Gummadi served as a jury member thrice for the 28th , 33rd and 39th National Film Awards . He served twice on the state Nandi Awards Committee . In 1977 , he was awarded India 's fourth-highest civilian honor Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian cinema . He is widely known for his roles in films such as '' Maya Bazar '' ( 1957 ) , '' Maa Inti Mahalakshmi '' ( 1959 ) , '' Kula Daivam '' ( 1960 ) , '' Kula Gothralu '' ( 1962 ) , '' Jyothi '' ( 1976 ) , '' Nelavanka '' ( 1981 ) , '' Maro Malupu '' ( 1982 ) , '' Ekalavya '' ( 1982 ) , '' Ee Charitra Ye Siraatho ? '' ( 1982 ) , '' Gaaju Bommalu '' ( 1983 ) and '' Pelli Pustakam '' ( 1991 ) . In 2008 he starred in '' Jagadguru Sree Kasi Nayana Charitra '' which is his last film
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28th National Film Awards
Gummadi Venkateswara Rao