Gundu Hanumantha Rao

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), 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. He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist.

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. 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.

Television

 * 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)

Actor

 * 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)
 * Mayalodu (1993)
 * Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
 * Yamaleela (1994)
 * Gharana Alludu (1994) as M.L.A Chinna Reddy / Pickpocket / Sub-Inspector of Police
 * 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 (1995) as Gundu Hanumanthu
 * Ghatothkachudu (1995)
 * Bombay Priyudu (1996)
 * Mummy Mee Aayanochadu (1996)
 * Nayudu Gari Kutumbam (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)
 * Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam (1997)
 * Chilakkottudu (1997)
 * W/o V. Vara Prasad (1997)
 * Super Heros (1997)
 * Shrimati Vellosta (1998)
 * Ganesh (1998)
 * Pandaga (1998)
 * Naga Shakthi (1998)
 * Sneham Kosam (1999)
 * Samarasimha Reddy (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)
 * Evadaithe Nakenti (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)
 * Panchamukhi (2018)
 * Babala Bagotham (2018)
 * Aaradugula Bullet (2021)
 * Sri Sai Sankalpam (2023) (posthumous release)

Nandi TV Awards

 * Adhi Thalam
 * Amrutham (2007) (Gemini TV)
 * Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009) (ETV Telugu)