J. V. Ramana Murthi
Indian actor
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Jonnalagadda Venkata Ramana Murthi (20 May 1933 – 22 June 2016) was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema, and Telugu drama.[1][2] Murthi made his film debut with K. B. Tilak's sociopolitical film M.L.A. in 1957. Subsequently, he starred in about one fifty feature films in a variety of roles, and has received the Nandi Natakotsavam Award for Life Achievement in theater and drama.[3][4][5]
J. V. Ramana Murthi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 May 1933 Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 22 June 2016 (aged 83) |
| Other name | Apara Girisam |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1957–2015 |
| Notable work | Kanyasulkam |
| Relatives | J. V. Somayajulu (brother) |
| Awards | Nandi Awards |
Personal life
He was born on 20 May 1933 in Narasannapeta,Srikakulam district, Murthi held a degree in science, Murthi was the younger brother of J. V. Somayajulu.[5] Before making his foray into theatre and films, Murthi has worked in academics as a senior lecturer.[3][4]
Theatre
He got the best performance award for Vishwa Shanti of Aatreya in Inter University Competition.[1] 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.[6]
Death
Selected filmography
Telugu films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | M.L.A. | ||
| 1958 | Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu | Dr. Raghu | |
| Mangalya Balam | Dr. Suryam | ||
| Atha Okinti Kodale | Chandram | ||
| 1959 | Sabhash Ramudu | Inspector Mohan | |
| 1961 | Batasari | Brother of Madhavi | |
| Bava Maradallu | |||
| 1962 | Aasa Jeevulu | ||
| 1971 | Amayakuralu | ||
| 1976 | Siri Siri Muvva | ||
| 1977 | Jeevithamlo Vasantham[10] | Sripathy | |
| 1978 | Dongala Dopidi | Munasabu Kishtaiah | |
| Patnavasam[11] | Rajashekharam | ||
| Katakataala Rudraiah | |||
| Maro Charitra | Balu's father | ||
| Kalanthakulu | Anand Rao | ||
| Sahasavanthudu[12] | C.I.D. Officer Prathap | ||
| 1979 | Gorintaku | ||
| Guppedu Manasu | |||
| Maavari Manchitanam | |||
| Idi Katha Kaadu | |||
| Sri Rama Bantu | Ramadasu | ||
| 1980 | Subhodayam | ||
| Sivamethina Satyam | Chakrapani | ||
| Prema Tarangalu | |||
| Konte Mogudu Penki Pellam[13] | Ranganatham | ||
| Mahalakshmi | Village priest | ||
| Pelli Gola | Purushottama Rao | ||
| Kodalu Vastunaru Jagratha | Subbaramaiah | ||
| Rakta Bandham | |||
| 1981 | Srirasthu Subhamasthu | ||
| Aakali Rajyam | Jonnalagadda Venkata Ramanayya Panthulu | ||
| Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu[14] | Damodaram | ||
| Sapthapadi | Avadhani, son of Yajulu | ||
| Prema Natakam[15] | Sambamurthy, Sarada's father | ||
| Alludugaru Zindabad | Major Nookaraju | ||
| 1982 | Vamsa Gouravam | Jagannatham | |
| Subhalekha | Jagannatham | ||
| Pagabattina Simham | |||
| 1983 | Andhra Kesari | Hanumantharao Naidu | |
| Mugguru Ammayila Mogudu | |||
| Simhapuri Simham | |||
| Kalyana Veena | |||
| 1984 | Ananda Bhairavi | ||
| Kanchana Ganga | |||
| 1985 | Shri Datta Darshanam | ||
| Lady James Bond | |||
| Jwala | |||
| Srivaru | Lawyer Ramana Rao | ||
| Kongumudi | |||
| 1986 | Ugra Narasimham | S.P. Ramana Murthi | |
| Chadastapu Mogudu | |||
| Sirivennela | |||
| 1987 | Naku Pellam Kavali | ||
| Parasakthi | |||
| Daada | |||
| 1988 | Illu Illalu Pillalu | ||
| Ukku Sankellu | |||
| Bazaar Rowdy | |||
| 1989 | Simha Swapnam | ||
| Manchivaaru Maavaaru | |||
| Joo Laka Taka[16] | Rangachari | ||
| 1990 | Karthavyam | Principal Ramakrishna | |
| 1991 | Edu Kondalaswamy | ||
| Kobbari Bondam | |||
| 1993 | Peddinti Ammayi | ||
| 1995 | Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam[17] | Sarma | |
| Sogasu Chooda Tarama! | |||
| 1997 | W/o V. Vara Prasad | ||
| 2002 | Lagna Patrika | ||
| 2003 | Simhachalam | Election Commissioner | |
| 2004 | Arya | ||
| 2006 | Maayajaalam | ||
| 2007 | Shankar Dada Zindabad | ||
| Lakshmi Kalyanam | |||
| 2013 | Thummeda |
Other language films films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Nool Veli | Vidya's father | Tamil | |
| 1980 | Savithri | |||
| 1982 | Moondram Pirai | Ayurvedic practitioner | ||
| Shriman Shrimati | Hindi | |||
| Ente Mohangal Poovaninju | Malayalam | |||
| 1992 | Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren | Priya's father | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Time | Shop owner | ||
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Kathiravan | Sun TV | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Aahaa | Star Vijay | |||