Ranganath (actor)

Ranganath was born Tirumala Sundara Sri Ranganath in Madras on 17 July 1946 into the family of T. R. Sundara Raju and T. R. Janaki Devi. He then graduated with a B.A. degree from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. Ranganath then worked as ticket collector for the Indian Railways before becoming an actor. His wife Tirumala Chaithanya died in 2009. They had two daughters, and a son, Tirumala Nagendra Kumar.

Ranganath got his first break in 1969 in the film Buddhimantudu. It was in 1974 that he was chosen to play the lead role in the film Chandana. The actor endeared himself to the audience through his sensitive portrayal of various roles. Some of his most popular films include Intinti Ramayanam, America Ammayi, Love in Singapore, Zamindaru Gari Ammayyi, Panthulamma, Andame Anandam, Mavuri Devatha, Kondaveeti Donga, Thayaramma Bangarayya, Rama Chiluka, Khaidi, Devathalara Deevinchandi and Sriramadasu.

Apart from acting in several serials, he has also directed a feature film titled Moguds Pellams (2005), starring Sivaji Raja and Rathi.{{cite news |title=Actor Ranganath ends life, leaves all his wealth to maid |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151220/nation-current-affairs/article/actor-ranganath-ends-life-leaves-all-his-wealth-maid |access-date=10 July 2020 |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=20 December 2015 |archive-date=10 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710150700/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151220/nation-current-affairs/article/actor-ranganath-ends-life-leaves-all-his-wealth-maid |url-status=dead}}{{cite news |title=Yesteryear actor Ranganath hangs himself in Hyderabad |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Yesteryear-actor-Ranganath-hangs-himself-in-Hyderabad/articleshow/50251061.cms |access-date=10 July 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=20 December 2015 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925213603/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/yesteryear-actor-ranganath-hangs-himself-in-hyderabad/articleshow/50251061.cms |url-status=live}}

Ranganath was found hanging in his residence at Hyderabad on 19 December 2015 at about 5 pm by his housemaid. Family members rushed him to the hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival. Police investigated the situation, and upon autopsy and further evidence, confirmed suicide.{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Depressed-Ranganath-Rejected-Acting-Offers/2015/12/21/article3188470.ece |title=Depressed Ranganath Rejected Acting Offers |work=The New Indian Express |access-date=29 December 2015 |date=21 December 2015 |archive-date=24 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224104147/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Depressed-Ranganath-Rejected-Acting-Offers/2015/12/21/article3188470.ece |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |author=Suhaas Bharadwaj |url=http://newsbing.com/entertainment/actor-ranganath-passes-away-found-hanging/270 |title=Actor Ranganath passes away, found hanging |work=News Bing – Latest News |access-date=29 December 2015 |date=19 December 2015 |archive-date=24 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224223527/http://newsbing.com/entertainment/actor-ranganath-passes-away-found-hanging/270 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.telanganastateinfo.com/senior-actor-ranganath-died/ |title=Senior Actor Ranganath Died – Versatile Telugu Film Actor |work=Telangana State Information,-News |access-date=29 December 2015 |date=19 December 2015 |archive-date=25 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225215836/http://www.telanganastateinfo.com/senior-actor-ranganath-died/ |url-status=live }}

