Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema.

[1] In 1990, he was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.

[3] Ramalingaiah appeared in over 1000 films in a variety of roles.

The award is presented every year to a Telugu film personality for lifetime achievement.

[6][7] Ramalingaiah was born on October 1, 1922, in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, India into a Telugu speaking family.