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 acted in approximately 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]
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| Born | Kunath Venu Madhav 28 September 1969 Kodad, Telangana , India |
| Died | 25 September 2019 (aged 49) [N 1] |
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| Spouse | Sree Vani |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Nandi Awards |
In 2007, he received the state Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his work in the action comedy film 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
editMadhav was born in Kodad in Suryapet district of Telangana. He was married to Sree Vanisri and has two sons.[8]
Death
editMadhav died on 25 September 2019 at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, due to liver and kidney complications.[9][1]
Selected filmography
editActor
editAs dubbing artist
edit| Year | Title | For Whom | Character | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2003 | Magic Magic 3D | Owen Burke | Thief's assistant | Telugu dubbed version | [10] |
| 2004 | Prema Chadarangam | Vivek | Harichandra | [11] |
Notes
edit- ^ 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
edit- ^ a b c "Telugu actor Venu Madhav passes away". The Indian Express. 25 September 2019. Archived from the original on 12 June 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ Reddy, Ravi (25 September 2019). "Venu Madhav, popular Telugu comedian, passes away". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Telugu comedian Venu Madhav breathes his last at 50". The Times of India. 26 September 2019. Archived from the original on 22 October 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Krishna Reddy's Spell: Comedians to Heroes". Oneindia.in. 11 September 2008. Archived from the original on 18 March 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
- ^ "Popular Telugu comedian Venu Madhav dies at 190 in Secunderabad". India Today. 25 September 2019. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2020.(in Telugu)
- ^ "Photos – Telugu Cinema – Cinemaa Awards 2003". www.idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ Nanisetti, Serish (26 September 2019). "Noted comedian Venu Madhav dead". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Telugu film comedian Venu Madhav critical". The Hindu. 25 September 2019. Archived from the original on 25 September 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Movie review – Magic Magic". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
- ^ Jeevi. "Movie review — Prema Chadarangam". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
External links
edit- Venu Madhav at IMDb