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 · Govindha Govindha as Brughu Maharshi
- 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
- 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 · Vichitra Jeevitham as Visweswaraiah
- 1978 · Akbar Saleem Anarkali as Tansen
- 1977 · Daana Veera Soora Karna as Parshurama
- 1976 · Seetha Kalyanam as Dasharatha
- 1974 · Alluri Seetha Ramaraju as
- 1973 · Bangaru Babu as
- 1972 · Sampoorna Ramayanam as Dasharatha
- 1972 · Kalam Marindi as Lakshmipati
- 1970 · Akka Chellelu as Dharmayya
- 1969 · Aathmeeyulu as Jagannatham
- 1969 · Adrushtavanthulu as C.I. Inspector Murthy
- 1966 · Aastiparulu as Zamindar Jannardhan Rao
- 1966 · Manase Mandiram as Father
- 1965 · Pandava Vanavasamu as Dharmaraju
- 1964 · Marmayogi as Maharaju / Marmayogi
- 1963 · Punarjanma as
- 1963 · Paruvu-Prathishtta as Rao Bahadoor Prakasam
- 1963 · Chaduvukunna Ammayilu as
- 1962 · Mahamantri Thimmarusu as Thimmarusu
- 1962 · Bhishma as Karna
- 1962 · Aradhana as Principal
- 1961 · Seetha Rama Kalyanam as Vishwamitra Maharshi
- 1960 · Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam as Bhrigu Maharshi
- 1959 · Daiva Balam as Ugrasena
- 1958 · Intiguttu as Dewan Bahadur
- 1957 · Vinayaka Chavithi as Satrajit
- 1957 · Mayabazar as Balarama
- 1956 · Jayam Manade as Maharaju
- 1956 · Bhale Ramudu as Inspector
- 1955 · Kanyasulkam as Sowjanya Rao
- 1955 · Missamma as Interviewer
- Future · Pelli Choopulu as
- 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.
- 1986 · Kirathakudu as Dharmateja
- 1985 · Rakta Sindhuram as
- 1985 · Sri Datta Darsanam as Jamadagni
- 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
- 1977 · Kurukshetram as Bhishma
- 1977 · Indradhanusu as
- 1976 · Aaradhana as Dasaradha Ramayya
- 1975 · Soggadu as Simhadri
- 1975 · Yashoda Krishna as Nand
- 1973 · Meena as
- 1973 · Bala Mitrula Katha as Kotiah
- 1973 · Tata Manavadu 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
- 1971 · Srimanthudu as Sekharam
- 1970 · Maro Prapancham as I.G. Jagannatha Rao
- 1970 · Kathanayika Molla as
- 1970 · Agni Pareeksha as
- 1969 · Aadarsa Kutumbam as Pattabhi
- 1967 · Ave Kallu as
- 1967 · Private Master as
- 1966 · Navaratri as Radha's father
- 1966 · Palnati Yudham as
- 1966 · Zamindar as
- 1965 · Aatma Gowravam as
- 1964 · Aatma Balam as Dr. Seth
- 1963 · Bandipotu as Satyasena Maharaju
- 1962 · Manchi Manasulu as Rangayya
- 1960 · Maa Babu as
- 1960 · Pelli Kanuka as
- 1960 · Renukadevi Mahatyam as
- 1959 · Illarikam as
- 1955 · Jayasimha as Ranadeer
- 1955 · Ardhangi as Zamindar
- 1953 · Pichi Pullaiah as Bhupala Rao