Gundu Hanumantha Rao (15 October 1956–19 February 2018) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked predominantly in Telugu films, theatre, and television.
Career
Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the entertainment industry. 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), 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.[2] He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist.[3]
Personal life
In 2014 elections, Hanumantha Rao joined Chitti Babu Punyamurthula and Pinki at rallies in support of the Telugu Desam Party.[4] 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.[5]
Television
- Amrutham (2001–2007) as Aamudaala Anjaneyalu
- Aanando Bramha (DD Saptagiri)
- Aalu Baalu (2005) (ETV)
- Aalasyam Amrutham Visham (2005) (MAA TV)
- Popula Pette (1997) (ETV)
- 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
Telugu
- Srivariki Premalekha (1984)
- Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)
- Satyagraham (1987)
- Raktha Tilakam (1988)
- Brahma Putrudu (1988)
- Vivaha Bhojanambu (1988)
- Chinababu (1988)
- Kallu (1988)
- Prema (1989)
- Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
- Yuvabharatham (1990)
- Chevilo Puvvu (1990)
- People's Encounter (1991)
- Vichitra Prema (1991)
- Pichichi Pullayya (1991)
- Minor Raja (1991)
- Prema Entha Madhuram (1991)
- Kobbari Bondam (1991)
- Babai Hotel (1992)
- Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992)
- Samsarala Mechanic (1992)
- Mogudu Pellala Dongata (1992)
- Allari Alludu (1993)
- Rowdy Gari Teacher (1993)
- Shh Ghup Chup (1993)
- Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
- Pekata Papa Rao (1993)
- Asale Pellaina Vanni (1993)
- Mayalodu (1993)
- Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
- Sarasaala Soggadu[6] (1993) as Chengala Rayudu
- Yamaleela (1994)
- Gharana Alludu[7] (1994) as M.L.A Chinna Reddy / Pickpocket / Sub-Inspector of Police
- Nannagaru (1994)
- Namasthe Anna (1994)
- Top Hero (1994)
- Kishkindha Kanda (1994)
- Criminal (1994)
- Vajram (1995)
- Rikshavodu (1995)
- Love Game (1995)
- Real Hero (1995)
- Madhya Taragati Mahabharatam (1995)
- Ammaleni Puttillu (1995)
- Rikshavodu (1995)
- Mayadari Kutumbam (1995)
- Alluda Majaka (1995)
- Kondapalli Rataiah (1995)
- Amma Donga (1995)
- Badilli (1995)
- Leader (1995)
- Pokiri Raja (1995)
- Vaddu Bava Thappu (1995)
- Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam[8][9] (1995) as Gundu Hanumanthu
- Ghatothkachudu (1995)
- Mrugam (1996)
- Bombay Priyudu (1996)
- Mummy Mee Aayanochadu (1996)
- Nayudu Gari Kutumbam[10] (1996) as Anji Babu
- Pellala Rajyam (1996)
- Pelli Sandadi (1996)
- Bobbili Bullodu (1996)
- Puttinti Gowravam (1996)
- Akkum Bakkum (1996)
- Oho Naa Pellanta (1996)
- Akka! Bagunnava? (1996)
- Maavichiguru (1996)
- Vinodam (1996)
- Kuturu (1996)
- Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya (1996)
- Gunshot (1996)
- Chilakkottudu (1997)
- Annamayya (1997)
- Preminchukundam Raa (1997)
- Oka Chinna Maata (1997)
- Pattukondi Chuddam (1997)
- Super Heroes (1997)
- Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam (1997)
- W/o V. Vara Prasad (1997)
- Priyamaina Srivaru (1997)
- Master (1997)
- Super Heros (1997)
- Shrimati Vellosta (1998)
- Choodalani Vundi (1998)
- Ganesh (1998)
- Pandaga (1998)
- Gamyam[11] (1998) as Boxing coach
- Naga Shakthi[12] (1998)
- Sneham Kosam (1999)
- Samarasimha Reddy (1999)
- Police (1999) as M.L.A. Sathyam
- Bharata Ratna (1999)
- Rajakumarudu (1999)
- Hello...Yama! (1999)
- Mechanic Mavayya (1999)
- Manasu Paddanu Kaani (2000)
- Sivanna (2000)
- Manasichanu (2000)
- College (2000)
- Narasimha Naidu (2001)
- Darling Darling (2001) as STD/ISD Booth Owner
- Raa (2001)
- Narahari (2001)
- Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2002)
- Chandravamsam (2002)
- Lagna Patrika (2002)
- Seema Simham (2002)
- Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
- Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002)
- Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003)
- Pellam Oorelithe (2003)
- Neeke Manasichaanu (2003) as Priest
- Jodi No. 1 (2003)
- Nenu Seetamahalakshmi (2003)
- Seshadri Naidu (2004)
- Varsham (2004)
- Kedi No. 1 (2004)
- Apparao Driving School (2004)
- Balu ABCDEFG (2005)
- Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
- Dhairyam (2005)
- Allari Pidugu (2005)
- Naa Oopiri (2005)
- Bhadra (2005)
- Gowtam SSC (2005)
- Maayajaalam (2006)
- Sri Krishna 2006 (2006)
- Veerabhadra (2006)
- Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila (2006)
- Evadaithe Nakenti (2007)
- Gundamma Gaari Manavadu (2007)
- Chandrahas (2007)
- Aata (2007)
- Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007)
- Yamagola Malli Modalayindi (2007)
- Takkari (2007)
- Mr. Medhavi (2008)
- 1940 Lo Oka Gramam (2008)
- Pandurangadu (2008)
- Veedu Mamoolodu Kadu (2008)
- Deepavali (2008) as Gundu family head
- 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 (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)
- 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) (Template:Small)
Tamil
Deccani
- Thriller (2008) as Lecturer
Voice actor
| Year | Title | Voiced for | Character | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Himsinche Raju 23rd Pulikesi | Singamuthu | Parepalli Kondanadudu | Telugu | Dubbed version |
Awards
Nandi TV Awards
- Adhi Thalam
- Amrutham (2007) (Gemini TV)
- Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009)
References
- ↑ Telugu actor Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away. The Hindu(19 Feb 2018). Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ↑ Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao – Jandhyala – Aha Naa Pellanta – Interviews. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
- ↑ Telugu comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61(19 February 2018). Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ↑ Actors add comic touch to TDP campaign Template:Webarchive at The Hindu
- ↑ Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61. The Times of India(19 February 2018). Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ↑ Sarasaala Soggadu (1993). Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ↑ Gharana Alludu (1994). Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ↑ Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam on Moviebuff.com. Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam Movie Cast.
- ↑ Nayudu Gari Kutumbam (1996). Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ↑ Gamyam 1998 Telugu Movie Cast Crew, Actors, Director, Gamyam Producer, Banner, Music Director, Singers & Lyricists. MovieGQ. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ↑ Naga Shakthi (1998). Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 9 January 2024.