Gummadi
July 9, 1928 (96 years old) in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India
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.
Known For
Credits
- 1995 · Aayanaki Iddaru as
- 1993 · Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu as Ram Somga Bhupala
- 1993 · Rajendrudu Gajendrudu as
- 1992 · Samrat Ashoka as Bouddha Parivrajaka
- 1991 · Brahmarshi Vishwamitra as Vashista
- 1991 · Pelli Pustakam as
- 1990 · Bobbili Raja as
- 1989 · Simha Swapnam as
- 1986 · Simhasanam as Minister of Avanti
- 1986 · Kirathakudu as Dharmateja
- 1985 · Sri Datta Darsanam as Jamadagni
- 1984 · Rustum as
- 1983 · Sangarshana as
- 1983 · Bahudoorapu Batasari as Prasad's father
- 1982 · Eenadu as
- 1981 · Gaja Donga as
- 1981 · Kotha Jeevithalu as
- 1979 · Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam as Hathiram Bhavaji
- 1979 · Tiger as Master
- 1979 · Maavaari Manchithanam as
- 1978 · Chal Mohana Ranga as
- 1978 · Akbar Saleem Anarkali as Tansen
- 1977 · Daana Veera Soora Karna as Parshurama
- 1977 · Indradhanusu as
- 1976 · Seetha Kalyanam as Dasharatha
- 1976 · Aaradhana as Dasaradha Ramayya
- 1974 · Alluri Seetha Ramaraju as
- 1973 · Bala Mitrula Katha as Kotiah
- 1973 · Tata Manavadu as
- 1972 · Sampoorna Ramayanam as Dasharatha
- 1972 · Kalam Marindi as Lakshmipati
- 1971 · Srimanthudu as Sekharam
- 1970 · Akka Chellelu as Dharmayya
- 1970 · Kathanayika Molla as
- 1969 · Aathmeeyulu as Jagannatham
- 1965 · Pandava Vanavasamu as Dharmaraju
- 1964 · Marmayogi as Maharaju / Marmayogi
- 1964 · Aatma Balam as Dr. Seth
- 1962 · Mahamantri Thimmarusu as Thimmarusu
- 1962 · Bhishma as Karna
- 1962 · Aradhana as Principal
- 1961 · Seetha Rama Kalyanam as Vishwamitra Maharshi
- 1960 · Pelli Kanuka as
- 1960 · Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam as Bhrigu Maharshi
- 1959 · Daiva Balam as Ugrasena
- 1958 · Intiguttu as Dewan Bahadur
- 1957 · Mayabazar as Balarama
- 1956 · Jayam Manade as Maharaju
- 1955 · Kanyasulkam as Sowjanya Rao
- 1955 · Jayasimha as Ranadeer
- 1955 · Missamma as Interviewer
- Future · Pelli Choopulu as
- 1993 · Govindha Govindha as Brughu Maharshi
- 1993 · Rampur Ka Raja as
- 1992 · Brindavanam as
- 1991 · Talli Tandrulu as Venkataramaiah
- 1989 · Koduku Diddina Kapuram as Pattabhi Rama Rao
- 1988 · Rajakiya Chadurangam as I.G.
- 1985 · Rakta Sindhuram as
- 1983 · Adavalle Aligithe as
- 1983 · Nelavanka as
- 1983 · Prema Pichollu as
- 1982 · Gruhapravesam as Lakshmi's father
- 1981 · Sandhya Ragam as
- 1981 · Jathagadu as
- 1980 · Mosagadu as
- 1980 · Chandipriya as
- 1978 · Vichitra Jeevitham as Visweswaraiah
- 1977 · Kurukshetram as Bhishma
- 1975 · Soggadu as Simhadri
- 1975 · Yashoda Krishna as Nand
- 1973 · Meena as
- 1973 · Bangaru Babu as
- 1973 · Vintha Katha as
- 1973 · Mallamma Katha as
- 1972 · Pandanti Kapuram as
- 1971 · Nenu Manishine as
- 1971 · Prema Nagar as
- 1971 · Mosagallaku Mosagadu as
- 1970 · Maro Prapancham as I.G. Jagannatha Rao
- 1970 · Agni Pareeksha as
- 1969 · Aadarsa Kutumbam as Pattabhi
- 1969 · Adrushtavanthulu as C.I. Inspector Murthy
- 1967 · Ave Kallu as
- 1967 · Private Master as
- 1966 · Aastiparulu as Zamindar Jannardhan Rao
- 1966 · Manase Mandiram as Father
- 1966 · Navaratri as Radha's father
- 1966 · Palnati Yudham as
- 1966 · Zamindar as
- 1965 · Aatma Gowravam as
- 1963 · Punarjanma as
- 1963 · Bandipotu as Satyasena Maharaju
- 1963 · Paruvu-Prathishtta as Rao Bahadoor Prakasam
- 1963 · Chaduvukunna Ammayilu as
- 1962 · Manchi Manasulu as Rangayya
- 1960 · Maa Babu as
- 1960 · Renukadevi Mahatyam as
- 1959 · Illarikam as
- 1957 · Vinayaka Chavithi as Satrajit
- 1956 · Bhale Ramudu as Inspector
- 1955 · Ardhangi as Zamindar
- 1953 · Pichi Pullaiah as Bhupala Rao