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| Born | Kunath Venu Madhav (1969-09-28)28 September 1969 Kodad, Telangana, India |
| Died | 25 September 2019(2019-09-25) (aged 49)[N 1] |
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| Spouse | Sree Vani |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Nandi Awards |
Kunath Venu Madhav (28 September 1969 – 25 September 2019), was anIndian actor,television presenter,mimicry artist andcomedian known for his works predominantly inTelugu cinema. He acted in approximately 500 films in a variety of roles, starting his career as an impressionist; imitating celebrities, politicians, and local dialects.[1][3] He received breakthrough in cinema with works such asMaster (1997), andTholi Prema (1998).[4][5]
In 2007, he received the stateNandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his work in the action comedy filmLakshmi.[6] He won twoCineMAA Awards for best comedian for his work inV. V. Vinayaks' romantic comedyDil (2003); andS. S. Rajamouli's sports comedySye (2004).[7]
Madhav was born inKodad inSuryapet district ofTelangana. He was married to Sree Vanisri and has two sons.[8]
Madhav died on 25 September 2019 atYashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, due to liver and kidney complications.[9][1]
| Year | Title | For Whom | Character | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2003 | Magic Magic 3D | Owen Burke | Thief's assistant | Telugu dubbed version | [10] |
| 2004 | Prema Chadarangam | Vivek | Harichandra | [11] |
