J. V. Ramana Murthi

Jonnalagadda Venkata "J. V." Ramana Murthi (Telugu: జె. వి. రమణమూర్తి; 20 May 1933 – 22 June 2016) was an Indian film 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
Born20 May 1933
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died22 June 2016 (2016-06-23) (aged 83)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Other namesApara Girisam
OccupationActor
Years active1957-2015
Notable work
Kanyasulkam
RelativesJ. V. Somayajulu (brother)
AwardsNandi Awards

Personal life

He was born on 20 May 1933 in Vizianagaram 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 Athreya 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

Murthi died on 22 June 2016 due to cardiac arrest in Hyderabad, India.[7][8] He was 83 when he died. He was hospitalized.[9]

Selected filmography
YearFilmCharacter
1957M.L.A.
1958Manchi Manasuku Manchi RojuluDr. Raghu
1958Mangalya BalamDr. Suryam
1959Sabhash RamuduInspector Mohan
1961BatasariBrother of Madhavi
1961Bava Maradallu
1971Amayakuralu
1978Dongala Dopidi
1978Katakataala Rudraiah
1978Maro Charitra
1978Siri Siri Muvva
1979Gorintaku
1979Guppedu Manasu
1979Maavari Manchitanam
1979NoolveliTamil movie by K. Balachandar
1979Idi Katha Kaadu
1980Subhodayam
1981Aakali RajyamJonnalagadda Venkata Ramanayya Panthulu
1981Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu
1981SapthapadiAvadhani, son of Yajulu
1982SubhalekhaJagannatham
1983Andhra KesariHanumantharao Naidu
1984Ananda Bhairavi
1984Kanchana Ganga
1985Shri Datta Darshanam
1986Sirivennela
1987Naku Pellam Kavali
1988Illu Illalu Pillalu
1991Edu Kondalaswamy
1991KarthavyamPrincipal Ramakrishna
1991Kobbari Bondam
2004Arya
2006Maayajaalam
2007Shankar Dada Zindabad
2013Thummeda

References
  1. "Veteran actor Ramana Murthi passes away - Times of India".
  2. Ramana Murthy, Character Artists, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2011, pp: 66-7.
  3. "latest breaking Telugu news". Eenadu Cinema Page 10. 22 June 2016.
  4. "J V Ramana Murthy No More - TFPC".
  5. "Veteran Telugu actor JV Ramana Murthi passes away - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". 22 June 2016.
  6. "Ramana Murthy feted". 5 May 2010 – via The Hindu.
  7. jalapathy (22 June 2016). "Actor J V Ramana Murthi passes away".
  8. "Ramana Murthi J.V."
  9. "Telugu actor JV Ramana murthy passes away". ABP Live. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
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