Chalam (actor)

For the writer, see Gudipati Venkatachalam.

Chalam
Born(1929-05-18)18 May 1929
Palakollu, Madras Presidency, British India (now Andhra Pradesh, India)
Died4 May 1989(1989-05-04) (aged 59)
Occupation(s)Actor, Producer
Years active1953-1986
Spouse(s)Ramana Kumari
(Died in 1964)
Sarada
(m.1972; div.1984)
Children3

Chalam (born Simhachalam Korada) (18 May 1929 – 4 May 1989) was an Indian film actor, and producer known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema, and Telugu theatre.[1] In 1971 he produced and acted in Mattilo Manikyam which won the Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 19th National Film Awards.[2] In a film career spanning 30 years, Chalam was starred in about 150 films in a variety of roles.[3]

Personal life

Chalam married Ramanakumari, and changed his name to Ramana Chalam. They have 3 children. Ramana Kumari died in 1964 in a fire accident. Chalam later married, to Urvasi Sarada, his co-star in her debut film, Tandrulu Kodukulu in 1972.[4] They later divorced in 1984.[5]

Death

Chalam died on 4 May 1989. Due to alcohol addiction, in his final days he also suffered from depression.

Selected filmography

Actor

Producer

Awards

National Film Awards

Best Feature Film in Telugu (Producer) Mattilo Manikyam[12][13]

References

  1. ^ Narasimham, M. L. (26 June 2017). "Downpour at the turnstile". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  2. ^ "National Film Awards (1971)". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Tollywood most reputed producer Chalam profile and film facts". nettv4u.
  4. ^ Atluri, Sri (7 June 2016). "Sharada goes down the memory lane!". Telugucinema.com. Telugu Cinema. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  5. ^ Sashikanth, Madhav (24 August 2015). "Telugu Actors Whose Marriage Ended With Divorce!". Chitramala. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Bhuloka Rambha (1958)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Srimathi (1966)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Devuni Gelichina Manavudu (1967)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Evaru Monagadu (1968)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Bhoomi Kosam (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Konte Mogudu Penki Pellam (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  12. ^ "National Film Awards, India (1972)". IMDb.
  13. ^ "National Film Awards - 1972". Archived from the original on 4 May 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2013.