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 (1947-08-07)7 August 1947 Bhogireddypalli, Madras Presidency, British India (now Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India) |
| Died | 16 September 2012(2012-09-16) (aged 65)[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Spouse | Lakshmi Rajyam |
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 Mandaaram (1981), and acted in many of Jandhyala's films, which made him famous.
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.
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.
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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| 2013 | Ramachari | James bond Jr. | Released posthumously |
| 2012 | All the Best | ||
| 2009 | Sasirekha Parinayam | ||
| 2008 | One | ||
| 2007 | Andariki Vandanalu | ||
| 2006 | Modati Cinema | ||
| 2006 | Veerabhadra | ||
| 2005 | Aa Naluguru | ||
| 2005 | Slokam | ||
| 2004 | Xtra | ||
| Maanikyam | |||
| Chillara Mogudu Allari Koduku | Lawyer | ||
| 2002 | Basketball | ||
| 2002 | 123 | ||
| 1996 | Pavithra Bandham | ||
| 1995 | Anaganaga Oka Roju | ||
| 1995 | Ketu Duplicate | ||
| 1994 | Anna | ||
| 1993 | Ladies Special | ||
| 1992 | Enti Bava Marinu | Nakkalagudu Naga Bhupati | Heroine Father |
| 1992 | Samsarala Mechanic | Ramanadham | |
| 1991 | Aditya 369 | Police Constable | |
| Allari Pellam | |||
| Apoorva Sahodarulu | |||
| Repati Pourulu | |||
| Chaitanya | |||
| Parthudu | |||
| Deshamlo Dongalupaddaru | |||
| Janaki Ramudu | |||
| 1992 | Killer | ||
| Kalikaalam | |||
| Appula Appa Rao | Ammaji's Husband | ||
| 1991 | Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam | Sri Lakshmi's husband / Co-brother of Rajendra Prasad | |
| Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police | Kantamma's Husband | ||
| 1990 | Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! | Jagannadham, Sumalatha (Heroine) father | |
| 1989 | Ajatha Satruvu | Ananda Rao | |
| 1989 | Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu | ||
| 1989 | Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha | One of the relatives who comes to Rajendra Prasad's home, Suryakantam's son | |
| 1989 | Hai Hai Nayaka | School Principal, Sarabhalingam Master | |
| 1988 | Yamudiki Mogudu | Vichitragupta | |
| 1988 | Bhama Kalapam | Doctor | |
| 1988 | Chikkadu Dorakadu | ||
| Chinni Krishnudu | |||
| Choopulu Kalisina Shubhavela | Cameo appearance as a Koya Dora | ||
| Jeevana Ganga | |||
| Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka | |||
| Khaidi No.786 | |||
| Maranamrudangam | |||
| Chinababu | |||
| Donga Pelli | |||
| 1987 | Muddu Bidda | ||
| 1987 | Donga Mogudu | ||
| 1987 | Gundammagari Krishnulu | ||
| Bhale Mogudu | |||
| Dharmapatni | |||
| Dabbevariki Chedu | |||
| Sreenivasakalyanam | |||
| Jebudonga | |||
| 1987 | Manmadha Leela Kamaraju Gola | Sandeham, Sutti VeeraBhadaRao's Servant | |
| 1986 | Chantabbai | Ganapati, Chiranjeevi's assistant | |
| Karu Diddina Kapuram | |||
| Pratighatana | Police Constable | One of his favourite Role | |
| Repati Pourulu | (Vandemataram) | ||
| 1985 | Raktha Sindhuram | ||
| Devalayam | |||
| Rendu Rella Aaru | |||
| 1984 | Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu | ||
| 1984 | Anandabhairavi | ||
| Babai Abbai | Heroine's father | ||
| Srivariki Premalekha | Ananda Rao | ||
| 1983 | Khaidi | Beggar | |
| Trisoolam | |||
| Palletoori Monagadu | |||
| Adavallu Aligithe | |||
| Puttadi Bomma | |||
| Rendu Jella Sita | Neighbor of Heroes and Sri Lakshmi's husband | ||
| 1982 | Nalugu Stambhalata | Gumasta or Assistant of Sutti Veerabhadra Rao | |
| 1981 | Mudda Mandaram | Receptionist | Debut Movie |
Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian | |
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