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			{{Infobox musical artist
			\| name = Ramakrishna Vissamraju
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			\| birth_date = {{birth date\|df=yes\|1947\|08\|20}}
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			\| birth_place = [[Vizianagaram]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]] (present-day [[Andhra Pradesh]])
			\| death_date = {{death date and age\|df=y\|2015\|07\|16\|1947\|08\|20}}
			\| death_place = [[Hyderabad]], India
			\| genre = [[Playback singer\|Playback]]
			\| occupation = {{hlist\|Singer\|actor\|music director\|voice actor\|producer}}
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			\| relatives = [[P. Susheela]] ([[Aunt]])
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	'''Ramakrishna Vissamraju''' (20 August 1947 – 16 July 2015) was a [[playback singer]] in [[South India]].		'''Ramakrishna Vissamraju''' (20 August 1947 – 16 July 2015) was a [[playback singer]] in [[South India]].

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	Ramakrishna was born to Vissamraju Rangasayi and Ratnam on 20 August 1947. [[P. Susheela\|Ganakokila P.Suseela]] is his mother's sister.		Ramakrishna was born to Vissamraju Rangasayi and Ratnam on 20 August 1947. [[P. Susheela\|Ganakokila P.Suseela]] is his mother's sister.

	He received a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree but decided to become a professional singer, a decision influenced by his admiration for [[Ghantasala (~~singer~~)\|Ghantasala]]. He sang light music for [[All India Radio]].		He received a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree but decided to become a professional singer, a decision influenced by his admiration for [[Ghantasala (musician)\|Ghantasala]]. He sang light music for [[All India Radio]].

	Ramakrishna's debut movie song was "Vayase Oka Poolathota" in ''Vichitra Bandham'' in 1972. Throughout his career, he performed over 5000 songs in movies and devotional albums and has given numerous stage shows across Andhra Pradesh. He was a playback singer for Telugu actors such as [[N. T. Rama Rao\|NTR]], [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao\|ANR]], [[Sobhan Babu]], and [[Krishnam Raju]]. And also Krishna		Ramakrishna's debut movie song was "Vayase Oka Poolathota" in ''Vichitra Bandham'' in 1972. Throughout his career, he performed over 5000 songs in movies and devotional albums and has given numerous stage shows across Andhra Pradesh. He was a playback singer for Telugu actors such as [[N. T. Rama Rao\|NTR]], [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao\|ANR]], [[Sobhan Babu]], and [[Krishnam Raju]]. And also Krishna
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	In 1976, he married Jyothi Khanna, who was also a singer. The couple had two children, Lekha, and [[Sai Kiran]], who made his acting début in ''Nuvve Kaavali'' in 2001.		In 1976, he married Jyothi Khanna, who was also a singer. The couple had two children, Lekha, and [[Sai Kiran]], who made his acting début in ''Nuvve Kaavali'' in 2001.

	Another ~~famous~~ singer SP.~~Balasubramanyam~~ also ~~sang~~ a song that had been ~~chosen earlier~~ for Ramakrishna, and he ~~even sang~~ a song sung ~~earlier~~ by ~~Rama Krishna. Apart from all these, he is a true altruist and took every thing for good and good inspiration for others~~.		Another prominent singer, [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], also recorded a song that had previously been selected for Ramakrishna, and he later performed a song originally sung by Ramakrishna.

