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'''Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao''' (10 August 1946 – 2 November 2015), popularly known as '''Kondavalasa''', was a Indian actor and comedian who worked in [[Telugu cinema]] and [[Telugu theatre]].
'''Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao''' (10 August 1946 – 2 November 2015), popularly known as '''Kondavalasa''', was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in [[Telugu cinema]] and [[Telugu theatre]].


==Background==
==Background==
Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao was born on 10 August 1946 in [[Srikakulam]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=IBTimes|date=2015-11-03|title=Comedian Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao dies at 69; fans mourn his death|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/comedian-kondavalasa-lakshmana-rao-dies-69-fans-mourn-his-death-653047|access-date=2021-05-06|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> He was an employee at [[Visakhapatnam Port|Visakhapatnam Port Trust]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Telugu Comedian Kondavalasa No More|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2015/nov/03/Telugu-Comedian-Kondavalasa-No-More-838248.html|access-date=2021-05-06|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao was born on 10 August 1946 in [[Srikakulam]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=IBTimes|date=2015-11-03|title=Comedian Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao dies at 69; fans mourn his death|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/comedian-kondavalasa-lakshmana-rao-dies-69-fans-mourn-his-death-653047|access-date=2021-05-06|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> He was an employee at [[Visakhapatnam Port|Visakhapatnam Port Trust]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Telugu Comedian Kondavalasa No More|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2015/nov/03/telugu-comedian-kondavalasa-no-more-838248.html|access-date=2021-05-06|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>


Before appearing in films, Kondavalasa was a stage actor, having given more than 1000 stage performances.<ref name=":0" /> Director [[Vamsy]] gave him an opportunity in his film ''[[Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru]]''. His famous dialogue ''Aithe okay'' (trsl. "Then it's okay") from the film ''Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru'' increased his popularity. He went on to appear in over 65 [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] films.<ref name=":0" />
Before appearing in films, Kondavalasa was a stage actor, having given more than 1000 stage performances.<ref name=":0" /> Director [[Vamsy]] gave him an opportunity in his film ''[[Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru]]''. His famous dialogue ''Aithe okay'' (trsl. "Then it's okay") from the film ''Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru'' increased his popularity. He went on to appear in over 65 [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] films.<ref name=":0" />
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==Death==
==Death==


Kondavala died on 2 November 2015. He was being treated at [[NIMS, Hyderabad]] following his illness.<ref name=":0" />
Kondavalasa died on 2 November 2015. He was being treated at [[NIMS, Hyderabad]] following his illness.<ref name=":0" />


It was reported that the comedian had been suffering from complications in the ear for the previous few days and the infection had spread to the brain, which led to his death.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.tsaproundup.com/comedian-kondavalasa-passes-away-at-69/ |title=passes away at 69|date= 2 November 2015 |author=TS AP Roundup}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Devulapalli|first=Rahul|date=2015-11-03|title=Tollywood comedian Kondavalasa dead|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tollywood-comedian-kondavalasa-dead/article7837188.ece|access-date=2021-05-06|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
It was reported that the comedian had been suffering from complications in the ear for the previous few days and the infection had spread to the brain, which led to his death.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.tsaproundup.com/comedian-kondavalasa-passes-away-at-69/ |title=passes away at 69|date= 2 November 2015 |author=TS AP Roundup}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Devulapalli|first=Rahul|date=2015-11-03|title=Tollywood comedian Kondavalasa dead|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tollywood-comedian-kondavalasa-dead/article7837188.ece|access-date=2021-05-06|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 02:24, 10 November 2024

Kondavalasa Lakshman Rao
Born(1946-08-10)10 August 1946
Srikakulam, Madras Presidency, British India
Died2 November 2015(2015-11-02) (aged 69)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Years active1979; 2002–2015

Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao (10 August 1946 – 2 November 2015), popularly known as Kondavalasa, was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre.

Background

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Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao was born on 10 August 1946 in Srikakulam.[1] He was an employee at Visakhapatnam Port Trust.[2]

Before appearing in films, Kondavalasa was a stage actor, having given more than 1000 stage performances.[1] Director Vamsy gave him an opportunity in his film Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru. His famous dialogue Aithe okay (trsl. "Then it's okay") from the film Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru increased his popularity. He went on to appear in over 65 Telugu films.[1]

Death

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Kondavalasa died on 2 November 2015. He was being treated at NIMS, Hyderabad following his illness.[1]

It was reported that the comedian had been suffering from complications in the ear for the previous few days and the infection had spread to the brain, which led to his death.[3][4]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Ref.
1979 Maa Bhoomi
2002 Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru! Pottiraju
2003 Evare Athagadu
Kabaddi Kabaddi Krishna Rao
Ottesi Cheputunna
Nijam
Donga Ramudu and Party
Inspector
Nenu Pelliki Ready
Srirama Chandrulu
Nenu Seetamahalakshmi [5]
Maa Alludu Very Good Vishnu Mani
Satyam
2004 Pallakilo Pellikoothuru
Donga Dongadi
Anandamanandamaye
Sorry Naaku Pellaindi
Xtra
Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy
Sathruvvu
Aaptudu
Suryam
2005 Evadi Gola Vaadidhi
Pandem
Dhairyam
Radha Gopalam
Sravanamasam
Veerabhadra
Andarivaadu
Jagapati
Kanchanamala Cable TV
Nuvvante Naakishtam
Please Naaku Pellaindi
123 from Amalapuram
Dhana 51
Mahanandi
2006 Rajababu
Chukkallo Chandrudu
Sri Krishna 2006
Hanumanthu
Veedhi
Naayudamma
Andala Ramudu
Photo
Boss
Sainikudu
Rakhi
2007 Madhumasam
Athili Sattibabu LKG
Lakshmi Kalyanam¡'
Allare Allari
Pagale Vennela
2008 Deepavali Pillai
Swagatam
Sundarakanda
Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna
Rainbow
Kshudra
Siddu from Sikakulam
Blade Babji
Kuberulu
Dongala Bandi
2009 Pistha
Current
Gopi Gopika Godavari
Bendu Apparao RMP Postman
2010 Adhurs
Varudu
Saradaga Inkonchem Sepu
Kathi Kantha Rao
2011 In the Direction of Nammi .Harish Donga Pelam
2012 Ramadandu
Sudigadu
Devaraya
2013 1000 Abaddalu
2014 Naa Rakumarudu
Ala Ela
Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra
Saheba Subramanyam
2015 James Bond

References

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  1. ^ a b c d IBTimes (3 November 2015). "Comedian Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao dies at 69; fans mourn his death". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Telugu Comedian Kondavalasa No More". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  3. ^ TS AP Roundup (2 November 2015). "passes away at 69".
  4. ^ Devulapalli, Rahul (3 November 2015). "Tollywood comedian Kondavalasa dead". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  5. ^ Jeevi (8 November 2003). "Movie review - Nenu Seetamahalakshmi". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
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