Buddharaju Venkata Appala Haranath Raju (2 September 1936 – 1 November 1989), known mononymously 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 ''Chitti Chellelu'' () is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by AVM Productions. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri and Rajasree, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Plot Raghavayya become ...

, 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 Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996), often referred to by his initials NTR, was an Indian actor, filmmaker and politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years over three terms. He starred ...

under the banner, National Art Theatres, in which NTR acted as Ravana. He also played the role of Lord Krishna 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 (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 ''Kalasi Vunte Kaladu Sukham'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Y. Rama Krishna Prasad and C. V. R. Prasad under Saradhi Studios and directed by Tapi Chanakya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed ...

(1961) # Kula Mangai (1961) - Tamil #Pellikani Pillalu (1961) #Rushyasrunga (1961) # Gundamma Katha (1962) as Prabhakar, son of Gundamma #

Manithan Maravillai ''Manithan Maravillai'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written, co-produced and directed by Chakrapani and produced by Nagi Reddi under Vijaya Productions. It is a remake of the Telugu film ''Gundamma Katha'', which itse ...

(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 Tam ...

(1962) as Madhu # Annai (1962) - Tamil - as Selvam son of Bhanumathi and Sowcar Janaki #

Sumaithaangi ''Sumaithaangi'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Devika and R. Muthuraman. Based on Ra. Ki. Rangarajan's novel of the same name that was serialised in ''Kumudam ...

(1962) - Tamil #Madana Kamaraju Katha (1962) #

Manthiri Kumaran ''Manthiri Kumaran'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film directed by B. Vittalacharya. The film stars Kanta Rao, Anuradha and Rajasree. Plot Madana, a prince in exile, falls in love with a statue. His friend, Guna Keerthi, realizes that p ...

(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 Lord Krishna #

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 ''Saraswathi Sabatham'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. Based on Pudhumaipithan's novel ''Vakkum Vakkum'', it stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, Padmini, Devika ...

(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

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#Bangaru Sankellu (1968) #Challani Needa (1968) #Nadimantrapu Siri (1968) #

Sukha Dukhalu ''Sukha Dukhalu'' (''Bittersweet'') is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by I. N. Murthy. It is an adaptation of K. Balachander's Tamil play '' Major Chandrakanth''. The film stars Vanisri, Jayalalitha, Ramkrishna and Chandra ...

(1968) #

Bandhavyalu ''Bandhavyalu'' is a 1968 Telugu film produced and directed by S. V. Ranga Rao. The film is a remake of the Tamil movie Kan Kanda Deivam and also launched the Telugu foray for the South female superstar, Lakshmi. Plot Ranga Rao is the landlor ...

(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) #

(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 ''Bala Bharatam'' is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film wherein most of the characters are played by children. The child actors include Baby Sridevi and Master Prabhakar. Story The plot is the famous ''Mahabharata'' story of ...

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

Tandra Paparayudu Tandra Paparayudu was an Army General of Bobbili who assassinated Pusapati Vijayarama Gajapati Raju I Raja of Vizianagaram, and committed his ''Royal suicide'' during the Battle of Bobbili in 1757, a significant historical event in the Princely ...

(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–Koti. ...

(1988)

References

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