Actors - Venkatesh

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Venkatesh is one of the most famous actors in Telugu film Industry, Tollywood. He is one of the most consistent box office performers today. Despite huge successes he keeps a low profile and let his work speak for him.

He was born on December 13 1960 at Karamchedu, Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, India. As his name begins with "V", his admirers coined the term Victory Venkatesh.

Venkatesh graduated with MBA degree from Montery University, USA. Venkatesh has a distinctive understated method of acting which distinguishes him from other popular actors.

After his return to India, he initially wanted to get into production, but later decided to be an actor. His father, Dr. D. Ramanaidu and his brother D.Sureshbabu successfully run one of the most prestigious production companies in Indian Cinema, Suresh Productions.

Venkatesh debuted through Kaliyuga Pandavulu in the year 1986. The movie was not only a hit but also got him his first Nandi award, which is a rare accomplishment for an actor who has just completed his debut film.

At an early phase of his career, Venkatesh got to work with K.Viswanath, who is considered a great classical director. Just two years old as an actor, Venkatesh acted in Swarnakamalam directed by K.Viswanath. The movie got him his second Nandi. Varasudochadu, released in the same year, was another trophy.

After a few flops, he got a break in the form of Bobbiliraja. Added to the name and performance of Venkatesh was delightful Divyabharathi, good comedy and melodious music. Bobbiliraja is a musical hit and also entertained audience from all sections because of it's ingredients.

An action film followed Bobbiliraja. In Sathuruvu Venkatesh played angry young lawyer who takes law into his hands after failing to fight the corruption through the court.

Venkatesh has also worked with famed Bollywood director (originally Telugu) Ramgopal Varma in the film Kshana Kshanam, although it was not a success at the box office.

Chanti, a remake of Tamil chinna Tambi, happened in 1991. Chanti was definitely a challenging project for Venkatesh. Chanti was a box office hit and Venkatesh's career benefitted hugely by it. Starting with Chanti, he went for continuous remakes - that got him branded as a "remake actor". Anari was the remake of Chanti in Bollywood's Hindi cinema. Venkatesh started becoming a family hero and turned out a huge fan following among women.

His brother Dr. Suresh Babu is a very successful producer and he delivered most of the hit movies with his brother Venkatesh.

Family

Venkatesh has three daughters with his wife Neeraja: Ashritha, Hayavahini and Bhavana. He also has one son named Arjun Ramnath. They live in Jubilee Hills, the most expensive area in Hyderabad. Through his brother, Venkatesh also has aristocratic connections - Dr. Suresh Babu married into the Chitturi zamindars of Kulla.

Filmography

Kaliyuga Pandavulu
Brahma Rudrulu
Ajeyudu
Bharatamlo Arjunudu
Trimurthulu
Vijetha Vikram
Sreenivasa Kalyanam
Raktha Tilakam
Brahma Putrudu
Swarna Kamalam
Varasudochadu
Prema
Ontari Poratam
Dhruva Naksthram
Two Town Rowdy
Aggi Ramudu
Bobbili Raja
Shatruvu
Kooli No1
Surya IPS
Kshana Kshanam
Chanti
Chinarayudu
Sundarakanda
Anari (Hindi)
Kondapalli Raja
Abbaigaru
Super Police
Muddula Priyudu
Pokiri Raja
Takdheervala(Hindi)
Dharma Chakram
Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya
Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu
Sarada Bullodu
Pavithra Bhandam
Chinnabbai
Premichukondam Raa
Pellichesukondam
Surya Vamsam
Ganesh
Premante Idera
Raja
Seenu
Kalisundahm Raa
Jayam Manadera
Devi Putrudu
Prematho Raa
Nuvvu Naku Nachavu
Vasu
Gemini
Vasamtham
Malliswari
Garshana
Sankranthi
SubashChandraBose
Lakshmi

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