Gundu Hanumantha Rao | |
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| Born | 10 October 1956[1] Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 19 February 2018 (aged 61)[1] |
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| Years active | 1984–2018 |
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),[2] Apparao Driving School, 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.[3] He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist.[4]
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.[5] His campaign in the rallies added humour 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.[6]
- ^ a b N, Serish (19 February 2018). "Telugu actor Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992)". filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao – Jandhyala – Aha Naa Pellanta – Interviews". cinegoer.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
- ^ "Telugu comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61". 19 February 2018. Archived from the original on 13 October 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Actors add comic touch to TDP campaign Archived 12 October 2023 at the Wayback Machine at The Hindu
- ^ Adivil, Sridhar (19 February 2018). "Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2018.