Gundu Hanumantha Rao (10 October 1956–19 February 2018) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu films, theatre, and television. He first appeared in Jandhyala's film Aha Naa Pellanta in 1987 and gained popularity in comedian roles in S. V. Krishna Reddy's films. He is known for his roles in Rajendrudu Gajendrudu, Mayalodu, Yamaleela, Srivariki Premalekha, Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992),[2] Apparao Driving School, and the TV serial Amrutham. He won three TV Nandi Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government, one of them for Amrutham serial. He was a renowned stage artist before entering into cinema, his first drama being "Ravana Bramha" at the age of 18.[3] He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist.[4]
Gundu Hanumantha Rao | |
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| Born | 10 October 1956[1] Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 19 February 2018 (aged 61)[1] |
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| Years active | 1984–2018 |
Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the entertainment industry. In 2014, Rao joined Chitti Babu Punyamurthula and Pinki at rallies in support of the Telugu Desam Party.[5] His campaign in the rallies added humour and provided comic relief to the people. He died on 19 February 2018 at 3:30 am in Hyderabad, India, due to sudden cardiac arrest secondary to chronic kidney disease.[6]
Television
edit- Amrutham (2001–2007) as Aamudaala Anjaneyalu
- Adhi Thalam
- Aanando Bramha (DD Saptagiri)
- Aalu Baalu (2005) (ETV)
- Aalasyam Amrutham Visham (2005) (MAA TV)
- Sambaraala Rambabu (2007) (MAA TV)
- Yuvaa (2007) (MAA TV)
- Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009) (ETV Telugu)
- Saradaaga Kasepu (2017) (ETV Plus)
- Naaticharaami (2017) (Gemini TV)
Filmography
editActor
edit- Srivariki Premalekha (1984)
- Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)
- Raktha Tilakam (1988)
- Brahma Putrudu (1988)
- Chinababu (1988)
- Kallu (1988)
- Prema (1989)
- Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
- Chevilo Puvvu (1990)
- People's Encounter (1991)
- Vichitra Prema (1991)
- Pichichi Pullayya (1991)
- Kobbari Bondam (1991)
- Babai Hotel (1992)
- Allari Alludu (1993)
- Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
- Pekata Papa Rao (1993)
- Asale Pellaina Vanni (1993)
- Mayalodu (1993)
- Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
- Yamaleela (1994)
- Gharana Alludu[7] (1994) as M.L.A Chinna Reddy / Pickpocket / Sub-Inspector of Police
- Nannagaru (1994)
- Namasthe Anna (1994)
- Top Hero (1994)
- Criminal (1994)
- Vajram (1995)
- Rikshavodu (1995)
- Mayadari Kutumbam (1995)
- Amma Donga (1995)
- Badilli (1995)
- Pokiri Raja (1995)
- Vaddu Bava Thappu (1995)
- Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam[8][9] (1995) as Gundu Hanumanthu
- Ghatothkachudu (1995)
- Bombay Priyudu (1996)
- Mummy Mee Aayanochadu (1996)
- Nayudu Gari Kutumbam[10] (1996) as Anji Babu
- Pellala Rajyam (1996)
- Bobbili Bullodu (1996)
- Akkum Bakkum (1996)
- Akka! Bagunnava? (1996)
- Maavichiguru (1996)
- Vinodam (1996)
- Kuturu (1996)
- Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya (1996)
- Gunshot (1996)
- Annamayya (1997)
- Preminchukundam Raa (1997)
- Pattukondi Chuddam (1997)
- Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam (1997)
- Chilakkottudu (1997)
- W/o V. Vara Prasad (1997)
- Super Heros (1997)
- Shrimati Vellosta (1998)
- Ganesh (1998)
- Pandaga (1998)
- Naga Shakthi[11] (1998)
- Sneham Kosam (1999)
- Samarasimha Reddy (1999)
- Police[12] (1999) as M.L.A. Sathyam
- Bharata Ratna (1999)
- Rajakumarudu (1999)
- Manasu Paddanu Kaani (2000)
- Narasimha Naidu (2001)
- Darling Darling (2001) as STD/ISD Booth Owner
- Raa (2001)
- Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2002)
- Chandravamsam (2002)
- Seema Simham (2002)
- Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
- Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002)
- Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003)
- Pellam Oorelithe (2003)
- Neeke Manasichaanu (2003) as Priest
- Jodi No. 1 (2003)
- Nenu Seetamahalakshmi (2003)
- Seshadri Naidu (2004)
- Kedi No. 1 (2004)
- Apparao Driving School (2004)
- Balu ABCDEFG (2005)
- Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
- Dhairyam (2005)
- Allari Pidugu (2005)
- Naa Oopiri (2005)
- Bhadra (2005)
- Gowtam SSC (2005)
- Maayajaalam (2006)
- Sri Krishna 2006 (2006)
- Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila (2006)
- Evadaithe Nakenti (2007)
- Gundamma Gaari Manavadu (2007)
- Chandrahas (2007)
- Aata (2007)
- Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007)
- Mr. Medhavi (2008)
- 1940 Lo Oka Gramam (2008)
- Pandurangadu (2008)
- Deepavali (2008) as Gundu family head
- Nadigai (2008) (Tamil)
- Original (2009)
- Neramu Siksha (2009)
- Glamour (2010)
- High School (2010)
- Mynavathi (2010)
- Pappu (2010)
- Prem Rajyam (2010)
- Sandadi (2010)
- Jayammu Nischayammuraa (2011)
- Naaku O Loverundhi (2011)
- Dhoni (2012) (also in Tamil)
- Idi Mamulu Prema Katha Kadu (2012)
- Mr. 7 (2012)
- Tuneega Tuneega (2012)
- Abbo Vaada (2013)
- Colors (2013)
- Kothoka Vintha (2013)
- NRI (2013)
- O Varsham Kurisina Rathri
- Rowdy Gari Pellam (2013)
- Swamy Satyananda (2013)
- Aadu Magaadra Bujji (2013)
- Ila Choodu Okasaari (2014)
- A Shyam Gopal Varma Film (2015)
- Vadevvadaina Sare Nenu Ready (2015)
- Mano Balam (2016)
- A Aa (2016)
- Sri Sai Sankalpam (2016)[13]
- Panchamukhi (2018)
- Babala Bagotham (2018)
- Aaradugula Bullet (2021)
- Sri Sai Sankalpam (2023) (posthumous release)
Voice actor
edit| Year | Title | Voiced for | Character | Language | Notes |
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| 2006 | Himsinche Raju 23rd Pulikesi | Singamuthu | Parepalli Kondanadudu | Telugu | Dubbed version |
Awards
editNandi TV Awards
edit- Adhi Thalam
- Amrutham (2007) (Gemini TV)
- Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009)
References
edit- ^ a b N, Serish (19 February 2018). "Telugu actor Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992)". filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao – Jandhyala – Aha Naa Pellanta – Interviews". cinegoer.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
- ^ "Telugu comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61". 19 February 2018. Archived from the original on 13 October 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Actors add comic touch to TDP campaign Archived 12 October 2023 at the Wayback Machine at The Hindu
- ^ Adivil, Sridhar (19 February 2018). "Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ "Gharana Alludu (1994)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam Movie Cast".
- ^ "Nayudu Gari Kutumbam (1996)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Naga Shakthi (1998)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 10 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Popular Telugu Movies (14 November 2016). Police Telugu Full Movie | Srihari, Aswani, Arun Pandyan | Watch Online Action Telugu Movies. Retrieved 17 October 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ TORI Live Show With Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao. 20 June 2012. Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2015 – via YouTube.