Gundu Hanumantha Rao

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), 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 2014, Rao joined Chitti Babu Punyamurthula and Pinki at rallies in support of the Telugu Desam Party. 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) (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)
Satya Puram Chinababu (1988)
Kallu (1988)
Prema (1989)
Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
Chevilo Puvvu (1990)
People's Encounter (1991)
Kobbari Bondam (1991)
Babai Hotel (1992)
Allari Alludu (1993)
Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
Pekata Papa Rao (1993)
Mayalodu (1993)
Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
Yamaleela (1994)
Top Hero (1994)
Criminal (1994)
Vajram (1995)
Rikshavodu (1995)
Vaddu Bava Thappu (1995)
Ghatothkachudu (1995)
Bombay Priyudu (1996)
Pellala Rajyam (1996)
Bobbili Bullodu (1996)
Akkum Bakkum (1996)
Akka? Bagunnava? (1996)
Maavichiguru (1996)
Vinodam (1996)
Oka Chinnamaata (1996)
Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya (1996)
Amma Donga (1996)
Jai Bajaranga Bali (1996)
Gunshot (1996)
Annamayya (1997)
Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam (1997)
W/o V. Vara Prasad (1997)Super Heros(1997)
Shrimati Vellosta (1998)
Sneham Kosam (1999)
Samarasimha Reddy (1999)
Narasimha Naidu (2001)
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2002)
Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
Pellam Oorelithe (2003)
Jodi No. 1 (2003)
Nenu Seetamahalakshmi (2003)
Apparao Driving School (2004)
Kedi No. 1 (2004)
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
Balu ABCDEFG (2005)
Naa Oopiri (2005)
Bhadra (2005)
Gowtam SSC (2005)
Maayajaalam (2006)
Sri Krishna 2006 (2006)
Evadaithe Nakenti (2007)
Aata (2007)
Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007)
1940 Lo Oka Gramam (2008)
Pandurangadu (2008)
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)
Idi Mamulu Prema Katha Kadu (2012)
Mr. 7 (2012)
[[Tuneega Tuneega (film) |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)
Panchamukhi (2015)
Vadevvadaina Sare Nenu Ready (2015)
Mano Balam (2016)
A Aa (2016)
Sri Sai Sankalpam (2016)
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) (ETV Telugu)
References
External links
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