AVS (actor)

Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam (2 January 1957 – 8 November 2013), better known by his initials, A.V.S., was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works exclusively in Telugu cinema.[4] A.V.S. is regarded as one of the finest comic actors of Telugu cinema, noted particularly for his comic dialogue delivery, and expressions. A.V.S. starred in over five hundred feature films, and has garnered four state Nandi Awards, including Best Comedian, and Best character actor.[5]

For other uses, see AVS.

A. V. S.
Born
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam

(1957-01-02)2 January 1957[1]
Tenali,[2] Andhra Pradesh, India
Died8 November 2013(2013-11-08) (aged 56)[3]
Hyderabad, India

Early life and career

AVS was born on 2 January 1957 at Tenali town, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced to the film industry by director Bapu through his film Mister Pellam in the year 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 Ni Prema Bangaaram Kanu...!'[6] and directed 4 films, namely Super Heroes, Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kaanu..!, Room Mates, and Kothimooka.[7] He was General Secretary of the Movie Artistes Association for 3 terms.[8]

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.

Awards
Nandi Awards

Filmography
Year Title Language Role
1993Mr. PellamTeluguGopal
1993MayaloduTeluguSupermarket owner
1993MadamTelugu
1993Ish Gup ChupTelugu
1993Vaddu Bava TappuTelugu
1994Lucky ChanceTelugu
1994YamaleelaTelugu
1994ShubhalagnamTeluguMadhu's house owner
1994Pelli KodukuTelugu
1994Bangaru KutumbamTelugu
1994Allari PremikuduTeluguChandram 's assistant
1994AameTelugu
1994Super PoliceTeluguConstable
1994Punya Bhoomi Naa DesamTelugu
1995RikshavoduTeluguG. K. RMP's Assistant
1995GhatotkachuduTelugua villain with his moto Rangu Paduddhi which means colour will fall literally Blood will fall
1995Alluda MajakaTeluguKonda Babu/Gundela Mandela
1995SisindriTeluguHouse Owner
1995VajramTelugu
1995SubhamasthuTeluguPriest
1996RambantuTelugu
1996Akkada Abbai Ikkada AmmayiTeluguS.I.
1996Dharma ChakramTeluguGumastha Gurulingam
1996Oho Naa PellantaTelugu
1996FamilyTelugu
1996RamudochhaduTelugu
1996Sri Krishnarjuna VijayamTelugu
1996Intlo Illalu Vantaintlo PriyuraluTelugu
1996VinodhamTelugu
1997Veedevadandi BabuTelugu
1997Pelli SandadiTelugu
1997Chilaka KottuduTelugu
1997ChinnabbayiTelugu
1997AnnamayyaTelugu
1997Adavilo AnnaTelugu
1998MaavidaakuluTeluguAaha TV owner
1998Aavida Maa AavideTeluguHotel owner
1998ParadesiTeluguBagara Raju
1998SubhakankshaluTeluguNadabrahmam
1999Samarasimha ReddyTelugu
1999YamajaathakuduTelugu
1999RajaTelugu
1999Sri RamulayyaTelugu
1999Ravoyi ChandamamaTeluguV. K. Sonty
1999PostmanTelugu
2000UncleTelugu
2000Pelli SambandhamTelugu
2000Kante Koothurne KanuTelugu
2000Kalisundam RaaTeluguVenkatadri
2000YuvarajuTelugu
2000ChitramTelugu
2000Jayam ManaderaTeluguSonthi Paramahamsa
2000BaachiTelugu
2001DevulluTelugu
2001Appa Rao Ki Oka Nela ThappindiTelugu
2001AdhipathiTelugu
2001Akasa VeedhiloTelugu
2001Cheppalani VundhiTelugu
2001Veedekkadi MogudandiTelugu
2001SubbuTelugu
2002IndraTelugu
2003GangotriTelugu
2003The Rite, a PassionTelugu
2003VijayamTeluguH. Umapathi
2003ShivamaniTelugu
2003VillainTelugu
2004Donga DongadiTelugu
2004VenkyTeluguBokka
2004Shiva ShankarTelugu
2005SankranthiTeluguSupermarket owner
2005Radha GopalamTelugu
2005Veeri Veeri Gummadi PanduTelugu
2005MahanandiTelugu
2005Jai ChiranjeevaTelugu
2006Sri RamadasuTelugu
2006BangaramTelugu
2007GodavaTelugu
2007Madhumasam Telugu
2007Yamagola Malli ModalaindhiTelugu
2008KingTelugu
2009Bendu Apparao RMPTelugu
2009BaanamTelugu
2010Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via BhulokamTelugu
2012Denikaina ReadyTelugu
2013BalupuTelugu
2013PavitraTelugu
2014Hum TumTelugu
2014Young IndiaTelugu
2014Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari CharitraTelugu

References
  1. "AVS- Biography". maastars.com. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  2. "AVS - Profile". Maastars.com. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  3. "AVS Died". Filmcircle.com. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  4. Kumar, KV Anand (8 September 1998). "Telugu Cinema's Clean Commedian". Deccan Chronicle. p. 24.
  5. "Popular Telugu actor Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam no more - Indian Express".
  6. "AVS - Producer". indyarocks.com. Archived from the original on 1 September 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  7. "AVS - Directed Movies". telugumovietalkies.com. Archived from the original on 20 June 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  8. "Home". Archived from the original on 14 September 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.