Suthi Velu
Kurumaddali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao (7 August 1947 – 16 September 2012), better known by his stage name Suthi Velu, was an Indian actor and comedian known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has acted in more than 200 films, and won four state Nandi Awards.[1]
Suthi Velu | |
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Born | Kurumaddali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao 7 August 1947 Bhogireddypalli, Madras Presidency, British India |
Died | 16 September 2012 65)[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | (aged
Occupations |
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Years active | 1981–2012 |
Spouse | Lakshmi Rajyam |
Early life
Suthi Velu's father was a teacher. From an early age he was interested in drama and also developed an interest in acting. He then decided to take up acting seriously. At the age of 7, he had given a stage performance in his town. His father discouraged him and asked him not to show interest in acting. He started his film career with Mudda Mandaram (1981), and acted in many of Jandhyala's films, which made him famous.
Career
Suthivelu's comedy spanned from 1980 to 2000 in Tollywood. He is famous for timing his dialogues and expressions, particularly in director Jandhyala's comedy films. His collaboration with Suthi Veerabhadra Rao is very popular and the duo was nicknamed Suthi Janta. During his childhood, he was very lean, so one of his neighbours Jaanakamba used to call him Velu (meaning finger in Telugu). His name in the film Nalugu Stambhalata (1982) is Gurnadham. After the success of Nalugu Stambhalata, people started calling him Suthi Velu. He also acted in Popular Telugu comedy serials such as Anandobrahma on Doordarshan and Lady Detective on ETV.
Personal life
Suthi Velu was married to Lakshmi Rajyam, and have four children, three girls and a boy. He died of cardiac arrest at his residence on 16 September 2012.
Awards
- Best Supporting Actor – Vande Mataram (1985)
- Best Male Comedian – Devalayam (1985)
- Best Male Comedian – Geethanjali (1989)
- Best Male Comedian – Master Kapuram (1990)
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1981 | Mudda Mandaram | Receptionist | |
1982 | Naa Desam | ||
Nalugu Stambhalata | Gumasta | ||
Trisoolam | |||
1983 | Khaidi | Beggar | |
Lanke Bindelu[3] | Danaiah | ||
Palletoori Monagadu | |||
Durga Devi[4] | Lakshmipathi | ||
Adavallu Aligithe | |||
Raju Rani Jackie[5] | Kodandam | ||
Amarajeevi | |||
Puttadi Bomma | |||
Rendu Jella Sita | Neighbor of Heroes and Sri Lakshmi's husband | ||
1984 | Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu | ||
Ravoo Gopala Ravoo[6] | Mental patient | ||
Anandabhairavi | |||
Goonda | |||
Srivariki Premalekha | Ananda Rao | ||
Agni Gundam | |||
1985 | Pratighatana | Police Constable | One of his favourite Role |
Manchi Manasulu[7] | |||
Bangaru Chilaka | |||
Musugu Donga[8] | Babji | ||
Surya Chandra | |||
Chiranjeevi | Chitti | ||
Mogudu Pellalu[9] | |||
Vande Mataram | |||
Raktha Sindhuram | Damodar Rao's Secretary | ||
Devalayam | |||
Babai Abbai | Heroine's father | ||
1986 | Chantabbai | Ganapati, Chiranjeevi's assistant | |
Apoorva Sahodarulu | |||
Chadastapu Mogudu | |||
Jailu Pakshi | |||
Vetagallu[10] | Narasimham | ||
Aadi Dampatulu | |||
Vijrumbhana[11] | Shekhar | ||
Karu Diddina Kapuram | |||
Repati Pourulu | (Vandemataram) | ||
Rendu Rella Aaru | |||
Chanakya Sapatham[12] | Yugandhar | ||
1987 | Muddu Bidda | ||
Chakravarthy | Simhachalam | ||
Donga Mogudu | |||
