Dharmavarapu Subramanyam


Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam was a popular Indian comic actor and film director 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. Being close to Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Subrahmanyam was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked as chairman of Andhra Pradesh Cultural Association.

Early life

Dharmavarapu was born in a traditional Telugu speaking family at Komminenivaripalem, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India

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 Telugu states 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.
Dharmavarpu was a close knit to the then Chief Minister Late Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy and has been active in the Congress party.
He hosted a political satire program 'Ding Dong' on Sakshi TV from 2011.

Death

Dharmavarapu died on 7 December 2013 with cancer.

Filmography

As an actor

As director