AVS (actor)

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]

AVS
Late actor AVS at NTR Trust
Born
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam

(1957-01-02)2 January 1957
Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died8 November 2013(2013-11-08) (aged 56)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, (now in Telangana) India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • producer
  • directer
Years active1993–2013

Early life and career

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 four films, namely Super Heroes, Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kaanu..!, Roommates, and Kothimooka.[5] He was General Secretary of the Movie Artistes Association for 3 terms.[6]

Death

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]

Selected filmography

As actor
List of films and roles
Year Title Role Notes
1993Mr. PellamGopal
MayaloduSupermarket owner
Ish Gup Chup
1994Lucky Chance
Madam
Yamaleela
SubhalagnamMadhu's house owner
Pelli Koduku
Bangaru Kutumbam
Police Alludu[8] Kamesham
Allari PremikuduChandram 's assistant
Aame
Super PoliceConstable
Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam
1995RikshavoduG. K. RMP's Assistant
GhatotkachuduUnnamed villain
Alluda MajakaKonda Babu/Gundela Mandela
Aadaalla Majaka
Mummy Mee Aayanochadu
Ketu Duplicatu
SisindriHouse Owner
Vajram
Vaddu Bava Tappu
SubhamasthuPriest
1996Rambantu
Akkada Abbai Ikkada AmmayiS.I.
Dharma ChakramGumastha Gurulingam
Oho Naa Pellanta
Prema Prayanam
Family
Ramudochadu
Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
Intlo Illalu Vantintlo PriyuraluDoctor
Vinodam
1997 Kaliyugam Lo Gandargolam Also director
Veedevadandi Babu
Pelli SandadiHeroine's Uncle
Chilaka Kottudu
Chinnabbayi
Annamayya
Adavilo Anna
1998MaavidaakuluAaha TV owner
Aavida Maa AavideHotel owner
ParadesiBagara Raju
SubhakankshaluNadabrahmam
1999Samarasimha Reddy
Yamajathakudu
Raja
Sri Ramulayya
Ravoyi ChandamamaV. K. Sonty
Vichitram[9] Parandhamaiah
Postman
2000UncleJagadish Chandraprasad / Veeraswamy (Uncle) Also producer
Pelli Sambandham
Kante Koothurne Kanu
Kalisundam RaaVenkatadri
Yuvaraju
Chitram
Jayam ManaderaSonthi Paramahamsa
Bachi
2001Devullu
Appa Rao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi
Adhipathi
Akasa Veedhilo
Cheppalani Vundhi
Veedekkadi Mogudandi
Subbu
2002Indra
2003Gangotri
The Rite, a Passion
VijayamH. Umapathi
Sivamani
Villain
Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu Also director and producer
2004Donga Dongadi
VenkyBokka
Shiva Shankar
Aaptudu
2005SankranthiSupermarket owner
Radha Gopalam
Veeri Veeri Gummadi Pandu
Mahanandi
Jai ChiranjeevaPriest
2006Sri Ramadasu
Bangaram
Roommates Director
2007Godava
Madhumasam
Yamagola Malli Modalaindhi
2008King
2009Bendu Apparao RMP
Baanam
2010Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam
Kothimooka Beggar Also director
2012Denikaina ReadySastry
2013Balupu
Pavitra
2014Hum Tum
Young India
Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra

Other crew positions
YearFilmDirectorStoryScreenplayProducer Notes
1997Super HeroesYesYesYesNo
2000UncleNoYesYesYesAlso lyricist
2003Ori Nee Prema Bangaram KaanuYesYesYesYes
2006RoommatesYesYesYesNo
2010KothimookaYesYesYesNo

As voice actor

Awards
Nandi Awards[10]

References
  1. Kumar, KV Anand (8 September 1998). "Telugu Cinema's Clean Commedian". Deccan Chronicle. p. 24.
  2. "Popular Telugu actor Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam no more - Indian Express". The Indian Express. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  3. Seshagiri, Sangeetha (9 November 2013). "Veteran Telugu Actor AVS Dies of Liver Ailment; Celebrities React on Twitter". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  4. "AVS - Producer". indyarocks.com. Archived from the original on 1 September 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  5. "AVS - Directed Movies". telugumovietalkies.com. Archived from the original on 20 June 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  6. "Home". Archived from the original on 14 September 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  7. "Film comedian Amanchi Venkata Subramanyam dies at 56 | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. 9 November 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  8. "Police Alludu (1994)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  9. "Vichitram". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  10. "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 - 2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 31 December 2020.(in Telugu)
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