Ram Mohan (actor)

Ram Mohan
Born
Varanasi Ram Mohan Rao

(1939-02-04)4 February 1939[1]
Giddaluru, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India[1]
Died2005

Varanasi Ram Mohan Rao (1939-2005) widely known as Ram Mohan was an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema, and few Tamil films.[1][2] He is featured in more than 25 feature films in a variety of roles, and best known for his work as lead actor in films such as Thene Manasulu (1965), Kanne Manasulu (1966), and Private Master (1967), whilst media described him as Andhra Dev Anand due to his similarities with Bollywood actor Dev Anand.[3] Ram Mohan worked with stalwart directors of the time such as B. N. Reddy, Adurthi Subba Rao, V. Madhusudhana Rao, K. Viswanath, and T. Krishna.[4][1]

Personal life and death

Ram Mohan was born, February 4, 1939, in Giddaluru, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh into a Telugu speaking family of Varanasi Rama Rao, and sons.[1] Ram Mohan is second child among eight children.[1] Ram Mohan completed BE degree in Kurnool. Prior to films he worked as Engineering Manager with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Bangalore.[5] He died in 2005 due to ill health.[6][2]

Selected filmography

As Actor

Year Film Character
1965 Thene Manasulu
1966 Kanne Manasulu
Rangula Ratnam
1967 Upayamlo Apayam Ramu
Sudigundalu
Private Master
1968 Manchi Kutumbam Gopi
Thalli Prema
Evaru Monagadu[7] Bhaskar
Lakshmi Nivasam Giri
1969 Sri Rama Katha[8] Lakshmana
Bhale Abbayilu[9] Ramu
1970 Pasidi Manasulu
1971 Vintha Samsaram[10] Anand, Eldest son of 'Prestige' Padmanabham (Jaggayya)
1972 Pandanti Kapuram Mohan
Maa Inti Velugu[11] Train passenger whom the lead character robs
1973 Devudamma[12]
Srivaru Maavaru[13] Manager Manikyam
Meena[14] Madhu
Mayadari Malligadu[15] Defense Lawyer
1974 Uttama Illalu[16] Shankar
Alluri Seetarama Raju[17] Venkatapathi, Sitarama Raju's brother-in-law
Intinti Katha[18] Gopal
1976 Padi Pantalu[19] Shankar
Neram Nadi Kadu Akalidhi[20] Police Officer
Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam Inspector 'Sandeha' Sundaram
1978 Mugguru Muggure Inspector
Lawyer Viswanath[21] Eye Doctor
1979 Korikale Gurralaithe[22] Jayalakshmi's affluent neighbour
Srungara Ramudu Bank Manager Satyanarayana
1989 Rajakeeya Chadarangam M.L.A

References

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  2. ^ a b Narasimham, M. L. (January 11, 2018). "Tenemanasulu (1965)". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  3. ^ India, The Hans (April 2, 2015). "The launch of a Superstar". thehansindia.com. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Hero Ram Mohan Cinema Career Real Facts | రామ్ మోహన్ ఈ ఆంధ్ర దేవానంద్ మహా నటుడి జీవితంలో ఇలా ఎందుకు". Retrieved 4 September 2022 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ iDreamMedia. "iDream Media Website". idreammedia.com. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Kanne Manasulu. Kanne Manasulu Movie Cast & Crew". bharat-movies.com. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  7. ^ "Evaru Monagadu (1968)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  8. ^ "Sri Rama Katha (1969)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  9. ^ "Bhale Abbailu (1969)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  10. ^ "Vintha Samsaram (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  11. ^ "Maayinti Velugu (1972)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  12. ^ "Devudamma (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  13. ^ "Srivaru Maavaru (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  14. ^ "Meena (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  15. ^ "Mayadari Malligadu (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  16. ^ "Uttama Illalu (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  17. ^ "Alluri Sitaramaraju (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  18. ^ "Intinti Katha (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  19. ^ "Padi Pantalu (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  20. ^ NERAM NADI KADU AKALIDI | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | NTR | MANJULA | MURALI MOHAN | V9 VIDEOS, retrieved 2024-02-10
  21. ^ "Lawyer Viswanath (1978)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  22. ^ "Korikale Gurralaithe (1979)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-02-20.