Rama Prabha

Rama Prabha is an Indian actress who performs in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films.[2] She has acted in more than 1,400 films[3] and is credited as a character artist who shared screen space with superstars across most generations of South Indian Cinema with a career spanning over six decades.[4] She formed a noted pair on Telugu screen during the 1970s and 1980s with comedian Raja Babu.[5] She acted opposite Nagesh in Shanti Nilayam and many other films from 1968 onwards. She acted in Hindi opposite Mehmood in the movie Do Phool.[6]

Rama Prabha
Rama Prabha in a scene from Kalyana Mandapam (1971)
Born
K.G Rama Prabha

(1946-10-05) 5 October 1946[1]
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Spouse
(m. 1974; div. 1988)
ChildrenVijaya Chamundeswari (adopted)
RelativesRajendra Prasad (son-in-law)

Personal life

When she was one month old, her father's sister adopted her and they shifted to Ooty.[7] Rama's childhood was spent there till the age of 14 years when they shifted to Chennai. She currently lives in Vayalpadu, near Madanapalle.

She had adopted her sister's infant daughter, Vijaya Chamundeswari. Vijaya is married to film actor Rajendra prasad.[8]

Selected filmography

Telugu films

YearFilmRole
1966Chilaka GorinkaShashi
Dr. Anand[9] Mathi
1968Nindu Samsaram
Vintha Kapuram[10] Ramanamma
Deva Kanya
1969 Sri Rama Katha[11] Lady interested in buying bangles
Gandikota Rahasyam Subbulu
1970Akka ChelleluSaroja
Pettandarulu
1971Anuradha[12] Prema
Vintha Samsaram[13] Prabhavathi
Bomma BorusaAmmaji
1972Vichitra BandhamBhagya Laxmi
Tata Manavadu
Iddaru Ammayilu
Badi Panthulu Rama
1973Samsaara Saagaram
Meena[14] Narayana's Tamilian wife
1974Tulabharam Vani
O Seeta Katha
1975Jeevana Jyoti
Ammayila Sapatham
1976Vintha Illu Santha GolaActor/Producer
Soggadu
Siri Siri Muvva
Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club
Muthyala Pallaki Lucy
Manushulanta OkkateMutyalu/Rama
1977Amara Deepam
Adavi Ramudu
Tholireyi Gadichindi
Chakradhari
Gadusu Pillodu[15] Gajalakshmi
Janma Janmala Bandham
1978Dongala DopidiSubbulu
Pranam KhareeduChaakali Subbi
Amara Prema
Patnavasam[16] Chandramathi
Panthalu Pattimpulu
1979Naa Illu Naa Vaalu
Hema Hemeelu
Intinti Ramayanam
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Gorintaku
Karthika Deepam
Idi Kathakaadu
1980Mama Allulla Saval
Konte Mogudu Penki Pellam[17] Dhanalakshmi
1981Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu
47 Rojulu
1982Swayamvaram
Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu
Korukunna Mogudu
1984Janani JanmabhoomiPadmini's mother
Swathi
Dandayatra Santana Lakshmi
1985Bharyabhartala Bandham
Kotha Pelli Koothuru
Aalaya Deepam
Maa Inti Mahalakshmi[18] Subbalakshmi
Kongumudi[19]Varalakshmi and her daughter (Double Role)
Mayaladi[20] Head Constable Tilakam
Muchataga MugguruRama Devi
1986Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam
Kaliyuga Pandavulu
Mama Kodallu Saval
Bhayam Bhayam
Vikram
Karu Diddina KapuramIndumathi
1987Punya Dampathulu
Kaboye Alludu
Collector Gari Abbai
Viswanatha Nayakudu
Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi
1988Vivaha BhojanambuDurga
Chattamto Chadarangam[21] Andallu
Chilipi Dampatulu
1990 Kaddapa Reddamma
Iddaru Iddare
1991 Tholi Puddu
Kulamma Gunamma
1992Prema Vijetha
Appula Appa RaoAmmaji
Killer
1993 Kalachakram
1996Ninne Pelladata
1997 Devudu
Preminchukundam Raa
Super Heroes
1998Ooyala
Ganesh
Aavida Maa AavideArchana's mother
Subhalekhalu
Pandaga
Premante IderaSubbammatta
1999 Naa Hrudayamlo Nidurinche CheliMalik's wife
Krishna Babu
Alludugaaru Vachcharu
2000Badri
2001Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi
Family CircusSubbu's grandmother
Jackpot
Snehamante IderaPadmini's grandmother
Ammaye Navvithe
Thank You Subba Rao
2002Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo
Nee Thodu Kavali
2003Nenu Pelliki Ready
TagoreTagore's grandmother
2004Mr & Mrs Sailaja KrishnamurthyKrishnamurthy's aunt
Pallakilo Pellikoothuru
2005Avunanna Kaadanna
2006DevadasuBhanumathi's grandmother
HappyMadhumati's grandmother
AshokAshok's grandmother
KithakithaluRajababu's grandmother
Evandoi SrivaruAishwarya Rai
2007DesamuduruMataji
2008NenintheRavi's mother
2009Rechipo
Neramu Siksha
2010AdhursChandrakala's Mother
2011Money Money, More MoneyRekha's Mother
2012SaviorSiyona's Grandmother
2013Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle ChettuSeetha's grandmother
Tadakha
Ongole GithaSandhya's grandmother
2015TemperShanvi's grandmother
Vinavayya Ramayya
Bengal TigerAkash's grandmother
2016GentlemanAishwarya's grandmother
2021Aaradugula BulletShivaram's grandmother
RomanticMary
2022Good Luck SakhiAvva

