu Kondalaswamy | |
| 1991 | Karthavyam | Principal Ramakrishna |
| 1991 | Kobbari Bondam | |
| 2004 | Arya | |
| 2006 | Maayajaalam | |
| 2007 | Shankar Dada Zindabad | |
| 2013 | Thummeda |
References
- ↑ Ramana Murthy, Character Artists, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2011, pp: 66-7.
- ↑ Ramana Murthy feted in The Hindu, May 05, 2010.