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Ram Mohan (actor)

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. 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. 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.

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Ram Mohan
Born
Varanasi Ram Mohan Rao

(1939-02-04)4 February 19391
Giddaluru, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India1
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.12 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.41

Personal life and death

Ram Mohan was born, 4 February 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.62

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 Monagadu7 Bhaskar
Lakshmi Nivasam Giri
1969 Sri Rama Katha8 Lakshmana
Bhale Abbayilu9 Ramu
1970 Pasidi Manasulu
1971 Vintha Samsaram10 Anand, Eldest son of 'Prestige' Padmanabham (Jaggayya)
Kathanayakuralu11 Ramesh
1972 Pandanti Kapuram Mohan
Maa Inti Velugu12 Train passenger whom the lead character robs
Muhammad bin Tughluq
1973 Devudamma13
Srivaru Maavaru14 Manager Manikyam
Meena15 Madhu
Mayadari Malligadu16 Defence Lawyer
1974 Uttama Illalu17 Shankar
Alluri Seetarama Raju18 Venkatapathi, Sitarama Raju's brother-in-law
Intinti Katha19 Gopal
1976 Padi Pantalu20 Shankar
Neram Nadi Kadu Akalidhi21 Police Officer
Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam Inspector 'Sandeha' Sundaram
1978 Mugguru Muggure Inspector
Lawyer Viswanath22 Eye Doctor
1979 Korikale Gurralaithe23 Jayalakshmi's affluent neighbour
Srungara Ramudu Bank Manager Satyanarayana
1989 Rajakeeya Chadarangam M.L.A
References

References

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  2. Narasimham, M. L. (11 January 2018). "Tenemanasulu (1965)". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  3. India, The Hans (2 April 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.
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  8. "Sri Rama Katha (1969)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  9. "Bhale Abbailu (1969)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  10. "Vintha Samsaram (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  11. "Kathanayakuralu (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  12. "Maayinti Velugu (1972)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  13. "Devudamma (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  14. "Srivaru Maavaru (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  15. "Meena (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  16. "Mayadari Malligadu (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  17. "Uttama Illalu (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  18. "Alluri Sitaramaraju (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  19. "Intinti Katha (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  20. "Padi Pantalu (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  21. NERAM NADI KADU AKALIDI | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | NTR | MANJULA | MURALI MOHAN | V9 VIDEOS, retrieved 10 February 2024
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  23. "Korikale Gurralaithe (1979)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
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