Suthivelu


Suthivelu was an Indian film character actor, and comedian known for his works in Telugu cinema. Regarded as one of the finest comic actors in Telugu, He has acted in more than 200 films, and won four state Nandi Awards.

Early life

Suthivelu'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", 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 Veerabhadrarao 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. His name in the film Nalugu Stambhalata is Gurnadham. After the success of Nalugu Stambhalata, people started calling him Suthivelu. He also acted in Popular Telugu comedy serials such as Anandobrahma on Doordarshan and Lady Detective on ETV.

Personal life

Suthivelu 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

YearTitleRoleOther notes
2013RamachariJames bond Jr.Released posthumously
2012All the Best
2009Sasirekha Parinayam
2008One
2007Andariki Vandanalu
2006Modati Cinema
2006Veerabhadra
2005Aa Naluguru
2005Slokam
2004Xtra
Maanikyam
Chillara Mogudu Allari KodukuLawyer
2002Basketball
2002123
1996Pavithra Bandham
1995Anaganaga Oka Roju
1993Ladies Special
1992Enti Bava MarinuNakkalagudu Naga BhupatiHeroine Father
1992Samsarala MechanicRamanadham
1991Aditya 369Police Constable
Chinababu
Sreenivasakalyanam
Jebudonga
Khaidi No.786
Donga Pelli
Allari Pellam
Apoorva Sahodarulu
Maranamrudangam
Repati Pourulu
Chaitanya
Parthudu
Deshamlo Dongalupaddaru
Janaki Ramudu
1992Killer
Kalikaalam
Appula Appa RaoAmmaji's Husband
1991Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti PellamSri Lakshmi's husband / Co-brother of Rajendra Prasad
Iddaru Pellala Muddula PoliceKantamma's Husband
1990Jayammu Nischayammu Raa!Jagannadham, Sumalatha father
1989Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu
1989Bandhuvulostunnaru JagrathaOne of the relatives who comes to Rajendra Prasad's home, Suryakantam's son
1989Hai Hai NayakaSchool Principal, Sarabhalingam Master
1988Yamudiki MoguduVichitragupta
1988Bhama KalapamDoctor
1988Chikkadu Dorakadu
Chinni Krishnudu
Choopulu Kalisina ShubhavelaCameo appearance as a Koya Dora
Jeevana Ganga
Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka
1987Muddu Bidda
1987Donga Mogudu
1987Gundammagari Krishnulu
Bhale Mogudu
Dharmapatni
Dabbevariki Chedu
1987Manmadha Leela Kamaraju GolaSandeham, Sutti VeeraBhadaRao's Servant
1986ChantabbaiGanapati, Chiranjeevi's assistant
Karu Diddina Kapuram
PratighatanaPolice ConstableOne of his favourite Role
Repati Pourulu
1985Raktha Sindhuram
Devalayam
Rendu Rella Aaru
1984Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu
1984Anandabhairavi
Babai AbbaiHeroine's father
Srivariki PremalekhaAnanda Rao
1983KhaidiBeggar
Trisoolam
Palletoori Monagadu
Adavallu Aligithe
Puttadi Bomma
Rendu Jella SitaNeighbor of Heroes and Sri Lakshmi's husband
1982Nalugu StambhalataGumasta or Assistant of Sutti Veerabhadra Rao
1981Mudda MandaramReceptionistDebut Movie