# AVS (actor)

Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam (2 January 1957 – 8 November 2013), better known and credited by his initials AVS, was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works in Telugu cinema. A.V.S. was known particularly for his comic dialogue delivery, and expressions. He starred in over five hundred feature films and has garnered four state Nandi Awards, including Best Comedian, and Best character actor.

## Early life and career

AVS was born on 2 January 1957 in Tenali, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced to the film industry by director Bapu through his film Mister Pellam in 1993. With this film, he became a comedy star in the Telugu film industry. For his role he received many awards including Nandi Award by Government of Andhra Pradesh. He won many private and Government awards for both in films and in TV shows. He produced two films: Uncle and Ori Nee Prema Bangaaram Kanu...! and directed four films, namely Super Heroes, Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kaanu..!, Roommates, and Kothimooka. He was General Secretary of the Movie Artistes Association for 3 terms.

## Death

AVS sustained kidney and liver trauma for some days. He had a liver transplant in 2008. He died on 8 November 2013 at his son's residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad after multiple organ failure.

## Selected filmography
### As actor

List of films and roles :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1992 | President Gari Pellam | | |
| 1993 | Mr. Pellam | Gopal | |
| 1993 | Mayalodu | Supermarket owner | |
| 1993 | Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhomudu | | |
| 1993 | One by Two | | |
| 1993 | Abbayigaru | | |
| 1993 | Ish Gup Chup | | |
| 1994 | Lucky Chance | | |
| 1994 | Madam | | |
| 1994 | Pacha Thoranam | | |
| 1994 | Nannagaru | | |
| 1994 | Yamaleela | | |
| 1994 | Subhalagnam | Madhu's house owner | |
| 1994 | Pelli Koduku | | |
| 1994 | Bangaru Kutumbam | | |
| 1994 | Kishkindha Kanda | | |
| 1994 | Police Alludu | Kamesam | |
| 1994 | Allari Premikudu | Chandram 's assistant | |
| 1994 | Aame | | |
| 1994 | Super Police | Constable | |
| 1994 | Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam | | |
| 1995 | Rikshavodu | G. K. RMP's Assistant | |
| 1995 | Ghatotkachudu | | |
| 1995 | Alluda Majaka | Konda Babu/Gundela Mandela | |
| 1995 | Telugu Veera Levara | Supply Subbarao | |
| 1995 | Aadaalla Majaka | | |
| 1995 | Ooriki Monagadu | | |
| 1995 | Mayabazaar | | |
| 1995 | Sankalpam | | |
| 1995 | Ketu Duplicatu | | |
| 1995 | Sisindri | House Owner | |
| 1995 | Rambantu | | |
| 1995 | Vajram | | |
| 1995 | Vaddu Bava Thappu | | |
| 1995 | Subhamasthu | Priest | |
| 1996 | Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi | S.I. | |
| 1996 | Dharma Chakram | Gumastha Gurulingam | |
| 1996 | Oho Naa Pellanta | | |
| 1996 | Mummy Mee Aayanochadu | | |
| 1996 | Prema Prayanam | | |
| 1996 | Puttinti Gowravam | | |
| 1996 | Topi Raja Sweety Roja | | |
| 1996 | Sahanam | | |
| 1996 | Hello Guru | | |
| 1996 | Family | | |
| 1996 | Ladies Doctor | | |
| 1996 | Ramudochadu | | |
| 1996 | Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam | | |
| 1996 | Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu | Doctor | |
| 1996 | Vinodam | | |
| 1997 | Kaliyugam Lo Gandargolam | | Also director |
| 1997 | Veedevadandi Babu | | |
| 1997 | Priyaragalu | | |
| 1997 | Pelli Sandadi | Heroine's Uncle | |
| 1997 | Chilakkottudu | | |
| 1997 | Chinnabbayi | | |
| 1997 | Priya O Priya | | |
| 1997 | Super Heroes | | |
| 1997 | Annamayya | | |
| 1997 | Master | David | |
| 1997 | Adavilo Anna | | |
| 1998 | Paradesi | Bagara Raju | |
| 1998 | Rajahamsa | | |
| 1998 | Subhakankshalu | Nadabrahmam | |