	==Filmography==		==Filmography==
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	\| 1974		\| 1974
			\| ''[[Kannavaari Kalalu (film)\|Kannavaari Kalalu]]''
			\| "Andaalu kanuvindu chesthunte, Sorry so sorry, Okanaati maata kaadu, Madhuvolakabosey nee chilipi kallu"
			\|-
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	\| ''[[Krishnaveni (film)\|Krishnaveni]]''		\| ''[[Krishnaveni (film)\|Krishnaveni]]''
	\| "Krishnaveni Teluginti Viriboni"		\| "Krishnaveni Teluginti Viriboni"
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	\| ''[[Mahakavi Kshetrayya]]''		\| ''[[Mahakavi Kshetrayya]]''
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			\|-
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			\| ''[[Mahathmudu]]''
			\|"Chitti Paapaa", "Enthagaa Choosthunnaa", "Edhurugaa Neevunte", "Manishi Manishiga"
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	==Death==		==Death==
	He died on 16 July 2015, having suffered from cancer for ten months and having been admitted to Banjara Hills Omega Hospitals.<ref>{{cite news\| url=http://www.telangananewspaper.com/saikiran-father-singer-v-ramakrishna-death/ \| location=Hyderabad, India \| work=TNP LIVE \| title=Actor Saikiran Father Singer V Ramakrishna Death \| date=16 July 2015}}</ref> He was 67 and is survived by his wife, son Sai Kiran and daughter Lekha.<ref>http://www.indtoday.com/renowned-telugu-singer-ramakrishna-vissamraju-passes-away-indtoday-com/</ref>		He died on 16 July 2015, having suffered from cancer for ten months and having been admitted to Banjara Hills Omega Hospitals.<ref>{{cite news\| url=http://www.telangananewspaper.com/saikiran-father-singer-v-ramakrishna-death/ \| location=Hyderabad, India \| work=TNP LIVE \| title=Actor Saikiran Father Singer V Ramakrishna Death \| date=16 July 2015}}</ref> He was 67 and is survived by his wife, son [[Sai Kiran]] and daughter Lekha.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.indtoday.com/renowned-telugu-singer-ramakrishna-vissamraju-passes-away-indtoday-com/ \|title=Renowned Telugu singer Ramakrishna Vissamraju passes away - indtoday.com {{!}} IndToday.com \|website=www.indtoday.com \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150717102340/http://www.indtoday.com/renowned-telugu-singer-ramakrishna-vissamraju-passes-away-indtoday-com/ \|archive-date=2015-07-17}}</ref>

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'''Ramakrishna Vissamraju''' (20 August 1947 – 16 July 2015) was a [[playback singer]] in [[South India]].

==Personal life and career==
Ramakrishna was born to Vissamraju Rangasayi and Ratnam on 20 August 1947. [[P. Susheela|Ganakokila P.Suseela]] is his mother's sister.

He received a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree but decided to become a professional singer, a decision influenced by his admiration for [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]. He sang light music for [[All India Radio]].

Ramakrishna's debut movie song was "Vayase Oka Poolathota" in ''Vichitra Bandham'' in 1972. Throughout his career, he performed over 5000 songs in movies and devotional albums and has given numerous stage shows across Andhra Pradesh. He was a playback singer for Telugu actors such as [[N. T. Rama Rao|NTR]], [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao|ANR]], [[Sobhan Babu]], and [[Krishnam Raju]]. And also Krishna

Later in life, he took up acting and appeared in television series and films. He continued to give concerts across Andhra Pradesh.

In 1976, he married Jyothi Khanna, who was also a singer. The couple had two children, Lekha, and [[Sai Kiran]], who made his acting début in ''Nuvve Kaavali'' in 2001.

Another famous singer SP.Balasubramanyam also sang a song that had been chosen earlier for Ramakrishna, and he even sang a song sung earlier by Rama Krishna. Apart from all these, he is a true altruist and took every thing for good and good inspiration for others.

