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Gundu Hanumantha Rao
Gundu Hanumantha Rao
Born	10 October 1956; Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died	19 February 2018 (aged 61)
Occupations	Actor; comedian;
Years active	1984–2018

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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),^[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 was 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

Amrutham (2001–2007) as Aamudaala Anjaneyalu
Adhi Thalam
Aanando Bramha (DD Saptagiri)
Aalu Baalu (2005) (ETV)
Aalasyam Amrutham Visham (2005) (MAA TV)
Sambaraala Rambabu (2007) (MAA TV)
Yuvaa (2007) (MAA TV)
Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009) (ETV Telugu)
Saradaaga Kasepu (2017) (ETV Plus)
Naaticharaami (2017) (Gemini TV)

Filmography

Actor

Srivariki Premalekha (1984)
Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)
Raktha Tilakam (1988)
Brahma Putrudu (1988)
Chinababu (1988)
Kallu (1988)
Prema (1989)
Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
Chevilo Puvvu (1990)
People's Encounter (1991)
Kobbari Bondam (1991)
Babai Hotel (1992)
Allari Alludu (1993)
Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
Pekata Papa Rao (1993)
Mayalodu (1993)
Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
Yamaleela (1994)
Nannagaru (1994)
Top Hero (1994)
Criminal (1994)
Vajram (1995)
Rikshavodu (1995)
Amma Donga (1995)
Badilli (1995)
Pokiri Raja (1995)
Vaddu Bava Thappu (1995)
Ghatothkachudu (1995)
Bombay Priyudu (1996)
Mummy Mee Aayanochadu (1996)
Pellala Rajyam (1996)
Bobbili Bullodu (1996)
Akkum Bakkum (1996)
Akka? Bagunnava? (1996)
Maavichiguru (1996)
Vinodam (1996)
Kuturu (1996)
Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya (1996)
Gunshot (1996)
Annamayya (1997)
Preminchukundam Raa (1997)
Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam (1997)
Chilakkottudu(1997)
W/o V. Vara Prasad (1997)
Super Heros(1997)
Shrimati Vellosta (1998)
Pandaga (1998)
Sneham Kosam (1999)
Samarasimha Reddy (1999)
Narasimha Naidu (2001)
Darling Darling (2001) as STD/ISD Booth Owner
Raa (2001)
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2002)
Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
Pellam Oorelithe (2003)
Jodi No. 1 (2003)
Nenu Seetamahalakshmi (2003)
Apparao Driving School (2004)
Kedi No. 1 (2004)
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
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)
Deepavali^[7] (2008) as Gundu family head
Pandurangadu (2008)
Original (2009)
Neramu Siksha (2009)
Glamour (2010)
High School (2010)
Mynavathi (2010)
Pappu (2010)
Prem Rajyam (2010)
Sandadi (2010)
Jayammu Nischayammuraa (2011)
Naaku O Loverundhi (2011)
Dhoni (2012)
Idi Mamulu Prema Katha Kadu (2012)
Mr. 7 (2012)
Tuneega Tuneega (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)
A Shyam Gopal Varma Film (2015)
Panchamukhi (2015)
Vadevvadaina Sare Nenu Ready (2015)
Mano Balam (2016)
A Aa (2016)
Sri Sai Sankalpam (2016)^[8]
Panchamukhi (2018)
Babala Bagotham (2018)
Aaradugula Bullet (2021)
Sri Sai Sankalpam (2023)posthumous release)

Voice actor

Year	Title	Voiced for	Character	Language	Notes
2006	Himsinche Raju 23rd Pulikesi	Singamuthu	Parepalli Kondanadudu

Awards

Nandi TV Awards

Adhi Thalam
Amrutham (2007) (Gemini TV)
Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009) (ETV Telugu)

References

^ ^a ^b N, Serish (19 February 2018). "Telugu actor Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
^ "Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992)". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
^ "Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao – Jandhyala – Aha Naa Pellanta – Interviews". cinegoer.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
^ "Telugu comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61". 19 February 2018.
^ 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.
^ "Deepavali (2008)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
^ TORI Live Show With Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao. 20 June 2012 – via YouTube.

External links

Gundu Hanumantha Rao at IMDb

[hin-1] N, Serish (19 February 2018). "Telugu actor Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 May 2020.

[2] "Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992)". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 7 July 2022.

[3] "Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao – Jandhyala – Aha Naa Pellanta – Interviews". cinegoer.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2012.

[4] "Telugu comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61". 19 February 2018.

[5] Actors add comic touch to TDP campaign at The Hindu

[6] Adivil, Sridhar (19 February 2018). "Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61". The Times of India.

[7] "Deepavali (2008)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 16 December 2023.

[8] TORI Live Show With Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao. 20 June 2012 – via YouTube.

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 * ''1940 Lo Oka Gramam'' (2008)
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 * ''Pandurangadu'' (2008)
 * ''Original'' (2009)