Actor
Venkatesh Daggubati
Based In
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
1986 – Present
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 |
About Venkatesh Daggubati
Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986), which won him the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut.
Over 75 films across Telugu cinema, including pan-Indian hits and OTT releases.
Yes, he stars in Netflix’s Rana Naidu (Seasons 1 & 2).
Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2025), his first solo film to cross ₹100 crore worldwide.
Yes, he is a brand ambassador and investor for the EV firm BikeWo.