Buddharaju Venkata Appala Haranath Raju (2 September 1936 – 1 November 1989), known

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as Haranath, was an Indian actor who worked in

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films.

Early life career and death

Haranath was born on 2 September 1936 in Raparthi near Pithapuram and Gollaprolu in East Godavari district. He had two younger brothers and a sister. His early schooling was in Madras till pre-university, and he did his B. A. degree in P R College, Kakinada. He was very active in cultural activities, particularly dramas, won many a drama competition. An encounter leads him into films. He was waiting at Vanimahal bus stop in Madras, on the way to pilot training when he was spotted by Mukkmamala Krishna Murthy, famous film actor, director and producer and was selected to act as a lead actor in the film Rushyasrunga. But his second film Maa Inti Mahalakshmi was the first film to be released. He was a very popular Tollywood lead actor in the 60s being regarded as a romantic icon. He acted in classic films like Amarasilipi Jakkana, Letha Manasulu, Chitti Chellelu, Aada Janma, Maa Inti Devatha, Bhishma,

Pandava Vanavasam ''Pandava Vanavasam'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and written by Samudrala Sr. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Ghantasala. It was produced by A ...

, Abhimanyu and several others in lead roles. He was the hero of the first film shot at

Saradhi Studios Sri Sarathi Studios is a film studio facility located in Hyderabad, India. It was established in 1956 and was the first film studio facility built in Hyderabad. It was built by the Raja of Challapalli, Yarlagadda Sivarama Prasad. The first film ...

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, ''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 Krishna (; sa, कृष्ण ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme god in his own right. He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; and is one of ...

in the 1962 film Bhishma and as Sri Rama in ''Sri 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. His last film was ''Thoduallulu'' in 1989. He produced one movie named Maa Inti Devatha released in 1981. He was married and his son Srinivas Varma Buddharaju is a film producer and a daughter Padmaja, is married to Telugu film producer G. V. G. Raju. Harinath died due to excessive intake of alcohol.in his last days no one looked after him. He used to roam in "paandi bazar" like a lonely crow

Filmography

Maa Inti Mahalakshmi ''Maa Inti Mahalakshmi'' is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language family drama film directed by G. Ramineedu and written by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Jamuna and Haranath. The was produced by Parvathaneni Gangadhara Rao and the music was composed by G ...

(1959) #

Runanubandham ''Runanubandham'' () is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by P. Adi ...

(1960) #

Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam ''Sita Rama Kalyanam'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by N. T. Rama Rao in his directorial debut. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Haranath, Geetanjali, B. Saroja Devi, Kanta Rao, Sobhan Babu. The film was pro ...

(1961) as

Rama Rama (; ), Ram, Raman or Ramar, also known as Ramachandra (; , ), is a major deity in Hinduism. He is the seventh and one of the most popular '' avatars'' of Vishnu. In Rama-centric traditions of Hinduism, he is considered the Supreme Bein ...

# Kalasivunte Kaladu Sukham (1961) # Kula Mangai (1961) - Tamil #Pellikani Pillalu (1961) #Rushyasrunga (1961) #

Gundamma Katha ''Gundamma Katha'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and co-produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their banner Vijaya Productions. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Ra ...

(1962) as Prabhakar, son of Gundamma # Manithan Maravillai (1962) - Tamil Version of Gundamma Katha #

Bhishma Bhishma (Sanskrit: भीष्‍म, , ), also known as Pitamaha, Gangaputra, and Devavrata, played an integral role in Mahabharata. He was the supreme commander of the Kaurava forces during the Kurukshetra War mentioned in the Hindu epic M ...

(1962) as

Krishna Krishna (; sa, कृष्ण ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme god in his own right. He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; and is one ...

Aatma Bandhuvu ''Aatma Bandhuvu'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sarathi Studios and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the T ...

(1962) as Madhu # Annai (1962) - Tamil - as Selvam son of Bhanumathi and Sowcar Janaki # Sumaithaangi (1962) - Tamil #Madana Kamaraju Katha (1962) # Manthiri Kumaran (1962) - Tamil # Pempudu Kuthuru (1963) #

Amara Shilpi Jakkanna ''Amarasilpi Jakkanna'' is a 1964 Telugu-language biographical film, produced and directed by B. S. Ranga under the Vikram Studios banner. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao in the title role of Jakanachari, a legendary sculptor credited w ...

(1964) as Dankkanna # Murali Krishna (1964) #

(1965) as

Abhimanyu Abhimanyu is a legendary warrior from the ancient Hindu history ''Mahabharata''. He was born to the third Pandava prince Arjuna and the Yadu princess Subhadra, who was Krishna's younger sister. The ''Sambhava Parva'' of the Adi Parva sta ...

