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{{Short description|Indian actor (1949–2015)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Ranganath
| image = Actor-ranganath.jpg
| caption = Portrait of Ranganath
| birth_name = Tirumala Sundara Sri Ranganath
| birth_date = {{birth-date|17 July 1949}}
| birth_place = [[Madras]], [[Madras State|Madras Province]], [[Dominion of India]]
| death_date = {{death-date and age|19 December 2015|17 July 1949}}
| death_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India
| othername = Ranga
| yearsactive = 1969-2015
| children = 3
| alma_mater = [[Sri Venkateswara University]]
| occupation = Actor
}}
'''Tirumala Sundara Sri Ranganath''' (17 July 1949 – 19 December 2015) was an Indian actor known for his works primarily in [[Telugu cinema]], Telugu Theater, television, and a few [[Tamil film]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Yesteryear-actor-Ranganath-hangs-himself-in-Hyderabad/articleshow/50251061.cms |title=Yesteryear actor Ranganath hangs himself in Hyderabad |work=The Times of India |access-date=29 December 2015 |date=20 December 2015}}</ref> In a film career spanning more than forty years, Ranganath starred in more than three hundred feature films in a variety of roles. He made his debut with the 1969 Telugu film ''Budhimantudu''.<ref name="intoday.in">{{cite web |author=Bijaya Kumar Das |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/telugu-actor-ranganath-dead-cops-suspect-suicide/1/551549.html |title=Telugu actor Ranganath dead, cops suspect suicide |work =indiatoday |access-date=29 December 2015 |date=19 December 2015}}</ref>

Subsequently, he starred in films such as ''Chandana'', ''Zamindarugari Ammayi'', ''Devathalara Deevinchandi'', ''Panthulamma'', ''Intinti Ramayanam'', ''America Ammayi'', ''Andame Anandam'' while establishing himself as one of the finest actors in [[Telugu cinema]]. Ranganath received state [[Nandi Awards]] for his works.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://teluguchitraa.blogspot.com/2015/12/senior-telugu-actor-ranganath-nomore.html |trans-title=Senior Telugu actor Ranganath no more |title=ప్రముఖ తెలుగు సినీ సీనియర్ నటుడు రంగనాథ్ స్వర్గస్థులయ్యారు |work=Telugu Chitraa |language=te|access-date=29 December 2015 |date=December 2015}}</ref> Ranganath died by suicide at his residence in Hyderabad on 19 December 2015.<ref name="intoday.in"/><ref name=ni-express-depressed/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abplive.in/movies/telugu-actor-ranganath-no-more-262465 |title=Telugu actor Ranganath no more |work=ABP Live |access-date=29 December 2015 |date=19 December 2015}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Ranganath was born Tirumala Sundara Sri Ranganath in [[Madras]] on 17 July 1949 into the family of T. R. Sundara Raju and T. R. Janaki Devi. He then graduated with a B.A. degree from [[Sri Venkateswara University]], Tirupati. Ranganath then worked as ticket collector for the [[Indian Railways]] before becoming an actor. His wife Tirumala Chaithanya died in 2009.<ref name=ni-express-depressed/> They had two daughters, and a son, Tirumala Nagendra Kumar.<ref name=ni-express-depressed/>

==Career==
He got his first break in 1969 in the film ‘Buddimantudu’. It was in 1974 that he was chosen to play the lead role in the film ''Chandana''. The actor endeared himself to the audience through his sensitive portrayal of various roles. Some of his most popular films include ''Intinti Ramayanam'', ''America Ammayi'', ''Love In Singapore'', ''Zamindaru Gari Ammayyi'', ''Panthulamma'', ''Andame Anandam'', ''Mavuri Devatha'', ''Kondaveeti Donga'', ''Thayaramma Bangarayya'', ''Rama Chiluka'', ''Khaidi'', ''Devathalara Deevinchandi'' and ''Sriramadasu''.

