Gummadi Venkateswara Rao
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Gummadi Venkateswara Rao popularly known as Gummadi (9 July 1925 – 26 January 2010) was a popular Telugu
film character actor
. Though he began to act in films much later than famous artistes like N.T.Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao
he had through the course of his career acquired a niche for himself vis a vis the character roles of brother, father etc. which he often undertook.
, Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh
, India
. According to one of his interviews, he studied in Hindu College (Guntur)
.
in sociopolitical and mythological movies. He acted in nearly 500 movies. He played the role of father to many lead actors in old Telugu films.
Born at Ravikampadu of Guntur district on 9 July 1927, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, or more popularly Gummadi, first appeared as an actor in 1942, wherein he played the role of an old man on the stage. He began his career in cinemas with Adrushtadeepudu (1950) and continued on for about 500 more films portraying roles ranging from the hero, the villain, and the character artiste, to roles with a slight comedic bent, such as his guest appearance in Missamma (1955). Gummadi's excellent portrayal of middle-aged roles, playing even father to artistes who are older than he, such as NTR and ANR, made his name synonymous with that of a typical middle-aged man.
His roles in Thodu Dongalu (1954) and Mahamantri Timmarusu
(1962) alongside of NTR brought him appreciable critical acclaim, with the former film winning the President's Award and the latter conferring him the National Award for Best Supporting Actor. His roles in several films were appreciated a lot, but roles in Maya Bazar (1957), Maa Inti Mahalakshmi (1959), Kula Daivam (1960), Kula Gothralu (1962), Jyothy (1977), Nelavanka (1981), Maro Malupu (1982), Ekalavya (1982), Ee Charitra Ye Siraatho? (1982), Gaaju Bommalu (1983), Pelli Pusthakam (1991) stand out from the rest and some of them even won him awards. Gummadi won several awards as Best Supporting Actor in his career, the President's Silver Medal and Telugu University's honorary doctorate (in 1963) for essaying the title role in Mahamantri Timmarusu and the Best Actor Award for his role in Maro Malupu
.
Sree Gummadi Venkateswara Rao served as jury member thrice on the National Film Awards, twice on the Nandi Awards Committee (and twice more as Chairperson of the Committee), and was on the Selection Committee for NTR Award and Raghupati Venkayya Award. He wrote his memoirs in filmdom and brought them out as an autobiographical titled " teepi gurtulu-chEdu j~naapakaalu". When his role needed to be dubbed for Aayanakiddaru (1995) due to his ill health, the veteran artiste who was very popular for his voice decided to quit acting but he acted again in the title role of Jagadguru Sree Kasi Nayana Charitra (2008) as the role would match his real age and voice.
which had since been colorized. Here he expressed his happiness and said that "Watching this great movie in colour probably could have been the only reason for me to have stayed alive for so long."
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
film character actor
Character actor
A character actor is one who predominantly plays unusual or eccentric characters. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a character actor as "an actor who specializes in character parts", defining character part in turn as "an acting role displaying pronounced or unusual characteristics or...
. Though he began to act in films much later than famous artistes like N.T.Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao , also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films...
he had through the course of his career acquired a niche for himself vis a vis the character roles of brother, father etc. which he often undertook.
Early life
He was born in Ravikampadu near BhattiproluBhattiprolu
Bhattiprolu is a small village in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh State in Southern India.-History:The original name of Bhattiprolu was Pratipalapura, a flourishing Buddhist town in the ancient Sala kingdom that predated Andhra Satavahanas. From available inscriptional evidence, King Kuberaka...
, Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
British Raj
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. According to one of his interviews, he studied in Hindu College (Guntur)
Hindu College (Guntur)
-Introduction:It offers Graduate and Under-graduate courses. It has a Pharma College campus and a P.G. college on the Amaravathi Road which are recognized by the Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur. - History :...
.
Career
Gummadi's acting career extended from 1950 onwards for almost six decades and he worked with three generations of people in the film industry. Though young, he used to play the dignified roles of relatively elderly people at the beginning. He was a versatile character actorCharacter actor
A character actor is one who predominantly plays unusual or eccentric characters. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a character actor as "an actor who specializes in character parts", defining character part in turn as "an acting role displaying pronounced or unusual characteristics or...
in sociopolitical and mythological movies. He acted in nearly 500 movies. He played the role of father to many lead actors in old Telugu films.
Born at Ravikampadu of Guntur district on 9 July 1927, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, or more popularly Gummadi, first appeared as an actor in 1942, wherein he played the role of an old man on the stage. He began his career in cinemas with Adrushtadeepudu (1950) and continued on for about 500 more films portraying roles ranging from the hero, the villain, and the character artiste, to roles with a slight comedic bent, such as his guest appearance in Missamma (1955). Gummadi's excellent portrayal of middle-aged roles, playing even father to artistes who are older than he, such as NTR and ANR, made his name synonymous with that of a typical middle-aged man.
His roles in Thodu Dongalu (1954) and Mahamantri Timmarusu
Mahamantri Timmarusu (film)
Mahamantri Timmarusu is a 1962 Telugu historical film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Versatile character actor Gummadi Venkateswara Rao played the key role, while N.T. Rama Rao the role of Krishnadevaraya.-The Plot:...
