Gundu Hanumantha Rao
| Gundu Hanumantha Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born |
10 October 1956 Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died |
19 February 2018 (aged 61) Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Residence | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Parents |
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Gundu Hanumantha Rao (10 October 1956 – 19 February 2018) was a Telugu actor.[1] 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), 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 got three TV Nandi Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government. One of them is for the renowned Amrutham serial. He was a renowned stage artist before entering into cinema, his first drama being "Ravana Bramha" at the age of 18.[2] He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and is a popular TV artist. He is known for his iconic chef character, Anji, in the Telugu TV serial Amrutham.[3]
Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the entertainment industry. In 2014, Gundu Hanumantha Rao joined Chitti Babu Punyamurthula and Pinki at rallies in support of the Telugu Desam Party.[4] 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.[5]
Television series
- Amrutham (2001-2007) as Aamudaala Anjaneyalu / Anji
- Adhi Thalam
- Aanando Bramha (DD Saptagiri)
- Aalu Baalu (2005) (ETV Telugu)
- 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
- Mayalodu (1993)
- Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
- Yamaleela (1994)
- Balu ABCDEFG (2005)
- Criminal (1995)
- Oka Chinnamaata
- Top Hero (1994)
- Pekata Papa Rao (1993)
- Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya (1996)
- Amma Donga
- Jai Bajaranga Bali
- Akkum Bakkum
- Gunshot
- Ghatothkachudu (1995)
- Shrimati Vellosta (1998)
- Narasimha Naidu (2001)
- Annamayya (1997)
- Naa Oopiri (2005)
- Bhadra (2005)
- Aata (2007)
- Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007)
- 1940 Lo Oka Gramam (2008)
- Glamour (2010)
- High School (2010)
- Mynavathi (2010)
- Pappu (2010)
- Prem Rajyam (2010)
- Sandadi (2010)
- Jayammu Nischayammuraa (2011)
- Naaku O Loverundhi (2011)
- Idi Mamulu Prema Katha Kadu (2012)
- Mr. 7 (2012)
- Abbo Vaada (2013)
- Colors (2013)
- Kothoka Vintha (2013)
- NRI (2013)
- O Varsham Kurisina Rathri
- Gowtam SSC (2005)
- Rowdy Gari Pellam (2013)
- Swamy Satyananda (2013)
- Ila Choodu Okasaari (2014)
- Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra (2014)
- Panchamukhi (2015)
- Vadevvadaina Sare Nenu Ready (2015)
- "A Aa" (2016)
- Babala Bagotham (2016)
- Mano Balam (2016)
- Sri Sai Sankalpam (2016)[6]
Awards
Nandi TV Awards
- Adhi Thalam
- Amrutham (2007) (Gemini TV)
- Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009) (ETV Telugu)
References
- ↑ "Gundu Hanumantha Rao". IMDb.
- ↑ "Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao - Jandhyala - Aha Naa Pellanta - Interviews". cinegoer.com.
- ↑ https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/telugu-comedian-gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away-61-76667
- ↑ Actors add comic touch to TDP campaign at The Hindu
- ↑ Adivil, Sridhar (19 February 2018). "Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61". Times of India.
- ↑ TORI Live Show With Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao. YouTube. 20 June 2012.