Venkatesh
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Daggubati Venkatesh (born 13 December 1960) is an Indian film actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Venkatesh debuted with the 1986 film Kaliyuga Pandavulu for which he won his first Nandi Award. In a career spanning over 30 years, he starred in many successful films such as Bobbili Raja, Chanti, Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu, Preminchukundam Raa, Suryavamsam, Premante Idera, Raja, Kalisundam Raa, Jayam Manadera, Sankranti, Lakshmi, Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule, Ganesh, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Drushyam, and F2: Fun and Frustration, establishing himself as a major actor in Telugu films. Venkatesh won five Nandi Awards for Best Actor for his performances in Swarna Kamalam, Prema, Dharma Chakram, Ganesh, Kalisundam Raa, and Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule, in addition to six Filmfare Awards South in various categories. Along with his brother D. Suresh Babu, Venkatesh co-owns of Suresh Productions, one of the largest film production companies in India, under which he acted in several films.[6][7] He is also the mentor of the Telugu Warriors, representing Telugu cinema (Tollywood) in the Celebrity Cricket League.
Known for
Credits
January 12 Vidudala (2027)
as Lt. Col. Venkat Reddy
F2: Fun and Frustration (2019)
as Venky
Pokiri Raja (1995)
as Chanti/ Balaraju
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012)
as Ballari Babu
Abbaigaru (1993)
as Dorababu
Premam (2016)
as DCP K. Ramachandra (Cameo Appearance)
Coolie No. 1 (1991)
as Raju / Bharat
Gemeni (2002)
as 'Patamatalanka' Gemeni
Chanti (1992)
Actor
Ontari Poratam (1989)
as Raja
Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu (2026)
as Venky Gowda
Malliswari (2004)
as Vara Prasad aka Pellikani Prasad
Chintakayala Ravi (2008)
as Chintakayala Ravi
Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2025)
as Yadagari Damodara Raju
Surya IPS (1991)
Actor
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)
as Peddodu
Bodyguard (2012)
as Venkatadri
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)
as Venkateswarlu "Venky"
Kshana Kshanam (1991)
as Chandu
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan (2023)
as Balakrishna Gundapeneni
Premante Ideraa (1998)
Actor
Eenadu (2009)
as DGP Eashwar Prasad IPS
Soggadu (2005)
Actor
Thrimoorthulu (1987)
Actor
Krack (2021)
as Narrator
Venky Mama (2019)
as Venkataratnam Naidu / Venky Mama
Hathi (1998)
as Truck driver
Seenu (1999)
as Seenu
F3: Fun and Frustration (2022)
as Venky
Mosagallu (2021)
as Narrator
Pelli Chesukundaam (1997)
Actor
Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 - AK 47 (2026)
as Chittibabu
Narappa (2021)
as Naarappa
Agnyaathavaasi (2018)
as Guru
Aggiramudu (1990)
as Aggi Ramudu / Vijay
Shadow (2013)
as Rajaram / Shadow / Chanti
Saindhav (2024)
as Saindhav Koneru "SaiKo"
Ganesh (1998)
as Ganesh
Drushyam (2014)
as Rambabu
Anari (1993)
as Rama
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007)
as Ganesh
Namo Venkatesa (2010)
as Venkataramana
Nagavalli (2010)
as Sri Naga Bhairava Rajshekhara/Dr. Vijay
Preminchukundam Raa (1997)
Actor
Guru (2017)
as Aditya / Aadi
Sundara Kanda (1992)
as Venteswarulu
Prema (1989)
as Pruthvi
Premato Raa (2001)
as Chandu
Kondapalli Raja (1993)
Actor
Lakshmi (2006)
Actor
Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu (1996)
as Sriram
Jayam Manadera (2000)
Actor
Gharshana (2004)
as DCP Ramachandra
Gopala Gopala (2015)
as Kanneganti Gopala Rao
Thulasi (2007)
as Parvataneni Tulasi Ram
Dharma Chakram (1996)
as Rakesh
Pavithra Bandham (1996)
as Vijay
Vasantham (2003)
as Ashok
Raja (1999)
Actor
Taqdeerwala (1995)
as Suraj
Masala (2013)
as Balaram
Vasu (2002)
as Vasu
Subash Chandra Bose (2005)
Actor
Devi Putrudu (2001)
as Krishna/Balaram
Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya (1996)
as Sahasa Veerudu
Vijetha Vikram (1987)
Actor
Suryavamsham (1998)
Actor
Brahma Puthrudu (1988)
Actor
Bobbili Raja (1990)
as Raja
ENE Repeat (2026)
as Special appearance
Kalisundam Raa (2000)
as Raghu
Super Police (1994)
as Vijay
Chinnabbaayi (1997)
as Sundarayya
Drushyam 2 (2021)
as Rambabu
Drushyam 3 (—)
as Rambabu
Rampur Ka Raja (1993)
Actor
Sankranthi (2005)
Actor
Chinarayudu (1992)
Actor
Muddula Priyudu (1994)
Actor
Dhruva Naksthram (1989)
Actor
Swarnakamalam (1988)
as Chandra Shekar
Bharathamlo Arjunudu (1987)
Actor
Radha (2014)
Actor
Ori Devuda..! (2022)
as Almighty
Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986)
as Vijay
Raktha Tilakam (1988)
Actor
Saradha Bullodu (1996)
Actor
Shatruvu (1991)
Actor
Srinivasa Kalyanam (1987)
Actor
Babu Bangaram (2016)
as A.C.P. Krishna
Varasudochadu (1988)
Actor
Brahma Rudrulu (1986)
Actor
Ajeyudu (1987)
Actor
Two Town Rowdy (1989)
as Shakthi