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Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the entertainment industry. In [[2014 Indian general election|2014]], Rao joined [[Chitti Babu Punyamurthula]] and Pinki at rallies in support of the [[Telugu Desam Party]].<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/actors-add-comic-touch-to-tdp-campaign/article5948670.ece Actors add comic touch to TDP campaign] at ''[[The Hindu]]''</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away-at-61/articleshow/62986920.cms|title=Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61|last=Adivil|first=Sridhar|date=19 February 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> |
Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the entertainment industry. In [[2014 Indian general election|2014]], Rao joined [[Chitti Babu Punyamurthula]] and Pinki at rallies in support of the [[Telugu Desam Party]].<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/actors-add-comic-touch-to-tdp-campaign/article5948670.ece Actors add comic touch to TDP campaign] at ''[[The Hindu]]''</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away-at-61/articleshow/62986920.cms|title=Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61|last=Adivil|first=Sridhar|date=19 February 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:29, 12 February 2020
Gundu Hanumantha Rao | |
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| Born | 10 October 1956
Hyderabad, Telangana, India Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
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Gundu Hanumantha Rao (10 October 1956 – 19 February 2018) was a Telugu film, theatre and television 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)[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 is 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 series
- Amrutham (2001–2007) as Aamudaala Anjaneyalu
- 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
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- Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)
- Satya Puram
- Chinababu (1988)
- Prema (1989)
- Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
- Kobbari Bondam (1991)
- 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)
- Shrimati Vellosta (1998)
- Sneham Kosam (1999)
- Narasimha Naidu (2001)
- Jodi No. 1 (2003)
- 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)
- 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)
- Sri Sai Sankalpam (2016)[7]
- Babala Bagotham (2018)
Awards
Nandi TV Awards
- Adhi Thalam
- Amrutham (2007) (Gemini TV)
- Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009) (ETV Telugu)
References
- ^ "Gundu Hanumantha Rao". IMDb.
- ^ =https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/pellaniki-premalekha-priyuraliki-subhalekha/cast-crew.html}}
- ^ "Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao – Jandhyala – Aha Naa Pellanta – Interviews". cinegoer.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
- ^ 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". The Times of India.
- ^ TORI Live Show With Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao. 20 June 2012 – via YouTube.