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Song/s
|-
| 1972
| ''Vichitra Bandham''
| "Vayase Oka Poolathota"
|-
|
| ''[[Tata Manavadu]]''
| "Anubandham Atmiyata Anta Oma Bootakam", "Yemito Ee Lokamanta Yentaku Antu Pattani Vinta"
|-
| 1973
| ''[[Andala Ramudu (1973 film)|Andala Ramudu]]''
| "Edagadanikendukura Tondara", "Kurise Vennello Merise Godarilaa", "Mamu Brovamani Cheppave Seetamma Talli", "Samooha Bhojanammu Santoshmaina Vindu", "Ramudemannadoi Seetaramudemannadoi"
|-
|
| ''[[Bhakta Tukaram]]''
| "Manasuna Neeve", "Neeve Aadi Daivamu", "Panduranga Naamam", "Pilupu Vinagaleva", "Shyama Sundara"
|-
|
| ''[[Palletoori Bava]]''
|"Ose vayyaari rangi"
|-
|
| ''[[Sharada (1973 film)|Sharada]]''
| "Sharada", "Nanu Cheraga Emitamma Sigga"
|-
| 1974
| ''[[Krishnaveni (film)|Krishnaveni]]''
| "Krishnaveni Teluginti Viriboni"
|-
|
| ''[[Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974 film)|Alluri Seetharama Raju]]''
| "Telugu Veera Levara Deeksha Pooni Saagara"
|-
|
| ''[[Andaru Dongale]]''
|
|-
|
| ''[[Chakravakam (1974 Telugu film)|Chakravakam]]''
| "Kothaga Pellaina Kurravaniki", "Veenaleni Teeganu Neevuleni Bratukunu", "Veenalona Teegalona Ekkadunnadi Ragamu"
|-
| 1975
| ''[[Balipeetam]]''
| "Chandamama Raave Jabilli Raave"
|-
|
| ''Gunavanthudu''
|
|-
| 1975
| ''[[Yashoda Krishna]]''
|
|-
|
| ''[[Muthyala Muggu]]''
| "Edo Edo Annadhi"
|-
| 1976
| ''[[Bhakta Kannappa]]''
| "Siva Siva Sankara Bhaktava Sankara"
|-
|
| ''[[Mahakavi Kshetrayya]]''
|
|-
|
| ''Secretary''<ref>[http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/moviedetail.asp?mid=A0002349 Secretary film songs at Raaga.com]</ref>
| "Naa Pakkana Chotunnadi Okkarike", "Manasuleni Devudu Manishikenduko Manasicchadu"
|-
| 1977
| ''[[Chakradhari (1954 film)|Chakradhari]]''
|
|-
|
| ''[[Amaradeepam (1977 film)|Amaradeepam]]''
| "Inthe Ee Jeevithamu Chivariki Anta Soonyamu", "Naa Jeevana Sandhya Samayamlo Oka Devatha Udayinchindi"
|-
| 1977
| ''[[Daana Veera Soora Karna]]''
|
|-
|
|
| "[[Idekkadi Nyayam]]", "Andalanni Nilone Dagunnai", "Yepudaina Oka Kshnamaina"
|-
| 1978
| ''[[Karunamayudu]]''
| "Puvvulakanna Punnami Vennelakanna"
|-
| 1978
| [[Vayasu Pilichindi]]
| "Jeevitham Madhusala"
|-
| 1980
| ''[[Yuvatharam Kadilindi]]''
| "Ashayala Pandirilo Anuragam Sandadilo"
|-
| 1984
| ''[[Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra]]''
| "Cheppaledani Anakapoyeru", "Mayadari Marala Bandira", "Nandamaya Garuda Nandamaya", "Shiva Govinda Govinda", "Vinara Vinara O Naruda"
|-
| 1986
| ''[[Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam]]''
| "Jai Shirdi Naadha Saideva" (Dandakam)
|-
| 1987
| ''[[Vishwanatha Nayakudu]]''
| Poems in the Rayala court scene
|-
| 1988
| "Bava Marudula Sawal"
|
|-
|1996
| "Ninne Pelladatha"
|
|-
|}

==Death==
He died on 16 July 2015, having suffered from cancer for ten months and having been admitted to Banjara Hills Omega Hospitals.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.telangananewspaper.com/saikiran-father-singer-v-ramakrishna-death/ | location=Hyderabad, India | work=TNP LIVE | title=Actor Saikiran Father Singer V Ramakrishna Death | date=16 July 2015}}</ref> He was 67 and is survived by his wife, son Sai Kiran and daughter Lekha.<ref>http://www.indtoday.com/renowned-telugu-singer-ramakrishna-vissamraju-passes-away-indtoday-com/</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|0882766|V. Ramakrishna}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120419032549/http://www.cinegoer.com/titbits.htm P. Ramakrishna at Cinegoer.com]

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