Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the entertainment industry. He first appeared in Jandhyala's film
Aha Naa Pellanta in 1987 and gained popularity in comedian roles in
S. V. Krishna Reddy's films. He is known for his roles in
Rajendrudu Gajendrudu, Mayalodu, Yamaleela, Srivariki Premalekha, Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992),
Apparao Driving School, and the TV serial
Amrutham. He won three TV Nandi Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government, one of them for
Amrutham serial. He was a renowned stage artist before entering into cinema, his first drama being "Ravana Bramha" at the age of 18. He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist. ==Personal life==