J. V. Ramana Murthi

J. V. Ramana Murthi
Born20 May 1933
Died22 June 2016(2016-06-22) (aged 83)
Other nameApara Girisam
OccupationActor
Years active1957–2015
Notable workKanyasulkam
RelativesJ. V. Somayajulu (brother)
AwardsNandi Awards

Jonnalagadda Venkata Ramana Murthi (20 May 1933 – 22 June 2016) was an Indian 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]

Personal life

He was born on 20 May 1933 in Narasannapeta,Srikakulam 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 Aatreya 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

Telugu films

YearFilmRole Notes
1957M.L.A.
1958Manchi Manasuku Manchi RojuluDr. Raghu
Mangalya BalamDr. Suryam
Atha Okinti Kodale Chandram
1959Sabhash RamuduInspector Mohan
1961BatasariBrother of Madhavi
Bava Maradallu
1962Aasa Jeevulu
1971Amayakuralu
1976Siri Siri Muvva
1977 Jeevithamlo Vasantham[10] Sripathy
1978Dongala DopidiMunasabu Kishtaiah
Patnavasam[11] Rajashekharam
Katakataala Rudraiah
Maro CharitraBalu's father
Kalanthakulu Anand Rao
Sahasavanthudu[12] C.I.D. Officer Prathap
1979Gorintaku
Guppedu Manasu
Maavari Manchitanam
Idi Katha Kaadu
Sri Rama Bantu Ramadasu
1980Subhodayam
Sivamethina Satyam Chakrapani
Prema Tarangalu
Konte Mogudu Penki Pellam[13] Ranganatham
Mahalakshmi Village priest
Pelli Gola Purushottama Rao
Kodalu Vastunaru Jagratha Subbaramaiah
Rakta Bandham
1981Srirasthu Subhamasthu
Aakali RajyamJonnalagadda Venkata Ramanayya Panthulu
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu[14]Damodaram
SapthapadiAvadhani, son of Yajulu
Prema Natakam[15] Sambamurthy, Sarada's father
Alludugaru Zindabad Major Nookaraju
1982 Vamsa Gouravam Jagannatham
SubhalekhaJagannatham
Pagabattina Simham
1983Andhra KesariHanumantharao Naidu
Mugguru Ammayila Mogudu
Simhapuri Simham
Kalyana Veena
1984Ananda Bhairavi
Kanchana Ganga
1985Shri Datta Darshanam
Lady James Bond
Jwala
Srivaru Lawyer Ramana Rao
Kongumudi
1986 Ugra Narasimham S.P. Ramana Murthi
Chadastapu Mogudu
Sirivennela
1987Naku Pellam Kavali
Parasakthi
Daada
1988Illu Illalu Pillalu
Ukku Sankellu
Bazaar Rowdy
1989Simha Swapnam
Manchivaaru Maavaaru
Joo Laka Taka[16]Rangachari
1990KarthavyamPrincipal Ramakrishna
1991Edu Kondalaswamy
Kobbari Bondam
1993 Peddinti Ammayi
1995 Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam[17] Sarma
1997 W/o V. Vara Prasad
2002 Lagna Patrika
2003 Simhachalam Election Commissioner
2004Arya
2006Maayajaalam
2007Shankar Dada Zindabad
Lakshmi Kalyanam
2013Thummeda

Other language films films

YearFilmRoleLanguage Notes
1979Nool VeliVidya's fatherTamil
1980 Savithri
1982Moondram PiraiAyurvedic practitioner
Shriman Shrimati Hindi
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju Malayalam
1992Unnai Vaazhthi PaadugirenPriya's fatherTamil
1999 Time Shop owner

Television

YearSerialRoleChannelLanguageNotes
1999KathiravanSun TVTamil
2012AahaaStar Vijay

References

  1. 1 2 "Veteran actor Ramana Murthi passes away - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 June 2016.
  2. ↑ Ramana Murthy, Character Artists, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2011, pp: 66-7.
  3. 1 2 "latest breaking Telugu news". Eenadu Cinema Page 10. 22 June 2016.
  4. 1 2 "J V Ramana Murthy No More - TFPC". 6 July 2023.
  5. 1 2 "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". Archived from the original on 3 August 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  8. ↑ "Ramana Murthi J.V." IMDb.
  9. ↑ "Telugu actor JV Ramana murthy passes away". ABP Live. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  10. ↑ "Jeevithamlo Vasantham (1977)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  11. ↑ "Patnavasam (1978)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  12. ↑ "Sahasavantudu (1978)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  13. ↑ "Konte Mogudu Penki Pellam (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  14. ↑ "Gadasari Atha Sogasari Kodalu (1981)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 5 April 2025.
  15. ↑ "Prema Natakam Movie Cast".
  16. ↑ "Joo Lakataka | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  17. ↑ ALI BABA ADBHUTA DEEPAM | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | ALI | SUBHASHRI | SRI SHANTHI | V9 VIDEOS. Retrieved 1 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.