TOLLIWOOD ACTOR RELANGI BORN 0N 9 AUGUST 1910

TOLLIWOOD ACTOR RELANGI 

BORN 0N 9 AUGUST 1910

Relangi Venkata Ramaiah (9 August 1910 – 26 November 1975) was an Indian film character actor, comedian and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[1][2] 

He was honored with the Padma Shri, for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1970

. Relangi is regarded as one of the finest comic actors of India, noted particularly for his comic expressions, and dialogues during the golden age of Telugu cinema. 

Together with Ramana Reddy were a comedy double act during the era of early Tollywood. Notable Relangi performances include those from 
Gunasundari Katha,
 Missamma, 
Mayabazar,
 Nartanasala, 
Donga Ramudu, 
Iddaru Mitrulu, 
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu, 
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu, 
Velugu Needalu, 
Vipra Narayana, 
Lava Kusha , 
Kula Gothralu and 
Preminchi Choodu.[3][4] 

The Relangi Art Aacademy Award was instituted in his honor for best comic performances.[5

Overview (2)

Date of Birth	9 August 1909, Ravulapalem, Andhra Pradesh, India
Date of Death	26 November 1975, Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India  (natural causes)

Mini Bio (1)

Relangi Venkatramaiah was born on August 9, 1909 in Ravulapalem, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is known for his work on Mamaku Tagga Alludu (1960), Pakka Inti Ammayi(1953) and Geetha (1973). He died on November 26, 1975 in Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh.

Trivia (1)

Was awarded the Padma Sri by the Government of India on the eve of Republic Day Celebrations in 1970.