Dharmavarapu Subramanyam

He hosted several popular television shows. Dharmavarapu has received two state Nandi Awards for best male comedian for his roles in Yagnam (2004) and Aalasyam Amrutam (2010).

• Name — Dharmavarapu Subramanyam • Born — 20 September 1954 • Died — 7 December 2013 (age 59) • Birthplace — Komminenivaripalem, Andhra State, India • Place of death — Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India • Occupation — * Actor • director • producer • writer • singer • politician • Years Active — 1982–2013 • Political Party — Indian National Congress (1999—2010) • Children — 2 Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam (20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013) was an Indian actor, comedian and film director who worked in Telugu cinema. 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 has received two state Nandi Awards for best male comedian for his roles in Yagnam (2004) and Aalasyam Amrutam (2010).

Dharmavarapu was born in a Traditional Telugu Aruvela Niyogi Brahmin family at Komminenivaripalem in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh.

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. 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.

Dharmavarapu died on 7 December 2013, after fighting liver cancer for several months.

• Popula Pette (1997) as Panakala Rao • Lady Detective

• Thokaleni Pitta (1997)

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

• Year — Title — Role — Note • 2004 — New — Police officer • 2005 — Mannin Maindhan — Raghavan — Guest appearance • 2006 — Chennai Kadhal — Gautham's father — credited as Dharmapuram Subramanyam

• Year — Title — Role — Note • 1995 — Criminal — Inspector — Hindi • 2004 — Love — Kotta Nembu — Kannada • Morning Raga — Appa Rao — English