Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam (20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013)[1] was a popular Indian comic actor and film director in Telugu language films.[2] considered as one of the finest actors in Telugu cinema. 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. Being close to Y S Rajasekhar Reddy, Subrahmanyam was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked as chairman of Andhra Pradesh Cultural Association.
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| Born | 20 September 1960 Komminenivaripalem, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 7 December 2013 (aged 52) |
| Years active | 1982–2013 |
Early life
Subramanyam was born in a traditional Telugu speaking family at Komminenivaripalem, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India[3]
Career
Subramanyam 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 on Doordarshan in the 1980s becoming a sensational hit show in Telugu states changing the Trend of Television media in entertainment.
His first film appearance was in the Jandhyala-directed Jayammu Nischayammu Raa in 1989.[4] He was renowned for his comedy roles and flawless dialogue delivery.
Later, he went on to act in various films with star heroes like Chiranjeevi Balakrishna Rajinikanth Nagarjuna Venkatesh Maheshbabu Pawankalyan Prabhas Jr Ntr Ramcharan Allu arjun Raviteja He also directed a Telugu film, Thokaleni Pitta, starring Naresh in the lead produced by Kona Venkat
Dharmavarpu was a close knit to the then chief minister Late shri Y S Rajasekhar reddy and has been active in the congress party
He hosted a political satire program 'Ding Dong' on Sakshi TV from 2011.
Death
Subramanyam died on 7 December 2013 with cancer disease.
Filmography
As an actor
- Bava Bava Panneeru (1989)
- Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1990)
- Pelli Pustakam (1991)
- Swathi Kiranam (1992)
- Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
- Parugo Parugu (1993)
- Mr. Pellam (1993)
- Ladies Special (1993)
- Ish Gup Chup (1993)
- Pelli Koduku (1994)
- Brahmachari Mogudu (1994)
- Gharana Bullodu (1995)
- Oho Naa Pellanta (1996)
- Aaduthu Paaduthu
- Nuvve Kavali (2000)
- Nuvvu Nenu (2001)
- Anandam (2001)
- Family Circus (2001)
- Nee Sneham (2002)
- Nuvve Nuvve (2002)
- Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
- Sreeram (2002)
- Indra (2002)
- Jayam (2002)
- Manmadhudu (2002)
- Aadanthe Ado Type (2003)
- Veede (2003)
- Tagore (2003)
- Piliste Palukutha (2003)
- Palnati Bramhanaidu (2003)
- Goa (2003)
- Okkadu (2003)
- Fools (2003)
- Ammulu (2003)
- Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003)
- Vijayam (2003)
- Simhadri (2003)
- Dongodu (2003)
- Vasantham (2003)
- Yagnam (2004)
- Guri (2004)
- Donga Dongadi (2004)
- Varsham (2004)
- Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy (2004)
- Leela Mahal Center (2004)
- Morning Raga (2004)
- Love (2004) (Kannada)
- Venky (2004)
- 143 (2004)
- Mass (2004)
- Nenunnanu (2004)
- 123 from Amalapuram (2004)
- Mannin Maindhan (2005) (Tamil)
- Allari Bullodu (2005)
- Balu ABCDEFG (2005)
- Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
- Avunanna Kaadanna (2005)
- Athanokkade (2005)
- Namovenkatesha (2005)
- Andarivaadu (2005)
- Athadu (2005)
- Andhrudu (2005)
- Veeri Veeri Gummadi Pandu (2005)
- Jai Chiranjeeva (2005)
- Gowtam SSC (2005)
- Chennai Kaadhal (2006) (Tamil)
- 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)
- Siddu From Sikakulam (2008)
- Ullasamga Utsahamga (2008)
- Blade Babji (2008)
- Ready (2008)
- Somberi (2008)
- King (2008)
- Pandurangadu (2008)
- Pistha (2009)
- Bendu Apparao R.M.P (2009)
- Bangaru Babu (2009)
- Darling (2010)
- Mahesh Khaleja (2010)
- Nagavalli (2010)
- Kathi Kantha Rao (2010)
- Simha (2010)
- Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi (2011)
- 100% Love (2011)
- Dookudu (2011)
- Madatha Kaja (2011)
- Racha (2012)
- Businessman (2012)
- Bodyguard (2012)
- Sudigadu (2012)
- Shadow[5] (2013)
- Daruvu (2012)
- Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (2012)
- Julai (2012)
- Greeku Veerudu (2013)
- Jabardasth (2013)
- Hum Tum (2013)
- Amrutham Chandamamalo (2014; posthumously released)
- Dillunnodu (2014; posthumously released)
- Rudramadevi (2015; posthumously released)
As director
- Thokaleni pitta
- Aanando Brahma
References
- "ABN- Andhrajyothi - Interview with RK at 11:18 minutes - Dharmavarupu subrahmanyam himself said he is 58 years in 2012". youtube.com. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- "Dharmavarapu Subramaniam". Chakpak. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- "Telugu actor Dharmavarapu Subramanyam dies of bone cancer at 53". Deccan Chronicle. 8 December 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- Seshagiri, Sangeetha (22 December 2013). "Celebrity Deaths 2013: Remembering Srihari, AVS, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam and Other Telugu Film Personalities". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- "Venkatesh, Srikanth starrer Shadow muharat held". cinegoer. Archived from the original on 30 January 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2012.