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),[2] Jodi No.1, Nenu Seetamahalakshmi, Kedi No.1, Apparao Driving School, Kalyanam, Original, Neramu Siksha, High School, Kothoka Vintha, Colors, Panchamukhi, Sri Sai Sankalpam, Mano Balam 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]
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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 | 1987–2018 |
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 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
- 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)
- Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009) (ETV Telugu)
- Saradaaga Kasepu (2017) (ETV Plus)
- Naaticharaami (2017) (Gemini TV)
Filmography
- Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)
- Satya Puram
- Chinababu (1988)
- Prema (1989)
- Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
- Kobbari Bondam (1991)
- Babai Hotel (1992)
- Vaddu Bava Tappu (1993)
- Allari Alludu (1993)
- Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
- Pekata Papa Rao (1993)
- Mayalodu (1993)
- Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
- Akkum Bakkum (1994)
- Yamaleela (1994)
- Top Hero (1994)
- Criminal (1995)
- Vajram (1995)
- Rikshavodu (1995)
- Ghatothkachudu (1995)
- Bombay Priyudu (1996)
- Maavichiguru (1996)
- Vinodam (1996)
- Oka Chinnamaata
- Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya (1996)
- Amma Donga
- Jai Bajaranga Bali
- Gunshot
- Annamayya (1997)
- Super Heros(1997)
- Shrimati Vellosta (1998)
- Sneham Kosam (1999)
- Narasimha Naidu (2001)
- Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2002)
- Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
- Pellam Oorelithe (2003)
- Jodi No. 1 (2003)
- Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
- Balu ABCDEFG (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)
- Pandurangadu (2008)
- 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)
- 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)
- Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra (2014)
- A Shyam Gopal Varma Film (2015)
- Panchamukhi (2015)
- Vadevvadaina Sare Nenu Ready (2015)
- Mano Balam (2016)
- A Aa (2016)
- Sri Sai Sankalpam (2016)[7]
- Babala Bagotham (2018)
- Aaradugula Bullet (2021) (posthumous release)
Awards
Nandi TV Awards
- Adhi Thalam
- Amrutham (2007) (Gemini TV)
- Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009) (ETV Telugu)
References
- N, Serish (19 February 2018). "Telugu actor Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
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- "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.
- Actors add comic touch to TDP campaign at The Hindu
- Adivil, Sridhar (19 February 2018). "Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61". The Times of India.
- TORI Live Show With Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao. 20 June 2012 – via YouTube.