Biography
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 Pa Shri for his contributions to Indian cinema.
Filmography
all 155
Movies 155
Prakasam
Sankalpam (1995)
Movie
Ooha's grandfather
Ayanaku Iddaru (1995)
Movie
Ram Somga Bhupala
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu (1993)
Movie
Brughu Maharshi
Govindha Govindha (1993)
Movie
Actor
Varasudu (1993)
Movie
Chief Minister
Muta Mestri (1993)
Movie
Bouddha Parivrajaka
Samrat Ashoka (1992)
Movie
Actor
Brindavanam (1992)
Movie
Vashista
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (1991)
Movie
Pattabhi Rama Rao
Koduku Diddina Kapuram (1989)
Movie
Dharma Rao
Mugguru Kodukulu (1988)
Movie
Actor
Ajeyudu (1987)
Movie
Actor
Majnu (1987)
Movie
Minister of Avanti
Simhasanam (1986)
Movie
Dharmateja
Kirathakudu (1986)
Movie
Jagannatham
Rakta Sindhuram (1985)
Movie
Actor
Jwala (1985)
Movie
Jamadagni
Sri Datta Darsanam (1985)
Movie
Actor
Rustum (1984)
Movie
Father of Prasad (ANR)
Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
Movie
Actor
Eenadu (1982)
Movie
Actor
Swayamvaram (1982)
Movie
Actor
Gaja Donga (1981)
Movie
Actor
Mosagadu (1980)
Movie
Hathiram Bhavaji
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979)
Movie
Master
Tiger (1979)
Movie
Visweswaraiah
Vichitra Jeevitham (1978)
Movie
Parshurama
Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977)
Movie
Bheeshma
Kurukshetram (1977)
Movie
Dasharadha
Seetha Kalyanam (1976)
Movie
Dasaradha Ramayya
Aaradhana (1976)
Movie
Simhadri
Soggadu (1975)
Movie
Actor
Devadasu (1974)
Movie
Actor
Dora babu (1974)
Movie
Ranganatham
Bangaru Babu (1973)
Movie
Venugopal Rao
Jeevana Tarangalu (1973)
Movie
Dasharatha
Sampoorna Ramayanam (1972)
Movie
Ramanujam
Iddaru Ammayilu (1972)
Movie
Srinivas Rao
Pandanti Kapuram (1972)
Movie
Actor
Prema Nagar (1971)
Movie
Actor
Srimanthudu (1971)
Movie
Jagannadham
Aatmiyulu (1969)
Movie
Actor
Jai Jawan (1969)
Movie
Inspector
Ave Kallu (1967)
Movie
Zamindar Jannardhan Rao, father of Krishna (ANR), and Bhaskar (Kongara Jaggaiah)
Aastiparulu (1966)
Movie
Father
Manase Mandiram (1966)
Movie
Actor
Navaratri (1966)
Movie
Actor
Zamindar (1966)
Movie
Dharmaraaju
Pandava Vanavasamu (1965)
Movie
Actor
Antastulu (1965)
Movie
Maharaju / Marmayogi
Marmayogi (1964)
Movie
Psychiatrist
Aatma Balam (1964)
Movie
Actor
Varasatwam (1964)
Movie
Diwan Ramakrishnaiah
Pooja Phalamu (1964)
Movie
Jagirdar
Punarjanma (1963)
Movie
Satyasena Maharaju
Bandipotu (1963)
Movie
Yudhishtar
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963)
Movie
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
Mahamantri Thimmarusu (1962)
Movie
Karna
Bhishma (1962)
Movie
Rangayya
Manchi Manasulu (1962)
Movie
Actor
Aradhana (1962)
Movie
Viswamitra Maharshi
Seetha Rama Kalyanam (1961)
Movie
Bhrugu Maharshi
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960)
Movie
Zamindar Bhujanga Rao
Nammina Bantu (1960)
Movie
Ugrasena
Daiva Balam (1959)
Movie
Actor
Illarikam (1959)
Movie
Actor
Intiguttu (1958)
Movie
Satrajit
Vinayaka Chavithi (1957)
Movie
Balarama
Mayabazar (1957)
Movie
Maharaju
Jayam Manade (1956)
Movie
Inspector
Bhale Ramudu (1956)
Movie
Sowjanya Rao Pantulu
Kanyasulkam (1955)
Movie
Ranadeer
Jayasimha (1955)
Movie
Actor
Ardhangi (1955)
Movie
Interviewer
Missamma (1955)
Movie
Bhopala Rao
Pichi Pullaiah (1953)
Movie
Actor
Pelli Choopulu
Movie
Actor
Ekalavya
Movie
Actor
Ammayi Pelli
Movie
Information
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1928-07-09
Deathday
2010-01-26 (81 years old)
Birth Place
Guntur district, India
Citizenships
Dominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known As
Gummadi Venkateswara Rao
Awards
Pa Shri in arts, Nandi Award for Best ing Actor, Filmfare Awards South
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