Apart from acting in several serials, he has also directed a feature film titled ''[[Moguds Pellams]]'' (2005), starring [[Sivaji Raja]] and [[Rathi Arumugam|Rathi]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Actor Ranganath ends life, leaves all his wealth to maid |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151220/nation-current-affairs/article/actor-ranganath-ends-life-leaves-all-his-wealth-maid |access-date=10 July 2020 |publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=20 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Yesteryear actor Ranganath hangs himself in Hyderabad |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Yesteryear-actor-Ranganath-hangs-himself-in-Hyderabad/articleshow/50251061.cms |access-date=10 July 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=20 December 2015}}</ref>

==Death==
Ranganath was found hanging in his residence at Hyderabad on 19 December 2015 at about 5 pm by his housemaid. Family members rushed him to the hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival. Police investigated the situation, and upon autopsy and further evidence, confirmed suicide.<ref name=ni-express-depressed>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Depressed-Ranganath-Rejected-Acting-Offers/2015/12/21/article3188470.ece |title=Depressed Ranganath Rejected Acting Offers |work=The New Indian Express |access-date=29 December 2015 |date=21 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Suhaas Bharadwaj |url=http://newsbing.com/entertainment/actor-ranganath-passes-away-found-hanging/270|title=Actor Ranganath passes away, found hanging|work=News Bing - Latest News |access-date=29 December 2015 |date=19 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telanganastateinfo.com/senior-actor-ranganath-died/ |title=Senior Actor Ranganath Died - Versatile Telugu Film Actor |work=Telangana State Information,-News |access-date=29 December 2015 |date=19 December 2015}}</ref>

