Gundu Hanumantha Rao (10 October 1956–19 February 2018) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in

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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 ''Rajendrudu Gajendrudu'' is a 1993 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by K. Achi Reddy under Manisha Films, presented by Kishore Rathi and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Rajendra Prasad, Soundarya and music composed by S. ...

,'' ''

Mayalodu ''Mayalodu'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Rajendra Prasad, Soundarya and music composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film was produced by K. Achi Reddy under Manisha Films and p ...

Yamaleela ''Yamaleela'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy, featuring comedian Ali in his first lead role. This film was a huge box office success. It was later remade in Hindi as ''Taqdeer ...

, 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

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, Rao joined

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and Pinki at rallies in support of the

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. 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.

Television

* '' Amrutham'' (2001–2007) as Aamudaala Anjaneyalu * ''Adhi Thalam'' * ''Aanando Bramha'' ( DD Saptagiri) * ''Aalu Baalu'' (2005) (

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) * ''Aalasyam Amrutham Visham'' (2005) (

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) * ''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

* '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987) * ''Satya Puram'' * '' Chinababu'' (1988) * '' Prema'' (1989) * ''

Hai Hai Nayaka Hai Hai Nayaka is a 1989 Telugu-language comedy drama film, co-written and directed by Jandhyala, starring Naresh and Sri Bharati. Madhavapeddi Suresh composed the music for this film. The film released on 23 February 1989. The film deals wit ...

'' (1989) * ''

Kobbari Bondam ''Kobbari Bondam'' () is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by K. Achi Reddy, S. V. Krishna Reddy under Manisha Films, presented by Kishore Rathi and directed by Katragadda Raviteja. The film stars Rajendra Prasad and Niros ...

'' (1991) * ''

Babai Hotel ''Babai Hotel'' is a 1992 Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Jandhyala and produced by K. S. Rama Rao under the banner Creative Commercials. The film stars Brahmanandam, Gundu Hanumantha Rao and Kinnera.Allari Alludu ''Allari Alludu'' () is a 1993 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by D. Sivaprasad Reddy under Kamakshi Art Movies and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nagarjuna, Meena, Nagma, Vanisri and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film ...

'' (1993) * ''Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram'' (1993) * ''

Pekata Papa Rao ''Pekata Papa Rao'' is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Pantangi Pullayah, D.V.V.Ramana Reddy under the Uma Maheswara Movies banner and directed by Y. Nageswara Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Khushbu with music composed by ...

'' (1993) * ''

'' (1993) * ''Akkum Bakkum'' (1994) * ''

'' (1994) * ''

Top Hero ''Top Hero'' is a 1994 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Mulpuri Venkatrao and Achanta Gopinath under the Sri Chitra Creations banner and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Soundarya and music is also compo ...

'' (1994) * '' Criminal'' (1995) * '' Vajram'' (1995) * ''

Rikshavodu ''Rikshavodu'' () is a 1995 Telugu language film starring Chiranjeevi, Nagma and Soundarya, directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by Kranthi Kumar. Chiranjeevi played a dual role in the film. It was dubbed in Hindi as ''Devaa The Power Man'' ...

'' (1995) * ''

Ghatothkachudu ''Ghatothkachudu'' is a 1995 Telugu-language fantasy comedy film co-written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film is produced by K. Atchi Reddy under the Manisha Films banner. It stars Satyanarayana, Ali, Roja while Nagarjuna, Dr. ...

'' (1995) * ''

Bombay Priyudu ''Bombay Priyudu'' () is a 1996 Telugu-language romance film, starring J. D. Chakravarthy and Rambha. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Bombay Kadhali'' and in Hindi as ''Main Tere Pyar Mein Pagal''. The film takes its inspiration from Hindi ...

'' (1996) * ''

Maavichiguru ''Maavichiguru'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film is produced by P. Usharani under Chandra Kiran Films and presented by Sri Sravanthi Movies. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Aamani, ...

'' (1996) * ''

Vinodam ''Vinodam'' is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. K. Atchi Reddy produced the film under ''Manisha Films'' banner. S. V. Krishna Reddy also composed the music for this film. The film stars Srikanth and Ra ...

'' (1996) * ''Oka Chinnamaata'' * ''

Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya ''Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Venkatesh, Shilpa Shetty and Malashree, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was produced by Burugapalli Sivarama K ...

'' (1996) * '' Amma Donga'' * ''Jai Bajaranga Bali'' * ''Gunshot'' * ''

Annamayya Tallapaka Annamacharya (Telugu : తాళ్ళపాక అన్నమాచార్య) (IAST: taḷḷapāka annamācārya; 22 May 1408 – 4 April 1503), also popularly known as Annamayya, was a 15th-century Hindu saint and the ear ...

'' (1997) *''Super Heros''(1997) * ''

Shrimati Vellosta ''Srimathi Vellostha'' () is a 1998 Telugu-language drama film, produced by C. Venkataraju, G. Sivaraju under the Geeta Chitra International banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Devayani, Poonam and music c ...