#Chandrahasa (1965) # Naadee Aada Janme (1965) # Leta Manasulu (1966) as Sekhar #

Bhimanjaneya Yuddham ''Bhimanjaneya Yuddham'' (transl. The war between Bhima and Anjaneya) is a 1966 Indian mythological film directed by S. D. Lal. It was produced by T. Ramakoteswara Rao under the banner Mahalakshmi Movies. The film was shot in Telugu. The sto ...

(1966) as

Palnati Yudham ''Palnati Yuddham'' is a 1947 Indian Telugu-language historical war film jointly directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabrahmam. Based on the Battle of Palnadu, the film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Govindarajula Subba Rao and Kannamba, ...

(1966) as Balachandrudu #

Monagallaku Monagadu ''Monagallaku Monagadu'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by S. D. Lal and produced by Rama Sundaram. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Ustadon Ke Ustad'' (1963) and its Tamil version ''Vallavanukku Vallavan' ...

(1966) as Ramesh # Saraswati Sabatham (1966) - Tamil # Bhakta Prahlada (1967) as

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# Bhakta Prahlada (1967) as

- Tamil # Bhakt Prahlad (1967) as

- Hindi #Chadarangam (1967) #Peddakkayya (1967) #

Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna ''Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna'' is a 1967 Telugu-language film produced by actor Padmanabham and directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao. The film stars Padmanabham in the title role along with Geetanjali, Mukkamala, Rajanala, Prabhakar Reddy, R ...

(1967) #Punyavati (1967) #

Aada Paduchu ''Aada Paduchu'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. Hemambaradhara Rao under the Subhashini Art Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari, Sobhan Babu, Vanisri and Chandrakala, with musi ...

(1967) # Rahasyam (1967) as

Narada Narada ( sa, नारद, ), or Narada Muni, is a sage divinity, famous in Hindu traditions as a travelling musician and storyteller, who carries news and enlightening wisdom. He is one of mind-created children of Brahma, the creator god. He ...

#Bangaru Sankellu (1968) #Challani Needa (1968) #Nadimantrapu Siri (1968) # Sukha Dukhalu (1968) # Bandhavyalu (1968) #Palamanasulu (1968) #Pelli Roju (1968) #Muhurtha Balam (1969) #Manushulu Marali (1969) #Sri Rama Katha (1969) as Sri Rama #Pratheekaram (1969) #

Kathanayika Molla ''Kathanayika Molla'' is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language film directed by comedian Padmanabham. It is based on the life of the poet Molla, played by Vanisree. It features the songs ''Jagame Ramamayam'' and ''Manishini Brahmayya Mattito Chesenaya' ...

(1970) # Chitti Chellelu (1970) #Aada Janma (1970) #Basti Kiladilu (1970) #Sridevi (1970) #

Engirundho Vandhaal ''Engirundho Vandhaal'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar and produced by K. Balaji. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa, with K. Balaji, M. Bhanumathi, Nagesh, Sundarrajan and Raja in sup ...

(1970) - Tamil #Thalli Thandrulu (1970) #Bhale Papa (1971) #Pattindalla Bangaram (1971) #Pagapattina paduchu 1971 #Matrumoorti (1972) # Bala Bharatam (1972) as

#Maa Inti Kodalu (1972) # Bhakta Prahlada (1967) as

- Kannada #Maa Inti Devatha (1980) #Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu (1981) as Chandram #Kayyala Ammayi Kalavaari Abbayi (1982) #

Kalavari Samsaram ''Kalavari Samsaram'' () is a 1982 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Donepudi Brahmaiah under the Maheswari Combines banner and directed by K. S. Rami Reddy. It stars Krishna and Sridevi, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film ...

(1982) #

Bangaru Koduku Haryanvi ( ' or '), also known as Bangru, is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the state of Haryana in India, and to a lesser extent in Delhi. Haryanvi is considered to be part of the dialect group of Western Hindi, which also includes Kharibo ...

(1982) as Murthy #Bangaru Bhoomi (1982) # Naagu (1984) as Soori # Kotha Pelli Koothuru (1985) # Tandra Paparayudu (1986) #

Thodallullu ''Thodallullu'' () is a 1988 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by G.V.G. Raju under the Vijaya Lakshmi Movies banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan, Gautami and music composed by Raj–K ...

(1988)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Haranath Telugu male actors 1936 births 1989 deaths Male actors in Telugu cinema