Gummadi
Gummadi Venkateswara Rao
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.
Biography
Birthday:
09/07/1928
Place of birth:
West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India
Date of death:
26/01/2010
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Acting
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2022
|
Pratibimbalu |
-
|
-
|
|
1995
|
Aayanaki Iddaru |
-
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
Govindha Govindha |
Brughu Maharshi
|
4.6
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
Rajendrudu Gajendrudu |
-
|
7.2
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu |
Ram Somga Bhupala
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1993
|
Rampur Ka Raja |
-
|
-
|
|
1992
|
Samrat Ashoka |
Bouddha Parivrajaka
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1992
|
Brindavanam |
-
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1991
|
Pelli Pustakam |
-
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1991
|
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra |
Vashista
|
7.5
/ 10
|
|
1991
|
Talli Tandrulu |
Venkataramaiah
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1990
|
Bobbili Raja |
Sundarayya
|
6.6
/ 10
|
|
1989
|
Koduku Diddina Kapuram |
Pattabhi Rama Rao
|
6.5
/ 10
|
|
1989
|
Simha Swapnam |
-
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1988
|
Rajakeeya Chadarangam |
I.G.
|
-
|
|
1988
|
Mugguru Kodukulu |
Dharma Rao
|
7.2
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
Makutamleni Maharaju |
Sivaram Prasad
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
Pasivadi Pranam |
Chalapathi Rao
|
7.9
/ 10
|
|
1987
|
Majnu |
-
|
5
/ 10
|
|
1986
|
Kirathakudu |
Dharmateja
|
5.5
/ 10
|
|
1986
|
Driver Babu |
-
|
-
|
|
1986
|
Simhasanam |
Minister of Avanti
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1985
|
Jackie |
-
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1985
|
Rakta Sindhuram |
-
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1985
|
Sri Datta Darsanam |
Jamadagni
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1984
|
Kanchu Kaagada |
-
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1984
|
Rustum |
-
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1983
|
Prema Pichollu |
-
|
-
|
|
1983
|
Mundhadugu |
Dharma Rao
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1983
|
Adavalle Aligithe |
-
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1983
|
Pelli Choopulu |
-
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1983
|
Sangarshana |
-
|
-
|
|
1983
|
Bahudoorapu Batasari |
Prasad's father
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1983
|
Nelavanka |
-
|
-
|
|
1982
|
Eenadu |
-
|
-
|
|
1982
|
Bangaru Bhoomi |
Dharma Rao
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1982
|
Gruhapravesam |
Lakshmi's father
|
-
|
|
1981
|
Prema Mandiram |
Bhupati Raja
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1981
|
Jathagadu |
-
|
-
|
|
1981
|
Bhoga Bhagyalu |
-
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1981
|
Jeevitha Radham |
-
|
7.5
/ 10
|
|
1981
|
Kotha Jeevithalu |
-
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1981
|
Gaja Donga |
-
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1981
|
Sandhya Ragam |
Koteswarudu
|
6.5
/ 10
|
|
1980
|
Gharana Donga |
Raghupathi
|
7.5
/ 10
|
|
1980
|
Mosagadu |
-
|
5.5
/ 10
|
|
1980
|
Pasupu Parani |
-
|
-
|
|
1980
|
Chandipriya |
-
|
-
|
|
1979
|
Hema Hemeelu |
Diwaji Sivaramaiah
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1979
|
Mande Gundelu |
-
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1979
|
Tiger |
Master
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1979
|
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam |
Hathiram Bhavaji
|
-
|
|
1979
|
Maavaari Manchithanam |
-
|
-
|
|
1978
|
Chilipi Krishnudu |
Principal
|
-
|
|
1978
|
Indradhanussu |
-
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1978
|
Vichitra Jeevitham |
Visweswaraiah
|
-
|
|
1978
|
Sati Savitri |
Aswapathi Maharaju
|
-
|
|
1978
|
Akbar Saleem Anarkali |
Tansen
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1978
|
Chal Mohana Ranga |
-
|
-
|
|
1977
|
Kurukshetram |
Bhishma
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1977
|
Daana Veera Soora Karna |
Parshurama
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1976
|
Seetha Kalyanam |
Dasharatha
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1976
|
Aaradhana |
Dasaradha Ramayya
|
8.5
/ 10
|
|
1975
|
Yashoda Krishna |
Nand
|
-
|
|
1975
|
Soggadu |
Simhadri
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1974
|
Alluri Seetarama Raju |
Gamgantam Dhora
|
8.8
/ 10
|
|
1974
|
Devadasu |
Zamindar Bhavana Babu
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1973
|
Meena |
-
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1973
|
Mallamma Katha |
-
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1973
|
Bangaru Babu |
-
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1973
|
Vintha Katha |
-
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1973
|
Jeevana Tarangalu |
Venugopal Rao
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1973
|
Bala Mitrula Katha |