'' (1998) * ''

Sneham Kosam ''Sneham Kosam'' () is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by A. M. Ratnam under the Sri Surya Movies banner. Directed by K. S. Ravikumar, the film stars Chiranjeevi in a dual role of father and son, along with Meena while Vija ...

'' (1999) * '' Narasimha Naidu'' (2001) * ''

Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu ''Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu'' (English: ''Without You, I Am Not There'') is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film, starring Tarun, Aarti Agarwal, Laya, Sarath Babu, Chandra Mohan, and Radha Kumari. This film was released on 14 Januar ...

'' (2002) * ''

Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu ''Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by Mohan Babu under Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures. The film stars Mohan Babu, Srikanth, Gracy Singh, Sujatha and Radhik ...

'' (2002) * ''

Pellam Oorelithe ''Pellam Oorelithe'' () is 2003 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy starring Srikanth, Venu Thottempudi, Sangeeta, and Rakshita. The film is a remake of Tamil film ''Charlie Chaplin'' (2002). Plot Vivek (Srikanth ...

'' (2003) * ''

Jodi No. 1 ''Jodi No.1'' () is an Indian 2001 Hindi-language comedy film directed by David Dhawan. Released on 13 April 2001, the film stars Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Anupam Kher, Twinkle Khanna and Monica Bedi. Budgeted at the film was a commercial succes ...

'' (2003) * ''

Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana ''Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'' (; ) is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Prabhu Deva in his directorial debut and produced by M. S. Raju under Sumanth Art Productions who gave the screenplay as well. The film stars ...

'' (2005) * ''

Balu ABCDEFG ''Balu: ABCDEFG'' is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language crime action film written and directed by A. Karunakaran. This film stars Pawan Kalyan, Shriya, debutante Neha Oberoi and Gulshan Grover. The film was produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under his pr ...

'' (2005) * '' Naa Oopiri'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2005) * ''

Gowtam SSC ''Gowtam SSC'' is a 2005 India Telugu-language drama film directed by P.A. Arun Prasad. Navdeep, Sindhu Tolani, Bhanupriya played the lead roles. Music is by Anoop Rubens. Dialogues are by Ramesh and Gopi, cinematography by J Siva Kumar. Siri ...

'' (2005) * ''

Maayajaalam ''Mayajalam'' is a 2006 Indian Telugu film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy and starring Srikanth and Poonam Kaur (Deepa). Plot MP Pradeep decides to get his eccentric son Chatrapathi married as quickly as possible and heads to famed marriage b ...

'' (2006) * '' Sri Krishna 2006'' (2006) * ''

Evadaithe Nakenti ''Evadaithe Nakenti'' is a 2007 Telugu film directed by V. Samudra and Jeevitha. Rajasekhar plays the lead role. The film was released on 9 February 2007. This film has been dubbed in Tamil with the title ''Udambu Eppadi Irukku''. The film is a ...

'' (2007) * '' Aata'' (2007) * ''

Shankar Dada Zindabad ''Shankar Dada Zindabad'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Prabhu Deva. Starring Chiranjeevi and Karishma Kotak, the film is a remake of the 2006 Hindi film '' Lage Raho Munnabhai'' and a sequel to ''Shankar Dad ...

'' (2007) * ''1940 Lo Oka Gramam'' (2008) * ''Pandurangadu'' (2008) * ''Glamour'' (2010) * ''High School'' (2010) * ''Mynavathi'' (2010) * ''Pappu'' (2010) * ''Prem Rajyam'' (2010) * ''Sandadi'' (2010) * ''Jayammu Nischayammuraa'' (2011) * ''Naaku O Loverundhi'' (2011) * ''

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'' (2012) * ''Idi Mamulu Prema Katha Kadu'' (2012) * ''Mr. 7'' (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 ''Aadu Magaadra Bujji'' is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language romantic action comedy film directed by debutante director Krishna Reddy Gangadhasuu and starring Sudheer Babu, Asmita Sood and Poonam Kaur in the lead roles. The film is jointly produce ...

'' (2013) * ''Ila Choodu Okasaari'' (2014) * '' Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra'' (2014) * ''

A Shyam Gopal Varma Film ''A Shyam Gopal Varma Film'' (Telugu: ఎ శ్యామ్ గోపాల్ వర్మ ఫిల్మ్) is a 2015 Telugu feature film directed by debutante C.S.Reddy alias Rakesh Srinivas, is a satirical crime thriller arguably based on ...

'' (2015) * ''Panchamukhi'' (2015) * ''Vadevvadaina Sare Nenu Ready'' (2015) * ''Mano Balam'' (2016) * ''A Aa'' (2016) * ''Sri Sai Sankalpam'' (2016) * '' Babala Bagotham'' (2018) * '' Aaradugula Bullet'' (2021) ()

Voice actor

Awards

Nandi TV Awards

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

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)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rao, Gundu Hanumantha 1956 births 2018 deaths Indian male film actors Telugu male actors Male actors in Telugu cinema Indian male comedians Telugu stand-up comedians Place of birth missing Male actors from Vijayawada 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Telugu comedians