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Venkata Ramaiah (9 August
1909 -
26 November
1975) is one of the famous
comedians of Telugu films
in its golden years. Hailing from
West Godavari District of
Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as
chief comedian, hero, anti hero and character artist.
Notable among his performances are from Gunasundari
Katha, Missamma, Mayabazar, Donga Ramudu, Iddaru
Mitrulu, Chaduvukunna Ammayilu, Appu Chesi Pappu Kudu
Velugu Needalu and Vipra Narayana.
In 1954, he became the
first comedian in the Indian film industry to receive
the Padma Shri, a civilian
award from the Government of India |