(1962) alongside of NTR brought him appreciable critical acclaim, with the former film winning the President's Award and the latter conferring him the National Award for Best Supporting Actor. His roles in several films were appreciated a lot, but roles in Maya Bazar (1957), Maa Inti Mahalakshmi (1959), Kula Daivam (1960), Kula Gothralu (1962), Jyothy (1977), Nelavanka (1981), Maro Malupu (1982), Ekalavya (1982), Ee Charitra Ye Siraatho? (1982), Gaaju Bommalu (1983), Pelli Pusthakam (1991) stand out from the rest and some of them even won him awards. Gummadi won several awards as Best Supporting Actor in his career, the President's Silver Medal and Telugu University's honorary doctorate (in 1963) for essaying the title role in Mahamantri Timmarusu and the Best Actor Award for his role in Maro Malupu
Maro Malupu
Maro Malupu is a 1982 Telugu film directed by Vejella Satyanarayana. This Nandi Award winning film is based on the Caste system in India and social conditions. Gummadi Venkateswara Rao played keyrole and won Nandi Award for his excellent performance.-Crew:...
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Sree Gummadi Venkateswara Rao served as jury member thrice on the National Film Awards, twice on the Nandi Awards Committee (and twice more as Chairperson of the Committee), and was on the Selection Committee for NTR Award and Raghupati Venkayya Award. He wrote his memoirs in filmdom and brought them out as an autobiographical titled " teepi gurtulu-chEdu j~naapakaalu". When his role needed to be dubbed for Aayanakiddaru (1995) due to his ill health, the veteran artiste who was very popular for his voice decided to quit acting but he acted again in the title role of Jagadguru Sree Kasi Nayana Charitra (2008) as the role would match his real age and voice.
Charactered played by him
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- Maharishi Bhrigu
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- Dasharatha
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- DurvasaDurvasaIn Hindu mythology, Durvasa , or Durvasas, was an ancient sage, the son of Atri and Anasuya. He is supposed to be an incarnation of Shiva. He is known for his short temper. Maledictions or curses he gave in his rage ruined many lives. Hence, wherever he went, he was received with great reverence ...
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- KarnaKarnaKarna or Radheya is one of the central characters in the epic Mahābhārata, from ancient India. He was the King of Anga...
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- Munasabu
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- Principal
- Satrajit
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- Vishwamitra
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Personal life
Gummadi was married and had five daughters and two sons. He died of multiple organ failure at Care hospital, Hyderabad on 26 January 2010. His last public appearance was at the screening of Maya BazarMaya Bazar
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which had since been colorized. Here he expressed his happiness and said that "Watching this great movie in colour probably could have been the only reason for me to have stayed alive for so long."
Filmography
This is partial filmography of Gummadi. Kindly help expanding it.| Year | Film | Character | Remarks |
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| 1950 | Adrushta Deepudu | Debut film | |
| 1953 | Pitchi Pullaiah | Bhopala Rao | |
| 1954 | Thodu Dongalu Thodu Dongalu (1954 film) Thodu Dongalu is a 1954 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Yoganand. The title roles of Thodu Dongalu are played by N. T. Rama Rao and Gummadi Venkateswara Rao.-The plot:... |
Lokanatham | |
| 1955 | Kanyasulkam Kanyasulkam Kanyasulkam is a Telugu play written by Gurazada Apparao in 1892. It is one of the earliest modern works in an Indian vernacular language, and it is the first Telugu play to deal with social issues... |
Sowjanya Rao Pantulu | |
| Ardhangi Ardhangi Ardhangi or Ardhaangi is a 1955 Telugu film. It is based on the story of Saratchandra Chatterjee.-The Plot:Padma is forced to marry a mentally retarded man Raghu whom she eventually nurses back to health while teaching a lesson to her scheming mother-in-law and brother-in-law Nagendra Rao... |
Zameendaar | ||
| Jayasimha Jayasimha (film) Jayasimha is a 1955 Telugu hit film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by N.A.T. Pictures.The music score of this film is very good and provided by T. V. Raju; particularly the Bhakti song Jaya Jaya Srirama Raghuvaraa Subhakara Srirama of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is memorable one.-The... |
Ranadhir | ||
| Missamma Missamma *Aduvari matalaku ardhale verule - A. M. Rajah*Baalanura Madana - P. Susheela*Brindavanamadi andaridi Govindudandari vade - A. M. Rajah*Dharmam Cheyyi Babu - Relangi*Ee NavaNavabhuyudaya*Kaavaalante Isthaale - A. M. Rajah... |
Employer (guest role) | ||
| Rani Ratnaprabha | |||
| 1956 | Chiranjeevulu Chiranjeevulu Chiranjeevulu is a 1956 Telugu film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by D. L. Narayana of Vinoda Pictures.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Mohan* Jamuna Ramanarao ... Radha* Gummadi Venkateswara Rao ... Dr. Krishna... |
Dr. Krishna | |
| Edi Nijam Edi Nijam Edi Nijam is a 1956 Telugu film directed by Vainik and film personality Sundaram Balachander and produced by Ghantasala Krishnamurthy of Pratibha Films. The films starring Nagabhushanam of Rakta Kanneeru fame. The story is loosely based on the Italian film Puzitor.-The plot:Kondaiah is a labourer... |
