Haranath (actor)
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Born as Venkata Appala Harinath Raju Buddharaju (September 2, 1936 – November 1, 1989), but professionally and popularly known as Harinath, was a "Tollywood" film actor.
Harinath was born in Raparthi in West Godavari
. He was a very popular Tollywood lead actor in the 60's being regarded as a romantic icon. He acted in classic films like Amarsillipi Jakkana, Letha Manasulu, Chitti Chelalu, Aada Janama, Maa Inti Devatha, Bhishma, Panadava Vanavasam, Abhimanyu and several others in lead roles. He was the hero of the first film shot at Saradhi Studios
in Hyderabad, Ma Inti Mahalakshmi (1959). He played the role of Lord Sri Rama in the film Seetha Rama Kalyanam, produced by N.T. Rama Rao under the banner, National Art Theatres, in which NTR acted as Ravana. He also played the role of Lord Krishna in the film Bhishma
(1967) and as Sri Rama in Shri Rama Katha (1969). He had acted in about 117 Telugu films, 12 Tamil films, one Hindi and Kannada movie each. He has played in many films opposite Jamuna Juluri
as the heroine.
His last film was Naagu
starring Chiranjeevi
in 1984.
He was married and is survived by his son Srinivas Buddharaju and a daughter Padmaja, who is married to Telugu film producer G.V.G. Raju.
Harinath was born in Raparthi in West Godavari
West Godavari
West Godavari District is one of the 23 districts of Andhra Pradesh, India. Eluru, is the district headquarter...
. He was a very popular Tollywood lead actor in the 60's being regarded as a romantic icon. He acted in classic films like Amarsillipi Jakkana, Letha Manasulu, Chitti Chelalu, Aada Janama, Maa Inti Devatha, Bhishma, Panadava Vanavasam, Abhimanyu and several others in lead roles. He was the hero of the first film shot at Saradhi Studios
Saradhi Studios
Saradhi Studios is the first studio established in Hyderabad, after the formation of Andhra Pradesh state.The first movie pictured in this studio is Maa Inti Mahalakshmi directed by Gutha Ramineedu.-Films shot:# Raitu Bidda # Panthulamma...
in Hyderabad, Ma Inti Mahalakshmi (1959). He played the role of Lord Sri Rama in the film Seetha Rama Kalyanam, produced by N.T. Rama Rao under the banner, National Art Theatres, in which NTR acted as Ravana. He also played the role of Lord Krishna in the film Bhishma
Bhishma (film)
Bhishma or Bheeshma is a 1962 Telugu film based on the life of the great Mahabharata character Bhishma. It is produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by N. T. Rama Rao.-The plot:...
(1967) and as Sri Rama in Shri Rama Katha (1969). He had acted in about 117 Telugu films, 12 Tamil films, one Hindi and Kannada movie each. He has played in many films opposite Jamuna Juluri
Jamuna Ramanarao
Jamuna is a veteran Telugu actress, a director and a politician.-Early life and background:Jamuna was born in Nidamaru, Guntur to Nippani Srinivas Rao, a Madhwa Brahmin business man, and Kausalya Devi, an Arya Vysya. She grew up in Duggirala, Guntur District in Andhra Pradesh state,...
as the heroine.
His last film was Naagu
Naagu
Naagu is a 1984 Tollywood film directed by Tatineni Prasad and produced by AVM Productions. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Radha, & Kongara Jaggayya.- Plot :...
starring Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
in 1984.
He was married and is survived by his son Srinivas Buddharaju and a daughter Padmaja, who is married to Telugu film producer G.V.G. Raju.
Filmography
- Maa Inti Mahalakshmi (1959) (debut film)
- Runanubandham (1960)
- Kalasivunte Kaladu Sukham (1961)
- Rushyashrunga (1961)
- Sri Seetha Rama KalyanamSri Seetha Rama Kalyanam-The plot:The story primary concentrates on Ravana, a key character in Ramayana. It begins with the birth of Lord Rama and ends with his Marriage with Seetha.-Cast:-Soundtrack:There are about 17 songs and poems in the film....
(1961) as Lord Rama - Gundamma KathaGundamma KathaGundamma Katha is a 1962 Telugu film produced by famous producer duo B. Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani starring mainly S. V. Ranga Rao, N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Suryakantham, Jamuna Ramanarao, Savitri, Ramana Reddy, Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Chaya Devi, L. Vijayalakshmi and Haranath...
(1962) as Prabhakar, son of Gundamma - BhishmaBhishma (film)Bhishma or Bheeshma is a 1962 Telugu film based on the life of the great Mahabharata character Bhishma. It is produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by N. T. Rama Rao.-The plot:...
(1962) as Lord Krishna - Pempudu Kuthuru (1963)
- Amarshilpi Jakanna (1964) as Son of Jakanna
- Murali KrishnaMurali KrishnaMurali Krishna is a 1964 Telugu Drama film directed by P. Pullayya and produced by Padmasree pictures.It is a Musical hit film with some memorable songs popular even today. The music is scored by Master Venu and lyrics written by Acharya Atreya and Dr. C. Narayana Reddy in the voices of Ghantasala...
(1964) - Chitti Chellelu (1965)
- Chandrahasa (1965)
- Naadi Aada Janme (1965)
- Letha Manasulu (1966)
- Palnati YudhamPalnati YudhamPalnati Yudham is a 1947 historical based on the battle of Palnadu. This film is directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabramham. The film starring Govindarajula Subba Rao, Pasupuleti Kannamba and Akkineni Nageswara Rao.-Soundtrack:...
(1966) as Balachandrudu - Shri Krishna PandaviyamShri Krishna PandaviyamSri Krishna Pandaviyam is a 1966 Pauranic film directed by N.T.Rama Rao and produced by N. Trivikrama Rao. It depicts the adolescent age of the Pandavas and Krishna and shows the events in Mahabharatha focussing on the later chapters of Adi Parva and the first half of Sabha Parva...
(1966) - Bhakta PrahladaBhakta Prahlada (1967 film)Bhakta Prahlada is a Telugu film made in 1967 by AVM Productions about a devotee Prahlada in Hindu mythology.-Crew:* Producer - A. V. Meiyappan using the banner AVM productions along with Veerappan & Co....
(1967) - Chadarangam (1967)
- Punyavati (1967)
- Sri Sri Sri Maryada RamannaSri Sri Sri Maryada RamannaSri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna is a 1967 Telugu film produced by comedian B. Padmanabham and directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao. This is the debut film for National singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.-The plot:...
(1967) - Bangaru Sankellu (1968)
- Challani Needa (1968)
- Nadimantrapu Siri (1968)
- Palamanasulu (1968)
- Pelli Roju (1968)
- Shri Rama Katha (1969) as Sri Rama
- Kathanayika MollaKathanayika MollaKathanayika Molla is a 1970 Telugu film produced and directed by famous comedian B. Padmanabham. The film base on the life of Telugu poetess Molla. Vanisree played the title role. Jagame Ramamayam and Manishini Brahmayya Mattito Chesenaya are memorable songs in this film. It has got the Nandi...
(1970) - Sridevi (1970)
- Thalli Thandrulu (1970)
- Bhale Papa (1971)
- Bala BharatamBala BharatamBala Bharatam is a 1972 Telugu film wherein most of the characters are played by children. The child actors include Baby Sridevi and Master Prabhakar.-Story:...
(1972) - Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu (1981)
- NaaguNaaguNaagu is a 1984 Tollywood film directed by Tatineni Prasad and produced by AVM Productions. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Radha, & Kongara Jaggayya.- Plot :...
(1984)