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| birth_date         = {{birth date|df=y|1956|10|15}}<ref name="hin">{{Cite news|last=N|first=Serish|date=19 Feb 2018|title=Telugu actor Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/telugu-actor-gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away/article22794785.ece|access-date=19 May 2020|archive-date=9 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109033311/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/telugu-actor-gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away/article22794785.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Vijayawada]], Andhra Pradesh, India
| birth_place       = [[Vijayawada]], Andhra Pradesh, India
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2018|02|19|1956|10|10}}<ref name="hin" />
| death_date         = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2018|02|19|1956|10|15}}<ref name="hin" />
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|comedian}}
| occupation         = {{hlist|Actor|comedian}}
| years_active = 1987–2018
| years_active       = 1982–2018
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'''Gundu Hanumantha Rao''' (10 October 1956 – 19 February 2018) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films, theatre, and television. He first appeared in Jandhyala's film ''[[Aha Naa Pellanta (1987 film)|Aha Naa Pellanta]]'' in 1987 and gained popularity in comedian roles in [[S. V. Krishna Reddy]]'s films. He is known for his roles in ''[[Rajendrudu Gajendrudu]],'' ''[[Mayalodu]], [[Yamaleela]], [[Srivariki Premalekha]],'' ''Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha'' (1992),<ref>=https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/pellaniki-premalekha-priyuraliki-subhalekha/cast-crew.html}}</ref> ''[[Jodi No.1 (2003 film)|Jodi No.1]]'', ''Nenu Seetamahalakshmi'', ''Kedi No.1'', ''Apparao Driving School'', ''Kalyanam'', ''Original'', ''Neramu Siksha'', ''High School'', ''Kothoka Vintha'', ''Colors'', ''Panchamukhi'', ''Sri Sai Sankalpam'', ''Mano Balam'' and the TV serial ''[[Amrutham (TV series)|Amrutham]]''. He won three TV Nandi Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government, one of them for ''Amrutham'' serial. He was a renowned stage artist before entering into cinema, his first drama being "Ravana Bramha" at the age of 18.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/interviews/interview-with-gundu-hanumantha-rao-250911.html|title=Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao – Jandhyala – Aha Naa Pellanta – Interviews|work=cinegoer.com|access-date=12 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205120612/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/interviews/interview-with-gundu-hanumantha-rao-250911.html|archive-date=5 February 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/telugu-comedian-gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away-61-76667|title = Telugu comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61|date = 19 February 2018}}</ref>
'''Gundu Hanumantha Rao''' (15 October 1956–19 February 2018) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked predominantly in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films, theatre, and television.


Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the entertainment industry. In [[2014 Indian general election|2014]], Rao joined [[Chitti Babu Punyamurthula]] and Pinki at rallies in support of the [[Telugu Desam Party]].<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/actors-add-comic-touch-to-tdp-campaign/article5948670.ece Actors add comic touch to TDP campaign] at ''[[The Hindu]]''</ref> His campaign in the rallies added humor and provided comic relief to the people. He died on 19 February 2018 at 3:30&nbsp;am in Hyderabad, India, due to sudden cardiac arrest secondary to chronic kidney disease.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away-at-61/articleshow/62986920.cms|title=Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61|last=Adivil|first=Sridhar|date=19 February 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
==Career==
Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the entertainment industry. He first appeared in Jandhyala's film ''[[Aha Naa Pellanta (1987 film)|Aha Naa Pellanta]]'' in 1987 and gained popularity in comedian roles in [[S. V. Krishna Reddy]]'s films. He is known for his roles in ''[[Rajendrudu Gajendrudu]],'' ''[[Mayalodu]], [[Yamaleela]], [[Srivariki Premalekha]],'' ''[[Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha]]'' (1992), ''[[Apparao Driving School]]'', and the TV serial ''[[Amrutham (TV series)|Amrutham]]''. He won three TV Nandi Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government, one of them for ''Amrutham'' serial. He was a renowned stage artist before entering into cinema, his first drama being "Ravana Bramha" at the age of 18.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/interviews/interview-with-gundu-hanumantha-rao-250911.html|title=Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao – Jandhyala – Aha Naa Pellanta – Interviews|work=cinegoer.com|access-date=12 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205120612/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/interviews/interview-with-gundu-hanumantha-rao-250911.html|archive-date=5 February 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/telugu-comedian-gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away-61-76667|title = Telugu comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61|date = 19 February 2018|access-date = 24 March 2018|archive-date = 13 October 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181013135159/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/telugu-comedian-gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away-61-76667|url-status = live}}</ref>