Gundammagari Krishnulu | |||
Bhale Mogudu | |||
Dharmapatni | |||
Donga Garu Swagatham | |||
Agni Putrudu | |||
Ramu | |||
Muddayi[13] | Vadivelu | ||
Kaboye Alludu | |||
Majnu | |||
Dabbevariki Chedu | |||
Padamati Sandhya Ragam | |||
Srinivasa Kalyanam | |||
Jebu Donga | |||
Maa Voori Magadu[14] | Simhachalam | ||
Bhargava Ramudu | |||
Manmadha Leela Kamaraju Gola | Sandeham | ||
1988 | Janaki Ramudu | ||
Yamudiki Mogudu | Vichitragupta | ||
Nyaniki Siksha[15] | Chidambaram | ||
Chikkadu Dorakadu | |||
Chinni Krishnudu | |||
Choopulu Kalisina Shubhavela | Cameo as a Koya Dora | ||
Raktabhishekam | |||
Yuddha Bhoomi | |||
Manchi Donga | |||
Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka | |||
Aakhari Poratam | |||
Thodallullu | |||
O Bharya Katha | |||
Khaidi No.786 | |||
Maranamrudangam | |||
Chinababu | |||
Donga Pelli | |||
1989 | Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! | Jagannadham | |
Parthudu | |||
Ajatha Satruvu | Ananda Rao | ||
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu | |||
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | |||
Geethanjali | |||
Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha | Kistayya | ||
Chinnari Sneham | |||
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata | |||
Hai Hai Nayaka | School Principal, Sarabhalingam Master | ||
1990 | Aayudham | ||
Chevilo Puvvu | |||
Irugillu Porugillu | |||
Prema Zindabad | |||
Mama Alludu | |||
Master Kapuram | |||
Rambha Rambabu | |||
Padmavathi Kalyanam | |||
Jayasimha[16] | Kumbakonam Iyer | ||
Prananiki Pranam | Santanam | ||
1991 | Aditya 369 | Police Constable | |
Chaitanya | |||
Kalikaalam | |||
Kulamma Gunamma | |||
Viyyala Vari Vindhu | |||
Bhargav | |||
Jeevana Chadarangam | |||
Vichitra Prema | |||
Sarpayagam | |||
Brahmarshi Viswamitra | Nakshatraka | ||
Srivari Chindulu | |||
Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam | Subbayya Lingam | ||
Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police | Kantamma's Husband | ||
1992 | Samsarala Mechanic | Ramanadham | |
Babai Hotel | |||
Sukravaram Mahalakshmi | |||
Prema Drohi | |||
Parvathalu Panakalu | |||
Repati Koduku | |||
Chillara Mogudu Allari Koduku | Lawyer | ||
Aapadbandhavudu | |||
Appula Appa Rao | Ammaji's Husband | ||
Killer | |||
1993 | Ladies Special | ||
Prema Pusthakam | |||
Chirunavvula Varamistava | |||
Vintha Kodallu | |||
Kalachakram | |||
Allari Priyudu | |||
One By Two | |||
Enti Bava Marinu | Nakkalagudu Naga Bhupati | ||
1994 | Kurradhi Kurradu | Babu Rao | |
Muddula Priyudu | |||
Ammayi Kapuram | |||
Nannagaru | |||
Anna | |||
1995 | Lingababu Love Story | ||
Badili | |||
Aadaalla Majaka | |||
Ketu Duplicate | |||
1996 | Pavithra Bandham | ||
Anaganaga Oka Roju | |||
Topi Raja Sweety Roja | |||
Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya | |||
Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam | |||
1997 | Rowdy Durbar | Sivayya | |
Mama Bagunnava | |||
Pelli Chesukundam | |||
Chinnabbayi | |||
W/o V. Vara Prasad | |||
1998 | Allari Pellam | ||
Suryudu | |||
Cheekati Suryulu | |||
Pavitra Prema | |||
1999 | Maanikyam | ||
Krishna Babu | |||
2001 | Deevinchandi | ||
2002 | Vachina Vaadu Suryudu | [17] | |
2004 | Aa Naluguru | ||
Xtra | |||
2005 | Modati Cinema | ||
2006 | Veerabhadra | ||
2007 | Andariki Vandanalu | ||
Maharadhi | |||
2008 | One | ||
Krishnarjuna | |||
2009 | Sasirekha Parinayam | ||
Boni | |||
2012 | All the Best | ||
2013 | Ramachari | Ganapathi | Released posthumously |
References
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External links
- Suthi Velu at IMDb