Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam (20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013) was an Indian actor, comedian and film director who worked in Telugu cinema. He was established as one of the highly paid and top most leading comedians in Telugu film industry. Dharmavarapu had huge fan following among Telugu audience for his unique style and dialogue modulation. He hosted several popular television shows.
Dharmavarapu has received two state Nandi Awards for best male comedian for his roles in Yagnam (2004) and Aalasyam Amrutam (2010).
Early life Dharmavarapu was born in a Traditional Telugu Aruvela Niyogi Brahmin family at Komminenivaripalem in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Career Dharmavarapu originally worked as a government employee. He became popular through his comedy serial "Anando Brahma" which he both acted in and directed. It was aired on Doordarshan in the 1980s becoming a sensational hit show in Andhra Pradesh changing the trend of Television media in entertainment.
His first film appearance was in the Jandhyala-directed Jayammu Nischayammu Raa in 1989. He was renowned for his comedy roles and flawless dialogue delivery.
Later, he went on to act in various films with star heroes like Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, Prabhas, Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Ravi Teja. He also directed a Telugu film, Thokaleni Pitta, starring Naresh in the lead produced by Kona Venkat.
Death Dharmavarapu died on 7 December 2013, after fighting liver cancer for several months.
Filmography
As an actor Telugu films Year Title Role Note 1989 Bava Bava Panneeru Jayammu Nischayammu Raa 1990 Irugillu Porugillu Prema Zindabad 1991 Stuvartpuram Dongalu Jeevana Chadarangam Prardhana Vichitra Prema Taraka Prabhuni Deeksha Mahimalu Indra Bhavanam Pelli Pustakam 1992 Babai Hotel Swathi Kiranam 1993 Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram Kalachakram One By Two Anna Chellelu Jeevithame Oka Cinema Mr. Pellam Matru Devo Bhava Konguchaatu Krishnudu Ladies Special Ish Gup Chup 1994 Pelli Koduku Lucky Chance Parugo Parugu Angarakshasudu Criminal Neram Kishkindha Kanda Brahmachari Mogudu 1995 Sisindri Chinnabbulu Adavi Dora Sankalpam Leader Gharana Bullodu 1996 Kuturu Hello Neeku Naaku Pellanta Gunshot Oho Naa Pellanta Once More 1997 Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam Priyamaina Srivaru Super Heroes Master 1998GamyamFakheerayya Allari Pellam Padutha Theeyaga 1999 Vichitram Annavaram Swayamvaram Dr. Dhairyam 2000 Nuvve Kavali 2001 Nuvvu Nenu Anandam Darling Darling Doctor 9 Nelalu Family Circus 2002 Nee Sneham Lagna Patrika Seema Simham Sontham Subbu Nuvve Nuvve Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu Sreeram Indra Jayam Aaduthu Paaduthu Pilisthe Palukutha Dhanalakshmi, I Love You Manmadhudu 2003 Okkadu Fools Aadanthe Ado Type Veede Tagore Palnati Bramhanaidu Goa Dhanush Ammulu Okariki Okaru Ammayilu Abbayilu Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi Vijayam Simhadri Dongodu Vasantham Avuna 2004 Swetha Naagu Naani Yagnam Guri Donga Dongadi Varsham Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy Leela Mahal Center Malliswari Venky 143 Mass Nenunnanu Puttintiki Ra Chelli 123 from Amalapuram 2005 Balu ABCDEFG Dhana 51 Allari Bullodu Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana Avunanna Kaadanna Athanokkade Andarivaadu Athadu Good Boy Andhrudu Veeri Veeri Gummadi Pandu Jai Chiranjeeva Gowtam SSC 2006 Style Sri Ramadasu Bangaram Evandoi Srivaru Bommarillu Andala Ramudu Veerabhadra Khatarnak Annavaram 2007 Pagale Vennela Operation Duryodhana Allare Allari Shankardada Zindabad Chirutha 2008 Blade Babji Jalsa Pandurangadu Somberi Ready Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters Bhale Dongalu Ullasamga Utsahamga Adivishnu Siddu From Sikakulam Keka King Kantri 2009 Kick Pistha Ride Bendu Apparao R.M.P Bangaru Babu 2010 Namo Venkatesa Darling Khaleja Travels Owner Nagavalli Kathi Kantha Rao Simha 2011 100% Love Aakasame Haddu Dookudu Cool Babu Madatha Kaja 2012 Racha Businessman Lalu's PA Bodyguard Tuneega Tuneega Sudigadu Daruvu Priest Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu Julai 2013 Shadow Greeku Veerudu Jabardasth Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi Hum Tum 2014 Amrutham Chandamamalo Posthumously released Dillunnodu 2015 Rudramadevi
Tamil films Year Title Role Note 2004 New Police officer 2005 Mannin Maindhan Raghavan Guest appearance 2006 Chennai Kadhal Gautham's father credited as Dharmapuram Subramanyam
Other language films Year Title Role Note 1995 Criminal Inspector Hindi2004 Love Kotta Nembu Kannada Morning Raga Appa Rao English
Television Popula Pette (1997) as Panakala Rao Lady Detective
As director Thokaleni Pitta (1997)
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