==Selected filmography==
{{colbegin}}
#[[Buddhimantudu]] (1969)
#[[Chandana (film)|Chandana]] (1974) .. First movie as Hero
#[[Palleseema]] (1974)
#[[Chaduvu Samskaram]] (1974)
#Zamindaru gari Ammayi (1975)
#Ramaya tandri (1975)
#[[America Ammayi]] (1976)
#Pellade Bomma (1976)
#[[Secretary (1976 film)|Secretary]] (1976)
#Andame Anandam (1977)
#[[Devathalara Deevinchandi]] (1977)
#[[Panthulamma]] (1977)
#Chiranjeevi Rambabu (1977)
#Ramachilaka (1978)
#Gammattu Gudhachari (1978)
#[[Lawyer Viswanath]] (Nov 17, 1978)
#[[Tayaramma Bangarayya]] (1979)
#Intinti Ramayanam (1979)
#Maavuri Devatha (1979)
#Priya Bhandavi (1979)
#Andamaina Anubhavam (1979)
#Madana manjari (1980)
#Pasidi moggalu (1980)
#Love in Singapore (Sep 27, 1980)
#Mama Allulla Saval (1980) as Sathish
#Navvuthu brathakali (1980)
#Menatta kuthuru (1980)
#Dharmam daari tappithe (1980)
#[[Alludu Pattina Bharatam]] (1980)
#Snehamera Jeevitham (1980)
#Lokam pokada (1980)
#Pasidi Moggalu (Dec 18, 1980)
#Erra mallelu (1981)
#Guvvala Janta (1981)
#Nayudu garabbai (1981)
#Kala rathri (1981) .. Latha
#Nampally Nagu (1981)
#[[Gruha Pravesam]] (1982)
#Ee Charitra ye sira tho(1982)
#[[Khaidi (1983 film)|Khaidi]] (1983)
#[[Aalaya Sikharam]] (1983)
#[[Adavalle Aligithe]] (1983)
#Idi Kaadu Mugimpu (1983)
#Manishiki Maro Peru (1983)
#Ee Chaduvulu Makkodu (1984)
#[[Kai Kodukkum Kai]] [Tamil] (1984)
#Disco Dancer (1984)
#[[Merupu Daadi]] (1984)
#[[Vijetha]] (1985)
#[[Palnati Simham]] (1985)
#[[Adavi Donga]] (1985)
#[[Chiranjeevi (1985 film)|Chiranjeevi]] (1985)
#Edadugula Bandham (1985)
#Intiko Rudramma (1985)
#[[Raja Rishi]] (1985; Tamil)
#Sri Datta Darshanam (1985)
#Ashtalakshmi Vaibhavam (1986)
#[[Veta]] (1986)
#[[Kaliyuga Krishnudu]] (1986)
#[[Chanakya Sapatham]] (1986)
#[[Donga Mogudu]] (1987)
#[[Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi]] (1987)
#[[Bhale Mogudu]] (1987)
#[[Rikshawala]] (1987)
#[[Viswanatha Nayakudu]] (1987) ... Rajaraja Chola
#[[Thandri Kodukula Challenge]] (1987) ... as Adv. Ramu
#[[Antima Teerpu (1988 film)|Antima Theerpu]] (1988)
#[[Chikkadu Dorakadu (1988 film)|Chikkadu Dorakadu]] (1988)
#[[Trinetrudu]] (1988)
#[[Rudranetra]] (1989)
#[[Muthyamantha Muddu]] (1989)
#[[Adavilo Abhimanyudu]] (1989) ... Col. Raghuram
#[[Kokila (1990 film)|Kokila]] (1990)
#[[Kodama Simham]] (1990)
#[[Kondaveeti Donga]] (1990)
#[[Iddaru Iddare]] (1990)
#[[Brundavanam]] (1992)
#[[Samrat Ashoka]] (1992) ... Bindusara
#[[Mugguru Monagallu (1994 film)|Mugguru Monagallu]] (1994)
#Ungal Anbu Thangachi (1994; Tamil)
#[[Premante Idera]] (1998) ... Venkatramayya
#[[Premaku Velayera]] (1999) ... Rama
#Aasala Sandadi (1999)
#[[Ravoyi Chandamama]] (1999)
#[[Vijayaramaraju]] (2000)
#[[Kalisundam Raa]] (2000) ... Ram Mohan
#Ammaye Navvithe (2001) ... Seshadri Naidu
#[[Eduruleni Manishi (2001 film)|Eduruleni Manishi]] (2001)
#[[Naalo Unna Prema]] (2001)
#Apparao Ki Oka Nela Tappindi (2001)
#Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002)
#[[Manmadhudu]] (2002)
#Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2003)
#[[Nijam]] (2003) ... Venkateswarlu
#[[3 Deewarein]] (2003) ... Chief Justice S.S. Murthy
#[[Villain (2003 film)|Villain]] (2003)
#[[Sakhiya]] (2004)
#[[Adavi Ramudu (2004 film)|Adavi Ramudu]] (2004)
#[[Andhrawala]] (2004)
#[[Laxmi]] (2004)
#[[Radha Gopalam]] (2005)
#[[Kunkuma]] (2005)
#[[Aanai]] (2005; Tamil)
#[[Moguds Pellams]] (2005) - Director
#[[Annavaram (film)|Annavaram]] (2006)
#[[Samanyudu]] (2006) ... Chandra Shekhar
#[[Sri Ramadasu]] (2006)
#[[Lakshmi (2006 film)|Lakshmi]] (2006)
#Hanumanthu (2006)
#[[Evadaithe Nakenti]] (2007)
#Sri Satyanarayana Swamy (2007)
#Bhadradri (2008)
#[[Sundarakanda (2008 film)|Sundarakanda]] (2008)
#[[Victory (2008 Telugu film)|Victory]] (2008)
#[[Mitrudu]] (2009)
#[[Aha Naa Pellanta (2011 film)|Aha Naa Pellanta]] (2011)
#Sanchalanam (2011)
#[[Daggaraga Dooramga]] (2011)
#[[Solo (2011 film)|Solo]] (2011)
#[[Dammu]] (2012)
#[[Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra]] (2014)
#I am in Love (2014)
#Cut Cheste (2014)
#Vengamamba (2014)
#[[Gopala Gopala (2015 film)|Gopala Gopala]] (2015)
{{colend}}

==Television==
*''Shanti Nivasam'' ([[ETV Network|ETV]])
*''Iddaru Ammayilu'' as Venkata Raju ([[Zee Telugu]])
*''Atto Attama Kooturo'' ([[Gemini TV]])
*''Mogalirekulu'' ([[Gemini TV]])

==References==
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[[Category:2015 deaths]]
[[Category:Sri Venkateswara University alumni]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Indian male stage actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Tamil cinema]]
[[Category:Nandi Award winners]]
[[Category:Male actors from Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Male actors in Telugu theatre]]
[[Category:Male actors in Telugu television]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Male actors from Chennai]]
[[Category:2015 suicides]]

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AryaShah: cleaned up lead after review and improved wording per standard format

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