Tamil films

YearFilmRole
1964Server SundaramRadha's friend (dancer)
1966SelvamRathna
1967Pattanathil BhoothamSaroja
1969Gurudhakshaneiy Valli
Kuzhandai Ullam
Shanti NilayamGeetha
1970Kann Malar
Engirundho Vandhaal Parvathi
Vietnam Veedu Mala
Thirumalai ThenkumariSaroja
1971Uttharavindri Ulle VaaAndal
Irulum OliyumRama
1972Vasantha Maligai
Raman Thediya Seethai
Kasethan Kadavulada Rama
1980Anbukku Naan Adimai
198147 Natkal
1991Thanthu Vitten Ennai
2018Kalakalappu 2Srinivas's grandmother
2023Vasantha Mullai

Other language films

YearFilmRoleLanguage
1973Rani Aur JaaniGeethaHindi
1974Do PhoolRukminiHindi
1975Devara KannuKannada

Awards

  • She won Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian - Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo (2002) [22]

References

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  2. "Yesteryear actress Rama Prabha claims her ex Sarath Babu cheated her". India Today. 3 February 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  3. "Tollywood senior actress Rama Prabha home tour". ap7am.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
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  5. Atluri, Sri (20 July 2007), "Ramaprabha – Interview", Telugu Cinema, pp. Star Interviews, archived from the original on 11 January 2012, retrieved 30 July 2013
  6. "Mahesh Babu to Romance Kiara Advani in 'Bharat Ane Nenu' movie". NewsNexa.com. 23 October 2017. Archived from the original on 25 June 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
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  8. "ర‌మాప్ర‌భ కూతుర్ని పెళ్లాడింది టాలీవుడ్ టాప్ హీరోయే.. మీకు తెలుసా..! - Telugu Lives". 21 January 2022.
  9. "Dr Anand (1966)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  10. "Vintha Kapuram Movie Cast".
  11. "Sri Rama Katha (1969)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  12. "Anuradha Movie (1971)".
  13. "Vintha Samsaram (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  14. "Meena (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  15. "Gadusu Pillodu (1977)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  16. "Patnavasam (1978)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  17. "Konte Mogudu Penki Pellam (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  18. MAA INTI MAHALAKSHMI | TELUGU FULL LENGTH MOVIE | MOHAN BABU | RADHA | TELUGU CINEMA ZONE, retrieved 26 March 2024
  19. "Kongumudi (1985)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  20. "Mayaladi (1985)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  21. CHATTAMTHO CHADARANGAM | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SOBHAN BABU | SARATH BABU |ARJUN | SHARADA | V9 VIDEOS. Retrieved 1 May 2024 via www.youtube.com.
  22. "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)


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