Kotiah
|
-
|
|
1973
|
Tata Manavadu |
-
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1972
|
Pandanti Kapuram |
Srinivasa Rao "Vasu"
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1972
|
Koduku Kodalu |
Srihari Rao
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1972
|
Sampoorna Ramayanam |
Dasharatha
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1972
|
Attanu Diddina Kodalu |
-
|
-
|
|
1972
|
Kalam Marindi |
Lakshmipati
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1972
|
Beedala Patlu |
Inspector Javert
|
-
|
|
1971
|
Mosagallaku Mosagadu |
Kotwal Komarayya
|
7.7
/ 10
|
|
1971
|
Prema Nagar |
-
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1971
|
Nenu Manishine |
-
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1971
|
Srimanthudu |
Sekharam
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1970
|
Chitti Chellelu |
Raghavayya
|
-
|
|
1970
|
Agni Pareeksha |
-
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1970
|
Akka Chellelu |
Dharmayya
|
-
|
|
1970
|
Kathanayika Molla |
-
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1970
|
Maro Prapancham |
I.G. Jagannatha Rao
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1969
|
Aadarsa Kutumbam |
Pattabhi
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1969
|
Aathmeeyulu |
Jagannatham
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1969
|
Adrushtavanthulu |
C.I. Inspector Murthy
|
7.5
/ 10
|
|
1969
|
Bhale Abbayilu |
-
|
-
|
|
1968
|
Manchi Kutumbam |
-
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1967
|
Rahasyam |
Srikhanta Prabhu
|
-
|
|
1967
|
Private Master |
Sridhar Rao
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1967
|
Ave Kallu |
Inspector
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1966
|
Navaratri |
Radha's father
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1966
|
Zamindar |
-
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1966
|
Kanne Manasulu |
-
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1966
|
Manase Mandiram |
Father
|
-
|
|
1966
|
Aastiparulu |
Zamindar Jannardhan Rao
|
7.5
/ 10
|
|
1966
|
Palnati Yudham |
-
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1965
|
Aatma Gowravam |
-
|
7.3
/ 10
|
|
1965
|
Pandava Vanavasamu |
Dharmaraju
|
6.8
/ 10
|
|
1964
|
Pooja Phalamu |
-
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1964
|
Rishyasringar |
Vibhandaka
|
-
|
|
1964
|
Doctor Chakravarthy |
DSP Sridhar
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1964
|
Mooga Manasulu |
-
|
7.3
/ 10
|
|
1964
|
Aatma Balam |
Dr. Seth
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1964
|
Marmayogi |
Maharaju / Marmayogi
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1963
|
Lakshadhikari |
Seethayya
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1963
|
Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu |
Dharmaraju
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1963
|
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu |
Venkata Rangayya
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1963
|
Punarjanma |
-
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1963
|
Paruvu-Prathishtta |
Rao Bahadoor Prakasam
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1963
|
Bandipotu |
Satyasena Maharaju
|
6.5
/ 10
|
|
1962
|
Padandi Munduku |
DSP Sankara Rao
|
-
|
|
1962
|
Aradhana |
Principal
|
7.7
/ 10
|
|
1962
|
Manchi Manasulu |
Rangayya
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1962
|
Kula Gotralu |
Bhushayya
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1962
|
Mahamantri Thimmarusu |
Thimmarusu
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1962
|
Bhishma |
Karna
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1961
|
Seetha Rama Kalyanam |
Vishwamitra Maharshi
|
9.3
/ 10
|
|
1960
|
Maa Babu |
-
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1960
|
Renukadevi Mahatyam |
-
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1960
|
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam |
Bhrigu Maharshi
|
5.3
/ 10
|
|
1960
|
Pelli Kanuka |
-
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1959
|
Illarikam |
-
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1959
|
Raja Makutam |
Prachanda
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1959
|
Daiva Balam |
Ugrasena
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1958
|
Intiguttu |
Dewan Bahadur
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1957
|
Saarangadhara |
Mahamantri Singanna
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1957
|
Mayabazar |
Balarama
|
8.1
/ 10
|
|
1957
|
Vinayaka Chavithi |
Satrajit
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1956
|
Bhale Ramudu |
Inspector
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1956
|
Edi Nijam? |
Munusabu
|
7
/ 10
|
|
1956
|
Jayam Manade |
Maharaju
|
8
/ 10
|
|
1955
|
Ardhangi |
Zamindar
|
9
/ 10
|
|
1955
|
Missamma |
Interviewer
|
8.1
/ 10
|
|
1955
|
Jayasimha |
Ranadeer
|
10
/ 10
|
|
1955
|
Kanyasulkam |
Sowjanya Rao
|
8.7
/ 10
|
|
1954
|
Thodu Dongalu |
Lokanatham
|
-
|
|
1953
|
Pichi Pullaiah |
Bhupala Rao
|
7
/ 10
|
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