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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Infobox person
| name              = A. V. S.
| name              = AVS
| image              = Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam.jpg
| image              = Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam.jpg
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| birth_name        = Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam
| birth_name        = Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam
| birth_date        = {{Birth date|1957|1|02|df=y}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date|1957|1|02|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [[Tenali]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| birth_place        = [[Tenali]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| death_date        = {{death date and age|2013|11|08|1957|1|02|df=y}}
| death_date        = {{death date and age|2013|11|08|1957|1|02|df=y}}
| death_place        = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India
| death_place        = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], (now in [[Telangana]]) India
| othername          =
| yearsactive        = 1993–2013
| yearsactive        =  
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| website            =
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'''Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam''' (2 January 1957 – 8 November 2013), better known and credited by his initials '''AVS''', was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=KV Anand|date=8 September 1998|title=Telugu Cinema's Clean Commedian|page=24|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> A.V.S. is known particularly for his comic dialogue delivery, and expressions. A.V.S. starred in over five hundred feature films and has garnered four state [[Nandi Awards]], including Best Comedian, and Best character actor.<ref name="IE" />
'''Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam''' (2 January 1957 – 8 November 2013), better known and credited by his initials '''AVS''', was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=KV Anand|date=8 September 1998|title=Telugu Cinema's Clean Commedian|page=24|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> A.V.S. was known particularly for his comic dialogue delivery, and expressions. He starred in over five hundred feature films and has garnered four state [[Nandi Awards]], including Best Comedian, and Best character actor.<ref name="IE" />


== Early life and career ==
== Early life and career ==
AVS was born on 2 January 1957 at [[Tenali]] town, [[Guntur District]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|date=2013-11-09|title=Veteran Telugu Actor AVS Dies of Liver Ailment; Celebrities React on Twitter|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/veteran-telugu-actor-avs-dies-of-liver-ailment-celebrities-react-on-twitter-520775|access-date=2021-05-07|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> He was introduced to the film industry by director [[Bapu (artist)|Bapu]] through his film ''[[Mister Pellam]]'' in the year 1993. With this film, he became a comedy star in the Telugu film industry. For his role he received many awards including [[Nandi Award]] by Government of Andhra Pradesh. He won many private and Government awards for both in films and in TV shows. He produced two films: 'Uncle' and 'Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kanu...!'<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wap.indyarocks.com/movieplex/A-V-S-Profile-Movies-News-Gossip-Videos-Wallpapers-Stills-Fan-Clubs-1327 |title=AVS - Producer |work=indyarocks.com |access-date=15 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110901225214/http://wap.indyarocks.com/movieplex/A-V-S-Profile-Movies-News-Gossip-Videos-Wallpapers-Stills-Fan-Clubs-1327 |archive-date=1 September 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and directed 4 films, namely ''Super Heroes'', ''Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kaanu..!'', ''Room Mates'', and ''Kothimooka''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telugumovietalkies.com/comedian-avs-profile/ |title=AVS - Directed Movies |work=telugumovietalkies.com |access-date=15 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110620231753/http://www.telugumovietalkies.com/comedian-avs-profile/ |archive-date=20 June 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He was General Secretary of the Movie Artistes Association for 3 terms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biographymoviereview.weebly.com/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130914220026/http://biographymoviereview.weebly.com/|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 September 2013|title=Home|access-date=1 February 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
AVS was born on 2 January 1957 in [[Tenali]], [[Guntur district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|date=2013-11-09|title=Veteran Telugu Actor AVS Dies of Liver Ailment; Celebrities React on Twitter|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/veteran-telugu-actor-avs-dies-of-liver-ailment-celebrities-react-on-twitter-520775|access-date=2021-05-07|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> He was introduced to the film industry by director [[Bapu (artist)|Bapu]] through his film ''[[Mister Pellam]]'' in 1993. With this film, he became a comedy star in the Telugu film industry. For his role he received many awards including [[Nandi Award]] by Government of Andhra Pradesh. He won many private and Government awards for both in films and in TV shows. He produced two films: ''Uncle'' and ''Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kanu...!''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wap.indyarocks.com/movieplex/A-V-S-Profile-Movies-News-Gossip-Videos-Wallpapers-Stills-Fan-Clubs-1327 |title=AVS - Producer |work=indyarocks.com |access-date=15 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110901225214/http://wap.indyarocks.com/movieplex/A-V-S-Profile-Movies-News-Gossip-Videos-Wallpapers-Stills-Fan-Clubs-1327 |archive-date=1 September 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and directed 4 films, namely ''Super Heroes'', ''Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kaanu..!'', ''Room Mates'', and ''Kothimooka''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telugumovietalkies.com/comedian-avs-profile/ |title=AVS - Directed Movies |work=telugumovietalkies.com |access-date=15 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110620231753/http://www.telugumovietalkies.com/comedian-avs-profile/ |archive-date=20 June 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He was General Secretary of the Movie Artistes Association for 3 terms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biographymoviereview.weebly.com/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130914220026/http://biographymoviereview.weebly.com/|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 September 2013|title=Home|access-date=1 February 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
AVS sustained kidney and liver trauma for some days. He had a liver transplant in 2008. He died on 8 November 2013 at his son's residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad after multiple organ failure.<ref name="IE">{{Cite web|title=Popular Telugu actor Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam no more - Indian Express|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/popular-telugu-actor-amanchi-venkata-subrahmanyam-no-more/1192838/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Film comedian Amanchi Venkata Subramanyam dies at 56 {{!}} Hyderabad News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/film-comedian-amanchi-venkata-subramanyam-dies-at-56/articleshow/25460023.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-07|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
AVS sustained kidney and liver trauma for some days. He had a liver transplant in 2008. He died on 8 November 2013 at his son's residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad after multiple organ failure.<ref name="IE">{{Cite web|title=Popular Telugu actor Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam no more - Indian Express|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/popular-telugu-actor-amanchi-venkata-subrahmanyam-no-more/1192838/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Film comedian Amanchi Venkata Subramanyam dies at 56 {{!}} Hyderabad News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/film-comedian-amanchi-venkata-subramanyam-dies-at-56/articleshow/25460023.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-07|website=The Times of India}}</ref>


