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Venkatesh Daggubati
Active Telugu Film Industry
- FromChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Based inHyderabad, Telangana, India
- Ageover–65
- Active1986 – Present
- Updated
Venkatesh Daggubati Biography
Venkatesh Daggubati – Full Information
- Full Name: Daggubati Venkatesh
- Popular Name: Venkatesh
- Nickname: Victory Venkatesh
- Date of Birth: 13 December 1960
- Age: 65 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor, Producer
- Years Active: 1986 – Present
Family Background
- Father: Late D. Ramanaidu (Renowned film producer and founder of a major production banner)
- Mother: Rajeswari Ramanaidu (Homemaker)
Siblings:
- One elder brother (Film producer)
- One younger sister
- Family Values: Known for strong discipline, simplicity, and respect for cinema as a craft
- Marital Status: Married
- Children: Four
Education
- Schooling: Completed early education in Chennai
- College Education: Loyola College, Chennai
- Degree: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
- Postgraduate Education: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Institution: Monterey Institute of International Studies, California, USA
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Kaliyuga Pandavulu | Acting debut; won Nandi Award for Best Male Debut |
| 1991 | Kshana Kshanam | Critically acclaimed performance |
| 1998 | Ganesh | Major success; won Nandi Award for Best Actor |
| 2000 | Kalisundam Raa | Career-defining family entertainer |
| 2002 | Vasu | 50th film milestone |
| 2003 | Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Cult classic family entertainer |
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Multi-starrer blockbuster |
| 2015 | Drushyam | Landmark performance; critical and commercial success |
| 2017 | Guru | Career-best performance; critics’ favorite |
| 2019 | F2: Fun and Frustration | Biggest commercial hit of his career |
| 2021 | Narappa | First direct-to-OTT film release |
| 2023 | Rana Naidu | Successful OTT series debut |
| 2023 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | Major Hindi film appearance |
| 2024 | Saindhav | 75th film; first pan-Indian action thriller |
| 2025 | Sankranthiki Vasthunam | Blockbuster action-comedy |
| 2026 | Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu | Extended cameo alongside Chiranjeevi |
| 2026 | Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 (AK 47) | Upcoming film directed by Trivikram Srinivas |
Recent Activity
- Starred in the blockbuster film Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2025).
- Featured as a brand ambassador and investor for EV firm BikeWo.
- Acting in the OTT series Rana Naidu Season 2 (currently in production/dubbing).
- Appeared in Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (early 2025).
- Exploring future projects with director Trivikram Srinivas.
- Involved in legal matters regarding a property dispute with his family.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Nandi Awards | Best Male Debut (Special Jury Award) | Kaliyuga Pandavulu | Won |
| 1986 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Kaliyuga Pandavulu | Nominated |
| 1988 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Brahma Puthrudu | Won |
| 1988 | Nandi Awards | Special Jury Award | Swarna Kamalam | Won |
| 1989 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor | Prema | Won |
| 1989 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Prema | Nominated |
| 1990 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Bobbili Raja | Nominated |
| 1991 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Kshana Kshanam | Nominated |
| 1992 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Chanti | Nominated |
| 1993 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Abbaigaru | Nominated |
| 1994 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Muddula Priyudu | Nominated |
| 1995 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor | Dharma Chakram | Won |
| 1996 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Dharma Chakram | Won |
| 1996 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya | Nominated |
| 1997 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Preminchukundam Raa | Nominated |
| 1998 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor | Ganesh | Won |
| 1998 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Ganesh | Won |
| 1999 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Raja | Nominated |
| 2000 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor | Kalisundam Raa | Won |
| 2000 | Filmfare Awards South | Special Award | Jayam Manade Raa | Won |
| 2000 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Jayam Manade Raa | Won |
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Sankranthi | Nominated |
| 2005 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Actor | Sankranthi | Won |
| 2007 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor | Adavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule | Won |
| 2007 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Actor | Adavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule | Won |
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Adavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule | Nominated |
| 2010 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Telugu | Eenadu | Nominated |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Masala | Nominated |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Drushyam | Nominated |
| 2015 | TSR – TV9 National Film Awards | Best Actor (Jury) | Drushyam | Won |
| 2015 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Telugu | Drushyam | Nominated |
| 2016 | TSR – TV9 National Film Awards | Best Actor | Gopala Gopala | Won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Guru | Nominated |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards South | Critics Best Actor – Telugu | Guru | Won |
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About Venkatesh Daggubati
What is Venkatesh’s debut film?
Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986), which won him the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut.
How many films has Venkatesh acted in?
Over 75 films across Telugu cinema, including pan-Indian hits and OTT releases.
Has Venkatesh acted in OTT series?
Yes, he stars in Netflix’s Rana Naidu (Seasons 1 & 2).
Which is his highest-grossing solo film?
Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2025), his first solo film to cross ₹100 crore worldwide.
Is Venkatesh involved in any business or endorsements?
Yes, he is a brand ambassador and investor for the EV firm BikeWo.
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