Venkatesh (actor) explained

Venkatesh
Birth Name:Daggubati Venkatesh
Other Names:Venky
Birth Date:13 December 1960[1]
Birth Place:Madras (present-day Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
Alma Mater:Loyola College, Chennai
Monterey Institute of International Studies (MBA)
Occupation:Actor
Film producer
Years Active:1986present
Works:Full list
Children:4
Relatives:D. Suresh Babu (brother)
Rana Daggubati (nephew)
Naga Chaitanya (nephew)
Father:D. Ramanaidu
Family:see Daggubati–Akkineni family

Daggubati Venkatesh (born 13 December 1960), also known as Victory Venkatesh, is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work predominantly in Telugu cinema and a few Hindi films.[2] Venkatesh has a prolific career spanning over 37 years and is known for portraying a variety of challenging characters. He has received many accolades including six Filmfare Awards and five Nandi Awards.[3]

Venkatesh made his debut in 1986 with the commercially successful Kaliyuga Pandavulu. He achieved stardom with box-office hits[4] [5] such as Srinivasa Kalyanam (1987), Brahma Puthrudu (1988), Prema (1989), Dhruva Nakshatram (1989), Bobbili Raja (1990), and Kshana Kshanam (1991), the latter of which featured at the Fribourg Festival and went on to gather a cult following.[6] [7] [8]

Venkatesh received further acclaim for his notable performances as a painter in Swarnakamalam (1988), which featured in the Indian panorama section of the 12th IFFI,[9] an attorney in both Sathruvu (1991) and Dharma Chakram (1996), a coolie in Coolie No. 1 (1991), an eccentric cop in both Surya IPS (1991) and Gharshana (2004), an autistic villager in Chanti (1992), in the romances Pavitra Bandham (1996), Preminchukundam Raa (1997), Premante Idera (1998), Raja (1999), Kalisundam Raa (2000), Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001), Vasantam (2003), Malliswari (2004) and Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule (2007), in the family dramas Suryavamsam (1998), Sankranti (2005) and Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013), a journalist in Ganesh (1998), in the action dramas Jayam Manadera (2000), Lakshmi (2006), Tulasi (2007) and Venky Mama (2021), in the comedies Chintakayala Ravi (2008), Namo Venkatesa (2010), F2 (2019) and F3 (2022), in the crime thrillers Eenaadu (2009), Drushyam (2014) and Drushyam 2 (2021), an atheist in Gopala Gopala (2015), a boxing coach in Guru (2017), and a farmer in Narappa (2021).

Venkatesh also starred in Hindi language works such as Anari (1993), Taqdeerwala (1995), Rana Naidu (2023), and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023).[10] In addition to acting, he co-owns Suresh Productions,[11] one of the largest film production companies in India, under which he acted in several films.[12] [13] He is also the mentor of the Telugu Warriors, representing Tollywood in the Celebrity Cricket League.[14]

Early life

Venkatesh was born on 13 December 1960 in a Telugu family to film producer and former Member of Parliament, D. Ramanaidu and Rajeshwari in Madras (present-day Chennai), India. He has an elder brother Suresh Babu, who runs Suresh Productions, and a younger sister Lakshmi.[15]

Venkatesh did his schooling in Don Bosco, Egmore,[16] Chennai and graduated in commerce from Loyola College, Chennai.[17] [18] He got his MBA from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, USA. After his return to India, he wanted to get into film production but instead became an actor.[19]

Career

1986–1989: Debut and early career

Venkatesh first appeared as a child actor in the 1971 film Prema Nagar. His first film as a full-fledged lead was K. Raghavendra Rao-directed Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986), alongside Khushbu Sundar which was a debut for both of them. The film won him a Nandi Special Jury Award.

1996–2012: Critical and commercial success

In 1996, he portrayed an honest lawyer in Dharma Chakram, which won him both the Nandi Award and Filmfare Award South.[20] Later that year, he played a husband struggling between two wives in the E. V. V. Satyanarayana directed hit comedy drama Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu.[21] In Ganesh (1998), he played a person fighting the ills of the Indian public healthcare system. The following year, he starred in the romantic action film Preminchukundam Raa. The film, which was one of the first portrayals of factionalism in Rayalaseema region, was a big commercial success.[22] His 1999 drama film Raja, where he plays a small time thief who is reformed by his love was also well received by the audience. Following this, he established himself as one of top actors in Telugu cinema.[23]

