Gundu Hanumantha Rao Explained

Birth Date:	1956 10, df=y^[1]
Birth Place:	Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Years Active:	1984–2018

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] Apparao Driving School, 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)
Vichitra Prema (1991)
Pichichi Pullayya (1991)
Kobbari Bondam (1991)
Babai Hotel (1992)
Allari Alludu (1993)
Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
Pekata Papa Rao (1993)
Asale Pellaina Vanni (1993)
Mayalodu (1993)
Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
Yamaleela (1994)
Gharana Alludu^[7] (1994) as M.L.A Chinna Reddy / Pickpocket / Sub-Inspector of Police
Nannagaru (1994)
Namasthe Anna (1994)
Top Hero (1994)
Criminal (1994)
Vajram (1995)
Rikshavodu (1995)
Mayadari Kutumbam (1995)
Amma Donga (1995)
Badilli (1995)
Pokiri Raja (1995)
Vaddu Bava Thappu (1995)
Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam^[8] ^[9] (1995) as Gundu Hanumanthu
Ghatothkachudu (1995)
Bombay Priyudu (1996)
Mummy Mee Aayanochadu (1996)
Nayudu Gari Kutumbam^[10] (1996) as Anji Babu
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)
Pattukondi Chuddam (1997)
Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam (1997)
Chilakkottudu (1997)
W/o V. Vara Prasad (1997)
Super Heros (1997)
Shrimati Vellosta (1998)
Ganesh (1998)
Pandaga (1998)
Naga Shakthi^[11] (1998)
Sneham Kosam (1999)
Samarasimha Reddy (1999)
Rajakumarudu (1999)
Manasu Paddanu Kaani (2000)
Narasimha Naidu (2001)
Darling Darling (2001) as STD/ISD Booth Owner
Raa (2001)
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2002)
Chandravamsam (2002)
Seema Simham (2002)
Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002)
Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003)
Pellam Oorelithe (2003)
Neeke Manasichaanu (2003) as Priest
Jodi No. 1 (2003)
Nenu Seetamahalakshmi (2003)
Seshadri Naidu (2004)
Kedi No. 1 (2004)
Apparao Driving School (2004)
Balu ABCDEFG (2005)
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
Dhairyam (2005)
Allari Pidugu (2005)
Naa Oopiri (2005)
Bhadra (2005)
Gowtam SSC (2005)
Maayajaalam (2006)
Sri Krishna 2006 (2006)
Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila (2006)
Evadaithe Nakenti (2007)
Gundamma Gaari Manavadu (2007)
Aata (2007)
Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007)
Mr. Medhavi (2008)
1940 Lo Oka Gramam (2008)
Pandurangadu (2008)
Deepavali (2008) as Gundu family head
Nadigai (2008) (Tamil)
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) (also in Tamil)
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)
Vadevvadaina Sare Nenu Ready (2015)
Mano Balam (2016)
A Aa (2016)
Sri Sai Sankalpam (2016)^[12]
Panchamukhi (2018)
Babala Bagotham (2018)
Aaradugula Bullet (2021)
Sri Sai Sankalpam (2023)

Voice actor

Awards

Nandi TV Awards

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

Notes and References

News: N. Serish. 19 Feb 2018. Telugu actor Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away. The Hindu. 19 May 2020. 9 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109033311/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/telugu-actor-gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away/article22794785.ece. live.
Web site: Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992) . filmibeat.com . 2022-07-07 . 9 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220709192948/https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/pellaniki-premalekha-priyuraliki-subhalekha/cast-crew.html . live .
Web site: Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao – Jandhyala – Aha Naa Pellanta – Interviews. cinegoer.com. 12 November 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130205120612/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/interviews/interview-with-gundu-hanumantha-rao-250911.html. 5 February 2013. dead.
Web site: Telugu comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61. 19 February 2018. 24 March 2018. 13 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181013135159/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/telugu-comedian-gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away-61-76667. live.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/actors-add-comic-touch-to-tdp-campaign/article5948670.ece Actors add comic touch to TDP campaign
News: Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61. Adivil. Sridhar. 19 February 2018. The Times of India. 19 February 2018. 9 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231009174258/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away-at-61/articleshow/62986920.cms. live.
Web site: Gharana Alludu (1994) . 2024-05-02 . Indiancine.ma.
Web site: Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam on Moviebuff.com . 2024-04-01 . Moviebuff.com.
Web site: Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam Movie Cast .
Web site: Nayudu Gari Kutumbam (1996) . 2024-05-21 . Indiancine.ma.
Web site: Naga Shakthi (1998). Indiancine.ma. 9 January 2024. 10 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240110000707/https://indiancine.ma/BGXO. live.
TORI Live Show With Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao. 20 June 2012. YouTube. 1 February 2015. 9 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160309030814/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYx8XDIhWK0. live.