== Television series ==
==Personal life==
In [[2014 Indian general election|2014 elections]], Hanumantha Rao joined [[Chitti Babu (Telugu actor)|Chitti Babu Punyamurthula]] and Pinki at rallies in support of the [[Telugu Desam Party]].<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/actors-add-comic-touch-to-tdp-campaign/article5948670.ece Actors add comic touch to TDP campaign] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231012114925/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/actors-add-comic-touch-to-tdp-campaign/article5948670.ece |date=12 October 2023 }} at ''[[The Hindu]]''</ref> His campaign in the rallies added humour and provided comic relief to the people. He died on 19 February 2018 at 3:30&nbsp;am in Hyderabad, India, due to sudden cardiac arrest secondary to chronic kidney disease.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away-at-61/articleshow/62986920.cms|title=Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61|last=Adivil|first=Sridhar|date=19 February 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=19 February 2018|archive-date=9 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009174258/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/gundu-hanumantha-rao-passes-away-at-61/articleshow/62986920.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
== Television ==
* ''[[Amrutham (TV series)|Amrutham]]'' (2001–2007) as Aamudaala Anjaneyalu
* ''[[Amrutham (TV series)|Amrutham]]'' (2001–2007) as Aamudaala Anjaneyalu
* ''Adhi Thalam''
* ''Aanando Bramha'' ([[DD Saptagiri]])
* ''Aanando Bramha'' ([[DD Saptagiri]])
* ''Aalu Baalu'' (2005) ([[ETV Telugu]])
* ''Aalu Baalu'' (2005) ([[ETV Telugu|ETV]])
* ''Aalasyam Amrutham Visham'' (2005) ([[MAA TV]])
* ''Aalasyam Amrutham Visham'' (2005) ([[MAA TV]])
* ''[[Popula Pette]]'' (1997) (ETV)
* ''Sambaraala Rambabu'' (2007) (MAA TV)
* ''Sambaraala Rambabu'' (2007) (MAA TV)
* ''Yuvaa'' (2007) (MAA TV)
* ''Srimathi Sri Subramanyam'' (2009) (ETV Telugu)
* ''Srimathi Sri Subramanyam'' (2009) (ETV Telugu)
* ''Saradaaga Kasepu'' (2017) (ETV Plus)
* ''Saradaaga Kasepu'' (2017) (ETV Plus)
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==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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{{expand list|date=December 2018}}
===Telugu===
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* ''[[Srivariki Premalekha]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Aha Naa Pellanta (1987 film)|Aha Naa Pellanta]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Aha Naa Pellanta (1987 film)|Aha Naa Pellanta]]'' (1987)
* ''Satya Puram''
* ''Satyagraham'' (1987)
* ''[[Raktha Tilakam]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Brahma Putrudu]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Vivaha Bhojanambu (1988 film)|Vivaha Bhojanambu]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Chinababu]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Chinababu]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Kallu (film)|Kallu]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Prema (1989 film)|Prema]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Prema (1989 film)|Prema]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Hai Hai Nayaka]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Hai Hai Nayaka]]'' (1989)
* ''Yuvabharatham'' (1990)
* ''[[Chevilo Puvvu]]'' (1990)
* ''[[People's Encounter]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Vichitra Prema]]'' (1991)
* ''Pichichi Pullayya'' (1991)
* ''[[Minor Raja]]'' (1991)
* ''Prema Entha Madhuram'' (1991)
* ''[[Kobbari Bondam]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Kobbari Bondam]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Babai Hotel]] '' (1992)
* ''[[Babai Hotel]] '' (1992)
* ''Vaddu Bava Tappu'' (1993)
* ''[[Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha]]'' (1992)
* ''Samsarala Mechanic'' (1992)
* ''Mogudu Pellala Dongata'' (1992)
* ''[[Allari Alludu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Allari Alludu]]'' (1993)
* ''Rowdy Gari Teacher'' (1993)
* ''Shh Ghup Chup'' (1993)
* ''Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram'' (1993)
* ''Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram'' (1993)
* ''[[Pekata Papa Rao]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Pekata Papa Rao]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Asale Pellaina Vanni]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Mayalodu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Mayalodu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Rajendrudu Gajendrudu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Rajendrudu Gajendrudu]]'' (1993)
* ''Akkum Bakkum'' (1994)
* ''[[Sarasaala Soggadu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sarasaala Soggadu (1993) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AOPN |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> (1993) as Chengala Rayudu
* ''[[Yamaleela]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Yamaleela]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Gharana Alludu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gharana Alludu (1994) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AIPH |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> (1994) as M.L.A Chinna Reddy / Pickpocket / Sub-Inspector of Police
