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Gummadi

Actor / Film Producer | * 07/09/1928 († 81, 01/26/2010) | West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh (India)
Gummadi Venkateswara Rao (born 9 July 1926 – 26 January 2010), known mononymously by his surname Gummadi, was an Indian actor and producer, who worked predominantly in Telugu cinema and a few Tamil films. Known as one of the finest supporting/character actors in Telugu cinema, Gummadi acted in around five hundred feature films. He received critical recognition for his work in Thodu Dongalu (1954) and Mahamantri Timmarusu (1962), for which he 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 contribution to Indian cinema. He is widely known for his roles in films such as Mayabazar (1957), Maa Inti Mahalakshmi (1959), Kula Daivam (1960), Kula Gothralu (1962), Jyothi (1976), Nelavanka (1981), Maro Malupu (1982), Ekalavya (1982), Ee Charitra Ye Siraatho? (1982), Gaaju Bommalu (1983) and Pelli Pustakam ()

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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Action | Kids & Family

Awards & Nominations for Gummadi

Filmfare Awards South Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor Padma Shri in Arts
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Movies with Gummadi as Actor(65)

1993 Rampur Ka Raja
as Brughu Maharshi1993 Govindha Govindha
1993 Rajendrudu Gajendrudu
1992 Brindavanam
as Bouddha Parivrajaka1992 Samrat Ashoka
1991 Pelli Pustakam
as Venkataramaiah1991 Talli Tandrulu
as Vashista1991 Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1990 Bobbili Raja
1989 Simha Swapnam
as Pattabhi Rama Rao1989 Koduku Diddina Kapuram
as I.G.1988 Rajakiya Chadurangam
as Minister of Avanti1986 Simhasanam
as Jamadagni1985 Sri Datta Darsanam
1985 Rakta Sindhuram
1984 Rustum
as Prasad's father1983 Bahudoorapu Batasari
1983 Adavalle Aligithe
1981 Sandhya Ragam
1981 Kotha Jeevithalu
1980 Mosagadu
1978 Chal Mohana Ranga
as Parshurama1977 Daana Veera Sura Karna
1977 Indradhanusu
as Dasaradha Ramayya1976 Aaradhana
as Dasharatha1976 Seetha Kalyanam
as Nand1975 Yashoda Krishna
1974 Alluri Seetha Ramaraju
1973 Tata Manavadu
1973 Vintha Katha
as Lakshmipati1972 Kalam Marindi
1972 Pandanti Kapuram
1971 Mosagallaku Mosagadu
as Sekharam1971 Srimanthudu
1971 Prema Nagar
1971 Nenu Manishine
1970 Agni Pareeksha
as I.G. Jagannatha Rao1970 Maro Prapancham
as C.I. Inspector Murthy1969 Adrushtavanthulu
as Pattabhi1969 Aadarsa Kutumbam
1967 Ave Kallu
1967 Private Master
1966 Zamindar
as Father1966 Manase Mandiram
1966 Palnati Yudham
as Zamindar Jannardhan Rao1966 Aastiparulu
as Radha's father1966 Navaratri
1965 Pandava Vanavasam
1965 Aatma Gowravam
as Dr. Seth1964 Aatma Balam
1963 Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
as Satyasena Maharaju1963 Bandipotu
1963 Punarjanma
1962 Bhishma
as Principal1962 Aradhana
1960 Pelli Kanuka
1960 Maa Babu
1960 Renukadevi Mahatyam
1959 Illarikam
as Dewan Bahadur1958 Intiguttu
as Balarama1957 Mayabazar
as Satrajit1957 Vinayaka Chavithi
as Interviewer1955 Missamma
as Zamindar1955 Ardhangi
as Sowjanya Rao1955 Kanyasulkam

Citizenship: India
Born: Monday, 07/09 1928 (July) in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh (India)
Died: Tuesday, 01/26 2010 (January) in Hyderabad (aged: 81)
Zodiac sign: Cancer (Chinese zodiac sign: Dragon)
Languages: Telugu (TE, native language)
Educated at: Hindu College
Other names for Gummadi (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Gummadi Venkateswara Rao"
Gummadi frequently works together with these people:
N.T. Rama Rao (25x, Actor)
Nageshwara Rao Akkineni (23x, Actor)
Krishna Ghattamaneni (16x, Actor)
Suryakantham (15x, Actress)
Relangi Venkata Ramaiah (15x, Cast)
Kaikala Satyanarayana (13x, Actor)
Savitri (13x, Actress)
Allu Ramalingaiah (11x, Actor)
V. Madhusudan Rao (10x, Crew)
Jamuna (9x, Actress)
Prabhakar Reddy (9x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:111084, Added: 06/27/2018, Last updated: 04/23/2024