Gummadi

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Characters played by Gummadi

Sridhar Rao — Private Master (1967)

A wealthy patriarch who hires Prasad as a tutor. He is manipulated into marrying his daughter Sundari to Krishna, leading to family conflict before reconciliation occurs at the film's conclusion.

Diwaji Sivaramaiah — Hema Hemeelu (1979)

Diwaji Sivaramaiah is a faithful and devoted member of the royal household who rushes to rescue the heirs when the dynasty is attacked. After the family is separated, he later recognizes the surviving twin, reveals the hidden history, and trains him to take the place of the fallen Red Lion.

Inspector — Ave Kallu (1967)

The police official who leads the official investigation following the opening murder. He oversees security measures for the remaining family members and participates in the broader manhunt for the masked killer.

Balarama — Mayabazar (1957)

Brother of Krishna and father of Sasirekha. He is tricked by Shakuni and Duryodhana's insincere respect into agreeing to a marriage alliance with the Kauravas, intending to secure their support for a future war. His agreement triggers the chain of events leading to the magical deception.

Dharmateja — Kirathakudu (1986)

Dharmateja is an honest police officer and the father of Swetha, a criminology researcher. Swetha's connection with Charan and her later assistance to him in rescuing Chakravarthy are part of the story, but the summary gives no further actions or specific involvement for Dharmateja himself.

Mahamantri Singanna — Saarangadhara (1957)

Singanna is one of the king's ministers and is described as a good Samaritan. He accompanies Sarangadhara and Mandavya as an emissary to Rangaseema during the conflict. The plot summary gives no further actions for him, but establishes his position at court and his involvement in Sarangadhara's mission.

Bhushayya — Kula Gotralu (1962)

A respected village Zamindar who initially upholds rigid traditional values and disapproves of Ravi's marriage. After estranging from his son, he eventually witnesses Saroja's virtue, blesses his grandson, and accepts the reunited family.

Kotwal Komarayya — Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971)

A retired constable in Kurnool connected to Daanaala Dharmayya. Dharmayya entrusted him with one of the keys to the hidden treasure, and Radha reveals that her father had worked for him. His role links the search for the treasure to Dharmayya's past and the scattered keys.

Zamindar — Ardhangi (1955)

Zamindar is Raghu and Nagu’s father. He arranges Padma’s marriage to Raghu after Nagu rejects the match, and later entrusts Raghu with family responsibilities after seeing his progress. His death in a fall from the stairs follows a confrontation with Nagu; before dying, he leaves everything to Raghu, triggering a conflict with Rajeswari and Nagu.

Srihari Rao — Koduku Kodalu (1972)

Srihari Rao is Shobha's wealthy father. During her engagement to Raja Shekar, he casts Shekar and Janakamma out after Janakamma confirms Durgamma's accusation about her reputation. He later pressures Shobha to marry, prompting her to flee.

Bouddha Parivrajaka — Samrat Ashoka (1992)

Bouddha Parivrajaka represents the Buddhist monks who confront Ashoka over his bloody conduct as he marches to war. Ashoka refuses to heed their opposition and butchers them, an act that forms part of the violence and loss that later weigh on him as he turns toward Buddhism and non-violence.

Jagannatham — Aathmeeyulu (1969)

Wealthy patriarch who takes responsibility for Veerayya's family after his death. He recognizes Suryam and Seetha, brings them into his home, and orchestrates Seetha's marriage to his son. Though initially strict regarding his children's relationships, he ultimately approves their choices and praises Suryam.

Career Overview

Gummadi has 134 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Signature works include Nelavanka, Bala Mitrula Katha, Mallamma Katha. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
134
Birth Date
1928-07-09
Birth Place
West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India

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