Gunupudi Viswanath Shastri popularly known as Iron leg shastry was a Telugu comedian actor from India. He performed in 150 films. E. V. V. Satyanarayana introduced him to Telugu film industry.
Gunupudi Viswanath Shastri suffered with heart problems in 2006. He died on 19 June 2006 at his native place Tadepalligudem. He even suffered with jaundice in the last days of life. His family appealed to Film industry and AP Government to support them financially.