Suthi Velu

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]

For other uses, see Velu (disambiguation).

Suthi Velu
Born
Kurumaddali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao

(1947-08-07)7 August 1947
Bhogireddypalli, Madras Presidency, British India (now Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India)
Died16 September 2012(2012-09-16) (aged 65)[1]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1981-present
SpouseLakshmi Rajyam

Early life

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.

Career

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.

Personal life

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.

Awards
Nandi Awards[2]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleOther notes
2013RamachariJames bond Jr.Released posthumously
2012All the Best
2009Sasirekha Parinayam
2008One
2007Andariki Vandanalu
2006Modati Cinema
Veerabhadra
2005Aa Naluguru
Slokam
2004Xtra
2002 Basketball
123
1999Maanikyam
Vichitram Peraiah
1997Rowdy DurbarSivayya
Mama Bagunnava
W/o V. Vara Prasad
1996Pavithra Bandham
Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
1995Anaganaga Oka Roju
Lingababu Love Story
Aadaalla Majaka
Ketu Duplicate
1994 Kurradhi Kurradu Babu Rao
Anna
1993Ladies Special
Prema Pusthakam
Vintha Kodallu
Konguchaatu Krishnudu
Kalachakram
Enti Bava MarinuNakkalagudu Naga BhupatiHeroine Father
1992 Samsarala MechanicRamanadham
Babai Hotel
Chillara Mogudu Allari KodukuLawyer
Agreement
Parvathalu Panakalu
Appula Appa RaoAmmaji's Husband
Killer
1991Aditya 369Police Constable
Allari Pellam
Chaitanya
Kalikaalam
Brahmarshi Viswamitra Nakshatraka
Srivari Chindulu
Viyyala Vari Vindhu
Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu
Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti PellamSri Lakshmi's husband / Co-brother of Rajendra Prasad
Iddaru Pellala Muddula PoliceKantamma's Husband
1990Aayudham
Chevilo Puvvu
Master Kapuram
Jayasimha[3] Kumbakonam Iyer
Prananiki Pranam Santanam
1989Jayammu Nischayammu Raa!Jagannadham, Sumalatha (Heroine) father
Parthudu
Ajatha SatruvuAnanda Rao
Chinnari Sneham
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu
Oorantha Golanta
Mamathala Kovela
Bandhuvulostunnaru JagrathaOne of the relatives who comes to Rajendra Prasad's home, Suryakantam's son
Zoo Laka Taka
Hai Hai NayakaSchool Principal, Sarabhalingam Master
1988Janaki Ramudu
Yamudiki MoguduVichitragupta
Bhama KalapamDoctor
Prema Kireetam
Collector Vijaya
Nyaniki Siksha[4] Chidambaram
Nava Bharatham
Chikkadu Dorakadu
Chinni Krishnudu
Choopulu Kalisina ShubhavelaCameo appearance as a Koya Dora
Jeevana Ganga
Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka
Aakhari Poratam
Thodallullu
Khaidi No.786
Maranamrudangam
Chinababu
Donga Pelli
1987Muddu Bidda
Chakravarthy Simhachalam
Donga Mogudu
Gundammagari Krishnulu
Bhale Mogudu
Alludu Kosam
Manmadha Leela Kamaraju Gola Sandeham
Dharmapatni
Ramu
Dabbevariki Chedu
Krishna Leela
Parashakthi
Padamati Sandhya Ragam
Kulala Kurukshetram
Sreenivasakalyanam
Jebudonga
Maavoori Magaadu
Manmadha Leela Kamaraju GolaSandeham, Sutti VeeraBhadaRao's Servant
1986ChantabbaiGanapati, Chiranjeevi's assistant
Apoorva Sahodarulu
Prathidwani
Poojaku Panikiraani Puvvu
Vijrumbhana[5] Shekhar
Maa Vari Gola
Karu Diddina Kapuram
Repati Pourulu(Vandemataram)
Rendu Rella Aaru
1985PratighatanaPolice ConstableOne of his favourite Role
Manchi Manasulu[6]
Deshamlo Dongalupaddaru
Raktha SindhuramDamodar Rao's Secretary
Devalayam
Babai AbbaiHeroine's father
1984Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu
Anandabhairavi
Rama Rao Gopal Rao a.k.a. Rao Gopal Rao
Goonda
Srivariki PremalekhaAnanda Rao
Agni Gundam
1983KhaidiBeggar
Lanke Bindelu[7] Danaiah
Palletoori Monagadu
Durga Devi[8] Lakshmipathi
Adavallu Aligithe
Amarajeevi
Puttadi Bomma
Rendu Jella SitaNeighbor of Heroes and Sri Lakshmi's husband
1982Nalugu StambhalataGumasta or Assistant of Sutti Veerabhadra Rao
Trisoolam
1981Mudda MandaramReceptionistDebut Movie

References
  1. "Suthi Velu passes away". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 October 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  2. "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
  3. JAI SIMHA | FULL MOVIE | SUMAN | BHANUPRIYA | TELUGU CINEMA CLUB, retrieved 13 October 2023
  4. NYAYANIKI SIKSHA | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SIVA KRISHNA | BHANUPRIYA | RAGHUVARAN | TELUGU CINE CAFE, retrieved 26 October 2023
  5. "Vijrumbana (1986)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  6. "Manchi Manasulu (1986)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  7. "Lanke Bindelu (1983)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  8. "Durga Devi on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
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