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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{family name hatnote|Dharmavarapu|lang=Telugu}}
{{Infobox person
| image = [[File:Dharmavarapu Subramanyam.jpg|Dharmavarapu Subramanyam|200px]]
| alt = Closeup of Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
| caption =
| honorific_prefix =
| name = Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1954|09|20}}
| death_date = {{Death date|df=yes|2013|12|07}} (age 59)
| birth_place = [[Komminenivaripalem]], [[Andhra State]], India
| death_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] (now in [[Telangana]]), India
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|director| producer|writer|singer|politician}}
| yearsactive = 1982–2013
| party = [[Indian National Congress]] (1999—2010)<br> YSRCP (since 2011)
| spouse = {{marriage| Varalakshmi Kalpavalli|1979|1990|reason=her death}}<br>{{marriage| Saroja devi|1992}}
| children = 2
}}

'''Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam''' (20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013)<ref>{{cite web|title=ABN- Andhrajyothi - Interview with RK at 11:18 minutes - Dharmavarupu subrahmanyam himself said he is 58 years in 2012|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVA5YSaqf-E/|work=youtube.com|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011132825/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVA5YSaqf-E|url-status=live}}</ref> was a popular Indian actor, comedian and film director who worked in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dharmavarapu Subramaniam|url=http://www.chakpak.com/celebrity/dharmavarapu-subramaniam/16306|work=Chakpak|access-date=4 January 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729153111/http://www.chakpak.com/celebrity/dharmavarapu-subramaniam/16306|archive-date=29 July 2012}}</ref> He was established as one of the highly paid and top most leading comedians in Telugu film industry. Dharmavarapu had huge fan following among Telugu audience for his unique style and dialogue modulation. He hosted several popular television shows.

Being close to [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]], Dharmavarapu was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked as chairman of Andhra Pradesh Cultural Association. Dharmavarapu has received two state [[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Nandi Awards]] for best male comedian for his roles in [[Aalasyam Amrutam|Alasyam Amrutham]] (2010) and [[Yagnam (2004 film)|Yagnam]] (2004).

==Early life==
Dharmavarapu was born in a [[Telugu Brahmin|Telugu brahmin]] family<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-12-08 |title=Dharmavarapu passes away |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2013-12-08/Dharmavarapu-passes-away/78904 |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> at [[Komminenivaripalem]]Prakasam district, [[Andhra Pradesh]], India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131208/news-current-affairs/article/telugu-actor-dharmavarapu-subramanyam-dies-bone-cancer-53|title=Telugu actor Dharmavarapu Subramanyam dies of bone cancer at 53|date=8 December 2013|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=7 April 2018|language=en|archive-date=8 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408012754/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131208/news-current-affairs/article/telugu-actor-dharmavarapu-subramanyam-dies-bone-cancer-53|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Career==
Dharmavarapu originally worked as a government employee. He became popular through his comedy serial "Anando Brahma" which he both acted in and directed. It was aired on Doordarshan in the 1980s becoming a sensational hit show in Telugu states changing the trend of Television media in entertainment.

His first film appearance was in the [[Jandhyala]]-directed ''[[Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989 film)|Jayammu Nischayammu Raa]]'' in 1989.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/celebrity-deaths-2013-remembering-srihari-avs-dharmavarapu-subramanyam-and-other-telugu-film-personalities-531412|title=Celebrity Deaths 2013: Remembering Srihari, AVS, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam and Other Telugu Film Personalities|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|date=22 December 2013|work=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=8 April 2018|archive-date=8 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408205802/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/celebrity-deaths-2013-remembering-srihari-avs-dharmavarapu-subramanyam-and-other-telugu-film-personalities-531412|url-status=live}}</ref> He was renowned for his comedy roles and flawless dialogue delivery.

Later, he went on to act in various films with star heroes like Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, Prabhas, Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Ravi Teja. He also directed a Telugu film, ''Thokaleni Pitta'', starring [[Naresh (actor)|Naresh]] in the lead produced by Kona Venkat.

Dharmavarpu was a close knit to the then Chief Minister Late Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy and has been active in the [[Indian National Congress|Congress party]].

He hosted a political satire program 'Ding Dong' on Sakshi TV from 2011.

