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 Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu cinema is based in Film Nagar, Hy ...

, and Telugu theatre. In 1971 he produced and acted in ''

Mattilo Manikyam ''Mattilo Manikyam'' () is a 1971 Telugu drama film directed by B. V. Prasad. It is produced by actor Chalam. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu in 1971. Cast * P. Bhanumathi as Lalitha * Chalam as Manikyam * Ja ...

'' which won the Best Feature Film in Telugu at the

19th National Film Awards The 19th National Film Awards, presented by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India to felicitate the best of Cinema of India, Indian Cinema released in the year 1971. Juries Four di ...

. In a film career spanning 30 years, Chalam was starred in about 150 films in a variety of roles.

Personal life

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 Sharada, his co-star in her debut film, ''Tandrulu Kodukulu'' in 1972. They later divorced in 1984.

Death

Chalam died on 4 May 1989. Due to alcohol addication.in his final days he also suffered from depression.

Selected Filmography

Actor

* ''Kodarikam'' (1953) * ''Naa Chellelu'' (1953) * '' Thodu Dongalu'' (1954) * ''Jataka Phalam'' (1954) * ''Vadinagaari Gajulu'' (1955) * ''Santanam'' (1955) * ''

Bhale Ramudu Bhale Ramudu is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. L. Narasu and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. It is a remake of the Hindi f ...

'' (1956) * ''

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'' (1957) * ''Vaddante Pelli'' (1957) as Pasupati * ''Pelli Sandadi'' (1959) * ''Nithya Kalyanam Paccha Thoranam''

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* ''Kuladaivam'' (1960) * '' Abhimanam'' (1960) * ''

Vagdanam ''Vagdanam'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, written and directed by Acharya Aatreya. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Pendyala. It is based on the novel ''Datta'', written by Sar ...

'' (1961) * ''Tandrulu Kodukulu'' (1961) * '' Pellikaani Pillalu'' (1961) * ''

Siri Sampadalu ''Siri Sampadalu'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. Venkateswarlu and directed by P. Pullaiah. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Master Venu. Plot Jagapathi Naidu (Gummadi) incu ...

'' (1962) * ''

Paruvu Prathishta ''Paruvu-Prathishta'' () is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Jupudi Venkateswara Rao and directed by Manapuram Appa Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Plot Raghu ...

'' (1963) * ''

Dr. Chakravarthy ''Doctor Chakravarthy'' is 1964 Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Annapurna Pictures banner and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri and Jaggayya, with music composed by ...

'' (1964) * '' Babruvahana'' (1964) as Babruvahana * ''

Kalavari Kodalu ''Kalavari Kodalu'' ( Daughter-in-law of a Wealthy Family) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. Hemambaradhara Rao under the Raghuram Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music co ...

'' (1964) * ''Peetala Meedha Pelli'' (1964) * ''

Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam ''Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by S. Rajinikanth. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Ghantasala. Plot The film begins with the entrance of ...

'' (1964) * ''

Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima ''Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima'' is a 1965 Telugu film written and directed by B. V. Prasad in his debut. The film is based on the stories related to Sri Varaha Narasimha Kshetram of Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh, India. Plot The story begins ...

'' (1965) * '' Preminchi Choodu'' (1965) * '' Aatma Gowravam'' (1965) * ''

Visala Hrudayalu ''Visala Hrudayalu'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Donepudi Krishna Murthy and directed by B. S. Narayana. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film's title was earlie ...

'' (1965) * ''

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'' (1966) * ''

Adugu Jaadalu ''Adugu Jaadalu'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language philosophical film, produced by the M. Sambasiva Rao, G. Vandanamon under Nava Jyothi Films banner It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna, S. V. Ranga Rao with music composed by Master Venu. Pl ...

'' (1966) * ''Pattukunte Padivelu'' (1967) * ''

Private Master ''Private Master'' is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Viswanath. The titular private master is played by Ram Mohan with Krishna as the main antagonist. The film title ''Private Master'' is special for its use of English in ...

'' (1967) * '' Poola Rangadu'' (1967) * '' Brahmachari'' (1968) * ''

Manchi Kutumbam ''Manchi Kutumbam'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language drama film co-written and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sowcar Janaki, Kanchana, Krishna and Vijaya Nirmala, with music composed by S. P. Kodan ...

'' (1968) * '' Evaru Monagadu'' (1968) * '' Bhale Monagadu'' (1968) * ''

Govula Gopanna ''Govula Gopanna'' is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by Lakshmi Rajyam and Sridhar Rao and directed by C. S. Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Rajasree and Bharathi, with music composed by Ghantasala. It i ...

'' (1968) * ''

Manushulu Marali ''Manushulu Marali'' is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao, starring Shoban Babu and Sharada. The film was a remake of the Malayalam film ''Thulabharam''. Cast * Sobhan Babu * Sharada * Haranath * Kanch ...

'' (1969) * ''Sattekalapu Satteyya'' (1969) * ''Chiranjeevi'' (1969) * ''

Nindu Hrudayalu Nindu Hrudayalu () is 1969 Telugu-language action drama film, produced by M. Jagannatha Rao under the S.V.S. Films banner and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Vanisri and has music composed by T. V. Raju. This ...

'' (1969) * ''

Sambarala Rambabu ''Sambarala Rambabu'' is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by G. V. R. Seshagiri Rao and produced by T. Mohan Rao. It is a remake of K. Balachander's 1968 Tamil film '' Ethir Neechal'', itself based on his stage play of t ...

'' (1970) * ''

'' (1971) * ''Pattindalla Bangaram'' (1971) * '' Bomma Borusa'' (1971) * ''Bullemma Bullodu'' (1972) * ''Ooriki Upakaari'' (1973) * '' Ramude Devudu'' (1973) * ''Devudamma'' (1973) as Devudu * ''

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'' (1974) * ''Amma Manasu'' (1974) * '' Bantrotu Bharya'' (1974) * ''

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'' (1974) * ''Chairman Chalamaiah'' (1974) * '' Sitamma Santanam'' (1977) * ''Lambadolla Ramdasu'' (1978) * ''

Chilipi Krishnudu ''Chilipi Krishnudu'' is a 1978 Telugu-language romantic drama film produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by Boina Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by K. V. Mahade ...

'' (1978) * ''

Pranam Khareedu ''Pranam Khareedu'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language film. It starred Jayasudha, Rao Gopal Rao, Chandra Mohan, Chiranjeevi, Reshma Roy, and Madhavi in a guest appearance. The film released on 22 September 1978. The film is based on a pl ...

'' (1978) * '' Annadammula Savaal'' (1978) * ''

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'' (1978) as Basavanna * ''Chillra Kottu Chittemma'' (1978) * ''Kaliyuga Mahabharatam'' (1978) * '' Gorintaku'' (1979) * ''

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'' (1981) * ''Pelli Chesi Choopistaam"'' (1983) * '' Allullostunnaru'' (1984) * '' Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam'' (1986)

Producer

* ''

'' (1970) * ''

'' (1971) * '' Pelli Chesi choopistaam'' (1983)

Awards

;

National Film Awards The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorat ...

Best Feature Film in Telugu (Producer) ''Mattilo Manikyam''

References

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* {{authority control 20th-century Indian male actors Telugu male actors Indian male film actors Film producers from Andhra Pradesh 1929 births Nandi Award winners Indian male stage actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors from Andhra Pradesh People from West Godavari district Telugu film producers People from Palakollu 1989 deaths 20th-century comedians Male actors in Telugu cinema