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1. Buddhimantudu (1969)
2. Vintha Samsaram{{Cite web |title=Vintha Samsaram on Moviebuff.com |url=https://www.moviebuff.com/vintha-samsaram |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Moviebuff.com}} (1971) (Credited as Sri Ranganath) as Investigation Department Official
3. Chandana (1974) .. First movie as Hero
4. Palleseema (1974)
5. Chaduvu Samskaram (1974)
6. Zamindarugari Ammayi{{Cite web |title=Zamindaru gari Ammayi (1975) |url=https://indiancine.ma/RGS/info |access-date=2024-09-10 |website=Indiancine.ma}} (1975) as Ramesh
7. Ramaya Tandri (1975)
8. America Ammayi (1976)
9. Pellade Bomma (1976)
10. Rattalu Rambabu (1976)
11. Secretary (1976)
12. Andame Anandam (1977)
13. Devathalara Deevinchandi (1977)
14. Panthulamma (1977)
15. Chiranjeevi Rambabu (1977) as Madhu
16. Ramachilaka (1978)
17. Love Marriage{{Cite web |title=Love Marriage {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/love_marriage |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}} (1978) as Prasad
18. Gammattu Gudhachari (1978)
19. Lawyer Viswanath (17 November 1978)
20. Tayaramma Bangarayya (1979)
21. Intinti Ramayanam (1979)
22. Andadu Aagadu{{Cite web |title=Andhadu Aagadu (1979) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AMIP |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=Indiancine.ma}} (1979) as Mohan
23. Maa Voori Devatha{{Cite web |title=Maa Voori Devatha (1979) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AMKA |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Indiancine.ma}} (1979) as Inspector Raghu
24. Priya Bhandavi (1979)
25. Andamaina Anubhavam (1979)
26. Madana Manjari (1980)
27. Love in Singapore (1980) as Prem
28. Mama Allulla Saval (1980) as Sathish
29. Navvuthu Brathakali (1980)
30. Badai Basavayya{{Cite web |title=Badai Basavayya |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/badai-basavayya/cast/2030247088/ |access-date=21 December 2023 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en |archive-date=21 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221081308/https://www.tvguide.com/movies/badai-basavayya/cast/2030247088/ |url-status=live }} (1980) as Himself
31. Menatta Kuthuru (1980)
32. Dharmam Daari Tappithe (1980)
33. Alludu Pattina Bharatam (1980)
34. Snehamera Jeevitham (1980)
35. Lokam Pokada (1980)
36. Pasidi Moggalu (1980)
37. Erra Mallelu (1981)
38. Jeevitha Ratham{{Cite web |title=Jeevitha Ratham on Moviebuff.com |url=https://www.moviebuff.com/jeevitha-ratham |access-date=11 April 2023 |website=Moviebuff.com |archive-date=11 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411041920/https://www.moviebuff.com/jeevitha-ratham |url-status=live }} (1981) as Chandram
39. Guvvala Janta (1981)
40. Nayudu Garabbai (1981)
41. Kala Rathri (1981) .. Latha
42. Gruha Pravesam (1982)
43. Ee Charitra Ee Sirato (1982)
44. Khaidi (1983)
45. Aalaya Sikharam (1983) as Rajashekhar
46. Adavalle Aligithe (1983)
47. Idhi Kaadu Mugimpu{{Cite web |title=Idhi Kaadu Mugimpu cast |url=https://www.vcinema.com/movie/idi-kaadu-mugimpu-1983}} (1983) as Public Prosecutor
48. Raju Rani Jackie{{Cite web |title=Raju Rani Jackie (1983) {{!}} V CINEMA – Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date |url=https://www.vcinema.com/movie/about:blank |access-date=29 October 2023 |website=www.vcinema.com |language=en |archive-date=7 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161434/https://www.vcinema.com/movie/about:blank |url-status=live }} (1983) as Jagannath
49. Manishiki Maro Peru (1983)
50. Koteeswarudu (1984) as Superintendent of police
51. Ee Chaduvulu Makkodu (1984)
52. Disco Dancer (1984)
53. Merupu Daadi (1984) as Professor Varma
54. Rowdy{{Citation |title=Rowdy Telugu Full Length Movie {{!}} Krishnam Raju {{!}} Radha {{!}} Bhanupriya {{!}} Sharada {{!}} V9 Videos |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzd5vFIxWX4 |access-date=18 September 2023 |language=en |archive-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002023611/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzd5vFIxWX4 |url-status=live }} (1984) as Srikanth
55. Vijetha (1985)
56. Palnati Simham (1985)
57. Paripoyina Khaideelu (1985)
58. Bhale Thammudu (1985)
59. Adavi Donga (1985)
60. Chiranjeevi (1985) as Kumar
61. Edadugula Bandham{{Cite web |title=Edadugula Bandham {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/edadugula_bandham |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}} (1985) as Janardhan
