Thagubothu Ramesh Explained

Thagubothu Ramesh
Birthname:Ramilla Ramesh
Birth Place:Godavarikhani, Telangana, India
Occupation:Actor, comedian
Yearsactive:2007–present

Ramilla Ramesh, better known as Thagubothu Ramesh, is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Telugu films. He is a recipient of Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian. He got the moniker "Thagubothu" as he portrayed several roles as a drunkard. His notable roles are in films such as Mahatma, Ala Modalaindi, Pilla Zamindar and Ishq.

Early life

Ramesh was born in Godavarikhani located in Peddapelli district, Telangana.[1] His father was an employee at Singareni Collieries Company and his mother was a housewife. He was able to sink into the drunkard character because, as a child he would watch his father get drunk and hit his mother. He would pacify his mother, and make her laugh by impersonating his drunk father.[2]

Career

Ramesh eventually became good at mimicry and used to perform shows in his town. He also reveals that he is inspired by Bengali comedian Keshto Mukherjee, who like him was also famous for portraying drunkard characters. Before venturing into films, Ramesh has worked as a building supervisor for 10 years. After his parents' death and sister's marriage, he decided to pursue acting as a career. In 2005, he joined the Akkineni Film Institute in Hyderabad.[3]

Film career

In 2006, after graduating from Akkineni Film Institute, Ramesh got an opportunity to play a small role in Sukumar’s Jagadam. This was his first feature film. After Jagadam, Ramesh found several opportunities and acted in around 10 Telugu films. During this time, Ramesh got acquainted with popular Telugu actor Uttej. Uttej introduced Ramesh to top Telugu film director Krishna Vamsi. Vamsi cast him for the role of a drunkard in Mahatma. The film remains as a major turning point in his career. His portrayal of drunkard character in Mahatma led to an opportunity to play a similar drunkard character in Ala Modalaindi directed by Nandini Reddy. His portrayal of Gowtham, a drunkard software engineer in the film became very popular among the moviegoers. Since that film, he was more commonly referred to as "Thagubothu Ramesh" (drunkard Ramesh).

Personal life

He married Swathi in 2015.[4]

Awards

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007 Jagadam Seenu's friend
2009 Mahatma
Ee Vayasulo Chhote Kiya
2010 Bheemli Kabadi Jattu Suri's friend
2011 Ala Modalaindi Gowtham (drunkard software engineer)
Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju Fan
Kodi Punju
Aha Naa Pellanta Fan
Mugguru
100% Love DrunkardSpecial appearance
It's My Love StoryPoola Babji
Pilla Zamindar Maqbool
Madatha Kaja
Priyudu
2012 SMS
Chaduvukovali
Ishq Friend
Mem Vayasuku Vacham Beggar
Eega Thief
Routine Love Story College Senior
Yamaho Yama
Thikka
2013 Adda
Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde Thagubothu
Baadshah Wedding Planner
Athadu Aame o Scooter Govind Raju's best friend
Antha Scene Ledu Auto Driver
Nondi Kudhirai Auto Driver
Venkatadri Express Auto Driver Aanimuthyam "Ani"Nandi Award for Best Comedian
Balupu
Vasool Raja
Chandee Driver
Adavi Kaachina Vennela
Ko Antey Koti
Music Magic
Biskett
2014 Emo Gurram Egaravachu Ammiraju
Yennamo Yedho Gowtham (drunkard software engineer) Tamil film
Anaamika Taxi Driver
Jump Jilani
Chakkiligintha
Race GurramLucky's friend
Saheba Subramanyam
2015 Surya vs Surya Icecream vendor
Subramanyam for Sale Dasu
Superstar Kidnap
Sher Drunkard
Kumari 21F
2016 Nannaku Prematho Abhiram's assistant
Kalyana Vaibhogame Gowtham Software Engineer
Oopiri Seenu's friend
Thozha Tamil film
ParvathipuramMadan's friendDubbed in 2023 as Veera Khadgam
Thikka Ramesh Yadav
Guntur Talkies Police constable
Selfie Raja drunk Kattappa
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa Police constable
2017 Nenorakam
Rarandoi Veduka Chudham Govind
Anando BrahmaThulasi
Ungarala Rambabu
Raja The Great SastryCameo
Oye Ninne Drunkard
Juliet Lover of Idiot
2018 Hyderabad Love Story
Savyasachi Nanda Kishore
2019 Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu Rose
Mallesham
90ML Ramesh
Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu also co-producer
2020 Namaste Nestama
Jaanu Satish
2021Play Back
2022Induvadana
10th Class Diaries
Anukoni Prayanam Telugu
2023PrathyardhiAdvocate Rajasekhar
MeterDrunkard
Ramanna Youth
Nene Naa
2024 Chaari 111 Bunty [6]
Kismat
Tiragabadara Saami

Television

!Year!Title!Role!Network!Notes
2018GangstarsRaniAmazon Prime Video
2020–2021Amrutham DhvitheeyamZEE5
2022GaalivanaAnjaneyulu

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kumar. Hemanth. I believe in God's screenplay: Ramesh Interview. Post Noon. 3 September 2012. 10 July 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120710230040/http://postnoon.com/2012/07/08/i-believe-in-gods-screenplay/57944. live.
  2. Web site: Applause For Mahatma Ramesh. CineGoer. 3 September 2012. 29 June 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120629172419/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/news-archives/january-2011/applause-for-mahatma-ramesh-290111.html. live.
  3. Web site: Tagubothu Ramesh Interview. Telugu Muchatlu. 3 September 2012. 3 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120903235642/http://www.telugumuchatlu.com/2012/09/01/tagubothu-ramesh-interview/. live.
  4. Web site: Comedian Thagubothu Ramesh Wedding: Dhanraj, Venu, Telugu Stars Attend Ceremony [PHOTOS]]. Shekhar H.. Hooli. 28 May 2015. International Business Times, India Edition. 28 April 2019. 28 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190428023123/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/comedian-thagubothu-ramesh-wedding-dhanraj-venu-telugu-stars-attend-ceremony-photos-633939. live.
  5. Web site: 2017-03-01. 2013 Nandi Awards Winners List 2013 Nandi Awards Complete Winners List. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200111064928/https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2017/03/01/2013-nandi-awards-winners-list/. 11 January 2020. 2020-09-13. Telugu Filmnagar. en-US.
  6. Web site: Chaari 111 Movie Review : Vennela Kishore shines in spy comedy with missed potential. The Times of India.