AVS (actor)
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Born | Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam 2 January 1957[1] |
Died | 8 November 2013[3] Hyderabad, India | (aged 56)
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam (2 January 1957 – 8 November 2013), better known by his initials, A.V.S., was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works exclusively in Telugu cinema. A.V.S. is regarded as one of the finest comic actors of Telugu cinema, noted particularly for his comic dialogue delivery, and expressions. A.V.S. starred in over five hundred feature films, and has garnered four state Nandi Awards, including Best Comedian, and Best character actor.[4]
Early life and career
AVS was born on 2 January 1957 at Tenali town, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced to the film industry by director Bapu through his film Mister Pellam in the year 1993. With this film, he became a comedy star in the Telugu film industry. For his role he received many awards including Nandi Award by Government of Andhra Pradesh. He won many private and Government awards for both in films and in TV shows. He produced two films: 'Uncle' and 'Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kanu...!'[5] and directed 4 films, namely Super Heroes, Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kaanu..!, Room Mates, and Kothimooka.[6] He was General Secretary of the Movie Artistes Association for 3 terms.[7]
Death
AVS sustained kidney and liver trauma for some days. He had a liver transplant in 2008. He died on 8 November 2013 at his son's residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad after multiple organ failure.
Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Kothimooka - 2011
- Nandi Special Jury Award - Uncle - 2000
- Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian - Subha Lagnam - 1994
- Nandi Special Jury Award - Mr. Pellam - 1993
Filmography
Year | Title | Language | Role |
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1993 | Mr. Pellam | Telugu | Gopal |
1993 | Mayalodu | Telugu | Supermarket owner |
1993 | Madam | Telugu | |
1993 | Ish Gup Chup | Telugu | |
1993 | Vaddu Bava Tappu | Telugu | |
1994 | Lucky Chance | Telugu | |
1994 | Yamaleela | Telugu | |
1994 | Shubhalagnam | Telugu | Madhu's house owner |
1994 | Pelli Koduku | Telugu | |
1994 | Bangaru Kutumbam | Telugu | |
1994 | Allari Premikudu | Telugu | Chandram 's assistant |
1994 | Aame | Telugu | |
1994 | Super Police | Telugu | Constable |
1994 | Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam | Telugu | |
1995 | Rikshavodu | Telugu | G. K. RMP's Assistant |
1995 | Ghatotkachudu | Telugu | |
1995 | Alluda Majaka | Telugu | Konda Babu/Gundela Mandela |
1995 | Sisindri | Telugu | House Owner |
1995 | Vajram | Telugu | |
1995 | Subhamasthu | Telugu | Priest |
1996 | Rambantu | Telugu | |
1996 | Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi | Telugu | S.I. |
1996 | Dharma Chakram | Telugu | Gumastha Gurulingam |
1996 | Oho Naa Pellanta | Telugu | |
1996 | Family | Telugu | |
1996 | Ramudochhadu | Telugu | |
1996 | Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam | Telugu | |
1996 | Intlo Illalu Vantaintlo Priyuralu | Telugu | |
1996 | Vinodham | Telugu | |
1997 | Veedevadandi Babu | Telugu | |
1997 | Pelli Sandadi | Telugu | |
1997 | Chilaka Kottudu | Telugu | |
1997 | Chinnabbayi | Telugu | |
1997 | Annamayya | Telugu | |
1997 | Adavilo Anna | Telugu | |
1998 | Maavidaakulu | Telugu | Aaha TV owner |
1998 | Aavida Maa Aavide | Telugu | Hotel owner |
1998 | Paradesi | Telugu | Bagara Raju |
1998 | Subhakankshalu | Telugu | Nadabrahmam |
1999 | Samarasimha Reddy | Telugu | |
1999 | Yamajaathakudu | Telugu | |
1999 | Raja | Telugu | |
1999 | Sri Ramulayya | Telugu | |
1999 | Ravoyi Chandamama | Telugu | V. K. Sonty |
1999 | Postman | Telugu | |
2000 | Uncle | Telugu | |
2000 | Pelli Sambandham | Telugu | |
2000 | Kante Koothurne Kanu | Telugu | |
2000 | Kalisundam Raa | Telugu | Venkatadri |
2000 | Yuvaraju | Telugu | |
2000 | Chitram | Telugu | |
2000 | Jayam Manadera | Telugu | Sonthi Paramahamsa |
2000 | Baachi | Telugu | |
2001 | Devullu | Telugu | |
2001 | Appa Rao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi | Telugu | |
2001 | Adhipathi | Telugu | |
2001 | Akasa Veedhilo | Telugu | |
2001 | Cheppalani Vundhi | Telugu | |
2001 | Veedekkadi Mogudandi | Telugu | |
2001 | Subbu | Telugu | |
2002 | Indra | Telugu | |
2003 | Gangotri | Telugu | |
2003 | The Rite, a Passion | Telugu | |
2003 | Vijayam | Telugu | H. Umapathi |
2003 | Shivamani | Telugu | |
2003 | Villain | Telugu | |
2004 | Donga Dongadi | Telugu | |
2004 | Venky | Telugu | Bokka |
2004 | Shiva Shankar | Telugu | |
2005 | Sankranthi | Telugu | Supermarket owner |
2005 | Radha Gopalam | Telugu | |
2005 | Veeri Veeri Gummadi Pandu | Telugu | |
2005 | Mahanandi | Telugu | |
2005 | Jai Chiranjeeva | Telugu | |
2006 | Sri Ramadasu | Telugu | |
2006 | Bangaram | Telugu | |
2007 | Godava | Telugu | |
2007 | Madhumasam | Telugu | |
2007 | Yamagola Malli Modalaindhi | Telugu | |
2008 | King | Telugu | |
2009 | Bendu Apparao RMP | Telugu | |
2009 | Baanam | Telugu | |
2010 | Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam | Telugu | |
2012 | Denikaina Ready | Telugu | |
2013 | Balupu | Telugu | |
2013 | Pavitra | Telugu | |
2014 | Hum Tum | Telugu | |
2014 | Young India | Telugu | |
2014 | Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra | Telugu |
References
- ^ "AVS- Biography". maastars.com. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ^ "AVS - Profile". Maastars.com. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ^ "AVS Died". Filmcircle.com. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
- ^ "Popular Telugu actor Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam no more - Indian Express".
- ^ "AVS - Producer". indyarocks.com. Archived from the original on 1 September 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ^ "AVS - Directed Movies". telugumovietalkies.com. Archived from the original on 20 June 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ^ "Home". Archived from the original on 14 September 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
External links
- 1957 births
- 2013 deaths
- Telugu people
- Indian male comedians
- Male actors from Andhra Pradesh
- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- Indian male film actors
- Telugu male actors
- Telugu comedians
- Nandi Award winners
- Deaths from multiple organ failure
- People from Guntur district
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors