Gunupudi Viswanath Sastri, popularly known by his screen name Ironleg Sastri, was an Indian comedian who predominantly worked in Telugu-language films. He acted in more than 150 films.[1] E. V. V. Satyanarayana introduced him to Telugu Cinema.
Ironleg Sastri | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gunupudi Viswanath Sastri |
| Died | 19 June 2006 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982 - 2006 |
Life
editIronlog Sastri was born in a Brahmin family in Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India. His birth name was Gunupudi Vishwanatha Sastry. He used to work as a priest for the movie inaugural functions. Director E. V. V. Satyanarayana offered him a role in Appula Appa Rao (1992) where he played the role of a priest with the name Ironleg Sastry. Later he adopted this as his screen name.[2]
Filmography
edit- Little Gang
- Prema Khaidi (1990)
- Rowdy Alludu (1991)
- Appula Appa Rao (1992)
- Prema Drohi (1992)
- Valujada Tolubeltu (1992)
- Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993)
- Major Chandrakanth (1993)
- Evandi Aavida Vachindi (1993)
- Tholi Muddu (1993)
- Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1993)
- Allari Priyudu (1993)
- Pekata Papa Rao (1993)
- Kurradhi Kurradu (1994) as Brahma Lahari
- Bobbili Simham (1994)
- Miss 420 (1994)
- Aame (1994)
- Mounam (1995)
- Lingababu Love Story (1995)
- Aayanaki Iddaru (1995)
- Pokiri Raja (1995)
- Vaddu Bava Thappu (1995)
- Street Fighter[3] (1995) as Yenugupadam Yeleswara Sastry
- Ooha (1996)
- Koothuru (1996)
- Akkum Bakkum (1996)
- Maavichiguru (1996)
- Circus Sattipandu (1997)
- Chilakkottudu (1997)
- Veedevadandi Babu (1997)
- Aavida Maa Aavide (1998)
- Thammudu (1999)
- Swayamvaram (1999)
- Badri (2000)
- Daddy (2001)
- 6 Teens (2001)
- Akasa Veedhilo (2001) as himself
- Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002)
- Toli Choopulone (2003)
- Chance (2004)
- Abbai Premalo Paddadu (2004)
- Yours Abhi (2004)
Death
editHe suffered with heart problems in 2006. He died on 19 June 2006 at his native place Tadepalligudem. He also suffered with jaundice in the last days of life. His family appealed to Film industry and AP Government to financially support them.
References
edit- ^ "తండ్రి బాటలో." ntnews (in Telugu). 19 June 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ Nathan, Archana. "There is a reason why Yash is rocking, Venkat is a fish and Srinivasan is a coconut". Scroll.in. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "Street Fighter (1995)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 4 July 2023.