Chalam (born Simhachalam Korada) (18 May 1929 – 4 May 1989) was an Indian film actor, and producer known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema, and Telugu theatre.[1] In 1971 he produced and acted in Mattilo Manikyam which won the Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 19th National Film Awards.[2] In a film career spanning 30 years, Chalam was starred in about 150 films in a variety of roles.[3]
Chalam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 May 1929 |
| Died | 4 May 1989 (aged 59) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer |
| Years active | 1953-1986 |
| Spouse(s) | Ramana Kumari (Died in 1964) Sarada (m.1972; div.1984) |
| Children | 3 |
Personal life edit
Chalam married Ramanakumari, and changed his name to Ramana Chalam. They have 3 children. Ramana Kumari died in 1964 in a fire accident. Chalam later married, to Urvasi Sarada, his co-star in her debut film, Tandrulu Kodukulu in 1972.[4] They later divorced in 1984.[5]
Death edit
Chalam died on 4 May 1989. Due to alcohol addiction, in his final days he also suffered from depression.
Selected filmography edit
Actor edit
- Kodarikam (1953)
- Naa Chellelu (1953)
- Thodu Dongalu (1954)
- Jataka Phalam (1954)
- Vadinagaari Gajulu (1955)
- Donga Ramudu (1955)
- Santanam (1955)
- Bhale Ramudu (1956)
- Sarangadhara (1957)
- Vaddante Pelli (1957) as Pasupati
- Bhuloka Rambha[6] (1958) as Sumanthudu
- Pelli Sandadi (1959)
- Nithya Kalyanam Paccha Thoranam (1960)
- Kuladaivam (1960)
- Abhimanam (1960)
- Vagdanam (1961)
- Tandrulu Kodukulu (1961)
- Pellikaani Pillalu (1961)
- Siri Sampadalu (1962)
- Paruvu Prathishta (1963)
- Dr. Chakravarthy (1964)
- Babruvahana (1964) as Babruvahana
- Kalavari Kodalu (1964)
- Peetala Meedha Pelli (1964)
- Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam (1964)
- Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima (1965)
- Preminchi Choodu (1965)
- Aatma Gowravam (1965)
- Visala Hrudayalu (1965)
- Navarathri (1966)
- Srimathi[7] (1966) as Venkat
- Adugu Jaadalu (1966)
- Pattukunte Padivelu (1967) as Daivadheenam
- Private Master (1967)
- Devuni Gelichina Manavudu[8] (1967) as Gurudattudu
- Poola Rangadu (1967)
- Brahmachari (1968)
- Manchi Kutumbam (1968)
- Evaru Monagadu[9] (1968) as Das
- Bhale Monagadu (1968)
- Govula Gopanna (1968)
- Manushulu Marali (1969)
- Sattekalapu Satteyya (1969)
- Chiranjeevi (1969)
- Nindu Hrudayalu (1969)
- Sambarala Rambabu (1970)
- Mattilo Manikyam (1971)
- Pattindalla Bangaram (1971)
- Bomma Borusa (1971)
- Bullemma Bullodu (1972) - Remake of Bhale Jodi
- Ooriki Upakaari (1973)
- Ramude Devudu (1973)
- Devudamma (1973) as Devudu
- Amma Manasu (1974)
- Bantrotu Bharya (1974)
- Bhoomi Kosam[10] (1974) as Suryam
- Tulabharam (1974)
- Chairman Chalamaiah (1974) - Remake of Mayor Muthanna
- Thota Ramudu (1975) - Remake of Sampathige Savaal
- Sitamma Santanam (1977)
- Lambadolla Ramdasu (1978)
- Chilipi Krishnudu (1978)
- Pranam Khareedu (1978)
- Annadammula Savaal (1978)
- Dudu Basavanna (1978) as Basavanna - Remake of Bangaarada Panjara
- Chillra Kottu Chittemma (1978)
- Mallepoovu (1978)
- Kaliyuga Mahabharatam (1978)
- Gorintaku (1979)
- Amma Evarikaina Amma (1979)
- Konte Mogudu Penki Pellam[11] (1980) as Venkatachalam
- Aakali Rajyam (1981)
- Pelli Chesi Choopistaam" (1983)
- Allullostunnaru (1984)
- Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam (1986)
Producer edit
- Sambarala Rambabu (1970)
- Mattilo Manikyam (1971)
- Pelli Chesi choopistaam (1983)
Awards edit
Best Feature Film in Telugu (Producer) Mattilo Manikyam[12][13]
References edit
- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (26 June 2017). "Downpour at the turnstile". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
- ^ "National Film Awards (1971)". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Tollywood most reputed producer Chalam profile and film facts". nettv4u.
- ^ Atluri, Sri (7 June 2016). "Sharada goes down the memory lane!". Telugucinema.com. Telugu Cinema. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
- ^ Sashikanth, Madhav (24 August 2015). "Telugu Actors Whose Marriage Ended With Divorce!". Chitramala. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
- ^ "Bhuloka Rambha (1958)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Srimathi (1966)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Devuni Gelichina Manavudu (1967)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Evaru Monagadu (1968)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Bhoomi Kosam (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Konte Mogudu Penki Pellam (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "National Film Awards, India (1972)". IMDb.
- ^ "National Film Awards - 1972". Archived from the original on 4 May 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2013.