Munusabu | ||
| Ilavelpu Ilavelpu Ilavelpu or Ilavelupu is a 1956 Telugu Drama film produced by L. V. Prasad and directed by D. Yoganand. The story is based on the successful Tamil film, Ethirpaaraathathu... |
Father of Sekhar | ||
| Pennin Perumai | |||
| 1957 | Suvarna Sundari Suvarna Sundari Suvarna Sundari is a popular Telugu film produced in 1957 in the golden era of Telugu film industry.It was directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner... |
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| Maya Bazaar | Balarama Balarama Balarama , also known as Baladeva, Balabhadra and Halayudha, is the elder brother of the divine being, Krishna in Hinduism. Within Vaishnavism Hindu traditions Balarama is worshipped as an Avatar of Vishnu, and he is also listed as such in the Bhagavata Purana... |
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| Dampatyam | |||
| Dongallo Dora | |||
| M.L.A. M.L.A. (film) M.L.A. is a sociopolitical Telugu film directed and produced by K. B. Tilak.-Cast:*Kongara Jaggayya ... Dasu*Savitri ... Nirmala*Gummadi Venkateswara Rao ... Damodaram*J. V... |
Damodaram | ||
| Premada Putri | |||
| Preme Daivam | |||
| Sarangadhara Sarangadhara -1930 film:Sarangadhara is a 1930 silent film directed by Y. V. Rao under the General Pictures Corporation.-1935 Tamil film:Sarangadhara is a 1935 Tamil film directed by V. S. K. Padham under the Lotus Pictures, filmed at Wadia Movietone Studios in Bombay. Starred by Kothamangalam Cheenu and T.... |
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| Sati Anasuya Sati Anasuya Sati Anasuya story is made into many Indian films in different languages. It is made into Telugu language in 1936, 1957 and 1971.-Cast:* C. Krishnaveni* Prakash Rao* Suryanarayana* Narayanrao* P. Sundaramma* Raavu Balasaraswathi* C. S. R... |
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| Veera Kankanam | |||
| Vinayaka Chaviti Vinayaka Chaviti Vinayaka Chaviti is a 1957 Telugu Musical film written and directed by Samudrala Raghavacharya. The story is of Syamantakopakhyanam, annually read during Ganesh Chathurthi festival day celebrations of Lord Vinayaka.... |
Satrajit | ||
| 1958 | Aadapettanam | ||
| Chenchu Lakshmi Chenchu Lakshmi * Aananda Maaye * Adhigo Kanalera * Chettulekka Galava... |
Durvasa Durvasa In Hindu mythology, Durvasa , or Durvasas, was an ancient sage, the son of Atri and Anasuya. He is supposed to be an incarnation of Shiva. He is known for his short temper. Maledictions or curses he gave in his rage ruined many lives. Hence, wherever he went, he was received with great reverence ... |
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| Dongalunnaru Jagratha | |||
| Ettuku Pai Ettu | Govindaiah | ||
| Intiguttu Intiguttu Intiguttu or Inti Guttu is a Tollywood film that released on September 14, 1984 and was directed by K. Bapayya. This film had Chiranjeevi, Nalini, and Kaikala Satyanarayana in important roles.-Plot:... |
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| 1959 | Illarikam Illarikam Illarikam is a 1959 Telugu film directed by T. Prakash Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna. It is a Silver Jubilee film produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. The songs are very popular, particularly bhalE chance-lE describes the virtures of the Telugu... |
Zamindar | |
| Jayabheri Jayabheri Jayabheri is a 1959 Telugu musical hit film directed by P. Pullaiah and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi in lead roles. The film is based on the 1947 production by V. Shantaram, titled Lokshahir Ram Joshi in Marathi and Matwala Shayar Ram Joshi in Hindi.-The plot:The story setting... |
Viswanatha Sastri | ||
| Krishna Leelalu | |||
| Maa Inti Mahalakshmi | |||
| Nammina Bantu Nammina Bantu -Cast:* Akkineni Nageswara Rao* Savitri* S. V. Ranga Rao* Gummadi Venkateswara Rao* Relangi Venkataramaiah-Soundtrack:# Alu Mogudu Pondu Andamoyi# Andala Bomma Srungaramulo Bangaramu Kalipi# Chengu Chenguna Gantulu Veyandi... |
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| Pelli Sandadi | |||
| Raja Makutam Raja Makutam Raja Makutam or Rajamakutam is a 1959 Telugu film directed by veteran B. Narasimha Reddy.-Synopsis:... |
Prachandudu | ||
| Sabhash Ramudu | |||
| Sati Tulasi | |||
| Sipayi Kooturu | |||
| 1960 | Deepavali | Nagadattudu | |
| Harishchandra Harishchandra Harishchandra, in Hindu religious texts is the 36th king of the Solar Dynasty, Surya Maharishi Gothram . His legend is very popular and often told as a benchmark for an ideal life. He was renowned for his piety and justice. His name is Sanskrit for "having golden splendour".Harishchandra had two... |
Vishwamitra Maharshi | ||
| Pelli Kaanuka | |||
| Renukadevi Mahatyam | |||
| Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani | |||
| Shantinivasam | |||
| Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam is a 1960 Magnum opus Telugu Musical film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah and starring N. T. Rama Rao. The story is based on the story of Lord Venkateswara .-The Story:Evil forces dominates the world... |
Bhrigu Maharshi | ||
| 1961 | Bharya Bharthalu Bharya Bharthalu Bharya Bharthalu is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures.... |
Father of Anand | |
| Iddaru Mitrulu Iddaru Mitrulu Iddaru Mitrulu is a 1999 Tollywood film which was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Sakshi Sivanand, and Ramya Krishnan.- Plot :... |
Bhanoji Rao | ||
