Ranganath (actor)

Ranganath
Born	T. Sundara Sri Ranganath 17 July 1949 Madras, India
Died	19 December 2015 (aged 66) Hyderabad, India
Alma mater	Sri Venkateswara University
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1969-2015
Children	2 Daughters 1 Son (Tirumala Nagendra Kumar)

Ranganath (Telugu: రంగనాథ్); (born Tirumala Sundara Sri Ranganath) (17 July 1949 – 19 December 2015) was an Indian film actor known for his works exclusively in Telugu cinema, Telugu Theater, television, and a few Tamil films.^[1] In a film career spanning more than forty years, Ranganath starred in more than three hundred feature films in a variety of roles. He made his debut with the 1969 Telugu film Budhimantudu.^[2]

Subsequently, he starred in films such as Chandana, Zamindarugari Ammayi, Devathalara Deevinchandi, Panthulamma, Intinti Ramayanam, America Ammayi, Andame Anandam while establishing himself as one of the finest actors in Telugu cinema. Ranganath received state Nandi Awards for his works.^[3] Ranganath hanged himself to death at his residence in Hyderabad on 19 December 2015.^[4][2][5]

Personal life

Ranganath was born Tirumala Sundara Sri Ranganath in Madras on 17 July 1949 into the family of T. R. Sundara Raju and T. R. Janaki Devi. He then graduated with a B.A. degree from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. Ranganath then worked as ticket collector for the Indian Railways before becoming an actor. His wife Tirumala Chaithanya died in 2009.^[4] They had two daughters, and a son, Tirumala Nagendra Kumar.^[4]

Death

Ranganath was found hanging in his residence at Hyderabad on 19 December 2015 at about 5 pm. Family members rushed him to the hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival. Police investigated the situation, and upon autopsy and further evidence, confirmed suicide.^[4][6][7]

Selected filmography

1969 Buddhimantudu 1975 Zamindarugari Ammayi 1976 America Ammayi 1976 Secretary 1977 Andame Anandam 1977 Devathalara Deevinchandi 1977 Panthulamma 1978 Ramachilaka 1979 Tayaramma Bangarayya 1979 Intinti Ramayanam 1979 Maavuri Devatha 1979 Priya Bhandavi 1980 Love in Singapore 1982 Gruha Pravesam 1982 Ee Charitra 1983 Khaidi 1983 Aalyashikaram 1983 Adavallu Aligithe 1984 Ee Chaduvulu Makkodu 1984 Kai Kodukkum Kai 1984 Merupu Daadi 1985 Vijetha 1985 Adavi Donga 1985 Chiranjeevi 1985 Edadugula Bandham 1985 Intiko Rudramma 1985 Sri Datta Darshanam 1986 Veta 1987 Donga Mogudu 1987 Viswanatha Nayakudu ... Rajaraja Chola 1988 Antima Theerpu 1988 Chikkadu Dorakadu 1988 Trinetrudu 1989 Rudranetra 1989 Kokila

1989 Muthyamantha Muddhu 1990 Kodama Simham 1990 Kondaveeti Donga 1992 Brundavanam 1994 Mugguru Monagallu 1998 Premante Idera ... Venkatramayya 1999 Premaku Velayera ... Rama 1999 Ravoyi Chandamama 2000 Kalisundam Raa ... Ram Mohan 2001 Ammaye Navvithe ... Seshadri Naidu 2001 Eduruleni Manishi 2001 Naalo Unna Prema 2001 Apparao Ki Oka Nela Tappindi 2002 Manmadhudu 2002 Kondaveeti Simhasanam 2003 Nijam ... Venkateswarlu 2003 3 Deewarein....Chief Justice S.S. Murthy 2004 Sakhiya 2004 Adavi Ramudu 2004 Andhrawala 2004 Laxmi 2005 Kunkuma 2005 Aanai (Tamil) 2006 Annavaram 2006 Samanyudu ... Chandra Shekhar 2006 Sri Ramadasu 2008 Bhadradri 2008 Sundarakanda 2008 Victory 2009 Mitrudu 2011 Aha Naa Pellanta 2011 Daggaraga Dooramga 2011 Solo 2012 Dammu 2014 Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra 2015 Gopala Gopala

Television

• Shanti Nivasam (ETV)
• Iddaru Ammayilu as Venkata Raju (Zee Telugu)
• Atto Attama Kooturo (Gemini TV)

References

1. "Yesteryear actor Ranganath hangs himself in Hyderabad". The Times of India. 20 December 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
2. Bijaya Kumar Das (19 December 2015). "Telugu actor Ranganath dead, cops suspect suicide". indiatoday. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
3. "ప్రముఖ తెలుగు సినీ సీనియర్ నటుడు రంగనాథ్ స్వర్గస్థులయ్యారు" [Senior Telugu actor Ranganath no more]. Telugu Chitraa (in Teluugu). December 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
4. "Depressed Ranganath Rejected Acting Offers". The New Indian Express. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
5. "Telugu actor Ranganath no more". ABP Live. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
6. Suhaas Bharadwaj (19 December 2015). "Actor Ranganath passes away, found hanging". News Bing - Latest News. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
7. "Senior Actor Ranganath Died - Versatile Telugu Film Actor". Telangana State Information,-News. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2015.