Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam

"AVS (comedian)" redirects here. For other uses, see AVS (disambiguation).
A. V. S.
Born Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam
(1957-01-02)2 January 1957[1]
Tenali,[2] Andhra Pradesh, India
Died 8 November 2013(2013-11-08) (aged 56)[3]
Hyderabad
Residence Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Known for Rangu Paduddhi
Parent(s) Veera Raghavayya
Shiva Kameswary

Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam (2 January 1957 – 8 November 2013) better known by his initials, A.V.S. was an Indian film; character actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works exclusively in Telugu cinema. 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. was starred in over five hundred feature films, and has garnered four state Nandi Awards, including Best Comedian, and Best character actor.[4]

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…!'[5] and directed 4 films, namely Super Heroes, Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kaanu..!, Room Mates, and Kothimooka.[6] He was General Secretary of the Movie Artistes Association for 3 terms.[7]

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

Selected Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2014Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra Telugu
2014Hum Tum - Telugu Telugu
2013Pavithra Telugu
2013Balupu Telugu
2012Denikaina Ready Telugu
2009Baanam Telugu
2009Bendu Apparao RMP Telugu
2008King Telugu
2007Yamagola Malli Modalaindhi Telugu
2007Madhumasam Telugu
2007Godava Telugu
2006Bangaram Telugu
2006Sri Ramadasu Telugu
2005Jai Chiranjeeva Telugu
2005Mahanandi Telugu
2005Veeri Veeri Gummadi Pandu Telugu
2005Radha Gopalam Telugu
2005Sankranthi Telugu
2004Shiva Shankar Telugu
2004Venky Telugu
2004Donga Dongadi Telugu
2003Shivamani Telugu
2003The Rite, a Passion Telugu
2003Gangotri Telugu
2002Indra Telugu
2001Subbu Telugu
2001Veedekkadi Mogudandi Telugu
2001Cheppalani Vundhi Telugu
2001Akasa Veedhilo Telugu
2001Adhipathi Telugu
2001Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi Telugu
2001Devullu Telugu
2000Baachi Telugu
2000Jayam Manadera Telugu
2000Chitram Telugu
2000Yuvaraju Telugu
2000Kalisundam Raa Telugu
2000Kante Koothurne Kanu Telugu
2000Pelli Sambandham Telugu
2000Uncle Telugu
1999Postman Telugu
1999Ravoyi Chandamama Telugu
1999Sri Ramulayya Telugu
1999Raja Telugu
1999Yamajaathakudu Telugu
1999Samarasimha Reddy Telugu
1998Subhakankshalu Telugu
1998Paradesi Telugu
1998Aavida Maa Aavide Telugu
1998Maavidakulu Telugu
1997Adavilo Anna Telugu
1997Annamayya Telugu
1997Chinnabbayi Telugu
1997Chilaka Kottudu Telugu
1997Pelli Sandadi Telugu
1997Veedevadandi Babu Telugu
1996Vinodham Telugu
1996Intlo Illalu Vantaintlo Priyuralu Telugu
1996Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam Telugu
1996Ramudochhadu Telugu
1996Oho Naa Pellanta Telugu
1996Dharma Chakram Telugu
1996Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi Telugu
1996Rambantu Telugu
1995Subhamasthu Telugu
1995Vajram Telugu
1995Sisindri Telugu
1995Alluda Majaka Telugu
1995Ghatotkachudu Telugu
1995Rikshavodu Telugu
1994Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam Telugu
1994Super Police Telugu
1994Aame Telugu
1994Allari Premikudu Telugu
1994Bangaru Kutumbam Telugu
1994Pelli Koduku Telugu
1994Shubhalagnam Telugu
1994Yamaleela Telugu
1993Vaddu Bava Tappu Telugu
1993Ish Gup Chup Telugu
1993Madam Telugu
1993Mayalodu Telugu
1993Mr. Pellam Telugu

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. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  4. ↑ "Popular Telugu actor Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam no more - Indian Express".
  5. ↑ "AVS - Producer". indyarocks.com. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  6. ↑ "AVS - Directed Movies". telugumovietalkies.com. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  7. ↑ "Home".

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