Great Actor Gummadi Passes away : Early Tollywood pays him a tribute

Gummadi Venkateswara Rao (82), the legend of Telugu film industry passes away today at Care Hospital, Hyderabad.

He was admitted into the hospital as he turned severely ill. Both his kidneys were failed and followed by that, it resulted in multi organ failure. Gummadi was earlier affected with paralysis but got convalesced fighting with it. He appeared last in the movie ‘Kasinayana’ in 2008 while his first movie was Adrushta Deepudu in 1950. He was born on 9th July 1927.

His last recorded video was on 20th January 2010 when he shared his views on color-Mayabazaar.

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Prestigious Padma Bhushan for Ilayaraja , Rahman and Aamir Khan

Padma awards has been announced and guess what our favorite duo Ilayaraja sir and Rahman got Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honor. There is no need for separate description about Raja sir and Rahman.


And a surprise in the party. Aamir Khan also got the Padma Bhushan. Aamir's latest movie 3 Idiots has been a big blockbuster and is said to be crossing the Sholay's record.

On behalf of Early Tollywood and our viewers, We bow these legends.....

Siddharth's BAAVA Launched

Siddharth's next film Bava, to be directed by Rambabu and produced by L. Padmakumar Chowdary under the banner of Sri Keerthi Creations, was launched at Annapoorna Studios, Hyderabad. V.V. Vinayak clapped the muhurat shot, while Seenu Vytla switched on the camera. The first shot was directed by Kodi Ramakrishna.

Director Rambabu said: "It is the story of bava maradalu (brother-in-law and sister-in-law). A popular hero is going to play the role of Siddharth’s father. I would like to thank producer Chowdary and hero Siddharth for giving me the opportunity as director."

Siddharth said, “2010 is an unforgettable year in my life. My Hindi film as solo hero Striker is releasing this year. I am also acting under the banner of K. Raghavendra Rao. Bava is a simple love story. I know director Rambabu for the past four years. He came up with an interesting script. I feel happy to work with producer Chowdary. Chakri introduced me as a singer with 'Chukkallo Chandrudu'. I prefer to work with new directors because they possess tremendous energy."

Music director Chakri and M.L. Kumar Chowdary spoke during the occasion. Bava has Ali, Brahmanandam, Nazar, Surekha Vani and others in the cast. Chintapally Ramana pens dialogues. Arvind Krishna handles cinematography.