| Pandava Vanavasam Pandava Vanavasam Pandava Vanavasam is a mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao and written by Samudrala Raghavacharya.-Cast:*Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Bheemudu*S. V. Ranga Rao ... Duryodhanudu*Kanta Rao ... Lord Krishna... |
Dharmaraaju | ||
| Rishyashringar | |||
| Rushyashrunga | |||
| Santa | |||
| Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam -The plot:The story primary concentrates on Ravana, a key character in Ramayana. It begins with the birth of Lord Rama and ends with his Marriage with Seetha.-Cast:-Soundtrack:There are about 17 songs and poems in the film.... |
Viswamitra Maharshi | ||
| Tandrulu Kodukulu | |||
| Vagdanam Vagdanam Vagdanam is a 1961 Telugu Drama film written, produced and directed by famous writer Acharya Atreya. The story is loosely based on the Novel Datta by Bengali writer Saratchandra Chatterjee.... |
Ranganatham | ||
| 1962 | Aradhana Aradhana (1962 film) Aradhana is a 1962 Telugu movie directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao, starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, under the banner of Jagapati Art productions. It is a love story involving four characters based on Bengali film Sagarika. Savitri played the main character Anuradha in the movie... |
Principal | |
| Bhishma Bhishma (film) Bhishma or Bheeshma is a 1962 Telugu film based on the life of the great Mahabharata character Bhishma. It is produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by N. T. Rama Rao.-The plot:... |
Karna Karna Karna or Radheya is one of the central characters in the epic Mahābhārata, from ancient India. He was the King of Anga... |
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| Constable Koothuru | |||
| Kalimilemulu | |||
| Khaidi Kannayya | |||
| Kula Gothralu Kula Gothralu Kula Gothralu or Kulagothralu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao under Prasad Art Pictures.It is a musical hit with music score composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao... |
Bhushaiah | ||
| Mahamantri Timmarusu Mahamantri Timmarusu (film) Mahamantri Timmarusu is a 1962 Telugu historical film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Versatile character actor Gummadi Venkateswara Rao played the key role, while N.T. Rama Rao the role of Krishnadevaraya.-The Plot:... |
Mahamantri Timmarusu | ||
| Siri Sampadalu | |||
| 1963 | Chaduvukunna Ammayilu Chaduvukunna Ammayilu Chaduvukunna Ammayilu is a 1963 Telugu film produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao from Annapurna Pictures and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The film is based on the Telugu novel Kaalaatheetha Vyakthulu written by Dr. Sridevi.-The plot:Sujatha is a rich girl and her best friend Vasantha is a... |
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| Irugu - Porugu | |||
| Lakshadhikari Lakshadhikari Lakshadhikari is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Madhusudana Rao and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy.-The plot:Lakshadhikari Rangayya's right hand man is Sitayya . Rangayya is accused of murdering a diamond merchant and is sent to jail. His son is kidnapped and found by a childless... |
Seetayya | ||
| Mooga Manasulu Mooga Manasulu Mooga Manasulu or Moogamanasulu is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The film based on the concept of reincarnation. It is ever lasting musical hit film; all the songs are heard even today. They are combined effort of Atreya, K. V. Mahadevan, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P.... |
Zamindar | ||
| Paruvu Prathishta | |||
| Punarjanma | |||
| Savati Koduku | |||
| Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham is a 1962 film in Telugu and Tamil languages directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. It stars N. T... |
Yudhishtira | ||
| Tirupathamma Katha | |||
| 1964 | Aatma Balam | Psychiatrist | |
| Dr. Chakravarthy | |||
| Manchi Manishi | |||
| Murali Krishna Murali Krishna Murali Krishna is a 1964 Telugu Drama film directed by P. Pullayya and produced by Padmasree pictures.It is a Musical hit film with some memorable songs popular even today. The music is scored by Master Venu and lyrics written by Acharya Atreya and Dr. C. Narayana Reddy in the voices of Ghantasala... |
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| Poojaphalam | Diwan Ramakrishnaiah | ||
| Ramadasu | Kabir Kabir Kabīr was a mystic poet and saint of India, whose writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement... |
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| Varasatwam | |||
| Velugu Needalu Velugu Needalu Velugu Needalu is a 1961 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao of Annapurna Pictures. Tamil version of the film was called Tuya Ulam.-The plot:... |
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| 1965 | Aatma Gowravam Aatma Gowravam Aatma Gowravam is a 1965 Telugu Drama film produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao and directed by K. Viswanath. The film is based on the Novel and Story by Yaddanapoodi Sulochana Rani.-The Plot:... |
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| Antastulu Antastulu Antastulu or Anthasthulu is 1966 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is a Musical film with some melodious songs by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna. The Music score is provided by K. V... |
Zamindar | ||
