This actor could scare the audience just by one stare, even without saying anything. His characters left a strong impression in Bollywood.
Bollywood has had many famous actors who played villains on screen, like Amrish Puri, Amjad Khan, Ranjeet, Danny Denzongpa, Gulshan Grover, and Prem Chopra. Rami Reddy was another actor known for such roles.
He could scare the audience just by one stare, even without saying anything. His characters left a strong impression in Bollywood.
Early life:
Rami Reddy, whose full name was Gangasani Rami Reddy, hailed from Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. Surprisingly, Rami initially aimed to pursue a career in journalism rather than cinema. He graduated in Mass Media (Journalism) from Osmania University in Hyderabad.
Career
After completing his studies, Rami began working as a journalist at The Munsif Daily newspaper, where he regularly interacted with film personalities.
One day, Rami Reddy went to interview the renowned Telugu director Kodi Ramakrishna. Impressed by Rami's presence, Kodi Ramakrishna offered him a negative role in his upcoming film, Ankusam (1990). Rami accepted the offer, marking his debut in cinema. Ankusam became a blockbuster hit, launching Rami's career as a villain. He later reprised his role in the Hindi remake titled Pratibandh (1990), starring Chiranjeevi. The Hindi version also achieved success at the box office, and Rami's portrayal of Spot Nana garnered praise, making him one of the popular villains of that time.
This journalist-tuned-actor Pratibandh, Rami Reddy continued to work across various film industries and maintained his popularity in Bollywood. His performances in movies such as Gunda (1998), Khuddaar (1994), Shapath (1997), and Waqt Humara Hai (1994) were well-received. Particularly, his portrayal of Colonel Chikara in the Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty-starrer Waqt Humara Hai became one of his most memorable roles.
During his career, Rami Reddy appeared in over 200 films across multiple languages, solidifying his presence in Bollywood during the 1990s and 2000s. His extensive filmography includes notable movies such as Andolan (1995), Dilwale (1994), Angrakshak (1995), Elaan (1994), Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997), Thulli Thirintha Kaalam (1998), Mrugaraju (2001), among many others. In the mid-2000s, Rami transitioned to character roles and even ventured into comedy films. He also portrayed Sai Baba in the Telugu film Jagadguru Sri Shiridi Sai Baba (2009), showcasing his versatility as an actor throughout his extensive career.
Death
Sadly, Rami Reddy's health began to decline in 2010 when he was diagnosed with liver cancer, which had also affected his kidneys. Despite his brave fight and strong willpower, his health deteriorated rapidly. He passed away in Hyderabad on April 14, 2011, at the age of 52. Rami Reddy is survived by his wife, a son, and two daughters.
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