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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 May 1933 Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 22 June 2016 (2016-06-23) (aged 83) |
| Other names | Apara Girisam |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1957-2015 |
| Notable work | Kanyasulkam |
| Relatives | J. V. Somayajulu (brother) |
| Awards | Nandi Awards |
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]
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]
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]
| Year | Film | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 1978 | Dongala Dopidi | |
| 1978 | Katakataala Rudraiah | |
| 1978 | Maro Charitra | |
| 1978 | Siri Siri Muvva | |
| 1979 | Gorintaku | |
| 1979 | Guppedu Manasu | |
| 1979 | Maavari Manchitanam | |
| 1979 | Noolveli | Tamil movie by K. Balachandar |
| 1979 | Idi Katha Kaadu | |
| 1980 | Subhodayam | |
| 1980 | Kodalu Vastunaru Jagratha | Subbaramaiah |
| 1981 | Aakali Rajyam | Jonnalagadda Venkata Ramanayya Panthulu |
| 1981 | Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu | |
| 1981 | Sapthapadi | Avadhani, son of Yajulu |
| 1982 | Moondram Pirai (Tamil) | |
| 1982 | Subhalekha | Jagannatham |
| 1982 | Pagabattina Simham | |
| 1983 | Andhra Kesari | Hanumantharao Naidu |
| 1984 | Ananda Bhairavi | |
| 1984 | Kanchana Ganga | |
| 1985 | Shri Datta Darshanam | |
| 1985 | Jwala | |
| 1986 | Ugra Narasimham | S.P. Ramana Murthi |
| 1986 | Sirivennela | |
| 1987 | Naku Pellam Kavali | |
| 1988 | Illu Illalu Pillalu | |
| 1989 | Simha Swapnam | |
| 1991 | Edu Kondalaswamy | |
| 1991 | Karthavyam | Principal Ramakrishna |
| 1991 | Kobbari Bondam | |
| 2004 | Arya | |
| 2006 | Maayajaalam | |
| 2007 | Shankar Dada Zindabad | |
| 2013 | Thummeda |