| Chandrahasa Chandrahasa Chandrahasa was the king of Kuntala kingdom which roughly consisted of parts of north of present day Karnataka and south of Maharashtra, India, including Gokarna region. Sometimes a overlapping region Gorashtra is mentioned to be part of Kuntala. The story of Chandrahasa is mentioned in... |
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| C.I.D. C.I.D. (1965 film) C.I.D. is a 1965 Telugu Drama film directed by Tapi Chanakya and produced by Vijaya Pictures.Nataratna N. T. Rama Rao portrayed the C.I.D. Ravi character effectively. There are some melodious songs by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao.-The plot:... |
Chalapathi | ||
| Keelu Bommalu Keelu Bommalu Keelu Bommalu is a 1965 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao and produced by Gangaram of Hyderabad Films.-The plot:Drama of a student of religion who comes to realise he is selfish and learns to help others.-Cast:... |
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| Naadi Aada Janme | |||
| Preminchi Choodu Preminchi Choodu Preminchi Choodu is a 1965 Telugu comedy film directed and produced by P. Pullaiah. The film is a remake of the Tamil comedy "Kaadalikka Neramillai," directed by C. V. Sridhar.... |
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| Satya Harishchandra Satya Harishchandra (Telugu film) Satya Harishchandra is a Telugu mythological film, based on the story of Raja Harishchandra who was renowned for upholding truth under any circumstance. Mahatma Gandhi's life was very much influenced by Raja Satya Harishchandra stories... |
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| 1966 | Aastiparulu Aastiparulu Aastiparulu is a 1966 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaggaiah, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao and Jayalalitha.-Cast:-Soundtrack:There are about 10 songs and poems in the film.... |
Zamindar | |
| Bhakta Potana Bhakta Potana Bhakta Potana is a 1942 Telugu film based on the life of Potana, who translated Bhagavatham into Telugu language. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and story written by Samudrala Raghavacharya.-Cast:*Chittor V. Nagaiah ... Pothana... |
Pothana Pothana Bammera Potana was an Indian Telugu poet best known for his translation of the Bhagavata Purana from Sanskrit to Telugu. He was a Telugu and Sanskrit Scholar. His work, Andhra Maha Bhaagavathamu, is popularly called as Pothana Bhagavatham in Telugu.-Early life:Bammera Potanamatyulu was born into... |
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| Kanne Manasulu | |||
| Navarathri | Father of Radha | ||
| Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham is a 1947 historical based on the battle of Palnadu. This film is directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabramham. The film starring Govindarajula Subba Rao, Pasupuleti Kannamba and Akkineni Nageswara Rao.-Soundtrack:... |
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| Shri Krishna Pandaviyam | |||
| 1967 | Kambojaraju Katha | ||
| Prana Mithrulu | Diwan | ||
| Private Master Private Master Private Master is a 1967 Telugu Drama film directed by Kalatapasvi K. Vishwanath. The Private Master role is played by Rammohan, while Ghattamaneni Krishna acted in a negative role.The film title "Private Master" is an English language one... |
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| Rahasyam Rahasyam (1967 film) Rahasyam is a 1967 Telugu film produced by A. Shankar Reddy starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. It was a musical hit with many songs are remembered by Telugu people even today.-Songs:... |
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| Sudigundalu Sudigundalu Sudigundaalu is a 1967 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and K. Viswanath. It is one of the best movies on contemporary social problems produced by Annapurna Pictures... |
Defence Lawyer | ||
| 1968 | Bandhipotu Dongalu | Doctor | |
| Bangaru Gaajulu Bangaru Gaajulu Bangaru Gaajulu is 1968 Telugu Drama film written by Rajashri and directed by C. S. Rao. The Nandi Award winning film revolves around the family bond between a Brother and Sister.-Cast:* Akkineni Nageshwara Rao - Ramu * Bharati Devi... |
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| Bangaru Sankellu | |||
| Govula Gopanna | |||
| Mana Samsaram | |||
| Pala Manasulu | |||
| 1969 | Adrushtavanthalu | ||
| Aadarsa Kutumbam | |||
| Aatmiyulu Aatmiyulu -The Plot:Veerayya works for Landlord Jagannadham . He dies in an attempt to save the life of Jagannadham. Veerayya has a son Suryam and a daughter Seetha . Later Jagannadham shifted to city and makes arrangement for the maintenance of Veerayya's children. But Mahankali did not takes care of... |
Jagannadham | ||
| Bhale Rangadu | |||
| Buddhimanthudu | |||
| Manushulu Marali Manushulu Marali Manushulu Marali is a 1969 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao and starring Shoban Babu and Sharada.-Cast:* Shoban Babu* Shrada* Haranath* Kanchana* Gummadi Venkateswara Rao* Krishnam Raju-Soundtrack:... |
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| Shri Rama Katha | |||
| Tara Sasankam Tara Sasankam Tara Sasankam was filmed in 1969 directed by Manapuram Appa Rao and produced by K. Satyanarayana of Ramakrishna Pictures. It was starring Devika as Tara and Sobhan Babu as Sashank. Gummadi Venkateswara Rao played the role of Brihaspati. The other key roles are played by T. L. Kanta Rao, Haranath... |
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| 1970 | Agni Pareeksha | ||
