Biography
Gummadi Venkateswara Rao widely known as Gummadi, was an Indian film actor and producer, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and a few Tamil films. Known as a character actor, Gummadi starred in around five hundred feature films. He received critical reception for his works in Thodu Dongalu (1954) and Mahamantri Timmarusu (1962), for which he has received the erstwhile Rashtrapati Award. Gummadi was an official member of the Indian delegation from South India to the Tashkent Film Festival in 1978 and 1982.
Gummadi served as a jury member thrice for the 28th, 33rd, and 39th National Film Awards. He served twice on the state Nandi Awards Committee. In 1977, he was awarded India's fourth-highest civilian honor Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian cinema.
Filmography
all 115
Movies 115
Dharma Chakram (1996)
Mayabazar (1995)
Govindha Govindha (1993)
Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
Rampur Ka Raja (1993)
Samrat Ashoka (1992)
Brindavanam (1992)
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (1991)
Pelli Pustakam (1991)
Talli Tandrulu (1991)
Bobbili Raja (1990)
Koduku Diddina Kapuram (1989)
Simha Swapnam (1989)
Rajakiya Chadurangam (1988)
Mugguru Kodukulu (1988)
Simhasanam (1986)
Kirathakudu (1986)
Rakta Sindhuram (1985)
Sri Datta Darsanam (1985)
Rustum (1984)
Sangarshana (1983)
Adavalle Aligithe (1983)
Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
Nelavanka (1983)
Prema Pichollu (1983)
Eenadu (1982)
Bangaru Kanuka (1982)
Gaja Donga (1981)
Kotha Jeevithalu (1981)
Sandhya Ragam (1981)
Mosagadu (1980)
Gharaana Donga (1980)
Akbar Saleem Anarkali (1979)
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979)
Chal Mohana Ranga (1978)
Vichitra Jeevitham (1978)
Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977)
Indradhanusu (1977)
Seetha Kalyanam (1976)
Aaradhana (1976)
Yashoda Krishna (1975)
Zamindarugari Ammayi (1975)
Alluri Seetha Ramaraju (1974)
Dora babu (1974)
Meena (1973)
Kanna Kodudu (1973)
Tata Manavadu (1973)
Vintha Katha (1973)
Kalam Marindi (1972)
Iddaru Ammayilu (1972)
Pandanti Kapuram (1972)
Nenu Manishine (1971)
Prema Nagar (1971)
Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971)
Srimanthudu (1971)
Dasara Bullodu (1971)
Maro Prapancham (1970)
Agni Pareeksha (1970)
Aadarsa Kutumbam (1969)
Adrushtavanthulu (1969)
Jai Jawan (1969)
Vichithra Dampathyam (1969)
Ave Kallu (1967)
Private Master (1967)
Pattathu Rani (1967)
Aastiparulu (1966)
Manase Mandiram (1966)
Navaratri (1966)
Palnati Yudham (1966)
Zamindar (1966)
Pandava Vanavasam (1965)
Antastulu (1965)
Aatma Gowravam (1965)
Naadi Aada Janme (1965)
Marmayogi (1964)
Aatma Balam (1964)
Varasatwam (1964)
Pooja Phalamu (1964)
Manchi Manishi (1964)
Lakshadhikari (1963)
Punarjanma (1963)
Bandipotu (1963)
Paruvu-Prathishtta (1963)
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu (1963)
Irugu Porugu (1963)
Mahamantri Timmarasu (1962)
Bhishma (1962)
Manchi Manasulu (1962)
Aradhana (1962)
Constable Koothuru (1962)
Seetha Rama Kalyanam (1961)
Bharaya Bharthulu (1961)
Maa Babu (1960)
Sri Venkateshwara Mahatyam (1960)
Pelli Kanuka (1960)
Renukadevi Mahatyam (1960)
Sri Venketswara Mahathymam (1960)
Daiva Balam (1959)
Illarikam (1959)
Maa Inti Mahalakshmi (1959)
Nammina Bantu (1959)
Raja makutam (1959)
Women's Authority (1958)
Intiguttu (1958)
Vinayaka Chavithi (1957)
Mayabazar (1957)
Dongallo Dora (1957)
Pennin Perumai (1956)
Kanyasulkam (1955)
Jayasimha (1955)
Ardhangi (1955)
Missamma (1955)
Rani Rathnaprabha (1955)
Ekalavya
Ammayi Pelli
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1928-07-09
Deathday2010-01-26 (81 years old)
Birth PlaceGuntur district, India
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known AsGummadi Venkateswara Rao
AwardsPadma Shri in arts, Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor, Filmfare Awards South
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