===Death===
Dharmavarapu died on 7 December 2013, after fighting liver cancer for several months.<ref name=":0" />

==Filmography==

===As an actor===
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* ''[[Bava Bava Panneeru]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989 film)|Jayammu Nischayammu Raa]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Pelli Pustakam]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Swathi Kiranam]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Parugo Parugu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Mr. Pellam]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Ladies Special]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Ish Gup Chup]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Pelli Koduku]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Brahmachari Mogudu]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Gharana Bullodu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Oho Naa Pellanta]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Aaduthu Paaduthu]]''
* ''[[Nuvve Kavali]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Nuvvu Nenu]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Anandam]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Family Circus]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Nee Sneham]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Sontham]]'' (2002) as Subbu
* ''[[Nuvve Nuvve]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Sreeram]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Indra (2002 film)|Indra]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Jayam (2002 film)|Jayam]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Dhanalakshmi, I Love You]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Manmadhudu]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Aadanthe Ado Type]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Veede]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Tagore (film)|Tagore]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Piliste Palukutha]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Palanati Brahmanaidu (film)|Palnati Bramhanaidu]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Goa (2003 film)|Goa]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Okkadu]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Fools (2003 film)|Fools]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Ammulu]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Vijayam (film)|Vijayam]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Simhadri (2003 film)|Simhadri]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Dongodu]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Vasantham]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Swetha Naagu]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Naani]]'' (2004)
* ''[[New (film)|New]]'' (2004) (Tamil)
* ''[[Yagnam (2004 film)|Yagnam]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Guri (2004 film)|Guri]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Donga Dongadi]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Varsham (2004 film)|Varsham]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Leela Mahal Center]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Morning Raga]]'' (2004)
*''[[Love (2004 film)|Love]]'' (2004) (Kannada)
* ''[[Venky]]'' (2004)
* ''[[143 (film)|143]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Mass (2004 film)|Mass]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Nenunnanu]]'' (2004)
*''[[123 from Amalapuram]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Dhana 51]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Mannin Maindhan]]'' (2005) (Tamil)
* ''[[Allari Bullodu]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Balu ABCDEFG]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Avunanna Kaadanna]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Athanokkade]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Namovenkatesha]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Andarivaadu]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Athadu]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Andhrudu]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Veeri Veeri Gummadi Pandu]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Jai Chiranjeeva]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Gowtam SSC]]'' (2005)
*''[[Chennai Kadhal|Chennai Kaadhal]]'' (2006) (Tamil)
* ''[[Style (2006 film)|Style]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Sri Ramadasu]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Bangaram (film)|Bangaram]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Evandoi Srivaru]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Bommarillu]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Andala Ramudu (2006 film)|Andala Ramudu]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Khatarnak]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Annavaram]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Operation Duryodhana]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Shankardada Zindabad]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Chirutha]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Siddu From Sikakulam]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Ullasamga Utsahamga]] (2008)
* ''[[Blade Babji]] (2008)
* ''[[Ready (2008 film)|Ready]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Jalsa]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Somberi]]'' (2008)
* ''[[King (2008 film)|King]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Pandurangadu]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Pistha (film)|Pistha]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Bendu Apparao R.M.P]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Bangaru Babu (2009 film)|Bangaru Babu]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Darling (2010 film)|Darling]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Mahesh Khaleja]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Nagavalli (film)|Nagavalli]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Kathi Kantha Rao]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Simha (film)|Simha]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi]]'' (2011)
* ''[[100% Love (2011 film)|100% Love]]'' (2011)
* ''Aakasame Haddu'' (2011)
* ''[[Dookudu]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Madatha Kaja]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Racha]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Businessman (film)|Businessman]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Bodyguard (2012 film)|Bodyguard]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Sudigadu]] (2012)
* ''[[Shadow (2013 film)|Shadow]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/news-archives/january-2012/venkatesh-srikanth-starrer-shadow-muhurat-held-270112.html |title=Venkatesh, Srikanth starrer Shadow muharat held |work=cinegoer |access-date=28 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120130025124/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/news-archives/january-2012/venkatesh-srikanth-starrer-shadow-muhurat-held-270112.html |archive-date=30 January 2012 }}</ref> (2013)
* ''[[Daruvu]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Julai]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Greeku Veerudu]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Jabardasth (film)|Jabardasth]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Hum Tum (film)|Hum Tum]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Amrutham Chandamamalo]]'' (2014; posthumously released)
* ''[[Dillunnodu]]'' (2014; posthumously released)
* ''[[Rudramadevi (film)|Rudramadevi]]'' (2015; posthumously released)
}}

===As director===
* ''Thokaleni Pitta''
* ''Aanando''

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0223506}}

{{Nandi Award Best Male Comedian}}

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[[Category:Indian male comedians]]
[[Category:Nandi Award winners]]
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[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:People from Prakasam district]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]]
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