Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam(20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013)[1]was an Indian actor, comedian and film director who worked inTelugu cinema.[2]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 stateNandi Awardsfor best male comedian for his roles inYagnam(2004) andAalasyam Amrutam(2010).
Early life
[edit]Dharmavarapu was born in aTelugu Brahminfamily[3]atKomminenivaripaleminPrakasam district,Andhra Pradesh.[4]
Career
[edit]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 onDoordarshanin the 1980s becoming a sensational hit show inAndhra Pradeshchanging the trend of Television media in entertainment.
His first film appearance was in theJandhyala-directedJayammu Nischayammu Raain 1989.[5]He was renowned for his comedy roles and flawless dialogue delivery.
Later, he went on to act in various films with star heroes likeChiranjeevi,Balakrishna,Rajinikanth,Nagarjuna,Venkatesh,Mahesh Babu,Pawan Kalyan,Prabhas,Jr. NTR,Ram Charan,Allu Arjun,Ravi Teja.He also directed aTelugu film,Thokaleni Pitta,starringNareshin the lead produced byKona Venkat.
Death
[edit]Dharmavarapu died on 7 December 2013, after fightingliver cancerfor several months.[4]
Filmography
[edit]As an actor
[edit]Telugu films
[edit]- Bava Bava Panneeru(1989)
- Jayammu Nischayammu Raa(1989)
- Irugillu Porugillu(1990)
- Jeevana Chadarangam(1991)
- Vichitra Prema(1991)
- Pelli Pustakam(1991)
- Babai Hotel(1992)
- Swathi Kiranam(1992)
- Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram(1993)
- Kalachakram(1993)
- One By Two(1993)
- Anna Chellelu(1993)
- Mr. Pellam(1993)
- Matru Devo Bhava(1993)
- Konguchaatu Krishnudu(1993)
- Ladies Special(1993)
- Ish Gup Chup(1993)
- Pelli Koduku(1994)
- Lucky Chance(1994)
- Parugo Parugu(1994)
- Angarakshasudu(1994)
- Criminal(1994)
- Brahmachari Mogudu(1994)
- Sisindri(1995)
- Chinnabbulu(1995)
- Sankalpam(1995)
- Gharana Bullodu(1995)
- Kuturu(1996)
- Hello Neeku Naaku Pellanta(1996)
- Oho Naa Pellanta(1996)
- Once More(1996)
- Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam(1997)
- Allari Pellam(1998)
- Vichitram[6](1999) as Annavaram
- Swayamvaram(1999) as Dr. Dhairyam
- Nuvve Kavali(2000)
- Nuvvu Nenu(2001)
- Anandam(2001)
- Darling Darling(2001) as Doctor
- 9 Nelalu(2001)
- Family Circus(2001)
- Nee Sneham(2002)
- Seema Simham(2002)
- Sontham(2002) as Subbu
- Nuvve Nuvve(2002)
- Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu(2002)
- Sreeram(2002)
- Indra(2002)
- Jayam(2002)
- Aaduthu Paaduthu(2002)
- Pilisthe Palukutha(2002)
- Dhanalakshmi, I Love You(2002)
- Manmadhudu(2002)
- Aadanthe Ado Type(2003)
- Veede(2003)
- Tagore(2003)
- Palnati Bramhanaidu(2003)
- Goa(2003)
- Okkadu(2003)
- Fools(2003)
- Ammulu(2003)
- Ammayilu Abbayilu(2003)
- Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi(2003)
- Vijayam(2003)
- Simhadri(2003)
- Dongodu(2003)
- Vasantham(2003)
- Avuna(2003)[7]
- Swetha Naagu(2004)
- Naani(2004)
- Yagnam(2004)
- Guri(2004)
- Donga Dongadi(2004)
- Varsham(2004)
- Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy(2004)
- Leela Mahal Center(2004)
