Gummadi
Born July 09, 1928 (Age: 97)
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West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India
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.
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.
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Filmography
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
1993
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as Ram Somga Bhupala
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Age: 65
Samrat Ashoka
1992
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as Bouddha Parivrajaka
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Age: 63
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1991
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as Vashista
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Age: 62
Pelli Pustakam
1991
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Age: 62
Talli Tandrulu
1991
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as Venkataramaiah
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Age: 62
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Driver Babu
1986
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Age: 57
Kanchu Kaagada
1984
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Age: 56
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Mundadugu
1983
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as Dharma Rao
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Age: 54
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Pelli Choopulu
1983
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Age: 54
Gruhapravesam
1982
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as Lakshmi's father
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Age: 53
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Bangaru Bhoomi
1982
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as Dharma Rao
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Age: 53
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Prema Mandiram
1981
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as Bhupati Raja
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Age: 53
Hema Hemeelu
1979
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as Diwaji Sivaramaiah
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Age: 50
Maavaari Manchithanam
1979
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Age: 50
Chal Mohana Ranga
1978
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Age: 49
Vichitra Jeevitham
1978
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as Visweswaraiah
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Age: 49
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
1978
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as Tansen
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Age: 49
Indradhanussu
1978
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Age: 49
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Bala Mitrula Katha
1973
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as Kotiah
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Age: 44
Nenu Manishine
1971
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Age: 43
Prema Nagar
1971
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Age: 43
Maro Prapancham
1970
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as I.G. Jagannatha Rao
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Age: 41
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Agni Pareeksha
1970
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as
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Age: 41
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Kathanayika Molla
1970
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Age: 41
Aathmeeyulu
1969
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as Jagannatham
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Age: 41
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Aadarsa Kutumbam
1969
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as Pattabhi
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Age: 40
Adrushtavanthulu
1969
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as C.I. Inspector Murthy
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Age: 40
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Manchi Kutumbam
1968
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Age: 39
Kanne Manasulu
1966
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Age: 38
Marmayogi
1964
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as Maharaju / Marmayogi
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Age: 35
Punarjanma
1963
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Age: 35
Paruvu-Prathishtta
1963
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as Rao Bahadoor Prakasam
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Age: 34
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Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
1963
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as Venkata Rangayya
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Age: 34
Manchi Manasulu
1962
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as Rangayya
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Age: 33
Aradhana
1962
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as Principal
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Age: 33
Padandi Munduku
1962
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as DSP Sankara Rao
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Age: 33
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
1961
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as Vishwamitra Maharshi
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Age: 32
Daiva Balam
1959
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as Ugrasena
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Age: 31
Illarikam
1959
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Age: 30
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Raja Makutam
1959
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as Prachanda
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Age: 30
Intiguttu
1958
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as Dewan Bahadur
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Age: 30
Jayam Manade
1956
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as Maharaju
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Age: 27
Bhale Ramudu
1956
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as Inspector
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Age: 27
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Edi Nijam?
1956
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as Munusabu
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Age: 27
Jayasimha
1955
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as Ranadeer
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Age: 27
Ardhangi
1955
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as Zamindar
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Age: 26
Pichi Pullaiah
1953
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as Bhupala Rao
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Age: 25