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Nirmalamma (18 July 1920 – 19 February 2009) was an Indian actress in the Telugu cinema. She appeared in more than 1000 films and was well known for her grandmother roles in several films. She won two Nandi Awards[citation needed].

Nirmalamma
Born18 July 1920
Died19 February 2009
(aged 88)
Hyderabad, India
Occupations
  • Actress
  • producer
Years active1956–2002

Early life

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She was born in Machilipatnam, Madras Presidency, British India.

Film career

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Her debut film was Garuda Garvabhangam in 1943.[1] Nirmalamma has worked along with almost all famous artists in Telugu Cinema like NTR, ANR, Krishna, S. V. Ranga Rao, Rajendra Prasad, P. B. Srinivas, Chiranjeevi, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Venkatesh, Nagarjuna and many more. She is one of the artists who appears in almost all of the movies of S. V. Krishna Reddy and E. V. V. Satyanarayana. In a career spanning over five decades, she worked in over 700 films and bagged Nandi award for best supporting actress for her role in ‘Mayuri’. Her roles in films like ‘Sankarabharanam’, ‘Yamagola’, ‘Padaharella Vayasu’, ‘Swathi Muthyam’, ‘Maavi Chiguru’ and ‘Subha Sankalpam’ remain unforgettable. She has had memorable roles in the films Chinnodu Peddodu, Padaharella Vayasu, Kanakamahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe, Gang Leader, Mayalodu, Egirey Paavurama, Rendilla Poojari, Devatha (Shoban babu's movie), Chinnarayudu, Dalapathi, Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu, Sitharatnam Gaari Abbayi, Mamagaaru, Aa Okkati Adakku, Karthavyam, Chalaki Mogudu and Chadastapu Pellam.

She has established Nirmala Arts and produced Chalaki Mogudu Chadasthapu Pellam, starring Rajendra Prasad, directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao.

Her last movie was Premaku Swagatham, directed by famous director S. V. Krishna Reddy.[2] Her last public appearance was at the Vajrothsava celebrations of Telugu cinema where many celebrities remembered her for the fact that she has played as mother/grandmother for many generations of Telugu Cinema.

Personal life

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She had no children of her own, but adopted a daughter, Kavitha.[3]

Awards

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Nandi Awards[4]

Selected filmography

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This is partial list of her films.

Telugu films

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1950s

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1960s

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1970s

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1980s

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1990s

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2000s

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Tamil films

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Hindi films

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References

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  1. ^ "Cine 'baamma' Nirmalamma is dead". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  2. ^ Obituary: Nirmalamma, The Hindu, 20 February 2009
  3. ^ "The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Nirmalamma passes away". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 February 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  4. ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
  5. ^ "Sri Rama Katha (1969)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Vidhi Vilasam (1970)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Athalu Kodallu (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Meena (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Padi Pantalu (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  10. ^ Love Marriage Telugu Full Length Movie || Ranganath, JayaChitra. Retrieved 25 April 2024 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ "Kothala Rayudu Cast and Crew Info".
  12. ^ Jagannatha Ratha Chakralu Full Movie - Krishna | Jayaprada | Jaggayya | Giribabu | V9 Videos, retrieved 12 January 2024
  13. ^ "Kayyala Ammayi Kalavari Abbayi (1982)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  14. ^ "Chattaniki Veyi Kallu". TV Guide. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Kongumudi (1985)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  16. ^ Naa Pilupe Prabhanjanam Full Length Movie || Super Star Krishna, Keerthi, retrieved 18 September 2023
  17. ^ "Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  18. ^ "Vintha Dongalu 1989 Telugu Movie Cast Crew,Actors,Director, Vintha Dongalu Producer,Banner,Music Director,Singers & Lyricists". MovieGQ. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Neti Dowrjanyam (1990) Telugu Movie: Watch Full HD Movie Online On JioCinema". jiocinema.com. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  20. ^ FilmiClub. "Sampradayam (1996) Complete Cast & Crew". FilmiClub. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
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