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Allu Ramalingaiah’s Birth Anniversary Celebrates Telugu Cinema’s Legendary Comedian

Allu Ramalingaiah’s Birth Anniversary Celebrates Telugu Cinema’s Legendary Comedian
Allu Ramalingaiah Birth Anniversary: The Legendary Comedian Who Made Generations Laugh · thehansindia.com

Allu Ramalingaiah was a famous actor and comedian in Telugu movies.

He was born in Palakollu on October 1, 1922.

Before movies, he acted in theater and trained in homeopathy.

He began his film career with Puttillu in 1953.

During a career lasting more than five decades, he appeared in over 1,000 films.

People especially enjoyed his voice, facial expressions and comic timing.

He also played serious, supporting and negative characters.

He received several important awards, including the Padma Shri.

He died in 2004, but his family continues to work in the film industry.

Key facts

Birth
October 1, 1922, in Palakollu
Film debut
Puttillu (1953)
Career length
More than five decades
Film appearances
More than 1,000 films
Major honor
Padma Shri, awarded in 1990
Other recognition
Raghupathi Venkaiah Award (2001) and Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South (1998)
Death
July 31, 2004, at age 81

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