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Rama Prabha | |
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Born | K.G Rama Prabha 5 October 1946 [1] Kadiri, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India. |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse | |
Children | Vijaya Chamundeswari (adopted) |
Relatives | Rajendra Prasad (son-in-law) |
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]
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]
Year | Film | Role |
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1966 | Chilaka Gorinka | Shashi |
Dr. Anand [9] | Mathi | |
1968 | Nindu Samsaram | |
Vintha Kapuram [10] | Ramanamma | |
Deva Kanya | ||
1969 | Sri Rama Katha [11] | Lady interested in buying bangles |
Gandikota Rahasyam | Subbulu | |
1970 | Akka Chellelu | Saroja |
Pettandarulu | ||
1971 | Anuradha [12] | Prema |
Vintha Samsaram [13] | Prabhavathi | |
Bomma Borusa | Ammaji | |
1972 | Vichitra Bandham | Bhagya Laxmi |
Tata Manavadu | ||
Iddaru Ammayilu | ||
Badi Panthulu | Rama | |
1973 | Samsaara Saagaram | |
Meena [14] | Narayana's Tamilian wife | |
1974 | Tulabharam | Vani |
O Seeta Katha | ||
1975 | Jeevana Jyoti | |
Ammayila Sapatham | ||
1976 | Vintha Illu Santha Gola | Actor/Producer |
Soggadu | ||
Siri Siri Muvva | ||
Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club | ||
Muthyala Pallaki | Lucy | |
Manushulanta Okkate | Mutyalu/Rama | |
1977 | Amara Deepam | |
Adavi Ramudu | ||
Tholireyi Gadichindi | ||
Chakradhari | ||
Gadusu Pillodu [15] | Gajalakshmi | |
Janma Janmala Bandham | ||
1978 | Dongala Dopidi | Subbulu |
Pranam Khareedu | Chaakali Subbi | |
Patnavasam [16] | Chandramathi | |
Panthalu Pattimpulu | ||
1979 | Naa Illu Naa Vaalu | |
Hema Hemeelu | ||
Intinti Ramayanam | ||
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi | ||
Gorintaku | ||
Karthika Deepam | ||
Idi Kathakaadu | ||
1980 | Mama Allulla Saval | |
Konte Mogudu Penki Pellam [17] | Dhanalakshmi | |
1981 | Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu | |
47 Rojulu | ||
1982 | Swayamvaram | |
Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu | ||
KorukunnaMogudu | ||
1984 | Janani Janmabhoomi | Padmini's mother |
Swathi | ||
Dandayatra | Santana Lakshmi | |
1985 | Bharyabhartala 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 Mugguru | Rama Devi | |
1986 | Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam | |
Kaliyuga Pandavulu | ||
Mama Kodallu Saval | ||
Bhayam Bhayam | ||
Vikram | ||
Karu Diddina Kapuram | Indumathi | |
1987 | Punya Dampathulu | |
Kaboye Alludu | ||
Collector Gari Abbai | ||
Viswanatha Nayakudu | ||
Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi | ||
1988 | Vivaha Bhojanambu | Durga |
Chilipi Dampatulu | ||
1990 | Kaddapa Reddamma | |
Iddaru Iddare | ||
1991 | Tholi Puddu | |
Kulamma Gunamma | ||
1992 | Prema Vijetha | |
Appula Appa Rao | Ammaji | |
Killer | ||
1993 | Kalachakram | |
1996 | Ninne Pelladata | |
1997 | Devudu | |
Preminchukundam Raa | ||
Super Heroes | ||
1998 | Ooyala | |
Ganesh | ||
Aavida Maa Aavide | Archana's mother | |
Subhalekhalu | ||
Pandaga | ||
Premante Idera | Subbammatta | |
1999 | Naa Hrudayamlo Nidurinche Cheli | Malik's wife |
Krishna Babu | ||
Alludugaaru Vachcharu | ||
2000 | Badri | |
2001 | Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi | |
Family Circus | Subbu's grandmother | |
Jackpot | ||
Snehamante Idera | Padmini's grandmother | |
Ammaye Navvithe | ||
Thank You Subba Rao | ||
2002 | Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo | |
Nee Thodu Kavali | ||
2003 | Nenu Pelliki Ready | |
Tagore | Tagore's grandmother | |
2004 | Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy | Krishnamurthy's aunt |
Pallakilo Pellikoothuru | ||
2005 | Avunanna Kaadanna | |
2006 | Devadasu | Bhanumathi's grandmother |
Happy | Madhumati's grandmother | |
Ashok | Ashok's grandmother | |
Kithakithalu | Rajababu's grandmother | |
Evandoi Srivaru | Aishwarya Rai | |
2007 | Desamuduru | Mataji |
2008 | Neninthe | Ravi's mother |
2009 | Rechipo | |
Neramu Siksha | ||
2010 | Adhurs | Chandrakala's Mother |
2011 | Money Money, More Money | Rekha's Mother |
2012 | Savior | Siyona's Grandmother |
2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Seetha's grandmother |
Tadakha | ||
Ongole Githa | Sandhya's grandmother | |
2015 | Temper | Shanvi's grandmother |
Vinavayya Ramayya | ||
Bengal Tiger | Akash's grandmother | |
2016 | Gentleman | Aishwarya's grandmother |
2021 | Aaradugula Bullet | Shivaram's grandmother |
Romantic | Mary | |
2022 | Good Luck Sakhi | Avva |
Year | Film | Role |
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1964 | Server Sundaram | Radha's friend (dancer) |
1966 | Selvam | Rathna |
1967 | Pattanathil Bhootham | Saroja |
1969 | Gurudhakshaneiy | Valli |
Kuzhandai Ullam | ||
Shanti Nilayam | Geetha | |
1970 | Kann Malar | |
Engirundho Vandhaal | Parvathi | |
Vietnam Veedu | Mala | |
Thirumalai Thenkumari | Saroja | |
1971 | Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa | Andal |
Irulum Oliyum | Rama | |
1972 | Vasantha Maligai | |
Raman Thediya Seethai | ||
Kasethan Kadavulada | Rama | |
1980 | Anbukku Naan Adimai | |
1981 | 47 Natkal | |
1991 | Thanthu Vitten Ennai | |
2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Srinivas's grandmother |
2023 | Vasantha Mullai |
Year | Film | Role | Language |
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1973 | Rani Aur Jaani | Geetha | Hindi |
1974 | Do Phool | Rukmini | Hindi |
1975 | Devara Kannu | Kannada | |
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