Ranganath (actor)

Tirumala Sundara Sri Ranganath (17 July 1949 – 19 December 2015) was an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema, Telugu Theater, television, and a few Tamil films.[1] In a film career spanning more than forty years, Ranganath starred in more than three hundred feature films in a variety of roles. He made his debut with the 1969 Telugu film Budhimantudu.[2]

Ranganath
Portrait of Ranganath
Born
Tirumala Sundara Sri Ranganath

17 July 1949 (1949-07-17)
Madras, Madras Province, Dominion of India
Died19 December 2015 (2015-12-20) (aged 66)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Other namesRanga
Alma materSri Venkateswara University
OccupationActor
Years active1969-2015
Children3

Subsequently, he starred in films such as Chandana, Zamindarugari Ammayi, Devathalara Deevinchandi, Panthulamma, Intinti Ramayanam, America Ammayi, Andame Anandam while establishing himself as one of the finest actors in Telugu cinema. Ranganath received state Nandi Awards for his works.[3] Ranganath committed suicide at his residence in Hyderabad on 19 December 2015.[2][4][5]

Personal life

Ranganath was born Tirumala Sundara Sri Ranganath in Madras on 17 July 1949 into the family of T. R. Sundara Raju and T. R. Janaki Devi. He then graduated with a B.A. degree from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. Ranganath then worked as ticket collector for the Indian Railways before becoming an actor. His wife Tirumala Chaithanya died in 2009.[4] They had two daughters, and a son, Tirumala Nagendra Kumar.[4]

Career

He got his first break in 1969 in the film ‘Buddimantudu’. It was in 1974 that he was chosen to play the lead role in the film Chandana. The actor endeared himself to the audience through his sensitive portrayal of various roles. Some of his most popular films include Intinti Ramayanam, America Ammayi, Love In Singapore, Zamindaru Gari Ammayyi, Panthulamma, Andame Anandam, Mavuri Devatha, Kondaveeti Donga, Thayaramma Bangarayya, Rama Chiluka, Khaidi, Devathalara Deevinchandi and Sriramadasu.

Apart from acting in several serials, he has also directed a feature film titled Moguds Pellams (2005), starring Sivaji Raja and Rathi.[6][7]

Death

Ranganath was found hanging in his residence at Hyderabad on 19 December 2015 at about 5 pm by his housemaid. Family members rushed him to the hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival. Police investigated the situation, and upon autopsy and further evidence, confirmed suicide.[4][8][9]

