Venu Madhav (actor) explained
| Venu Madhav |
| Birth Name: | Kunath Venu Madhav |
| Birth Date: | 28 September 1969 |
| Birth Place: | Kodad, Telangana, India |
| Spouse: | Sree Vani |
| Children: | 2 |
| Awards: | Nandi Awards |
Kunath Venu Madhav (died 25 September 2019) was an Indian actor, television presenter, mimicry artist and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He acted in approximately 500 films in a variety of roles, starting his career as an impressionist; imitating celebrities, politicians, and local dialects.[1] [2] He received breakthrough in cinema with works such as Master (1997), and Tholi Prema (1998).[3] [4]
In 2007, he received the state Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his work in the action comedy Lakshmi.[5] He won two CineMAA Awards for best comedian for his work in V. V. Vinayaks' romantic comedy Dil (2003); and S. S. Rajamouli's sports comedy Sye (2004).[6]
Early life
Madhav was born in Kodad in Suryapet district of Telangana. He was married to Sree Vanisri and has two sons.[7]
Death
Madhav died on 25 September 2019 at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, due to liver and kidney complications.[8] [1]
Selected filmography
Actor
As dubbing artist
Notes and References
- News: Telugu actor Venu Madhav passes away . 25 September 2019 . The Indian Express . 6 May 2021. 12 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612183358/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/telugu-actor-venu-madhav-dead-6027361/. live.
- Web site: 26 September 2019 . Telugu comedian Venu Madhav breathes his last at 50 . 2021-12-09 . The Times of India. 22 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191022130341/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/telugu-comedian-venu-madhav-breathes-his-last-at-50/articleshow/71290960.cms. live.
- Web site: Krishna Reddy's Spell: Comedians to Heroes . 11 September 2008 . Oneindia.in. 26 September 2010. 18 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200318040320/https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/top-stories/2008/telugu-comedians-heroes-110908.html. dead.
- News: 25 September 2019 . Popular Telugu comedian Venu Madhav dies at 190 in Secunderabad . India Today . 9 December 2021. 9 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209190344/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/popular-telugu-comedian-venu-madhav-dies-at-39-in-secunderabad-1602972-2019-09-25. live.
- Web site: నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008). A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008) . https://web.archive.org/web/20150223135739/http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf. 23 February 2015. 31 December 2020 . Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. live. (in Telugu)
- Web site: Photos – Telugu Cinema – Cinemaa Awards 2003 . www.idlebrain.com. 25 September 2019. 28 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190928234453/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/cinemaaawards2003/2003cinemaaawards40.html. live.
- News: Nanisetti . Serish . 2019-09-26 . Noted comedian Venu Madhav dead . en-IN . The Hindu . 2021-05-06 . 0971-751X. 6 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506183839/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/noted-comedian-venu-madhav-dead/article29516669.ece. live.
- News: Telugu film comedian Venu Madhav critical . 25 September 2019 . The Hindu . 6 May 2021. 25 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190925065335/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/telugu-film-comedian-venu-madhav-critical/article29503267.ece. live.
- Web site: Movie review – Magic Magic . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120518093555/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-magicmagic.html . 18 May 2012 . 24 May 2012 . Idlebrain.com.
- Web site: Jeevi . Movie review — Prema Chadarangam . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220621182851/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-premachadarangam.html . 21 June 2022 . 21 June 2022 . Idlebrain.com.
