Gundu Sudarshan (born Surampudi Sudarshan Rao) is an Indian comedian and actor, writer, and literature enthusiast from Andhra Pradesh. He acted in more than 350 films. He also has stage experience from the age of 10. He entered the film industry with Mister Pellam in 1993 directed by Bapu He holds a master's degree, and PhD in Civil Engineering from J.N.T.U Hyderabad. He also has a degree in Psychology. He worked as a lecturer in SRKR Engineering college, Bhimavaram before turning into full-time actor.