Gundu Hanumantha Rao (15 October 1956–19 February 2018) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked predominantly in Telugu films, theatre, and television.
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Career
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. He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist.
Personal life
In 2014 elections, Hanumantha Rao joined Chitti Babu Punyamurthula and Pinki at rallies in support of the Telugu Desam Party. 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.
Television
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
Tamil
Jolly (1998)
Nadigai (2008)
Dhoni (2012)
Deccani
Thriller (2008) as Lecturer
Awards
Nandi TV Awards
Adhi Thalam
Amrutham (2007) (Gemini TV)
Srimathi Sri Subramanyam (2009)