| Akka Chellelu Akka Chellelu Akka Chellelu is a 1970 Telugu drama film produced by V. Krishna Prasad of Jagapathi Films and directed by A. Sanjeevi.The story is about the Family relationship between two sisters, Akka and Chellelu , with mystery as background. There are some melodious songs particularly Pandavulu Pandavulu... |
Dharmayya | ||
| Jai Jawan | |||
| Maro Prapancham | |||
| Poola Rangadu | Chalapathi | ||
| Sridevi | |||
| 1971 | Amayakuralu | ||
| Bhagyavanthudu | |||
| Bharya Biddalu | |||
| Dasara Bullodu | |||
| Mosagallaku Mosagadu Mosagallaku Mosagadu Mosagallaku Mosagadu was the first cowboy film in India. It was produced by G. Adisheshagiri Rao, directed by K. S. R. Das in the banner of Sri Padmalaya Films in 1971. This was the first Telugu movie to be dubbed into English, and it was screened in more than 125 countries, which is a record in... |
Daanala Dharmayya | ||
| Nenu Manishine | |||
| Prem Nagar Prem Nagar Premnagar or Prem Nagar is a 1974 Hindi Drama film produced by D. Ramanaidu the film and is directed by K.S. Prakash Rao.The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini, Aruna Irani, Ashok Kumar, Kamini Kaushal, Prem Chopra, Asrani and Jagdeep. The music is by Sachin Dev Burman. The film became a box... |
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| Sampoorna Ramayanam Sampoorna Ramayanam Sampoorna Ramayanam is a 1971 Telugu mythological film directed by Bapu. It is based on the Valmiki Ramayanam. It is a commercial hit film with artistic picturisation and good songs particularly Ramaya Tandri.-Story:... |
Dasharadha | ||
| Shri Krishna Satya | |||
| Shrimanthudu | |||
| Sisindri Chittibabu | |||
| Suputhrudu | |||
| Vichithra Dampathyam | |||
| 1972 | Bangaru Babu Bangaru Babu Bangaru Babu is 2009 Telugu film directed by J. Sreenivasa Rao. The film stars Jagapathi Babu and Meera Jasmine in lead roles. Most of the scenes in the film has been shot extensively in Jammu Kashmir. The film is made under Sowbhagya Media Limited banner.... |
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| Iddaru Ammayilu Iddaru Ammayilu Iddaru Ammayilu is a 1972 Telugu Drama film written and directed by S. R. Puttanna Kanagal.It is the remake of 1969 Kannada film Kappu Bilupu starring Kalpana.... |
Ramanujam | ||
| Kalam Marindi Kalam Marindi Kaalam Marindi is a 1972 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Vasireddy Prakasam... |
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| Koduku Kodalu | |||
| Neethi Nijayathi | |||
| Pandanti Kapuram | |||
| Tata Manavadu Tata Manavadu Tata Manavadu or Thatha Manavadu is a 1972 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao . This is the first film as a hero to comedian Raja Babu paired with Guinness record holding director and actress Vijaya Nirmala. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film... |
Paramatma Rao | ||
| Vichitra Bandham | |||
| 1973 | Jeevana Tarangalu Jeevana Tarangalu Jeevana Tarangalu is a 1973 Telugu Drama film directed by Tatineni Rama Rao. It is based on the novel by Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani. It is remade into Hindi language in 1978 entitled Dil Aur Deewaar.-Cast:* Shobhan Babu ... Vijay... |
Venugopal Rao | |
| Kannavari Kala | |||
| Mallamma Katha | |||
| Marapurani Manishi | |||
| Minaru Babu | |||
| Samsaram Sagaram Samsaram Sagaram Samsaram Sagaram is a 1973 Telugu Drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.-Cast:* M. Prabhakar Reddy * G. Varalakshmi * Kaikala Satyanarayana * Gummadi Venkateswara Rao* S. V. Ranga Rao-Soundtrack:... |
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| Vichitra Vivaham | |||
| Vintha Katha | |||
| 1974 | Alluri Seetharama Raju Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974 film) Alluri Seetharama Raju is a super hit, historical Telugu cinema based on the life of Indian freedom fighter Alluri Sitaramaraju and produced by Padmalaya Studios. It is the 100th film of Ghattamaneni Krishna. The film is directed by V. Ramachandra Rao and written by Maharadhi Tripuraneni... |
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| Ammayi Pelli | |||
| Anaganaga Oka Thandri | |||
| Bhoomikosam | |||
| Devadasu Devadasu Devadasu is a Tollywood film that released on 11 January 2006 and was directed and produced by YVS Chowdary. Debutants Ram and Ileana D'Cruz play the main leads while Sayaji Shinde plays the negative role. Telugu actress Shriya Saran sizzles the audience with an item number... |
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| Dora Babu | |||
| Gali Patalu | |||
| Intinti Katha | |||
| Manushullo Devudu | Father | ||
| 1975 | Babu Babu (1975 film) Babu is a 1975 Telugu Drama film written by K. S. Prakash Rao and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Sobhan Babu, Vanisri and Lakshmi in key roles.-The Plot:... |
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| Samsaram | |||
| Saubhagyavati | |||
| Soggadu Soggadu (1975 film) Soggadu is a 1975 blockbuster Telugu drama film directed by K. Bapaiah. It was remade as Dildaar in Hindi in 1977, starring Jeetendra and Rekha.-The plot:... |
Simhadri | ||
| Yashoda Krishna Yashoda Krishna Yashoda Krishna is a 1975 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao. Baby Sridevi acted as Bala Krishna and Ramakrisha as Lord Krishna, Jamuna as Yashoda and S. V. Ranga Rao as Kamsa.-The plot:... |
Nanda | ||
| Zamindarugari Ammayi | |||
| 1976 | Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam | ||
| Manchiki Maro Peru | |||
| Oka Deepam Veligindhi | |||
| Padavoyi Bharatheeyuda | |||
