Ramilla Ramesh, better known as Thagubothu Ramesh, is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Telugu cinema. Known for his signature portrayal of inebriated characters, he earned the nickname "Thagubothu" () due to his memorable performances in such roles. He is a recipient of Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian. He has appeared in notable films such as Mahatma (2009), Ala Modalaindi (2011), Pilla Zamindar (2011), and Ishq (2012).
Early life Ramesh was born in Godavarikhani located in Peddapalli district, Telangana. His father was an employee at Singareni Collieries Company and his mother was a housewife. He was able to sink into the drunkard character because, as a child he would watch his father get drunk and hit his mother. He would pacify his mother, and make her laugh by impersonating his drunk father.
Career Ramesh eventually became good at mimicry and used to perform shows in his town. He also reveals that he is inspired by Bengali comedian Keshto Mukherjee, who like him was also famous for portraying drunkard characters. Before venturing into films, Ramesh has worked as a building supervisor for 10 years. After his parents' death and sister's marriage, he decided to pursue acting as a career. In 2005, he joined the Akkineni Film Institute in Hyderabad.
Film career In 2006, after graduating from Akkineni Film Institute, Ramesh got an opportunity to play a small role in Sukumar’s Jagadam. This was his first feature film. After Jagadam, Ramesh found several opportunities and acted in around 10 Telugu films. During this time, Ramesh got acquainted with popular Telugu actor Uttej. Uttej introduced Ramesh to top Telugu film director Krishna Vamsi. Vamsi cast him for the role of a drunkard in Mahatma. The film remains as a major turning point in his career. His portrayal of drunkard character in Mahatma led to an opportunity to play a similar drunkard character in Ala Modalaindi directed by Nandini Reddy. His portrayal of Gowtham, a drunkard software engineer in the film became very popular among the moviegoers. Since that film, he was more commonly referred to as "Thagubothu Ramesh" (drunkard Ramesh).
Personal life He married Swathi in 2015.
Awards Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for Venkatadri Express - 2013
Filmography Telugu films Year Title Role Notes 2007 Jagadam Seenu's friend credited as Ramesh 2009 Mahatma Drunkard Ee Vayasulo Chhote Kiya 2010 Bheemli Kabadi Jattu Suri's friend 2011 Ala Modalaindi Gautham (drunkard software engineer) Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju Fan Kodi Punju Aha Naa Pellanta Fan Mugguru 100% Love DrunkardSpecial appearance It's My Love Story Poola Babji Pilla Zamindar Maqbool Madatha Kaja Priyudu 2012 SMS Chaduvukovali Ishq Friend Mem Vayasuku Vacham Beggar Eega Thief Vennela 1½ Routine Love Story College Senior Yamaho Yama Ko Antey Koti 2013 Baadshah Wedding Planner Vasool Raja Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde ThagubothuSukumaruduDrama troupe memberAdda Dalam Yadagiri "Yadav" Bilingual film Balupu Athadu Aame O Scooter Govind Raju's best friendMusic Magic Chandi Driver Venkatadri Express Auto driver Aanimuthyam "Ani"Nandi Award for Best Comedian Biskett 2014 Emo Gurram Egaravachu Ammiraju Anaamika Taxi driver Jump Jilani Adavi Kaachina Vennela Race Gurram Lucky's friendSaheba Subramanyam ChakkiliginthaManohar 2015 Surya vs Surya Icecream vendor Dohchay Drunk Prisoner Subramanyam for Sale Dasu Where Is Vidya Balan Superstar Kidnap Sher Drunkard Kumari 21F 2016 Nannaku Prematho Abhiram's assistant Kalyana Vaibhogame Gowtham (Software Engineer) Oopiri Seenu's friend Bilingual film Bullet Rani Simultaneously shot in Kannada Parvathipuram Madan's friend Dubbed in 2023 as Veera Khadgam Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam Rikshawala Thikka Ramesh Yadav Guntur Talkies Police constable Selfie Raja drunk Kattappa Jayammu Nischayammu Raa Police constable 2017 Nenorakam Rarandoi Veduka Chudham GovindAnando BrahmaThulasiUngarala Rambabu Raja The Great Sastry Cameo Oye Ninne Drunkard Juliet Lover of Idiot 2018 Hyderabad Love Story Savyasachi Nanda Kishore2019 Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu Rose Mallesham 90ML Ramesh Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu Co-producer2020 Namaste Nestama Jaanu Satish 2022Malli ModalaindiInduvadana10th Class Diaries Anukoni Prayanam Raajahyogam Trump 2023Prathyardhi Advocate RajasekharMeterDrunkardRamanna YouthNene Naa 2024 Chaari 111 Bunty KismatTiragabadara SaamiKeshava Chandra Ramavath2025Coffee with a Killer23 Iravai MooduSanthana PrapthirasthuSoumya Kumar2026SahakutumbaanaamSharing guySampradayini Suppini SuddapoosaniSathi LeelavathiMareechika
Other language films Year Title Role Language Notes2014 Yennamo Yedho Gautham Tamil Credited as Kudikaran Ramesh Koottam Prabhu Deva Bilingual filmsNee Enge En Anbe Taxi driver2016 Thozha Seenu's friend Bullet Rani Kannada Bilingual film
Television +YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes2018GangstarsRaniAmazon Prime Video2020–2021Amrutham DhvitheeyamZEE52022GaalivanaAnjaneyulu
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