==Awards==
== Selected filmography ==
;[[Nandi Awards]]
*[[Nandi Award for Best Character Actor]] - Kothimooka - 2011
*[[Nandi Special Jury Award]] - Uncle - 2000
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] - Subha Lagnam - 1994
*Nandi Special Jury Award - Mr. Pellam - 1993


==Filmography==
=== As actor ===
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==Voice Actor==
===As voice actor===
* 2000 [[Thenali]] - for [[Delhi Ganesh]] (Telugu Version)
* 2000 [[Thenali]] - for [[Delhi Ganesh]] (Telugu version)
 
== Awards ==


=== Nandi Awards ===
*[[Nandi Award for Best Character Actor]] - Kothimooka - 2011
*[[Nandi Special Jury Award]] - Uncle - 2000
*[[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian]] - Subha Lagnam - 1994
*Nandi Special Jury Award - Mr. Pellam - 1993


==References==
==References==
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{{NandiAwardBestMaleComedian}}
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Latest revision as of 00:34, 22 August 2021

AVS
Born
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam

(1957-01-02)2 January 1957
Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died8 November 2013(2013-11-08) (aged 56)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, (now in Telangana) India
Years active1993–2013

Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam (2 January 1957 – 8 November 2013), better known and credited by his initials AVS, was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works in Telugu cinema.[1] A.V.S. was known particularly for his comic dialogue delivery, and expressions. He starred in over five hundred feature films and has garnered four state Nandi Awards, including Best Comedian, and Best character actor.[2]

Early life and career[edit | edit source]

AVS was born on 2 January 1957 in Tenali, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.[3] He was introduced to the film industry by director Bapu through his film Mister Pellam in 1993. With this film, he became a comedy star in the Telugu film industry. For his role he received many awards including Nandi Award by Government of Andhra Pradesh. He won many private and Government awards for both in films and in TV shows. He produced two films: Uncle and Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kanu...![4] and directed 4 films, namely Super Heroes, Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kaanu..!, Room Mates, and Kothimooka.[5] He was General Secretary of the Movie Artistes Association for 3 terms.[6]