- Malliswari(2004)
- Morning Raga(2004)
- Venky(2004)
- 143(2004)
- Mass(2004)
- Nenunnanu(2004)
- Puttintiki Ra Chelli(2004)
- 123 from Amalapuram(2004)
- Balu ABCDEFG(2005)
- Dhana 51(2005)
- Allari Bullodu(2005)
- Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana(2005)
- Avunanna Kaadanna(2005)
- Athanokkade(2005)
- Andarivaadu(2005)
- Athadu(2005)
- Good Boy(2005)
- Andhrudu(2005)
- Veeri Veeri Gummadi Pandu(2005)
- Jai Chiranjeeva(2005)
- Gowtam SSC(2005)
- Style(2006)
- Sri Ramadasu(2006)
- Bangaram(2006)
- Evandoi Srivaru(2006)
- Bommarillu(2006)
- Andala Ramudu(2006)
- Khatarnak(2006)
- Annavaram(2006)
- Operation Duryodhana(2007)
- Shankardada Zindabad(2007)
- Chirutha(2007)
- Blade Babji(2008)
- Jalsa(2008)
- Pandurangadu(2008)
- Somberi(2008)
- Ready(2008)
- Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters(2008)
- Ullasamga Utsahamga(2008)
- Bhale Dongalu(2008)
- Siddu From Sikakulam(2008)
- Keka(2008)
- King(2008)
- Kick(2009)
- Pistha(2009)
- Ride(2009)
- Bendu Apparao R.M.P(2009)
- Bangaru Babu(2009)
- Namo Venkatesa(2010)
- Darling(2010)
- Mahesh Khaleja(2010)
- Nagavalli(2010)
- Kathi Kantha Rao(2010)
- Simha(2010)
- 100% Love(2011)
- Aakasame Haddu(2011)
- Dookudu(2011)
- Madatha Kaja(2011)
- Racha(2012)
- Businessman(2012)
- Bodyguard(2012)
- Tuneega Tuneega(2012)
- Sudigadu(2012)
- Shadow[8](2013)
- Daruvu(2012)
- Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu(2012)
- Julai(2012)
- Greeku Veerudu(2013)
- Jabardasth(2013)
- Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi(2013)
- Hum Tum(2013)
- Amrutham Chandamamalo(2014; posthumously released)
- Dillunnodu(2014; posthumously released)
- Rudramadevi(2015; posthumously released)
Tamil films
[edit]- New(2004)
- Mannin Maindhan(2005)
- Chennai Kadhal(2006)
Hindi film
[edit]- Criminal(1995)
Kannada film
[edit]- Love(2004)
As director
[edit]- Thokaleni Pitta(1997)
References
[edit]- ^ABN- Andhrajyothi - Interview with RK at 11:18 minutes - Dharmavarupu subrahmanyam himself said he is 58 years in 2012.Event occurs at 11:18. Archived fromthe originalon 11 October 2020.Retrieved28 October2012– via YouTube.
- ^"Dharmavarapu Subramaniam".Chakpak.Archived fromthe originalon 29 July 2012.Retrieved4 January2011.
- ^"Dharmavarapu passes away".www.thehansindia.com.8 December 2013.Retrieved11 April2022.
- ^ab"Telugu actor Dharmavarapu Subramanyam dies of bone cancer at 53".Deccan Chronicle.8 December 2013.Archivedfrom the original on 8 April 2018.Retrieved7 April2018.
- ^Seshagiri, Sangeetha (22 December 2013)."Celebrity Deaths 2013: Remembering Srihari, AVS, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam and Other Telugu Film Personalities".International Business Times, India Edition.Archivedfrom the original on 8 April 2018.Retrieved8 April2018.
- ^"Vichitram".TVGuide.com.Retrieved6 July2023.
- ^Jeevi (12 December 2003)."Movie review - Avuna..!".Idlebrain.com.Retrieved27 January2024.
- ^"Venkatesh, Srikanth starrer Shadow muharat held".cinegoer.Archived fromthe originalon 30 January 2012.Retrieved28 January2012.
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