Gummadi

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.

Filmography (137 Appearances)

Pratibimbalu

2022

Aayanaki Iddaru

1995

Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu

1993

Govindha Govindha

1993

Rajendrudu Gajendrudu

1993

Rampur Ka Raja

1993

Samrat Ashoka

1992

Brindavanam

1992

Brahmarshi Vishwamitra

1991

Pelli Pustakam

1991

Talli Tandrulu

1991

Bobbili Raja

1990

Koduku Diddina Kapuram

1989

Simha Swapnam

1989

Mugguru Kodukulu

1988

Rajakiya Chadurangam

1988

Pasivadi Pranam

1987

Makutamleni Maharaju

1987

Majnu

1987

Simhasanam

1986

Driver Babu

1986

Kirathakudu

1986

Rakta Sindhuram

1985

Jackie

1985

Sri Datta Darsanam

1985

Rustum

1984

Kanchu Kaagada

1984

Sangarshana

1983

Adavalle Aligithe

1983

Bahudoorapu Batasari

1983

Mundhadugu

1983

Nelavanka

1983

Prema Pichollu

1983

Pelli Choopulu

1983

Eenadu

1982

Gruhapravesam

1982

Bangaru Bhoomi

1982

Prema Mandiram

1981

Bhoga Bhagyalu

1981

Gaja Donga

1981

Kotha Jeevithalu

1981

Sandhya Ragam

1981

Jathagadu

1981

Jeevitha Radham

1981

Mosagadu

1980

Gharana Donga

1980

Chandipriya

1980

Mande Gundelu

1979

Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam

1979

Tiger

1979

Hema Hemeelu

1979

Maavaari Manchithanam

1979

Chal Mohana Ranga

1978

Vichitra Jeevitham

1978

Akbar Saleem Anarkali

1978

Indradhanussu

1978

Chilipi Krishnudu

1978

Daana Veera Soora Karna

1977

Kurukshetram

1977

Seetha Kalyanam

1976

Aaradhana

1976

Soggadu

1975

Yashoda Krishna

1975

Alluri Seetarama Raju

1974

Meena

1973

Vintha Katha

1973

Bala Mitrula Katha

1973

Jeevana Tarangalu

1973

Tata Manavadu

1973

Bangaru Babu

1973

Mallamma Katha

1973

Koduku Kodalu

1972

Sampoorna Ramayanam

1972

Beedala Patlu

1972

Pandanti Kapuram

1972

Kalam Marindi

1972

Nenu Manishine

1971

Prema Nagar

1971

Mosagallaku Mosagadu

1971

Srimanthudu

1971

Chitti Chellelu

1970

Maro Prapancham

1970

Agni Pareeksha

1970

Kathanayika Molla

1970

Akka Chellelu

1970

Aathmeeyulu

1969

Aadarsa Kutumbam

1969

Adrushtavanthulu

1969

Manchi Kutumbam

1968

Ave Kallu

1967

Rahasyam

1967

Private Master

1967

Aastiparulu

1966

Manase Mandiram

1966

Kanne Manasulu

1966

Navaratri

1966

Palnati Yudham

1966

Zamindar

1966

Pandava Vanavasamu

1965

Aatma Gowravam

1965

Rishyasringar

1964

Doctor Chakravarthy

1964

Marmayogi

1964

Mooga Manasulu

1964

Aatma Balam

1964

Pooja Phalamu

1964

Lakshadhikari

1963

Punarjanma

1963

Bandipotu

1963

Paruvu-Prathishtta

1963

Chaduvukunna Ammayilu

1963

Kula Gotralu

1962

Mahamantri Thimmarusu

1962

Bhishma

1962

Manchi Manasulu

1962

Aradhana

1962

Padandi Munduku

1962

Seetha Rama Kalyanam

1961

Maa Babu

1960

Pelli Kanuka

1960

Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam

1960

Renukadevi Mahatyam

1960

Daiva Balam

1959

Illarikam

1959

Raja Makutam

1959

Intiguttu

1958

Saarangadhara

1957

Vinayaka Chavithi

1957

Mayabazar

1957

Jayam Manade

1956

Bhale Ramudu

1956

Edi Nijam?

1956

Kanyasulkam

1955

Jayasimha

1955

Ardhangi

1955

Missamma

1955

Pichi Pullaiah

1953 Debut
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