Gummadi
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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 Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gummadi reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gummadi's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Gummadi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Kalam Marindi, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gummadi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gummadi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gummadi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Aayanaki Iddaru | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Brindavanam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Pelli Pustakam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Simhasanam | Minister of Avanti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Rakta Sindhuram | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Rustum | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Bahudoorapu Batasari | Prasad's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Mundadugu | Dharma Rao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Bhoga Bhagyalu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Kotha Jeevithalu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Indradhanussu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Daana Veera Soora Karna | Parshurama | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Kurukshetram | Bhishma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Seetha Kalyanam | Dasharatha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Aaradhana | Dasaradha Ramayya | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Alluri Seetarama Raju | Gamgantam Dhora | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Vintha Katha | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Tata Manavadu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Mallamma Katha | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Koduku Kodalu | Srihari Rao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Kalam Marindi | Lakshmipati | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Pandanti Kapuram | Srinivasa Rao "Vasu" | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Prema Nagar | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Srimanthudu | Sekharam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Maro Prapancham | I.G. Jagannatha Rao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Manchi Kutumbam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Ave Kallu | Inspector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Navaratri | Radha's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Palnati Yudham | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Zamindar | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Doctor Chakravarthy | DSP Sridhar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Marmayogi | Maharaju / Marmayogi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Aatma Balam | Dr. Seth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Pooja Phalamu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Punarjanma | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Paruvu-Prathishtta | Rao Bahadoor Prakasam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Chaduvukunna Ammayilu | Venkata Rangayya | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Kula Gotralu | Bhushayya | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Mahamantri Thimmarusu | Thimmarusu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Bhishma | Karna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Seetha Rama Kalyanam | Vishwamitra Maharshi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Maa Babu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Pelli Kanuka | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Renukadevi Mahatyam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Daiva Balam | Ugrasena | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Intiguttu | Dewan Bahadur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Jayam Manade | Maharaju | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Kanyasulkam | Sowjanya Rao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Jayasimha | Ranadeer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Ardhangi | Zamindar | Super Hit | Similar → |
Gummadi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gummadi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gummadi is "Kalam Marindi" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gummadi acted in?
Gummadi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gummadi?
Other notable films include "Bahudoorapu Batasari", "Kotha Jeevithalu", and "Rustum".