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JD Chakravarthy
Active Telugu, Hindi, Tamil & Malayalam Cinema
- FromHyderabad, Telangana, India
- Based inHyderabad, Telangana, India
- Age56 years
- Active1989–Present
- Updated
J.D. Chakravarthy – Biography
J.D. Chakravarthy – Full Information
- Full Name: Nagulapati Srinivasa Chakravarthy
- Popular Name: J.D. Chakravarthy
- Nickname: J.D., Chakravarthi
- Profession: Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Music Director
- Known For: Satya, Siva, Gulabi, Money, Anaganaga Oka Roju, Dayaa
- Date of Birth: 16 April 1970
- Age: 56 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Hometown: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Current Residence: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Profession Category: Actor, Filmmaker
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 76 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black / Grey
Family
- Father: Nagulapati Suryanarayana Rao
- Mother: Prof. Dr. Kovela Shantha (Carnatic Singer)
- Siblings: Vijayanthi (Elder Sister)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Anukriti Govind Sharma (m. 2016)
- Children: N/A
Education
- School: St. George’s Grammar School, Hyderabad
- College: Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT), Hyderabad
- Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1989 | Made his iconic acting debut as the antagonist J.D. in Ram Gopal Varma’s cult classic film Siva. |
| 1993 | Starred in the hit comedy-crime feature Money, cementing his position as a main lead in Telugu cinema. |
| 1995 | Delivered a critically acclaimed performance in Gulabi, winning the Nandi Special Jury Award. |
| 1997 | Played the lead in Ram Gopal Varma’s comedy-action hit Anaganaga Oka Roju opposite Urmila Matondkar. |
| 1998 | Achieved pan-Indian fame by starring as the titular character in the legendary Bollywood crime masterpiece Satya. |
| 2004 | Made his Hindi directorial debut with the horror-thriller feature film Vaastu Shastra. |
| 2008 | Directed and starred in the action-thriller hit Homam, showcasing his multi-faceted filmmaking talents. |
| 2023 | Earned international acclaim, winning Best Supporting Actor at the Eko International Film Festival for Dahini: The Witch, and starred in the web series Dayaa. |
| 2025–2026 | Expanded his career with major projects including Gaayapadda Simham as Brutal Dharma and the horror-mystery Chethabadi. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 1995 | Nandi Awards | Special Jury Award | Gulabi | Won |
| 1998 | Screen Awards | Special Jury Award | Satya | Won |
| 1999 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor – Hindi | Satya | Nominated |
| 2023 | Eko International Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Dahini: The Witch | Won |
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About JD Chakravarthy
What is J.D. Chakravarthy's most famous movie role?
He is globally renowned for playing the titular role of Satya in Ram Gopal Varma's 1998 Hindi underworld crime masterpiece Satya, as well as his iconic debut performance in Siva (1989).
Did J.D. Chakravarthy direct films?
Yes, besides acting, he is an accomplished filmmaker who has directed multiple films across languages, including Vaastu Shastra (2004), Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006), Homam (2008), and Sidham (2009).
Who is his wife?
J.D. Chakravarthy married actress and writer Anukriti Govind Sharma in August 2016 in a private ceremony.
What is his educational background?
He completed his schooling at St. George's Grammar School in Hyderabad and earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree from Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT).
What are his latest projects in 2026?
In 2026, he appeared in the high-profile action entertainer Gaayapadda Simham playing the dual-shaded character Brutal Dharma and announced his lead role in the black-magic horror-thriller Chethabadi.
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