| Secretary Secretary A secretary, or administrative assistant, is a person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication & organizational skills. These functions may be entirely carried out to assist one other employee or may be for the benefit... |
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| Sita Kalyanam | Dasaradh | ||
| Sita Swayamvar Sita Swayamvar Sita Swayamvar is a 1976 Bollywood film directed by Bapu. The film stars are Ravi Kumar and Jayapradha.-Cast:* Ravi Kumar ... Bhagwan Shri Vishnu / Bhagwan Shri Ram* Jayapradha ... Devi Maa Lakshmi / Devi Maa Sita... |
Dasarath | ||
| Yavanam Katesindi | |||
| 1977 | Aalu Magalu | ||
| Chakradhari | |||
| Indradhanusu | |||
| Kalpana Kalpana Kalpana is a Sanskrit word that means "creativity" and "imagination" in Marathi, Hindi and Nepali. It is also a popular female Hindu name.It may also refer to:* Kalpana , at NASAs Ames Research Center... |
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| Kurukshetramu | Bheeshma | ||
| Seeta Rama Vanavasam | |||
| 1978 | Chal Mohana Ranga | ||
| Akbar Saleem Anarkali | |||
| Devadasu Malli Puttadu | |||
| Sahasavantudu | |||
| 1979 | Captain Krishna | ||
| Ganga Bhavani Ganga Bhavani Ganga Bhavani is a 1979 Bollywood film directed by T. Prakash Rao and starring Gummadi.... |
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| Intinti Ramayanam | |||
| Karthika Deepam Karthika Deepam (film) Karthika Deepam is a 1979 Telugu film directed by Laxmi Deepak and starring Shobhan Babu, Sridevi and Sharada. The songs are highly popular particularly Aaraneekuma Ee Deepam Karteeka Deepam penned by Devulapalli Krishnasastri... |
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| Khiladi Krishnudu | |||
| Mande Gundelu | |||
| Muddula Koduku | |||
| Naa Illu Naa Vaalu | |||
| Shri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam | |||
| 1980 | Mosagadu Mosagadu Mosagadu is a 1980 Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Sobhan Babu, Chiranjeevi, and Sridevi Kapoor in important roles.-Plot:... |
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| Chandipriya | |||
| Buchi Babu | |||
| Dharma Chakram | |||
| Gajadonga | |||
| Gharana Donga | |||
| Gopala Krishnudu | |||
| Heema Hemeelu | |||
| Kaksha | |||
| Kotha Jeevithalu | |||
| Sardar Papa Rayudu | |||
| Shri Vasavi Kannika Parameshwari Mahatyam | |||
| Sreevari Muchatlu | |||
| 1981 | Agni Poolu | ||
| Alludugaru Zindabad | |||
| Asha Jyoti Asha Jyoti Asha Jyoti is a Hindi film starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead roles opposite two actresses Reena Roy and Rekha. The film was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, who had also directed Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar with Khanna in the lead role and music was given by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film grossed 1.75... |
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| Bhoga Bhagyalu | |||
| Premabhishekam Premabhishekam Premabhishekam may refer to:* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Venu Madhav... |
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| Prema Mandiram | |||
| Sandhya Ragam | |||
| 1982 | Mondighatam | ||
| Anuraga Devatha | |||
| Bangaru Kanuka | |||
| Ee Charitra Ae Siratho | |||
| Ekalavya | |||
| Jagannatha Rathachakralu | |||
| Kaliyuga Ramudu Kaliyuga Ramudu Kaliyuga Ramudu is a 1982 Telugu film directed by K. Bapaiah. It starred Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Rati Agnihotri, and Kaikala Satyanarayana. Music was scored by K. V. Mahadevan.- Plot :... |
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| Maro Malupu Maro Malupu Maro Malupu is a 1982 Telugu film directed by Vejella Satyanarayana. This Nandi Award winning film is based on the Caste system in India and social conditions. Gummadi Venkateswara Rao played keyrole and won Nandi Award for his excellent performance.-Crew:... |
Nandi Award for Best Actor Nandi Award for Best Actor Nandi Award for Best actor started in 1965.The Nandi Award for Best Actor winners:-See also:* Nandi Awards* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh... |
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| Raga Deepam | |||
| Swayamvaram Swayamvaram Swayamvaram is a 1972 Malayalam feature film co-written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan starring Madhu and Sharada in the lead roles. Notable smaller roles are filled by Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair, Adoor Bhavani, Bharath Gopi, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. The film was produced by the Chitralekha... |
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| 1983 | Sangharshana Sangharshana Sangharshana is a 1983 Telugu film. It stars Chiranjeevi in the lead role. Vijayashanti and Prabhakar Reddy play other vital roles in this film.- Plot :... |
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| Prema Pichollu Prema Pichollu Prema Pichollu is a 1983 Telugu film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Radhika in lead roles and Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Rao Gopal Rao, and Allu Rama Lingaiah in supporting comic roles.- Cast :... |
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| Adavallu Aligithe | |||
| Ee Pillaku Pellavuthundha | |||
| MLA Yedukondalu | |||
| Mundadugu Mundadugu Mundadugu is a 1983 Telugu Drama film produced by D. Rama Naidu of Suresh Productions and directed by K. Bapaiah.It is remade in Hindi language in 1984 as Maqsad starring Rajesh Khanna, Jeetendra, Jayapradha, Sridevi.-The Plot:... |