| 1998 | Maavidaakulu | Aaha TV owner | |
| 1998 | Kante Koothurne Kanu | | |
| 1998 | Aavida Maa Aavide | Hotel owner | |
| 1998 | Sri Ramulayya | | |
| 1998 | Suprabhatam | | Gopala Krishna's boss |
| 1998 | Subhalekhalu | | |
| 1999 | Samarasimha Reddy | | |
| 1999 | Yamajathakudu | Vichitra Gupta | |
| 1999 | Raja | | |
| 1999 | Bharata Ratna | | |
| 1999 | Sooryavansham | | Hindi film |
| 1999 | Alludugaaru Vachcharu | | |
| 1999 | Rajakumarudu | Rajyalakshmi's brother | |
| 1999 | Iddaru Mitrulu | | |
| 1999 | Krishna Babu | | |
| 1999 | Ravoyi Chandamama | V. K. Sonty | |
| 1999 | Vichitram | Parandhamayya | |
| 2000 | Uncle | Jagadish Chandraprasad / Veeraswamy (Uncle) | Also producer |
| 2000 | Postman | | |
| 2000 | Pelli Sambandham | | |
| 2000 | Manasu Paddanu Kaani | | |
| 2000 | Kante Koothurne Kanu | | |
| 2000 | Maa Pellili Randi | | |
| 2000 | Thilaadanam | | |
| 2000 | Kalisundam Raa | Venkatadri | |
| 2000 | Yuvaraju | | |
| 2000 | Chitram | | |
| 2000 | Jayam Manadera | Sonthi Paramahamsa | |
| 2000 | Bachi | | |
| 2000 | Suri | | |
| 2000 | Devullu | | |
| 2001 | Pandanti Samsaram | | |
| 2001 | Appa Rao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi | | |
| 2001 | Chandu | | |
| 2001 | Akasa Veedhilo | | |
| 2001 | Adhipathi | | |
| 2001 | Cheppalani Vundhi | | |
| 2001 | Veedekkadi Mogudandi | | |
| 2001 | Muthyam | Dr. G. Sivarama Krishna | |
| 2001 | Subbu | | |
| 2002 | Chandravamsam | | |
| 2002 | Indra | | |
| 2002 | Vachina Vaadu Suryudu | College principal | |
| 2002 | Pilisthe Palukutha | Shanti's father | |
| 2002 | Kadhal Azhivathillai | | Tamil film |
| 2002 | Premalo Pavani Kalyan | | |
| 2003 | Gangotri | | |
| 2003 | The Rite, a Passion | | |
| 2003 | Vijayam | H. Umapathi | |
| 2003 | Sivamani | | |
| 2003 | Villain | | |
| 2003 | Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu | | Also director and producer |
| 2004 | Donga Dongadi | | |
| 2004 | Venky | Bokka | |
| 2004 | Varsham | | |
| 2004 | Shiva Shankar | | |
| 2004 | Aaptudu | | |
| 2005 | 786 Khaidi Premakatha | | |
| 2005 | Sankranthi | Supermarket owner | |
| 2005 | Radha Gopalam | | |
| 2005 | Allari Pidugu | | |
| 2005 | Veeri Veeri Gummadi Pandu | | |
| 2005 | Mahanandi | | |
| 2005 | Jai Chiranjeeva | Priest | |
| 2006 | Sri Ramadasu | | |
| 2006 | Bangaram | | |
| 2006 | Roommates | | Director |
| 2007 | Godava | | |
| 2007 | Madhumasam | | |
| 2007 | Yamagola Malli Modalayindi | | |
| 2007 | Nava Vasantham | | Special appearance in a song |
| 2008 | King | | |
| 2009 | Neramu Siksha | | |
| 2009 | Bendu Apparao RMP | | |
| 2009 | Baanam | | |
| 2010 | Young India | A. V. S. Maniyam | |
| 2010 | Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam | | |
| 2010 | Kothimooka | Beggar | Also director |
| 2011 | Jai Bolo Telangana | | |
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | | |
| 2012 | Denikaina Ready | Sastry | |
| 2013 | Balupu | | |
| 2013 | Pavitra | | |
| 2014 | Hum Tum | | |
| 2014 | Young India | | |
| 2014 | Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra | | |

### Other crew positions

| Year | Film | Director | Story | Screenplay | Producer | Notes |
| 1997 | Super Heroes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2000 | Uncle | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also lyricist |
| 2003 | Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2006 | Roommates | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2010 | Kothimooka | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |

### As voice actor

* 2000 Thenali - for Delhi Ganesh (Telugu version)

### Television

* Popula Pette (1997)

## Awards
### Nandi Awards

* Special Jury Award - Mr. Pellam - 1993
* Best Male Comedian - Subha Lagnam - 1994
* Special Jury Award - Uncle (2000)
* Best Character Actor - Kothimooka (2011)