Venu Madhav (actor)
Venu Madhav | |
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| Born | Kunath Venu Madhav 28 September 1969 |
| Died | 25 September 2019 (aged 49) [N 1] |
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| Spouse | Sree Vani |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Nandi Awards |
Kunath Venu Madhav (died 25 September 2019) was an Indian actor, television presenter, mimicry artist and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was one of the finest comedians in the Telugu cinema, he starred in some 500 films in a variety of roles, starting his career as an impressionist; imitating celebrities, politicians, and local dialects.[1][3] He received breakthrough in cinema with works such as Master (1997), and Tholi Prema (1998).[4][5]
In 2006, he received the state Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his work in the action comedy Lakshmi.[6] He won two CineMAA Awards for best comedian for his work in V. V. Vinayaks' romantic comedy Dil (2003); and S. S. Rajamouli's sports comedy Sye (2004).[7]
Early life
Venu Madhav was born in Kodad in Suryapet district of Telangana. He was married to Sree Vanisri and has two sons.[8]
Death
He left this world on 25 September 2019 at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, due to liver and kidney complications.[9][1]
Selected filmography
Actor
As dubbing artist
| Year | Film | For Whom | Character |
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| 2003 | Magic Magic 3D | Owen Burke | Thief's assistant |
Notes
- ^ Sources reported different ages at his death. While The Indian Express stated that Madhav was aged 52,[1] The Hindu reported that he was 50 years old.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Telugu actor Venu Madhav passes away". The Indian Express. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ Reddy, Ravi (25 September 2019). "Venu Madhav, popular Telugu comedian, passes away". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Telugu comedian Venu Madhav breathes his last at 50". The Times of India. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Krishna Reddy's Spell: Comedians to Heroes". Oneindia.in. 11 September 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
- ^ "Popular Telugu comedian Venu Madhav dies at 190 in Secunderabad". India Today. 25 September 2019.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 - 2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 31 December 2020.(in Telugu)
- ^ "Photos - Telugu Cinema - Cinemaa Awards 2003". www.idlebrain.com.
- ^ Nanisetti, Serish (26 September 2019). "Noted comedian Venu Madhav dead". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Telugu film comedian Venu Madhav critical". The Hindu. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
External links
- Venu Madhav at IMDb
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- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- Nandi Award winners
- Telugu male actors
- Ventriloquists
- Telugu comedians
- Slapstick comedians
- Indian impressionists (entertainers)
- Indian game show hosts
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Indian male comedians
- Male actors from Telangana
- Deaths from kidney disease
- People from Suryapet district
- Indian male comedy actors