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Suthivelu's comedy spanned from 1980 to 2000 in [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Tollywood]]. He is famous for timing his dialogues and expressions, particularly in director [[ | Suthivelu's comedy spanned from 1980 to 2000 in [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Tollywood]]. He is famous for timing his dialogues and expressions, particularly in director [[Jandhyala]]'s comedy films. His collaboration with [[Suthi Veerabhadrarao]] is very popular and the duo was nicknamed ''Suthi Janta''. | ||
During his childhood, he was very lean, so one of his neighbours Jaanakamba used to call him '''Velu''' (meaning finger in [[Telugu language|Telugu]]). His name in the film [[Nalugu Stambhalata (film)|Nalugu Stambhalata]] is '''Gurnadham'''. After the success of Nalugu Stambhalata, people started calling him '''Suthivelu'''. He also acted in Popular Telugu comedy serials such as ''Anandobrahma'' on Doordarshan and ''Lady Detective'' on ETV. | During his childhood, he was very lean, so one of his neighbours Jaanakamba used to call him '''Velu''' (meaning finger in [[Telugu language|Telugu]]). His name in the film [[Nalugu Stambhalata (film)|Nalugu Stambhalata]] is '''Gurnadham'''. After the success of Nalugu Stambhalata, people started calling him '''Suthivelu'''. He also acted in Popular Telugu comedy serials such as ''Anandobrahma'' on Doordarshan and ''Lady Detective'' on ETV. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:19, 6 October 2021
Suthivelu | |
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| Born | Kurumaddali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao 7 August 1947 |
| Died | 16 September 2012 (aged 65)[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Spouse(s) | Lakshmi Rajyam |
Kurumaddali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao (7 August 1947 – 16 September 2012), better known by his stage name Suthivelu, was an Indian actor and comedian known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has acted in more than 200 films, and won four state Nandi Awards.[1]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Suthivelu's father was a teacher. From an early age he was interested in drama and also developed an interest in acting. He then decided to take up acting seriously. At the age of 7, he had given a stage performance in his town. His father discouraged him and asked him not to show interest in acting. He started his film career with "Mudda Mandaaram" (Telugu), and acted in many of Jandhyala's films, which made him famous.
Career[edit | edit source]
Suthivelu's comedy spanned from 1980 to 2000 in Tollywood. He is famous for timing his dialogues and expressions, particularly in director Jandhyala's comedy films. His collaboration with Suthi Veerabhadrarao is very popular and the duo was nicknamed Suthi Janta. During his childhood, he was very lean, so one of his neighbours Jaanakamba used to call him Velu (meaning finger in Telugu). His name in the film Nalugu Stambhalata is Gurnadham. After the success of Nalugu Stambhalata, people started calling him Suthivelu. He also acted in Popular Telugu comedy serials such as Anandobrahma on Doordarshan and Lady Detective on ETV.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Suthivelu was married to Lakshmi Rajyam, and have four children, three girls and a boy. He died of cardiac arrest at his residence on 16 September 2012.
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Best Supporting Actor – Vande Mataram (1985)
- Best Male Comedian - Devalayam (1985)
- Best Male Comedian - Geethanjali (1989)
- Best Male Comedian - Master Kapuram (1990)
Filmography[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Suthi Velu passes away". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 October 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
- ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
External links[edit | edit source]
- Suthi Velu on IMDb