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Gummadi
- Born
- Died
- (aged 81)
- Birthplace
- West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Credits
- 140 titles
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 Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian cinema.
Signature work
Known For
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8.1
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Missamma
4.6
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Govindha Govindha
7.9
Movie
Pasivadi Pranam
9.0
Movie
Daana Veera Soora Karna
6.6
Movie
Bobbili Raja
8.8
Movie
Alluri Seetarama Raju
6.5
Movie
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
7.2
Movie
Rajendrudu Gajendrudu
6.8
Movie
Pandava Vanavasamu
7.2
Movie
Mugguru Kodukulu
5.0
Movie
Majnu
7.7
Movie
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
5.3
Movie
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
8.0
Movie
Ave Kallu
8.7
Movie
Kanyasulkam
9.3
Movie
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
7.7
Movie
Aradhana
Acting credits 140
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Pratibimbalu Film | |
| 1995 | Aayanaki Iddaru Film | |
| 1993 | Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu Film | Ram Somga Bhupala |
| 1993 | Govindha Govindha Film | Brughu Maharshi |
| 1993 | Rajendrudu Gajendrudu Film | |
| 1993 | Rampur Ka Raja Film | |
| 1992 | Samrat Ashoka Film | Bouddha Parivrajaka |
| 1992 | Brindavanam Film | |
| 1991 | Brahmarshi Vishwamitra Film | Vashista |
| 1991 | Pelli Pustakam Film | |
| 1991 | Talli Tandrulu Film | Venkataramaiah |
| 1990 | Bobbili Raja Film | Sundarayya |
| 1989 | Koduku Diddina Kapuram Film | Pattabhi Rama Rao |
| 1989 | Simha Swapnam Film | |
| 1988 | Mugguru Kodukulu Film | Dharma Rao |
| 1988 | Rajakiya Chadurangam Film | I.G. |
| 1987 | Pasivadi Pranam Film | Chalapathi Rao |
| 1987 | Makutamleni Maharaju Film | Sivaram Prasad |
| 1987 | Majnu Film | |
| 1986 | Simhasanam Film | Minister of Avanti |
| 1986 | Driver Babu Film | |
| 1986 | Kirathakudu Film | Dharmateja |
| 1985 | Rakta Sindhuram Film | |
| 1985 | Jackie Film | |
| 1985 | Sri Datta Darsanam Film | Jamadagni |
| 1984 | Rustum Film | |
| 1984 | Kanchu Kaagada Film | |
| 1983 | Sangarshana Film | |
| 1983 | Adavalle Aligithe Film | |
| 1983 | Bahudoorapu Batasari Film | Prasad's father |
| 1983 | Mundhadugu Film | Dharma Rao |
| 1983 | Nelavanka Film | |
| 1983 | Prema Pichollu Film | |
| 1983 | Pelli Choopulu Film | |
| 1982 | Eenadu Film | |
| 1982 | Gruhapravesam Film | Lakshmi's father |
| 1982 | Bangaru Bhoomi Film | Dharma Rao |
| 1981 | Prema Mandiram Film | Bhupati Raja |
| 1981 | Bhoga Bhagyalu Film | |
| 1981 | Gaja Donga Film | |
| 1981 | Kotha Jeevithalu Film | |
| 1981 | Sandhya Ragam Film | Koteswarudu |
| 1981 | Jathagadu Film | |
| 1981 | Jeevitha Radham Film | |
| 1980 | Mosagadu Film | |
| 1980 | Gharana Donga Film | Raghupathi |
| 1980 | Chandipriya Film | |
| 1979 | Mande Gundelu Film | |
| 1979 | Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam Film | Hathiram Bhavaji |
| 1979 | Tiger Film | Master |
| 1979 | Hema Hemeelu Film | Diwaji Sivaramaiah |
| 1979 | Maavaari Manchithanam Film | |
| 1978 | Chal Mohana Ranga Film | |
| 1978 | Vichitra Jeevitham Film | Visweswaraiah |
| 1978 | Akbar Saleem Anarkali Film | Tansen |
| 1978 | Indradhanussu Film | |
| 1978 | Chilipi Krishnudu Film | Principal |
| 1978 | Sati Savitri Film | Aswapathi Maharaju |
| 1977 | Daana Veera Soora Karna Film | Parshurama |
| 1977 | Kurukshetram Film | Bhishma |