Gundu Hanumantha Rao
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 (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 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 humor 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[edit]
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Actor[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)
- Kobbari Bondam (1991)
- Babai Hotel (1992)
- Allari Alludu (1993)
- Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
- Pekata Papa Rao (1993)
- Mayalodu (1993)
- Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
- Yamaleela (1994)
- Nannagaru (1994)
- Top Hero (1994)
- Criminal (1994)
- Vajram (1995)
- Rikshavodu (1995)
- Amma Donga (1995)
- Badilli (1995)
- Pokiri Raja (1995)
- Vaddu Bava Thappu (1995)
- Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam[7][8] (1995) as Gundu Hanumanthu
- Ghatothkachudu (1995)
- Bombay Priyudu (1996)
- Mummy Mee Aayanochadu (1996)
- 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)
- Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam (1997)
- Chilakkottudu (1997)
- W/o V. Vara Prasad (1997)
- Super Heros (1997)
- Shrimati Vellosta (1998)
- Ganesh (1998)
- Pandaga (1998)
- Naga Shakthi[9] (1998)
- Sneham Kosam (1999)
- Samarasimha Reddy (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)
- Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
- Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002)
- Pellam Oorelithe (2003)
- Neeke Manasichaanu (2003) as Priest
- Jodi No. 1 (2003)
- Nenu Seetamahalakshmi (2003)
- Apparao Driving School (2004)
- Kedi No. 1 (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)
- Evadaithe Nakenti (2007)
- Aata (2007)
- Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007)
- 1940 Lo Oka Gramam (2008)
- Deepavali (2008) as Gundu family head
- Pandurangadu (2008)
- 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)
- 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)[10]
- 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[edit]
Nandi TV Awards[edit]
- Adhi Thalam
- Amrutham (2007) (Gemini TV)
- Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009) (ETV Telugu)
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.
- ^ "Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam Movie Cast".
- ^ "Naga Shakthi (1998)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 10 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ 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.