Gummadi
Born July 09, 1928 (Age: 97)
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West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India
Biography
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.
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.
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Filmography
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
1993
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as Ram Somga Bhupala
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Age: 65
Govindha Govindha
1993
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as Brughu Maharshi
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Age: 64
Rajendrudu Gajendrudu
1993
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Age: 64
Rampur Ka Raja
1993
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Age: 64
Samrat Ashoka
1992
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as Bouddha Parivrajaka
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Age: 63
Brindavanam
1992
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Age: 63
Brahmarshi Vishwamitra
1991
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as Vashista
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Age: 62
Pelli Pustakam
1991
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Age: 62
Talli Tandrulu
1991
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as Venkataramaiah
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Age: 62
Bobbili Raja
1990
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as Sundarayya
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Age: 62
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
1989
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as Pattabhi Rama Rao
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Age: 61
Simha Swapnam
1989
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Age: 60
Mugguru Kodukulu
1988
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as Dharma Rao
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Age: 60
Rajakiya Chadurangam
1988
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as I.G.
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Age: 59
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Makutamleni Maharaju
1987
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as Sivaram Prasad
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Age: 58
Majnu
1987
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Age: 58
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Driver Babu
1986
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Age: 57
Rakta Sindhuram
1985
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Age: 57
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Sri Datta Darsanam
1985
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as Jamadagni
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Age: 56
Kanchu Kaagada
1984
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Age: 56
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Mundadugu
1983
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as Dharma Rao
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Age: 54
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Pelli Choopulu
1983
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Age: 54
Gruhapravesam
1982
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as Lakshmi's father
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Age: 53
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Bangaru Bhoomi
1982
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as Dharma Rao
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Age: 53
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Prema Mandiram
1981
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as Bhupati Raja
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Age: 53
Bhoga Bhagyalu
1981
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Age: 52
Gaja Donga
1981
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Age: 52
Kotha Jeevithalu
1981
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Age: 52
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Sandhya Ragam
1981
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as Koteswarudu
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Age: 52
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Jathagadu
1981
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Age: 52
Jeevitha Radham
1981
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Age: 52
Mosagadu
1980
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Age: 51
Gharana Donga
1980
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as Raghupathi
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Age: 51
Chandipriya
1980
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Age: 51
Hema Hemeelu
1979
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as Diwaji Sivaramaiah
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Age: 50
Maavaari Manchithanam
1979
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Age: 50
Chal Mohana Ranga
1978
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Age: 49
Vichitra Jeevitham
1978
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as Visweswaraiah
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Age: 49
Akbar Saleem Anarkali
1978
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as Tansen
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Age: 49
Indradhanussu
1978
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Age: 49
Alluri Seetarama Raju
1974
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as Gamgantam Dhora
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Age: 45
Meena
1973
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Age: 45
Vintha Katha
1973
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Age: 45
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Bala Mitrula Katha
1973
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as Kotiah
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Age: 44
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Jeevana Tarangalu
1973
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as Venugopal Rao
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Age: 44
Tata Manavadu
1973
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Age: 44
Bangaru Babu
1973
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Age: 44
Mallamma Katha
1973
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Age: 44
Sampoorna Ramayanam
1972
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as Dasharatha
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Age: 43
Kalam Marindi
1972
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as Lakshmipati
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Age: 43
Pandanti Kapuram
1972
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as Srinivasa Rao "Vasu"
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Age: 43
Nenu Manishine
1971
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Age: 43
Prema Nagar
1971
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Age: 43
Maro Prapancham
1970
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as I.G. Jagannatha Rao
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Age: 41
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Kathanayika Molla
1970
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Age: 41
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Agni Pareeksha
1970
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Age: 41
Aathmeeyulu
1969
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as Jagannatham
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Age: 41
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Aadarsa Kutumbam
1969
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as Pattabhi
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Age: 40
Adrushtavanthulu
1969
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as C.I. Inspector Murthy
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Age: 40
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Manchi Kutumbam
1968
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Age: 39
Kanne Manasulu
1966
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Age: 38
Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
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as Dharmaraju
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Age: 36
Aatma Gowravam
1965
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Age: 36
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964
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as DSP Sridhar
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Age: 36
Marmayogi
1964
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as Maharaju / Marmayogi
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Age: 35
Aatma Balam
1964
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as Dr. Seth
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Age: 35
Pooja Phalamu
1964
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Age: 35
Punarjanma
1963
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Age: 35
Bandipotu
1963
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as Satyasena Maharaju
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Age: 35
Paruvu-Prathishtta
1963
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as Rao Bahadoor Prakasam
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Age: 34
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Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
1963
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as Venkata Rangayya
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Age: 34
Kula Gotralu
1962
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as Bhushayya
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Age: 34
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
1962
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as Thimmarusu
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Age: 34
Bhishma
1962
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as Karna
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Age: 33
Manchi Manasulu
1962
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as Rangayya
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Age: 33
Aradhana
1962
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as Principal
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Age: 33
Padandi Munduku
1962
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as DSP Sankara Rao
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Age: 33
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
1961
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as Vishwamitra Maharshi
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Age: 32
Maa Babu
1960
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Age: 32
Pelli Kanuka
1960
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Age: 31
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
1960
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as Bhrigu Maharshi
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Age: 31
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Renukadevi Mahatyam
1960
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Age: 31
Daiva Balam
1959
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as Ugrasena
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Age: 31
Illarikam
1959
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Age: 30
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Raja Makutam
1959
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as Prachanda
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Age: 30
Intiguttu
1958
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as Dewan Bahadur
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Age: 30
Jayam Manade
1956
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as Maharaju
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Age: 27
Bhale Ramudu
1956
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as Inspector
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Age: 27
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Edi Nijam?
1956
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as Munusabu
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Age: 27
Kanyasulkam
1955
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as Sowjanya Rao
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Age: 27
Jayasimha
1955
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as Ranadeer
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Age: 27
Ardhangi
1955
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as Zamindar
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Age: 26
Missamma
1955
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as Interviewer
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Age: 26
Pichi Pullaiah
1953
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as Bhupala Rao
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Age: 25