62. Intiko Rudramma{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=M7CS6DeiqF8 |title=Intiko Rudramma Full Movie {{!}} Bhanuchander,Sumalatha,Ranganath,Sharada,Sujatha,Giribabu {{!}} ETV Cinema |date=2024-09-09 |last=ETV Cinema |access-date=2024-09-13 |via=YouTube}}{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.allmovie.com/movie/intiko-rudramma-am413699/cast-crew |title=Intiko Rudramma (1985) - S.A. Chandrashekhar {{!}} Cast and Crew {{!}} AllMovie |language=en |access-date=2024-09-13 |via=www.allmovie.com}} (1985) as Inspector Chandrashekhar
63. Mayadari Maridi (1985)
64. Sri Datta Darshanam (1985)
65. Ashtalakshmi Vaibhavam (1986)
66. Veta (1986)
67. Vetagallu{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg1MK_KjW50 |title=VETAGALLU {{!}} { EXCLUSIVE } TELUGU FULL MOVIE {{!}} BHANUCHANDER {{!}} GIRI BABU {{!}}OORVAASI {{!}} INDIAN MOVIE CAFE |language=en |access-date=2024-04-29 |via=www.youtube.com}} (1986) as Mangapathi
68. Nampalli Nagu (1986)
69. Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986)
70. Maruthi (1986)
71. Jayam Manade (1986) as Ravindra
72. Ide Naa Samadhanam{{Cite web |last=FilmiClub |title=Ide Naa Samadhanam (1986) Complete Cast & Crew |url=https://www.filmiclub.com/movie/ide-naa-samadhanam-1986-telugu-movie/cast-crew |access-date=21 April 2023 |website=FilmiClub |language=en-US |archive-date=21 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421153510/https://www.filmiclub.com/movie/ide-naa-samadhanam-1986-telugu-movie/cast-crew |url-status=live }} (1986) as Inspector Vikram
73. Kaliyuga Krishnudu (1986) as Vasudeva Rao
74. Chanakya Sapatham{{Cite web |title=Chanakya Sapadam (1986) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AASV |access-date=20 January 2024 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=20 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120112647/https://indiancine.ma/AASV |url-status=live }} (1986) as Ranga
75. Brahma Rudrulu (1986) as Balaram
76. Donga Mogudu (1987)
77. Sankhavaram (1987)
78. Bharatamlo Arjunudu (1987) as Ranganayakulu
79. Samrat{{Cite web |title=Samrat (1987) |url=https://indiancine.ma/ACFP |access-date=5 November 2023 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=5 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105183201/https://indiancine.ma/ACFP |url-status=live }} (1987) as Phanibhushana Rao
80. Sthree Sahasam{{Citation |title=STHREE SAHASAM {{!}} TELUGU FULL MOVIE {{!}} SILK SMITHA {{!}} TELUGU MOVIE ZONE |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmhWLjZrRjQ |access-date=8 November 2023 |language=en |archive-date=8 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108193205/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=zmhWLjZrRjQ |url-status=live }} (1987) as Sudhakar
81. Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi (1987)
82. Bhale Mogudu (1987)
83. Chakravarthy (1987)
84. Daada (1987)
85. Bhargava Ramudu (1987)
86. Marana Homam{{cite web | url=https://indiancine.ma/ABZD | title=Marana Homam (1987) | access-date=21 January 2024 | archive-date=30 April 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210430005635/https://indiancine.ma/ABZD | url-status=live }} (1987)
87. Sardar Krishnama Naidu (1987) as Chandrasekharam
88. Viswanatha Nayakudu (1987) as Veerasekhara Chola
89. Thandri Kodukula Challenge (1987) as Adv. Ramu
90. Antima Theerpu (1988)
91. Chikkadu Dorakadu (1988)
92. Bharya Bhartalu (1988)
93. Trinetrudu (1988)
94. Marana Mrudangam (1988)
95. Raktabhishekam (1988)
96. Bharya Bhartalu (1988)
97. Bandipotu{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR9eRF3Zgkw |title=BANDIPOTU {{!}} { EXCLUSIVE } TELUGU FULL MOVIE {{!}} SUMAN {{!}} GOWTHAMI {{!}} KALPANA {{!}} V9 VIDEOS |language=en |access-date=2024-04-21 |via=www.youtube.com}} (1988) as Commissioner of Police
98. Dharma Teja (1988) as Ramkumar
99. Bharya Bhartalu{{Citation |title=BHARYA BARTHALU {{!}} TELUGU FULL MOVIE {{!}} SHOBAN BABU {{!}} SUHASINI {{!}} RAADHA {{!}} V9 VIDEOS |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I02sBk_8EsU |access-date=30 April 2023 |language=en |archive-date=30 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430045021/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I02sBk_8EsU |url-status=live }} (1988) as Ranga Rao
100. Ugranethrudu (1988) as Justice Harishchandra Prasad
101. Agni Keratalu{{Cite web |title=Agni Keratalu (1988) |url=https://indiancine.ma/ACLJ |access-date=29 June 2023 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=29 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629191352/https://indiancine.ma/ACLJ |url-status=live }} (1988) as Chakradhar
102. State Rowdy (1989)
103. Rudranetra (1989)
104. Krishna Gari Abbayi (1989)
105. Sahasame Naa Oopiri (1989)
106. Muthyamantha Muddu (1989)
107. Simha Swapnam (1989)
108. Vicky Daada (1989) as D.I.G. Ranganatha Rao
109. Adavilo Abhimanyudu (1989) as Col. Raghuram