Death[edit | edit source]

AVS sustained kidney and liver trauma for some days. He had a liver transplant in 2008. He died on 8 November 2013 at his son's residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad after multiple organ failure.[2][7]

Selected filmography[edit | edit source]

As actor[edit | edit source]

List of films and roles
Year Title Role Notes
1993 Mr. Pellam Gopal
1993 Mayalodu Supermarket owner
1993 Ish Gup Chup
1993 Vaddu Bava Tappu
1994 Lucky Chance
1994 Madam
1994 Yamaleela
1994 Shubhalagnam Madhu's house owner
1994 Pelli Koduku
1994 Bangaru Kutumbam
1994 Allari Premikudu Chandram 's assistant
1994 Aame
1994 Super Police Constable
1994 Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam
1995 Rikshavodu G. K. RMP's Assistant
1995 Ghatotkachudu Unnamed villain
1995 Alluda Majaka Konda Babu/Gundela Mandela
1995 Sisindri House Owner
1995 Vajram
1995 Subhamasthu Priest
1996 Rambantu
1996 Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi S.I.
1996 Dharma Chakram Gumastha Gurulingam
1996 Oho Naa Pellanta
1996 Family
1996 Ramudochadu
1996 Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
1996 Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu
1996 Vinodam
1997 Super Heroes Also director
1997 Veedevadandi Babu
1997 Pelli Sandadi
1997 Chilaka Kottudu
1997 Chinnabbayi
1997 Annamayya
1997 Adavilo Anna
1998 Maavidaakulu Aaha TV owner
1998 Aavida Maa Aavide Hotel owner
1998 Paradesi Bagara Raju
1998 Subhakankshalu Nadabrahmam
1999 Samarasimha Reddy
1999 Yamajaathakudu
1999 Raja
1999 Sri Ramulayya
1999 Ravoyi Chandamama V. K. Sonty
1999 Postman
2000 Uncle Also director and producer
2000 Pelli Sambandham
2000 Kante Koothurne Kanu
2000 Kalisundam Raa Venkatadri
2000 Yuvaraju
2000 Chitram
2000 Jayam Manadera Sonthi Paramahamsa
2000 Bachi
2001 Devullu
2001 Appa Rao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi
2001 Adhipathi
2001 Akasa Veedhilo
2001 Cheppalani Vundhi
2001 Veedekkadi Mogudandi
2001 Subbu
2002 Indra
2003 Gangotri
2003 The Rite, a Passion
2003 Vijayam H. Umapathi
2003 Shivamani
2003 Villain
2003 Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kanu Also director and producer
2004 Donga Dongadi
2004 Venky Bokka
2004 Shiva Shankar
2005 Sankranthi Supermarket owner
2005 Radha Gopalam
2005 Veeri Veeri Gummadi Pandu
2005 Mahanandi
2005 Jai Chiranjeeva
2006 Sri Ramadasu
2006 Bangaram
2006 Roommates Director
2007 Godava
2007 Madhumasam
2007 Yamagola Malli Modalaindhi
2008 King
2009 Bendu Apparao RMP
2009 Baanam
2010 Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam
2010 Kothimooka Beggar Also director
2012 Denikaina Ready
2013 Balupu
2013 Pavitra
2014 Hum Tum
2014 Young India
2014 Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra

As voice actor[edit | edit source]

Awards[edit | edit source]

Nandi Awards[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Kumar, KV Anand (8 September 1998). "Telugu Cinema's Clean Commedian". Deccan Chronicle. p. 24.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Popular Telugu actor Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam no more - Indian Express". The Indian Express. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  3. ↑ Seshagiri, Sangeetha (9 November 2013). "Veteran Telugu Actor AVS Dies of Liver Ailment; Celebrities React on Twitter". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  4. ↑ "AVS - Producer". indyarocks.com. Archived from the original on 1 September 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  5. ↑ "AVS - Directed Movies". telugumovietalkies.com. Archived from the original on 20 June 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  6. ↑ "Home". Archived from the original on 14 September 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  7. ↑ "Film comedian Amanchi Venkata Subramanyam dies at 56 | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

External links[edit | edit source]

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