* ''Nannagaru'' (1994)
* ''Namasthe Anna'' (1994)
* ''[[Top Hero]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Top Hero]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Criminal (1995 film)|Criminal]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Kishkindha Kanda (film)|Kishkindha Kanda]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Vajram (1995 film)|Vajram]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Vajram (1995 film)|Vajram]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Rikshavodu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Rikshavodu]]'' (1995)
* ''Love Game'' (1995)
* ''Real Hero'' (1995)
* ''Madhya Taragati Mahabharatam'' (1995)
* ''Ammaleni Puttillu'' (1995)
* ''[[Rikshavodu]]'' (1995)
* ''Mayadari Kutumbam'' (1995)
* ''[[Alluda Majaka]]'' (1995)
* ''Kondapalli Rataiah'' (1995)
* ''[[Amma Donga]]'' (1995)
* ''Badilli'' (1995)
* ''Leader'' (1995)
* ''[[Pokiri Raja]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Vaddu Bava Thappu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam on Moviebuff.com |url=https://www.moviebuff.com/alibaba-adbhuta-deepam |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=Moviebuff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam Movie Cast |url=https://www.filmiclub.com/movie/alibaba-adbhuta-deepam-2000-telugu-movie/cast-crew}}</ref> (1995) as Gundu Hanumanthu
* ''[[Ghatothkachudu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Ghatothkachudu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Mrugam]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Bombay Priyudu]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Bombay Priyudu]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Mummy Mee Aayanochadu]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Nayudu Gari Kutumbam]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nayudu Gari Kutumbam (1996) |url=https://indiancine.ma/BDHA |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> (1996) as Anji Babu
* ''Pellala Rajyam'' (1996)
* ''[[Pelli Sandadi]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Bobbili Bullodu]]'' (1996)
* ''Puttinti Gowravam'' (1996)
* ''Akkum Bakkum'' (1996)
* ''Oho Naa Pellanta'' (1996)
* ''[[Akka! Bagunnava?]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Maavichiguru]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Maavichiguru]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Vinodam]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Vinodam]]'' (1996)
* ''Oka Chinnamaata''
* ''Kuturu'' (1996)
* ''[[Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Amma Donga]]''
* ''Gunshot'' (1996)
* ''Jai Bajaranga Bali''
* ''[[Chilakkottudu]]'' (1997)
* ''Gunshot''
* ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' (1997)
*''Super Heros''(1997)
* ''[[Preminchukundam Raa]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Oka Chinna Maata]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Pattukondi Chuddam]]'' (1997)
* ''Super Heroes'' (1997)
* ''[[Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam]]'' (1997)
* ''[[W/o V. Vara Prasad]]'' (1997)
* ''Priyamaina Srivaru'' (1997)
* ''[[Master (1997 film)|Master]]'' (1997)
*''Super Heros'' (1997)
* ''[[Shrimati Vellosta]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Shrimati Vellosta]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Choodalani Vundi]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Ganesh (1998 film)|Ganesh]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Pandaga]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Gamyam (1998 Telugu Film)|Gamyam]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gamyam 1998 Telugu Movie Cast Crew, Actors, Director, Gamyam Producer, Banner, Music Director, Singers & Lyricists |url=https://moviegq.com/movie/gamyam-3099/cast-crew |access-date=2025-12-19 |website=MovieGQ |language=en}}</ref> (1998) as Boxing coach
* ''Naga Shakthi''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiancine.ma/BGXO|title=Naga Shakthi (1998)|website=Indiancine.ma|access-date=9 January 2024|archive-date=10 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110000707/https://indiancine.ma/BGXO|url-status=live}}</ref> (1998)
* ''[[Sneham Kosam]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Sneham Kosam]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Samarasimha Reddy]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Police (1999 film)|Police]]'' (1999) as M.L.A. Sathyam
* ''[[Bharata Ratna]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Rajakumarudu]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Hello...Yama!]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Mechanic Mavayya]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Manasu Paddanu Kaani]]'' (2000)
* ''Sivanna'' (2000)
* ''[[Manasichanu]]'' (2000)
* ''[[College (2000 film)|College]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Narasimha Naidu]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Narasimha Naidu]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Darling Darling (2001 film)|Darling Darling]]'' (2001) as STD/ISD Booth Owner
* ''[[Raa (film)| Raa]]'' (2001)
* ''Narahari'' (2001)
* ''[[Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Chandravamsam]]'' (2002)
