Biography
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), 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. 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.
Filmography
all 51
Movies 49
TV Shows 2
Puli Meka (2023)
Nootokka Jillala Andagadu (2021)
Hum Tum (2014)
Snehituda (2009)
Maska (2009)
Thriller (2009)
Kathanayakudu (2008)
Brahmanandam Drama Company (2008)
Krishnarjuna (2008)
Hello Premistara (2007)
Amma Cheppindi (2006)
Sri Krishna 2006 (2006)
Kithakithalu (2006)
Asthram (2006)
Gowtham SSC (2005)
Naa Oopiri (2005)
Bhadra (2005)
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
Satyam (2003)
Neeke Manasichanu (2003)
Anaganaga O Kurradu (2003)
Golmaal (2003)
Gemeni (2002)
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2002)
Amrutham (2001)
Mrugaraju (2001)
Mechanic Mavayya (2000)
Goppinti Alludu (2000)
Kalisundam Raa (2000)
Choodalani Vundi (1998)
Love Story 1999 (1998)
Ganesh (1998)
Pandaga (1998)
One Small Word (1997)
Annamayya (1997)
Pattukondi Chuddam (1997)
Bombay Priyudu (1996)
Vinodham (1996)
Rikshavodu (1995)
Pokiri Raja (1995)
Amma Donga (1995)
Subhalagnam (1994)
Top Hero (1994)
Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
Pekata Paparao (1993)
Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992)
Kobbari Bondam (1991)
Prema (1989)
కళ్ళు (1988)
Chinababu (1988)
Aha Naa Pellanta! (1987)
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GenderMale
Birthday1956-10-10
Deathday2018-02-19 (61 years old)
Birth PlaceVijayawada, India
CitizenshipsIndia
ResidencesHaidrābād · Hyderabad, India
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