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| Nelavanka Nelavanka (film) Nelavanka is a 1983 Telugu film directed by Jandhyala.-Story:Srirama Raju is the zamindar of the village. Raheem , his classmate and a friend, also works as his carriage-driver. The zamindar has two daughters Savitri and Lalitha and a son Ravi . Savitri is a born mute, while Tulasi goes to... |
Sitarama Raju | ||
| Pelli Choopulu | |||
| Police Venkataswamy | |||
| Rudrakali | |||
| 1984 | Rustum Rustum Rustum is a Tollywood movie directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and has megastar Chiranjeevi in tile role. The movie was released on 21 December 1984 and was a decent hit at the boxoffice.-Cast:*Madhu................Hari... |
Brahmaiah Naidu | |
| Rojulu Marayi | |||
| 1985 | Raktha Sindhuram Raktha Sindhuram Raktha Sindhuram is a 1985 Telugu film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Chiranjeevi in the lead role and Radha and Kaikala Satyanarayana in important roles.... |
Jagannatham | |
| Shri Datta Darshanam Shri Datta Darshanam Shri Datta Darshanam is a 1985 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. The story is based on the life of Hindu deity Dattatreya.-Plot:... |
Jamadagni Jamadagni Jamadagni is one of the Saptarishis in the seventh, i.e. the present Manvantara. He was a descendant of the sage Bhrigu, one of the Prajapatis created by Brahma, the God of Creation... |
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| 1986 | Vikram | Commissioner | |
| Kiraathakudu | Dharmateja | ||
| 1987 | Pasivadi Pranam Pasivadi Pranam Pasivadi Pranam is a Telugu language film which released on July 23, 1987. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, and Raghuvaran. This film was produced by Chiranjeevi's brother-in-law Allu Aravind. This film was directed A. Kodandarami Reddy... |
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| Thene Manasulu | |||
| 1988 | Kanoon Ki Hathkadee | ||
| 1990 | Bobbili Raja Bobbili Raja Bobbili Raja is a 1990 Tollywood romantic comedy film directed by B. Gopal and produced by Suresh Productions. It is free remake of michel douglas movie "Romancing the stone" which won golden globe award in 1984... |
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| 1991 | Pelli Pustakam | Company Boss | Nandi Award for Best Feature Film |
| Talli Tandrulu | |||
| 1992 | Brundavanam Brundavanam For the 2010 Telugu film, see BrindavanamBrundavanam is a 1993 Telugu Drama film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao.-The plot:... |
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| 1993 | Govindha Govindha Govindha Govindha Govindha Govindha is a 1993 Telugu film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The successful soundtrack of the film was arranged by Koti- Plot :The plot deals with a group of robbers, from the Bangkok criminal nexus, on mission for the Robbery of Tirupati Balaji's Gold crown.Nagarjuna plays the role of a... |
Doorvasa Maharshi | |
| Muta Mesthri Muta Mesthri Muta Mesthri is a Telugu film which starred Chiranjeevi, Meena, Roja, and Sharat Saxena. A. Kodandarami Reddy directed this flick.- Plot :... |
Chief Minister | ||
| Gaayam Gaayam Gaayam is a 1993 Telugu movie directed by Ram Gopal Varma, which established Jagapathi Babu as a star. The film's lyrics were written by Sirivennela and its music was composed by Sri. It starred Jagapathi Babu, Revathi, Urmila and Kota Srinivasa Rao... |
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| Rajendrudu Gajendrudu | Elephant's Master | ||
| Rajeshwari Kalyanam | |||
| Varasudu Varasudu Vaarasudu is a Telugu film released in 1993. It was directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, who has also worked on the screenplay for the movie. It is a multi-star movie starred by Akkineni Nagarjuna, Ghattamaneni Krishna, Nagma, Brahmanandam, Srikanth, Gummadi and others.-Plot:Vinay studies in... |
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| 1995 | Dharma Chakram Dharma Chakram Dharma Chakram is a 1996 Tollywood film directed by Suresh Krishna and produced by D. Ramanaidu on Suresh Productions. This film starred Venkatesh in the lead role, Ramya Krishnan as his love interest, and Girish Karnad as the father and the antagonist.... |
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| Maya Bazaar | Balarama Balarama Balarama , also known as Baladeva, Balabhadra and Halayudha, is the elder brother of the divine being, Krishna in Hinduism. Within Vaishnavism Hindu traditions Balarama is worshipped as an Avatar of Vishnu, and he is also listed as such in the Bhagavata Purana... |
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| Aayanaki Iddaru | |||
| 2008 | Jagadguru Sri Kasinayana Charitra |
Writing
- Gummadi has written his memoirs of Telugu cinema in Teepi Gurthulu and Chedu Jnapakalu.
Awards
- He was awarded the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah AwardRaghupathi Venkaiah AwardThe Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu Award is an annual award introduced to recognize people for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Telugu film industry....
by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. - He won Nandi Award for Best Supporting ActorNandi Award for Best Supporting ActorThe Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor winners:...
for his role in Maro MalupuMaro MalupuMaro Malupu is a 1982 Telugu film directed by Vejella Satyanarayana. This Nandi Award winning film is based on the Caste system in India and social conditions. Gummadi Venkateswara Rao played keyrole and won Nandi Award for his excellent performance.-Crew:...
in 1982.