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Kunath Venu Madhav (died 25 September 2019) was an Indian actor, television presenter, mimicry artist and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu 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 as Master (1997), and Tholi Prema (1998).[4][5]
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| Born | Kunath Venu Madhav 28 September 1969 Kodad, Telangana, India |
| Died | 25 September 2019 (aged 49) [N 1] |
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| Spouse | Sree Vani |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Nandi Awards |
In 2007, he received the state Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his work in the action comedy film Lakshmi.[6] He won two CineMAA Awards for best comedian for his work in V. V. Vinayaks' romantic comedy Dil (2003); and S. S. Rajamouli's sports comedy Sye (2004).[7]
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Madhav was born in Kodad in Suryapet district of Telangana. He was married to Sree Vanisri and has two sons.[8]
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Madhav died on 25 September 2019 at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, due to liver and kidney complications.[9][1]
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Actor
As dubbing artist
| 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] |
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- Sources reported different ages at his death. While The Indian Express stated that Madhav was aged 52,[1] The Hindu reported that he was 50 years old.[2]
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