Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam (2 January 1957 – 8 November 2013), better known and credited by his initials AVS, was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works in Telugu cinema.[1] A.V.S. was known particularly for his comic dialogue delivery, and expressions. He starred in over five hundred feature films and has garnered four state Nandi Awards, including Best Comedian, and Best character actor.[2]
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Born | Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam (1957-01-02)2 January 1957 Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Died | 8 November 2013(2013-11-08) (aged 56) |
Years active | 1993–2013 |
AVS was born on 2 January 1957 in Tenali, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.[3] He was introduced to the film industry by director Bapu through his film Mister Pellam in 1993. With this film, he became a comedy star in the Telugu film industry. For his role he received many awards including Nandi Award by Government of Andhra Pradesh. He won many private and Government awards for both in films and in TV shows. He produced two films: Uncle and Ori Nee Prema Bangaaram Kanu...![4] and directed 4 films, namely Super Heroes, Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kaanu..!, Room Mates, and Kothimooka.[5] He was General Secretary of the Movie Artistes Association for 3 terms.[6]
AVS sustained kidney and liver trauma for some days. He had a liver transplant in 2008. He died on 8 November 2013 at his son's residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad after multiple organ failure.[2][7]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | Mr. Pellam | Gopal | |
1993 | Mayalodu | Supermarket owner | |
1993 | Ish Gup Chup | ||
1993 | Vaddu Bava Tappu | ||
1994 | Lucky Chance | ||
1994 | Madam | ||
1994 | Yamaleela | ||
1994 | Subhalagnam | Madhu's house owner | |
1994 | Pelli Koduku | ||
1994 | Bangaru Kutumbam | ||
1994 | Allari Premikudu | Chandram 's assistant | |
1994 | Aame | ||
1994 | Super Police | Constable | |
1994 | Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam | ||
1995 | Rikshavodu | G. K. RMP's Assistant | |
1995 | Ghatotkachudu | Unnamed villain | |
1995 | Alluda Majaka | Konda Babu/Gundela Mandela | |
1995 | Sisindri | House Owner | |
1995 | Vajram | ||
1995 | Subhamasthu | Priest | |
1996 | Rambantu | ||
1996 | Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi | S.I. | |
1996 | Dharma Chakram | Gumastha Gurulingam | |
1996 | Oho Naa Pellanta | ||
1996 | Family | ||
1996 | Ramudochadu | ||
1996 | Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam | ||
1996 | Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu | ||
1996 | Vinodam | ||
1997 | Super Heroes | Also director | |
1997 | Veedevadandi Babu | ||
1997 | Pelli Sandadi | ||
1997 | Chilaka Kottudu | ||
1997 | Chinnabbayi | ||
1997 | Annamayya | ||
1997 | Adavilo Anna | ||
1998 | Maavidaakulu | Aaha TV owner | |
1998 | Aavida Maa Aavide | Hotel owner | |
1998 | Paradesi | Bagara Raju | |
1998 | Subhakankshalu | Nadabrahmam | |
1999 | Samarasimha Reddy | ||
1999 | Yamajathakudu | ||
1999 | Raja | ||
1999 | Sri Ramulayya | ||
1999 | Ravoyi Chandamama | V. K. Sonty | |
1999 | Postman | ||
2000 | Uncle | Also director and producer | |
2000 | Pelli Sambandham | ||
2000 | Kante Koothurne Kanu | ||
2000 | Kalisundam Raa | Venkatadri | |
2000 | Yuvaraju | ||
2000 | Chitram | ||
2000 | Jayam Manadera | Sonthi Paramahamsa | |
2000 | Bachi | ||
2001 | Devullu | ||
2001 | Appa Rao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi | ||
2001 | Adhipathi | ||
2001 | Akasa Veedhilo | ||
2001 | Cheppalani Vundhi | ||
2001 | Veedekkadi Mogudandi | ||
2001 | Subbu | ||
2002 | Indra | ||
2003 | Gangotri | ||
2003 | The Rite, a Passion | ||
2003 | Vijayam | H. Umapathi | |
2003 | Sivamani | ||
2003 | Villain | ||
2003 | Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kanu | Also director and producer | |
2004 | Donga Dongadi | ||
2004 | Venky | Bokka | |
2004 | Shiva Shankar | ||
2004 | Aaptudu | ||
2005 | Sankranthi | Supermarket owner | |
2005 | Radha Gopalam | ||
2005 | Veeri Veeri Gummadi Pandu | ||
2005 | Mahanandi | ||
2005 | Jai Chiranjeeva | ||
2006 | Sri Ramadasu | ||
2006 | Bangaram | ||
2006 | Roommates | Director | |
2007 | Godava | ||
2007 | Madhumasam | ||
2007 | Yamagola Malli Modalaindhi | ||
2008 | King | ||
2009 | Bendu Apparao RMP | ||
2009 | Baanam | ||
2010 | Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam | ||
2010 | Kothimooka | Beggar | Also director |
2012 | Denikaina Ready | ||
2013 | Balupu | ||
2013 | Pavitra | ||
2014 | Hum Tum | ||
2014 | Young India | ||
2014 | Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra |
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