Murali Mohan
Maganti Murali Mohan (born 24 June 1940) is an Indian actor, producer, politician, and business executive from Telugu cinema.[1] In 1973, Murali Mohan debuted in Jagame Maya, produced by Atluri Poornachandra Rao. He gained recognition with the 1974 film Tirupati, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. He has acted in over 350 feature films.[2] He has served in various positions in the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the Andhra Pradesh Film Development Corporation. He was the Honorary President of the Telugu Movie Artists Association until the elections in 2015.[3]
Murali Mohan | |
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| Born | Maganti Murali Mohan 24 June 1940 Chataparru, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Political party | Telugu Desam Party |
| Spouse | Vijaya Lakshmi |
| Relations |
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| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
In 1980 he formed his own film production company, Jayabheri Arts, with his brother Kishore. His first film as producer was Varala Abbay, directed by Raja Chandra. This was Murali Mohan's 100th film. The company produced 25 films, which include the blockbuster film Athadu. He won three Nandi Awards.
He is the Chairman of the construction company Jayabheri Group.[4][5] He has also been active in politics for the Telugu Desam Party. He contested in the 15th Loksabha elections in 2009 as the TDP candidate from Rajahmundry parliamentary constituency of Andhra Pradesh, which eventually lost to the Indian National Congress candidate Vundavalli Aruna Kumar by just 2,147 votes.[6] In 2014, he won the 16th Loksabha elections as a member of Parliament from Rajahmundry.
Personal life
Maganti Murali Mohan was born on 24 June 1940 in Chataparru to Maganti Madhava Rao, an Indian freedom fighter. He did his schooling in Eluru. He shifted gears in 1963 and started his own business dealing in electrical motors and oil engines. He then ventured into stage acting in Vijayawada.
Murali Mohan is married to Vijaya Lakshmi, with whom he has a daughter, Madhu Bindhu, and a son Ram Mohan.[7]
Philanthropy
The Murali Mohan Charitable Trust[8] provides free education for people who secure 85% in both SSC and intermediate and below 10,000 rank in EAMCET or any other preferred entrance tests. The students will be taken into consideration only after full-fledged screening for their financial status and community. The trust is focused on encouraging students of any community who are financially poor. Since its inception the trust has adopted nearly 10,000 students of engineering and medicine.[9]
Filmography
- Jagame Maya (1973)
- Neramu Siksha (1973)
- Tirupati (1974)
- Radhamma Pelli (1974) – Murli Mohan
- Devudu Chesina Pelli (1974)
- Vayasochina Pilla (1975)
- Jebu Donga (1975)
- Balipeetam (1975)
- Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi (1975)
- Babu (1975)
- Jyothi (1976)
- Poruginti Pulla Koora (1976)
- O Manishi Thirigi Chudu (1976)
- Thoorpu Padamara (1976)
- Yavvanam Katesindi (1976)
- Neram Nadhikadu Akalidi (1976)
- Muddabhanti Puvvu (1976)
- Mahatmudu (1976)
- Kalpana (1977)
- Tholirey Gadichindi (1977)
- Premalekhalu (1977)
- Idekadi Nyayam (1977)
- Rambha Urvasi Menaka (1977)
- Devathalara Deevinchandi (1977)
- Gadusu Ammayi (1977)
- Amaradeepam (1977)
- Chillarakottu Chitamma (1977)
- Aame Katha (1977)
- Dongala Dopidi (1977)
- Jagadguru Aadisankaran (1977)
- Pottelu Punnamma (1978)
- Manavoori Pandavulu (1978)
- Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! (1978) (Tamil)
- Sivaranjani (1978)
- Kalyani (1979)
- Urvasi Niney Naa Priyasi (1979)
- Seeta Ramudaithe (1979)
- Ramudu Ravanudaithe (1979)
- Naa Illu Naa Vaalu (1979)
- Muddula Koduku (1979)
- Maavullo Manashivudu (1979)
- Korikale Gurralaite (1979)
- Needa (1979)
- Sujata (1980)
- Nippulanti Nijam (1980)
- Mangala Gauri (1980)
- Kaliyuga Ravana Surudu (1980)
- Lakshmi (1980)
- Podarillu (1980)
- Buchi Babu (1980)
- Yuvatharam Kadhilindi (1980)
- Chesina Basalu (1980)
- Deepardhana (1980)
- Bhokna Shankar's (1980)
- Vaaralabbai (1981) (100th Film)
- Dabbu Dabbu Dabbu (1981)
- Erra Mallelu (1981)
- Prema Natakam (1981)
- Premabhishekam (1981)
- Asha Jyoti (1981)
- Adadala Meda (1981)
- Jayasudha (1982)
- Chandamama (1982)
- Ramayanamlo Pidakala Vera (1982)
- Yuvaraju (1982)
- Pratikaram (1982)
- Bobbili Puli (1982)
- Rudrakali (1983)
- Picchipanthulu (1983)
- Maro Maya Baazar (1983)
- Kumkuma Tilakam (1983)
- Kotikokkadu (1983)
- Durga Devi (1983)
- Devi Sridevi (1983)
- Adadani Saval (1983)
- Bhale Ramudu (1984)
- Seethamma Pelli (1984)
- Nirdoshi (1984)
- Manishiko Charitra (1984)
- Kutumba Gauravam (1984) as Satyam
- Justice Chakravarthy (1984)
- Alaya Deepam (1984)
- Chiranjeevi (1985)
- Shrimati Garu (1985)
- O Thandri Theerpu (1985)
- Mugguru Mithrulu (1985)
- Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahatyam (1986)
- Karpura Deepam (1986)
- Ide Naa Samadhanam (1986)
- Sravana Megalu (1986)
- Collector Vijaya (1987)
- Nyanaki Sankellu (1987)
- Kirai Dada (1987)
- Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
- Chinababu (1988)
- Navabharata (1988)
- Rao Gari Illu (1988)
- Trinetrudu (1988)
- Mugguru Kodukulu (1988)
- Yudda Bhoomi (1988)
- Kaliyuga Karnudu (1988) as Satyam
- Siva (1989)
- Muthyamantha Muddu (1989)
- Sutradhaarulu (1990)
- Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)
- Gang Leader (1991)
- Nirnayam (1991)
- Pellam Chepithe Vinali (1992)
- Allari Alludu (1993)
- Theerpu (1994)
- Gharana Bullodu (1995)
- Aayanaki Iddaru (1995)
- Mayabazaar (1995)
- Oho Na Pellanta (1996)
- Sampradhyam (1996)
- Super Heroes (1997)
- Sri Sitaramula Kalyanam Chutamu Rarandi (1998)
- Chandralekha (1998)
- Neti Gandhi (1999)
- Prematho Raa (2001)
- Preminchu (2001)
- Raghavendra (2003)
- Vijayam (2003)
- Vishnu (2003)
- Lakshmi Narasimha (2004)
- Arjun (2004)
- Bhadra (2005)
- Allari Bullodu (2005)
- Relax (2005)
- Bommarillu (2006)
- Adhineta (2009)
- Bangaru Babu (2009)
- Om Shanti (2010)
- Mr. Perfect (2011)
- Raaj (2011)
- Sri Rama Rajyam (2011)
- Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)
- Supreme (2016)
- Okkadu Migiladu (2017)
- Jai Simha (2018)
- Godfather (2022)
Television
Awards
- Best Actor - O Thandri Theerpu (1985)
- Best Supporting Actor - Preminchu (2001)
- Best Supporting Actor - Vegu Chukkalu (2003)
Others
References
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