About this stamp
Born: October 1, 1922, Palakollu, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died: July 31, 2004, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Allu Ramalingaiah was one of the most iconic comic actors of Telugu cinema, celebrated for his impeccable comic timing, expressive performances, and unforgettable character roles. Over his illustrious career, he appeared in 1,016 films, becoming one of the most prolific actors in the history of Indian cinema.
He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1990 for his significant contribution to the arts, and received the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 2001 for his outstanding service to Telugu cinema. His legacy continues to inspire generations, and a statue in his honour was recently unveiled at Ramakrishna Beach, Visakhapatnam.
Commemoration
A commemorative postage stamp was issued on Allu Ramalingaiah as part of the ‘100 Years of Indian Cinema’ series, celebrating his remarkable contribution to Telugu cinema. He is also remembered as the grandfather of Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, carrying forward a legendary cinematic lineage.