Selected filmography
  1. Buddhimantudu (1969)
  2. Chandana (1974) .. First movie as Hero
  3. Palleseema (1974)
  4. Chaduvu Samskaram (1974)
  5. Zamindaru Gari Ammayi (1975)
  6. Ramaya Tandri (1975)
  7. America Ammayi (1976)
  8. Pellade Bomma (1976)
  9. Rattalu Rambabu (1976)
  10. Secretary (1976)
  11. Andame Anandam (1977)
  12. Devathalara Deevinchandi (1977)
  13. Panthulamma (1977)
  14. Chiranjeevi Rambabu (1977) as Madhu
  15. Ramachilaka (1978)
  16. Gammattu Gudhachari (1978)
  17. Lawyer Viswanath (Nov 17, 1978)
  18. Tayaramma Bangarayya (1979)
  19. Intinti Ramayanam (1979)
  20. Maavuri Devatha (1979)
  21. Priya Bhandavi (1979)
  22. Andamaina Anubhavam (1979)
  23. Madana manjari (1980)
  24. Love in Singapore (Sep 27, 1980) as Prem
  25. Mama Allulla Saval (1980) as Sathish
  26. Navvuthu Brathakali (1980)
  27. Menatta kuthuru (1980)
  28. Dharmam daari tappithe (1980)
  29. Alludu Pattina Bharatam (1980)
  30. Snehamera Jeevitham (1980)
  31. Lokam pokada (1980)
  32. Pasidi Moggalu (Dec 18, 1980)
  33. Erra Mallelu (1981)
  34. Jeevitha Ratham[10] (1981) as Chandram
  35. Guvvala Janta (1981)
  36. Nayudu garabbai (1981)
  37. Kala rathri (1981) .. Latha
  38. Nampally Nagu (1981)
  39. Gruha Pravesam (1982)
  40. Ee Charitra ye sira tho(1982)
  41. Khaidi (1983)
  42. Aalaya Sikharam (1983) as Rajashekhar
  43. Adavalle Aligithe (1983)
  44. Idi Kaadu Mugimpu (1983)
  45. Manishiki Maro Peru (1983)
  46. Ee Chaduvulu Makkodu (1984)
  47. Kai Kodukkum Kai [Tamil] (1984)
  48. Disco Dancer (1984)
  49. Merupu Daadi (1984) as Professor Varma
  50. Rowdy[11] (1984) as Srikanth
  51. Vijetha (1985)
  52. Palnati Simham (1985)
  53. Bhale Thammudu (1985)
  54. Adavi Donga (1985)
  55. Chiranjeevi (1985)
  56. Edadugula Bandham (1985)
  57. Intiko Rudramma (1985)
  58. Raja Rishi (1985; Tamil)
  59. Sri Datta Darshanam (1985)
  60. Ashtalakshmi Vaibhavam (1986)
  61. Veta (1986)
  62. Jayam Manade (1986) as Ravindra
  63. Ide Naa Samadhanam[12] (1986) as Inspector Vikram
  64. Kaliyuga Krishnudu (1986) as Vasudeva Rao
  65. Chanakya Sapatham (1986)
  66. Brahma Rudrulu (1986) as Balaram
  67. Donga Mogudu (1987)
  68. Bharatamlo Arjunudu (1987) as Ranganayakulu
  69. Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi (1987)
  70. Bhale Mogudu (1987)
  71. Rikshawala (1987)
  72. Sardar Krishnama Naidu (1987) as Chandrasekharam
  73. Viswanatha Nayakudu (1987) as Rajaraja Chola
  74. Thandri Kodukula Challenge (1987) as Adv. Ramu
  75. Antima Theerpu (1988)
  76. Krishna Gari Abbayi (1988)
  77. Chikkadu Dorakadu (1988)
  78. Trinetrudu (1988)
  79. Dharma Teja (1988) as Ramkumar
  80. Bharya Bhartalu[13] (1988) as Ranga Rao
  81. Ugranethrudu (1988) as Justice Harishchandra Prasad
  82. Agni Keratalu[14] (1988) as Chakradhar
  83. State Rowdy (1989)
  84. Rudranetra (1989)
  85. Sahasame Naa Oopiri (1989)
  86. Muthyamantha Muddu (1989)
  87. Adavilo Abhimanyudu (1989) as Col. Raghuram
  88. Kokila (1990)
  89. Kodama Simham (1990)
  90. Inspector Rudra (1990)
  91. Kondaveeti Donga (1990)
  92. Iddaru Iddare (1990)
  93. Prema Sikharam (1992)
  94. Sahasam (1992)
  95. Samrat Ashoka (1992) as Bindusara
  96. Brindavanam (1993)
  97. Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
  98. Ungal Anbu Thangachi (1994; Tamil)
  99. Cheemala Dandu (1995)
  100. Premante Idera (1998) as Venkatramayya
  101. Snehithulu (1998)
  102. Premaku Velayera (1999) as Ramanatham
  103. Vichitram[15] (1999) as Nadabrahma
  104. Aasala Sandadi (1999)
  105. Ravoyi Chandamama (1999)
  106. Vijayaramaraju (2000)
  107. Kalisundam Raa (2000) ... Ram Mohan
  108. Ammaye Navvithe (2001) ... Seshadri Naidu
  109. Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
  110. Sampangi (2001)
  111. Naalo Unna Prema (2001)
  112. Apparao Ki Oka Nela Tappindi (2001)
  113. Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002)
  114. Raghava (2002)
  115. Manmadhudu (2002)
  116. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
  117. Nijam (2003) ... Venkateswarlu
  118. 3 Deewarein (2003) ... Chief Justice S.S. Murthy
  119. Villain (2003)
  120. Sakhiya (2004)
  121. Adavi Ramudu (2004)
  122. Andhrawala (2004)
  123. Laxmi (2004)
  124. Radha Gopalam (2005)
  125. Kunkuma (2005)
  126. Devi Abhayam (2005)
  127. Aanai (2005; Tamil)
  128. Moguds Pellams (2005) - Director
  129. Annavaram (2006)
  130. Samanyudu (2006) ... Chandra Shekhar
  131. Sri Ramadasu (2006)
  132. Lakshmi (2006)
  133. Hanumanthu (2006)
  134. Evadaithe Nakenti (2007)
  135. Sri Satyanarayana Swamy (2007)
  136. Bhadradri (2008)
  137. Sundarakanda (2008)
  138. Victory (2008)
  139. Mitrudu (2009)
  140. Aha Naa Pellanta (2011)
  141. Sanchalanam (2011)
  142. Daggaraga Dooramga (2011)
  143. Solo (2011)
  144. Dammu (2012)
  145. Devaraya (2012)
  146. Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra (2014)
  147. I am in Love (2014)
  148. Cut Cheste (2014)
  149. Vengamamba (2014)
  150. Gopala Gopala (2015)

Television

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