* ''Lagna Patrika'' (2002)
* ''[[Seema Simham]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Premalo Pavani Kalyan]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Palnati Brahmanayudu]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Pellam Oorelithe]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Pellam Oorelithe]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Neeke Manasichaanu]]'' (2003) as Priest
* ''[[Jodi No.1 (2003 film)|Jodi No. 1]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Jodi No.1 (2003 film)|Jodi No. 1]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Nenu Seetamahalakshmi]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Seshadri Naidu]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Varsham (2004 film)|Varsham]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Kedi No. 1]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Apparao Driving School]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Balu ABCDEFG]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Balu ABCDEFG]]'' (2005)
* '' [[Naa Oopiri]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Dhairyam (2005 film)|Dhairyam]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Allari Pidugu]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Naa Oopiri]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Bhadra (2005 film)|Bhadra]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Bhadra (2005 film)|Bhadra]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Gowtam SSC]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Gowtam SSC]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Maayajaalam]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Mayajalam (2006 film)|Maayajaalam]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Sri Krishna 2006]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Sri Krishna 2006]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Veerabhadra (film)|Veerabhadra]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Gundamma Gaari Manavadu]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Chandrahas (film)|Chandrahas]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Aata (2007 film)|Aata]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Aata (2007 film)|Aata]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Shankar Dada Zindabad]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Shankar Dada Zindabad]]'' (2007)
* ''1940 Lo Oka Gramam'' (2008)
* ''[[Yamagola Malli Modalayindi]]'' (2007)
* ''Pandurangadu'' (2008)
* ''[[Takkari]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Mr. Medhavi]]'' (2008)
* ''[[1940 Lo Oka Gramam]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Pandurangadu]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Veedu Mamoolodu Kadu]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Deepavali (2008 film)|Deepavali]]'' (2008) as Gundu family head
* ''Original'' (2009)
* ''[[Neramu Siksha (2009 film)|Neramu Siksha]]'' (2009)
* ''Glamour'' (2010)
* ''Glamour'' (2010)
* ''High School'' (2010)
* ''High School'' (2010)
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* ''Jayammu Nischayammuraa'' (2011)
* ''Jayammu Nischayammuraa'' (2011)
* ''Naaku O Loverundhi'' (2011)
* ''Naaku O Loverundhi'' (2011)
* ''[[Dhoni (film)|Dhoni]]'' (2012)
* ''Idi Mamulu Prema Katha Kadu'' (2012)
* ''Idi Mamulu Prema Katha Kadu'' (2012)
* ''Mr. 7'' (2012)
* ''Mr. 7'' (2012)
* ''[[Tuneega Tuneega]]'' (2012)
* ''Abbo Vaada'' (2013)
* ''Abbo Vaada'' (2013)
* ''Colors'' (2013)
* ''Colors'' (2013)
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* ''[[Aadu Magaadra Bujji]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Aadu Magaadra Bujji]]'' (2013)
* ''Ila Choodu Okasaari'' (2014)
* ''Ila Choodu Okasaari'' (2014)
* ''[[Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra]]'' (2014)
* ''[[A Shyam Gopal Varma Film]]'' (2015)
* ''[[A Shyam Gopal Varma Film]]'' (2015)
* ''Panchamukhi'' (2015)
* ''Vadevvadaina Sare Nenu Ready'' (2015)
* ''Vadevvadaina Sare Nenu Ready'' (2015)
* ''Mano Balam'' (2016)
* ''Mano Balam'' (2016)
* ''A Aa'' (2016)
* ''[[A Aa]]'' (2016)
* ''Sri Sai Sankalpam'' (2016)<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYx8XDIhWK0|title=TORI Live Show With Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao|date=20 June 2012|via=YouTube}}</ref>
* ''Sri Sai Sankalpam'' (2016)
* ''[[Panchamukhi]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Babala Bagotham]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Babala Bagotham]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Aaradugula Bullet]]'' (2021)
* ''[[Aaradugula Bullet]]'' (2021)
* ''[[Sri Sai Sankalpam]]'' (2023) ({{small|posthumous release}})
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===Tamil===
* ''[[Jolly (film)|Jolly]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Nadigai]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Dhoni (film)|Dhoni]]'' (2012)
===Deccani===
* ''Thriller'' (2008) as Lecturer
===Voice actor===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Voiced for
! Character
! Language
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|2006||''[[Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi|Himsinche Raju 23rd Pulikesi]]''||[[Singamuthu]]||Parepalli Kondanadudu||Telugu||Dubbed version
|-
|}


