Dharmavarapu Subramanyam

In this Telugu name, the surname is Dharmavarapu.

Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam (20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013)^[1] was an Indian actor, comedian and film director who worked in Telugu cinema.^[2] He was established as one of the highly paid and top most leading comedians in Telugu film industry. Dharmavarapu had huge fan following among Telugu audience for his unique style and dialogue modulation. He hosted several popular television shows.

Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
Born	(1954-09-20)20 September 1954 Komminenivaripalem, Andhra State, India
Died	(2013-12-07)7 December 2013 (age 59) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
Occupations	Actor director producer writer singer politician
Years active	1982–2013
Political party	Indian National Congress (1999—2010)
Spouses	Varalakshmi Kalpavalli ​ ​ (m. 1979; died 1990)​ Saroja Devi ​ (m. 1992)​
Children	2

Dharmavarapu has received two state Nandi Awards for best male comedian for his roles in Yagnam (2004) and Aalasyam Amrutam (2010).

Early life

Dharmavarapu was born in a Telugu Aruvela Niyogi Brahmin family^[3] at Komminenivaripalem in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh.^[4]

Career

Dharmavarapu originally worked as a government employee. He became popular through his comedy serial "Anando Brahma" which he both acted in and directed. It was aired on Doordarshan in the 1980s becoming a sensational hit show in Andhra Pradesh changing the trend of Television media in entertainment.

His first film appearance was in the Jandhyala-directed Jayammu Nischayammu Raa in 1989.^[5] He was renowned for his comedy roles and flawless dialogue delivery.

Later, he went on to act in various films with star heroes like Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, Prabhas, Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Ravi Teja. He also directed a Telugu film, Thokaleni Pitta, starring Naresh in the lead produced by Kona Venkat.

Death

Dharmavarapu died on 7 December 2013, after fighting liver cancer for several months.^[4]

Filmography

As an actor

Telugu films

• Bava Bava Panneeru (1989)
• Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989)
• Irugillu Porugillu (1990)
• Prema Zindabad (1990)
• Jeevana Chadarangam (1991)
• Vichitra Prema (1991)
• Indra Bhavanam (1991)
• Pelli Pustakam (1991)
• Babai Hotel (1992)
• Swathi Kiranam (1992)
• Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
• Kalachakram (1993)
• One By Two (1993)
• Anna Chellelu (1993)
• Jeevithame Oka Cinema (1993)
• Mr. Pellam (1993)
• Matru Devo Bhava (1993)
• Konguchaatu Krishnudu (1993)
• Ladies Special (1993)
• Ish Gup Chup (1993)
• Pelli Koduku (1994)
• Lucky Chance (1994)
• Parugo Parugu (1994)
• Angarakshasudu (1994)
• Criminal (1994)
• Neram (1994)
• Kishkindha Kanda (1994)
• Brahmachari Mogudu (1994)
• Sisindri (1995)
• Chinnabbulu (1995)
• Sankalpam (1995)
• Leader (1995)
• Gharana Bullodu (1995)
• Kuturu (1996)
• Hello Neeku Naaku Pellanta (1996)
• Oho Naa Pellanta (1996)
• Once More (1996)
• Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam (1997)
• Priyamaina Srivaru (1997)
• Master (1997)
• Allari Pellam (1998)
• Padutha Theeyaga (1998)
• Vichitram^[6] (1999) as Annavaram
• Swayamvaram (1999) as Dr. Dhairyam
• Nuvve Kavali (2000)
• Nuvvu Nenu (2001)
• Anandam (2001)
• Darling Darling (2001) as Doctor
• 9 Nelalu (2001)
• Family Circus (2001)
• Nee Sneham (2002)
• Lagna Patrika (2002)
• Seema Simham (2002)
• Sontham (2002) as Subbu
• Nuvve Nuvve (2002)
• Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
• Sreeram (2002)
• Indra (2002)
• Jayam (2002)
• Aaduthu Paaduthu (2002)
• Pilisthe Palukutha (2002)
• Dhanalakshmi, I Love You (2002)
• Manmadhudu (2002)
• Aadanthe Ado Type (2003)
• Veede (2003)
• Tagore (2003)
• Palnati Bramhanaidu (2003)
• Goa (2003)
• Okkadu (2003)
• Fools (2003)
• Ammulu (2003)
• Okariki Okaru (2003)
• Ammayilu Abbayilu (2003)
• Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003)
• Vijayam (2003)
• Simhadri (2003)
• Dongodu (2003)
• Vasantham (2003)
• Avuna (2003)^[7]
• Swetha Naagu (2004)
• Naani (2004)
• Yagnam (2004)
• Guri (2004)
• Donga Dongadi (2004)
• Varsham (2004)
• Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy (2004)
• Leela Mahal Center (2004)
• Malliswari (2004)
• Morning Raga (2004)
• Venky (2004)
• 143 (2004)
• Mass (2004)
• Nenunnanu (2004)
• Puttintiki Ra Chelli (2004)
• 123 from Amalapuram (2004)
• Balu ABCDEFG (2005)
• Dhana 51 (2005)
• Allari Bullodu (2005)
• Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
• Avunanna Kaadanna (2005)
• Athanokkade (2005)
• Andarivaadu (2005)
• Athadu (2005)
• Good Boy (2005)
• Andhrudu (2005)
• Veeri Veeri Gummadi Pandu (2005)
• Jai Chiranjeeva (2005)
• Gowtam SSC (2005)
• Style (2006)
• Sri Ramadasu (2006)
• Bangaram (2006)
• Evandoi Srivaru (2006)
• Bommarillu (2006)
• Andala Ramudu (2006)
• Veerabhadra (2006)
• Khatarnak (2006)
• Annavaram (2006)
• Pagale Vennela (2007)
• Operation Duryodhana (2007)
• Shankardada Zindabad (2007)
• Chirutha (2007)
• Blade Babji (2008)
• Jalsa (2008)
• Pandurangadu (2008)
• Somberi (2008)
• Ready (2008)
• Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008)
• Ullasamga Utsahamga (2008)
• Bhale Dongalu (2008)
• Siddu From Sikakulam (2008)
• Keka (2008)
• King (2008)
• Kick (2009)
• Pistha (2009)
• Ride (2009)
• Bendu Apparao R.M.P (2009)
• Bangaru Babu (2009)
• Namo Venkatesa (2010)
• Darling (2010)
• Mahesh Khaleja (2010)
• Nagavalli (2010)
• Kathi Kantha Rao (2010)
• Simha (2010)
• 100% Love (2011)
• Aakasame Haddu (2011)
• Dookudu (2011)
• Madatha Kaja (2011)
• Racha (2012)
• Businessman (2012)
• Bodyguard (2012)
• Tuneega Tuneega (2012)
• Sudigadu (2012)
• Shadow^[8] (2013)
• Daruvu (2012)
• Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (2012)
• Julai (2012)
• Greeku Veerudu (2013)
• Jabardasth (2013)
• Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi (2013)
• Hum Tum (2013)
• Amrutham Chandamamalo (2014; posthumously released)
• Dillunnodu (2014; posthumously released)
• Rudramadevi (2015; posthumously released)

Tamil films

• New (2004)
• Mannin Maindhan (2005)
• Chennai Kadhal (2006)

Other language films

• Criminal (1995) (Hindi)
• Love (2004) (Kannada)

Television

• Popula Pette (1997) as Panakala Rao

As director

• Thokaleni Pitta (1997)