Raja Bahadur Venkatarama Reddy (August 1869 - 1953) was the first Hindu kotwal of Kingdom of Hyderabad as in the late 19th and early 20th century, during the rule of the Nizams, the powerful position of Kotwal of Hyderabad (police commissioner), was usually held by Muslims.
His tenure lasted a good 14 years and commanded a great respect among the public for his outstanding police administration.
It is also stated in many sources that the 7th Nizam was very fond of Raja Venkatrama Reddy and was very close to him.