==Awards==
==Awards==
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* ''Adhi Thalam''
* ''Adhi Thalam''
* ''Amrutham'' (2007) ([[Gemini TV]])
* ''Amrutham'' (2007) ([[Gemini TV]])
* ''Srimathi Sri Subramanyam'' (2009) ([[ETV Telugu]])
* ''Srimathi Sri Subramanyam'' (2009)


==References==
==References==
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Gundu Hanumantha Rao
Born(1956-10-15)15 October 1956[1]
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died19 February 2018(2018-02-19) (aged 61)[1]
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1982–2018

Gundu Hanumantha Rao (15 October 1956–19 February 2018) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked predominantly in Telugu films, theatre, and television.

Career[edit | edit source]

Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the entertainment industry. He first appeared in Jandhyala's film Aha Naa Pellanta in 1987 and gained popularity in comedian roles in S. V. Krishna Reddy's films. He is known for his roles in Rajendrudu Gajendrudu, Mayalodu, Yamaleela, Srivariki Premalekha, Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992), Apparao Driving School, and the TV serial Amrutham. He won three TV Nandi Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government, one of them for Amrutham serial. He was a renowned stage artist before entering into cinema, his first drama being "Ravana Bramha" at the age of 18.[2] He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist.[3]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

In 2014 elections, Hanumantha Rao joined Chitti Babu Punyamurthula and Pinki at rallies in support of the Telugu Desam Party.[4] His campaign in the rallies added humour and provided comic relief to the people. He died on 19 February 2018 at 3:30 am in Hyderabad, India, due to sudden cardiac arrest secondary to chronic kidney disease.[5]

Television[edit | edit source]

  • Amrutham (2001–2007) as Aamudaala Anjaneyalu
  • Aanando Bramha (DD Saptagiri)
  • Aalu Baalu (2005) (ETV)
  • Aalasyam Amrutham Visham (2005) (MAA TV)
  • Popula Pette (1997) (ETV)
  • Sambaraala Rambabu (2007) (MAA TV)
  • Yuvaa (2007) (MAA TV)
  • Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009) (ETV Telugu)
  • Saradaaga Kasepu (2017) (ETV Plus)
  • Naaticharaami (2017) (Gemini TV)

Filmography[edit | edit source]

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Telugu[edit | edit source]

Tamil[edit | edit source]

Deccani[edit | edit source]

  • Thriller (2008) as Lecturer

Voice actor[edit | edit source]

Year Title Voiced for Character Language Notes
2006 Himsinche Raju 23rd Pulikesi Singamuthu Parepalli Kondanadudu Telugu Dubbed version

Awards[edit | edit source]

Nandi TV Awards[edit | edit source]

  • Adhi Thalam
  • Amrutham (2007) (Gemini TV)
  • Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009)

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 N, Serish (19 February 2018). "Telugu actor Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "Comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao – Jandhyala – Aha Naa Pellanta – Interviews". cinegoer.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "Telugu comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61". 19 February 2018. Archived from the original on 13 October 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  4. ↑ Actors add comic touch to TDP campaign Archived 12 October 2023 at the Wayback Machine at The Hindu
  5. ↑ Adivil, Sridhar (19 February 2018). "Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  6. ↑ "Sarasaala Soggadu (1993)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "Gharana Alludu (1994)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  8. ↑ "Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  9. ↑ "Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam Movie Cast".
  10. ↑ "Nayudu Gari Kutumbam (1996)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  11. ↑ "Gamyam 1998 Telugu Movie Cast Crew, Actors, Director, Gamyam Producer, Banner, Music Director, Singers & Lyricists". MovieGQ. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  12. ↑ "Naga Shakthi (1998)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 10 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2024.

External links[edit | edit source]

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