110. Kokila (1990)
111. Kodama Simham (1990)
112. Inspector Rudra (1990)
113. Kondaveeti Donga (1990)
114. Iddaru Iddare (1990)
115. Nayakuralu (1991)
116. Atiradhudu{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=9PdEJm2Dw-A |title=ATHIRADHUDU {{!}} EXCLUSIVE TELUGU FULL MOVIE {{!}} BHANU CHANDER {{!}} J.D.CHAKRAVARTHY {{!}} NIROSHA {{!}} V9 VIDEOS |date=2024-08-03 |last=v9 Videos |access-date=2024-09-10 |via=YouTube}} (1991) as Police Inspector
117. Prema Sikharam (1992)
118. Sahasam (1992)
119. Samrat Ashoka (1992) as Bindusara
120. Brindavanam (1992)
121. Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
122. Neram (1994)
123. Presidentgari Alludu{{Citation |title=PRESIDENT GARI ALLUDU {{!}} TELUGU FULL MOVIE {{!}} BHANU CHANDER {{!}} VANI VISWANATH {{!}} TELUGU MOVIE ZONE |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZzCqsMoLsA |access-date=30 October 2023 |language=en |archive-date=30 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030192534/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZzCqsMoLsA |url-status=live }} (1994) as Gopinath
124. Cheemala Dandu (1995)
125. Amma Durgamma (1996)
126. Taraka Ramudu (1997)
127. Priyamaina Srivaru (1997)
128. Premante Idera (1998) as Venkatramayya
129. Subhalekhalu (1998)
130. Snehithulu (1998)
131. Police{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=UtNDO6_2u6s |title=Police Telugu Full Movie {{!}} Srihari, Aswani, Arun Pandyan {{!}} Watch Online Action Telugu Movies |date=2016-11-14 |last=Popular Telugu Movies |access-date=2024-10-17 |via=YouTube}} (1999) as Police Commissioner
132. Premaku Velayera (1999) as Ramanatham
133. Vichitram{{Citation |title=VICHITRAM {{!}} TELUGU FULL MOVIE {{!}} BRAMHANANDHAM {{!}} AVS {{!}} KAVITHA {{!}} V9 VIDEOS |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSoMRL1a5No |access-date=6 July 2023 |language=en |archive-date=7 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707163442/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSoMRL1a5No |url-status=live }} (1999) as Nadabrahma
134. Aasala Sandadi (1999)
135. Krishna Babu (1999)
136. Ravoyi Chandamama (1999)
137. Sambayya{{Cite web |title=Sambaiah {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sambaiah |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Sambaiah |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/sambaiah/cast/2000047758/ |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}} (1999) as Sivaramakrishnayya
138. Vijayaramaraju (2000)
139. Okkadu Chalu{{Cite web |title=Okkadu Chalu (2000) |url=https://indiancine.ma/BGZL |access-date=25 December 2023 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=25 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231225181949/https://indiancine.ma/BGZL |url-status=live }} (2000) ... Commissioner
140. Kalisundam Raa (2000) ... Ram Mohan
141. Ammaye Navvithe (2001) ... Seshadri Naidu
142. Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
143. Sampangi (2001)
144. Repallelo Radha (2001)
145. Naalo Unna Prema (2001)
146. Apparao Ki Oka Nela Tappindi (2001)
147. Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002)
148. Police Sisters (2002)
149. Raghava (2002)
150. Manmadhudu (2002)
151. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
152. Nijam (2003) ... Venkateswarlu
153. 3 Deewarein (2003) ... Chief Justice S.S. Murthy
154. Villain (2003)
155. Sakhiya (2004)
156. Adavi Ramudu (2004)
157. Varsham (2004)
158. Andhrawala (2004)
159. Laxmi (2004)
160. Radha Gopalam (2005)
161. Kunkuma (2005)
162. Devi Abhayam (2005)
163. Moguds Pellams (2005) – Director
164. Annavaram (2006)
165. Samanyudu (2006) ... Chandra Shekhar
166. Sri Ramadasu (2006)
167. Lakshmi (2006)
168. Hanumanthu (2006)
169. Evadaithe Nakenti (2007)
170. Sri Satyanarayana Swamy (2007)
171. Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna (2008)
172. Bhadradri (2008)
173. Sundarakanda (2008)
174. Victory (2008)
175. Mitrudu (2009)
176. Aha Naa Pellanta (2011)
177. Sanchalanam (2011)
178. Daggaraga Dooramga (2011)
179. Solo (2011)
180. Dammu (2012)
181. Devaraya (2012)
182. Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra (2014)
183. I am in Love (2014)
184. Cut Cheste (2014)
185. Vengamamba (2014)
186. Gopala Gopala (2015)

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1. Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)
2. Raja Rishi (1985)
3. Ungal Anbu Thangachi (1994)
4. Aanai (2005)

1. Neelambari (2001)
2. Grama Devathe (2001)

• Santhi Nivasam (ETV)
• My Name Is Mangathayaaru as KMR (Zee Telugu)
• Iddaru Ammayilu as Venkata Raju (Zee Telugu)
• Atto Attama Kooturo (Gemini TV)
• Mogalirekulu (Gemini TV)

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