Mudigonda Lingamurthy, shortly Lingamurthy, was an Indian film character actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and theater.
11 Facts About Mudigonda Lingamurthy
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Mudigonda Lingamurthy was born to a Hindu Shaiva family in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh.
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Mudigonda Lingamurthy used to play in school dramas in his childhood.
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Mudigonda Lingamurthy was very fond of arts and was introduced to Sthanam Narasimha Rao, a Telugu theater artist and a Padma Shri awardee.
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Mudigonda Lingamurthy joined Rama Vilasa Sabha of Tenali where he portrayed different characters in Kanyasulkam, Pratapa Rudreeyam and other dramas.
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Mudigonda Lingamurthy acted as Ramappa Pantulu character in Kanyasulkam drama.
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Mudigonda Lingamurthy moved to filmdom in 1937 and acted in the movie Tukaram along with V Nagayya.
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Mudigonda Lingamurthy later joined Vijaya Vauhini Studios and was associated with them for about 7 years and acted as Ajamila in Bhakta Pothana, Gangadu in Swarga Seema, Abhirama in Yogi Vemana and Ramadasu in Peddamanushulu.
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Mudigonda Lingamurthy was closely associated with V Nagayya and acted in his films like Tyagayya, Naa Illu and Ramadasu.
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Mudigonda Lingamurthy held the post of Secretary and Chairperson of the Association.
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Mudigonda Lingamurthy retired from the profession after his shashthipurti celebrations.