Jonnalagadda Venkata Ramana Murthi (Telugu: జె. వి. రమణమూర్తి; 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]

J. V. Ramana Murthi
Born20 May 1933
Died22 June 2016 (2016-06-23) (aged 83)
Other namesApara Girisam
OccupationActor
Years active1957-2015
Notable workKanyasulkam
RelativesJ. V. Somayajulu (brother)
AwardsNandi Awards

Personal life

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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

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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

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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

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Year Film Role Notes
1957 M.L.A.
1958 Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu Dr. Raghu
1958 Mangalya Balam Dr. Suryam
1958 Atha Okinti Kodale Chandram
1959 Sabhash Ramudu Inspector Mohan
1961 Batasari Brother of Madhavi
1961 Bava Maradallu
1971 Amayakuralu
1976 Siri Siri Muvva
1977 Jeevithamlo Vasantham[10] Sripathy
1978 Dongala Dopidi Munasabu Kishtaiah
1978 Patnavasam[11] Rajashekharam
1978 Katakataala Rudraiah
1978 Maro Charitra Balu's father
1978 Kalanthakulu Anand Rao
1978 Sahasavanthudu[12] C.I.D. Officer Prathap
1979 Gorintaku
1979 Guppedu Manasu
1979 Maavari Manchitanam
1979 Noolveli Tamil version of Guppedu Manasu
1979 Idi Katha Kaadu
1979 Sri Rama Bantu Ramadasu
1980 Subhodayam
1980 Sivamethina Satyam Chakrapani
1980 Konte Mogudu Penki Pellam[13] Ranganatham
1980 Mahalakshmi Village priest
1980 Savithri Tamil film
1980 Pelli Gola Purushottama Rao
1980 Kodalu Vastunaru Jagratha Subbaramaiah
1980 Rakta Bandham
1981 Srirasthu Subhamasthu
1981 Aakali Rajyam Jonnalagadda Venkata Ramanayya Panthulu
1981 Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu
1981 Sapthapadi Avadhani, son of Yajulu
1981 Prema Natakam[14] Sambamurthy, Sarada's father
1981 Alludugaru Zindabad Major Nookaraju
1982 Moondram Pirai Tamil film
1982 Vamsa Gouravam Jagannatham
1982 Subhalekha Jagannatham
1982 Pagabattina Simham
1983 Andhra Kesari Hanumantharao Naidu
1984 Ananda Bhairavi
1984 Kanchana Ganga
1985 Shri Datta Darshanam
1985 Jwala
1985 Srivaru Lawyer Ramana Rao
1985 Kongumudi
1986 Ugra Narasimham S.P. Ramana Murthi
1986 Sirivennela
1987 Naku Pellam Kavali
1987 Parasakthi
1988 Illu Illalu Pillalu
1988 Bazaar Rowdy
1989 Simha Swapnam
1989 Manchivaaru Maavaaru
1989 Zoo Laka Taka
1990 Karthavyam Principal Ramakrishna
1991 Edu Kondalaswamy
1991 Kobbari Bondam
1992 Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren Tamil film
1993 Peddinti Ammayi
1995 Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam[15] Sarma
1997 W/o V. Vara Prasad
1999 Time Tamil film
2003 Simhachalam Election Commissioner
2004 Arya
2006 Maayajaalam
2007 Shankar Dada Zindabad
2007 Lakshmi Kalyanam
2013 Thummeda

References

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  1. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "latest breaking Telugu news". Eenadu Cinema Page 10. 22 June 2016.
  4. ^ a b "J V Ramana Murthy No More - TFPC". 6 July 2023.
  5. ^ a b "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." 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. ^ "Prema Natakam Movie Cast".
  15. ^ ALI BABA ADBHUTA DEEPAM | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | ALI | SUBHASHRI | SRI SHANTHI | V9 VIDEOS. Retrieved 1 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.