Venkatesh
Venkatesh is an Indian actor born December 13, 1960 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, working primarily in Telugu cinema. He has had a long career spanning several decades, appearing in a wide range of family dramas, action films, and comedies. He is considered one of the senior and respected leading men of Telugu-language film. He has received recognition from the Telugu film industry across his career for his contributions to the medium. He continues to work in Telugu cinema as a veteran actor.
Venkatesh
61 Movies
1 Series
Venkatesh is an Indian actor born December 13, 1960 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, working primarily in Telugu cinema. He has had a long career spanning several decades, appearing in a wide range of family dramas, action films, and comedies. He is considered one of the senior and respected leading men of Telugu-language film. He has received recognition from the Telugu film industry across his career for his contributions to the medium. He continues to work in Telugu cinema as a veteran actor.
Movies
Plays Dorababu
Abbaigaru
1993
Plays Venky
F2: Fun and Frustration
2019
Plays Venkatadri
Bodyguard
2012
Plays Ballari Babu
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
2012
Plays DCP K. Ramachandra (Cameo Appearance)
Premam
2016
Plays Chandu
Kshana Kshanam
1991
Plays Chittibabu
Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 - AK 47
2026
Plays 'Patamatalanka' Gemeni
Gemeni
2002
Plays Vara Prasad aka Pellikani Prasad
Malliswari
2004
Plays Aggi Ramudu / Vijay
Aggiramudu
1990
Plays Chintakayala Ravi
Chintakayala Ravi
2008
Plays Raju / Bharat
Coolie No. 1
1991
Plays Rama
Anari
1993
Plays Balakrishna Gundapeneni
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
2023
Plays Venteswarulu
Sundara Kanda
1992
Plays Venky Gowda
Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu
2026
Plays Sriram
Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu
1996
Plays Venky
F3: Fun and Frustration
2022
Plays Peddodu
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2013
Plays Balaram
Masala
2013
Plays Yadagari Damodara Raju
Sankranthiki Vasthunam
2025
Plays Rambabu
Drushyam
2014
Plays Venkataratnam Naidu / Venky Mama
Venky Mama
2019
Plays Venkateswarlu "Venky"
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
2001
Plays Truck driver
Hathi
1998
Plays Naarappa
Narappa
2021
Plays Rajaram / Shadow / Chanti
Shadow
2013
Plays Sri Naga Bhairava Rajshekhara/Dr. Vijay
Nagavalli
2010
Plays Rambabu
Drushyam 2
2021
Plays Guru
Agnyaathavaasi
2018
Plays Parvataneni Tulasi Ram
Thulasi
2007
Plays Aditya / Aadi
Guru
2017
Plays Venkataramana
Namo Venkatesa
2010
Plays Ganesh
Ganesh
1998
Plays DCP Ramachandra
Gharshana
2004
Plays Kanneganti Gopala Rao
Gopala Gopala
2015
Plays Seenu
Seenu
1999
Plays Ganesh
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
2007
Plays Raghu
Kalisundam Raa
2000
Plays Rakesh
Dharma Chakram
1996
Plays Vijay
Pavithra Bandham
1996
Plays Suraj
Taqdeerwala
1995
Plays Sahasa Veerudu
Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya
1996
Plays A.C.P. Krishna
Babu Bangaram
2016
Plays Raja
Bobbili Raja
1990
Plays Vasu
Vasu
2002
Plays Ashok
Vasantham
2003
Plays Krishna/Balaram
Devi Putrudu
2001
Plays Almighty
Ori Devuda..!
2022
Plays Saindhav Koneru "SaiKo"
Saindhav
2024
TV Shows
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Special appearance
2026
Film
Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 - AK 47
Chittibabu
2026
Film
Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu
Venky Gowda
2026
Film
Sankranthiki Vasthunam
Yadagari Damodara Raju
2025
Film
Saindhav
Saindhav Koneru "SaiKo"
2024
Film
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
Balakrishna Gundapeneni
2023
Film
Rana Naidu
Naga Naidu · 18 episodes
2023–
TV
Ori Devuda..!
Almighty
2022
Film
F3: Fun and Frustration
Venky
2022
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Venkatesh and where are they from?
Venkatesh is 65 years old, born on December 13, 1960 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
What are the most famous roles of Venkatesh?
Venkatesh is best known for roles in Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, F2: Fun and Frustration, Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan.
How many movies has Venkatesh been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Venkatesh has appeared in 61 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Venkatesh's first movie?
The career of Venkatesh began with Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986).
What is Venkatesh's most recent movie or series?
Venkatesh's most recent release is Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu, which premiered on January 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Venkatesh appeared in?
On television, Venkatesh has appeared in Rana Naidu, Unstoppable with NBK, The Rana Daggubati Show.
Does Venkatesh have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Venkatesh's upcoming work includes: Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 - AK 47 (2026), ENE Repeat (2026), Untitled Venky - Anil Ravipudi Film (2027).
Venkatesh
1960-12-13 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.