Venu Madhav (actor)
Venu Madhav | |
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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 |
Kunath Venu Madhav (28 September 1969 – 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]
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
[edit]Madhav was born in Kodad in Suryapet district of Telangana. He was married to Sree Vanisri and has two sons.[8]
Death
[edit]Madhav died on 25 September 2019 at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, due to liver and kidney complications.[9][1]
Filmography
[edit]As Actor
[edit]As 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 39 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
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- Male actors in Telugu cinema
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- Telugu male actors
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- Indian impressionists (entertainers)
- Indian game show hosts
- 20th-century Indian male actors
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- Male actors from Telangana
- Deaths from kidney disease
- Deaths from liver disease
- People from Suryapet district
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