Dharmavarapu Subramanyam Explained

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 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 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.

Filmography

As an actor

Telugu films

Bava Bava Panneeru (1989)
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989)
Irugillu Porugillu (1990)
Jeevana Chadarangam (1991)
Vichitra Prema (1991)
Pelli Pustakam (1991)
Babai Hotel (1992)
Swathi Kiranam (1992)
Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
Kalachakram (1993)
One By Two (1993)
Anna Chellelu (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)
Brahmachari Mogudu (1994)
Sisindri (1995)
Chinnabbulu (1995)
Sankalpam (1995)
Gharana Bullodu (1995)
Kuturu (1996)
Hello Neeku Naaku Pellanta (1996)
Oho Naa Pellanta (1996)
Once More (1996)
Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam (1997)
Allari Pellam (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)
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)
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)
Khatarnak (2006)
Annavaram (2006)
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)

Hindi film

Criminal (1995)

Kannada film

Love (2004)

As director

Thokaleni Pitta (1997)

Notes and References

ABN- Andhrajyothi - Interview with RK at 11:18 minutes - Dharmavarupu subrahmanyam himself said he is 58 years in 2012 . 11:18 . YouTube . 28 October 2012 . 11 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011132825/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVA5YSaqf-E . dead.
Web site: Dharmavarapu Subramaniam. Chakpak. 4 January 2011. dead. https://archive.today/20120729153111/http://www.chakpak.com/celebrity/dharmavarapu-subramaniam/16306. 29 July 2012.
Web site: 2013-12-08 . Dharmavarapu passes away . 2022-04-11 . www.thehansindia.com . en.
News: Telugu actor Dharmavarapu Subramanyam dies of bone cancer at 53. 8 December 2013. Deccan Chronicle. 7 April 2018. en. 8 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180408012754/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131208/news-current-affairs/article/telugu-actor-dharmavarapu-subramanyam-dies-bone-cancer-53. live.
News: Celebrity Deaths 2013: Remembering Srihari, AVS, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam and Other Telugu Film Personalities. Seshagiri. Sangeetha. 22 December 2013. International Business Times, India Edition. 8 April 2018. 8 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180408205802/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/celebrity-deaths-2013-remembering-srihari-avs-dharmavarapu-subramanyam-and-other-telugu-film-personalities-531412. live.
Web site: Vichitram . 2023-07-06 . TVGuide.com . en.
Web site: Movie review - Avuna..!. 12 December 2003. Idlebrain.com. Jeevi. 27 January 2024.
Web site: Venkatesh, Srikanth starrer Shadow muharat held . cinegoer . 28 January 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120130025124/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/news-archives/january-2012/venkatesh-srikanth-starrer-shadow-muhurat-held-270112.html . 30 January 2012 .