Jonnalagadda Venkata Ramana Murthi (20 May 1933 – 22 June 2016) was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema, and Telugu drama.Ramana Murthy, Character Artists, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2011, pp: 66-7. 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.
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. Before making his foray into theatre and films, Murthi has worked in academics as a senior lecturer.
Theatre He got the best performance award for Vishwa Shanti of Aatreya in Inter University 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.
Death Murthi died on 22 June 2016 due to cardiac arrest in Hyderabad, India. He was 83 when he died. He was hospitalized.
Selected filmography Telugu films Year Film Role Notes 1957 M.L.A. 1958 Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu Dr. Raghu Mangalya Balam Dr. SuryamAtha Okinti KodaleChandram 1959 Sabhash Ramudu Inspector Mohan 1961 Batasari Brother of Madhavi Bava Maradallu 1962 Aasa Jeevulu 1971 Amayakuralu 1976 Siri Siri Muvva 1977Jeevithamlo VasanthamSripathy 1978 Dongala Dopidi Munasabu KishtaiahPatnavasamRajashekharam Katakataala Rudraiah Maro Charitra Balu's fatherKalanthakuluAnand RaoSahasavanthuduC.I.D. Officer Prathap 1979 Gorintaku Guppedu Manasu Maavari Manchitanam Idi Katha Kaadu Sri Rama BantuRamadasu 1980 Subhodayam Sivamethina SatyamChakrapaniPrema TarangaluKonte Mogudu Penki PellamRanganathamMahalakshmiVillage priestPelli GolaPurushottama RaoKodalu Vastunaru JagrathaSubbaramaiahRakta Bandham 1981 Srirasthu Subhamasthu Aakali Rajyam Jonnalagadda Venkata Ramanayya Panthulu Gadasari Atta Sogasari KodaluDamodaram Sapthapadi Avadhani, son of YajuluPrema NatakamSambamurthy, Sarada's fatherAlludugaru ZindabadMajor Nookaraju1982Vamsa GouravamJagannatham Subhalekha JagannathamPagabattina Simham 1983 Andhra Kesari Hanumantharao NaiduMugguru Ammayila MoguduSimhapuri SimhamKalyana Veena 1984 Ananda Bhairavi Kanchana Ganga 1985 Shri Datta Darshanam Lady James BondJwalaSrivaruLawyer Ramana RaoKongumudi1986Ugra NarasimhamS.P. Ramana MurthiChadastapu Mogudu Sirivennela 1987 Naku Pellam Kavali ParasakthiDaada 1988 Illu Illalu Pillalu Ukku SankelluBazaar Rowdy1989 Simha Swapnam Manchivaaru Maavaaru Joo Laka TakaRangachari 1990 Karthavyam Principal Ramakrishna 1991 Edu Kondalaswamy Kobbari Bondam 1993Peddinti Ammayi 1995Alibaba Adbhuta DeepamSarma1997W/o V. Vara Prasad2002Lagna Patrika2003SimhachalamElection 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 1980Savithri 1982 Moondram Pirai Ayurvedic practitioner Shriman Shrimati Hindi Ente Mohangal Poovaninju Malayalam 1992Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren Priya's father Tamil1999Time Shop owner
Television Year Serial Role Channel Language Notes1999Kathiravan Sun TVTamil 2012Aahaa Star Vijay
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