In 2001, Venkatesh starred in the romantic comedy Nuvvu Naaku Nachav which was a critical and commercial success.[24] The success continued with Malliswari (2004), his second collaboration with director K. Vijaya Bhaskar after Nuvvu Naaku Nachav. In 2007, he starred in two films, Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule and Tulasi, both of which grossed over at the box office. In the following years, Venkatesh appeared in several films, including Chintakayala Ravi (2008), Namo Venkatesa (2010) and Bodyguard (2012).[25] [26]

2013–present: Multi-starrers and experimental roles

In 2013, Venkatesh co-starred alongside Mahesh Babu in the critically acclaimed drama Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu.[27] [28] The film was one of the first Telugu major multi-starrer films after many years. Subsequently, Venkatesh went on to feature in other multi-starrers such as Masala (2013), Gopala Gopala (2015) and (2019).[29] F2 grossed over and ended up as one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of 2019.[30] [31]

Venkatesh's performance in Drushyam (2014) received several accolades from the critics.[32] He portrayed a strict boxing coach in the Sudha Kongara's sports drama Guru in 2017.[33]

Later in 2019, he starred in Venky Mama, alongside his nephew Naga Chaitanya. The film was a profitable venture, grossing more than worldwide.[34] In the same year, he dubbed in Telugu for the Genie in Alladin. His 2021 film Narappa was released on Amazon Prime, which marked his first direct-to-OTT released.[35] In 2022, the sequel to F2, released to a fairly positive reception from critics and audiences. Venkatesh is set to make his first-ever pan-Indian film debut with Saindhav, directed by Sailesh Kolanu.[36]

Endorsements

Personal life

Venkatesh married Neeraja in 1985 and the couple has four children—three daughters and one son.[39] [40] His eldest daughter, Aashritha, married Vinayak Reddy, the grandson of R. Surender Reddy, the chairman of Hyderabad Race Club.[41] He is also the uncle of actors Rana Daggubati and Naga Chaitanya.[42]

Awards and nominations

YearFilmAwardCategoryResult
1986Kaliyuga PandavuluNandi AwardsBest Male Debut (Special Jury Award)[43]
Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actor – Telugu
1988Brahma Puthrudu[44] [45]
Swarna KamalamNandi AwardsSpecial Jury Award
1989PremaBest Actor
Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actor – Telugu
1990Bobbili Raja
1991Kshana Kshanam
1992Chanti
1993Abbaigaru
1994Muddula Priyudu
1995Dharma ChakramNandi AwardsBest Actor
1996Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actor – Telugu[46]
Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya
1997Preminchukundam Raa
1998GaneshNandi AwardsBest Actor
Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actor – Telugu[47]
1999Raja
2000Kalisundam RaaNandi AwardsBest Actor
Filmfare Awards SouthSpecial Award
Jayam Manade RaaBest Actor – Telugu[48]
2005Sankranthi
Santosham Film AwardsBest Actor
2007Adavari Matalaku Ardhale VeruleNandi AwardsBest Actor
Santosham Film AwardsBest Actor
Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actor – Telugu
2010EenaduBest Supporting Actor – Telugu
2014Masala
2015DrushyamBest Actor – Telugu
TSR – TV9 National Film AwardsBest Actor (Jury)[49]
South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actor – Telugu
2016Gopala GopalaTSR – TV9 National Film AwardsBest Actor
2017GuruFilmfare Awards SouthBest Actor – Telugu
Critics Best Actor – Telugu

Notes and References

  1. Web site: On Victory Venkatesh's birthday eve, his next project with Trivrikram Srinivas announced. 12 December 2017. Hindustan Times.
  2. Web site: 14 August 2020. వెంక‌టేశ్ 'విక్ట‌రీ'కి 34 ఏళ్లు. 23 August 2020. Sakshi. te.
  3. News: Victory Venkatesh completes 34 years in Tollywood – Times of India. 23 August 2020. The Times of India. en.
  4. Web site: Movies. iQlik. Bobbili Raja Telugu Movie Review Venkatesh Divya Bharathi Vani. 20 June 2020. iQlikmovies. en.
  5. Web site: చంటి to వెంకీమామ.. వెంకటేష్ బెస్ట్ బాక్స్ ఆఫీస్ కలెక్షన్స్. 23 August 2020. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. te.
  6. Book: Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema . Rajadhyaksha . Ashish . Willemen . Paul . 10 July 2014 . Routledge . 978-1-135-94325-7 . Google Books.
  7. Web site: Cannes critic on RGV's filmography at Fribourg. Indiatoday.in . 2023-01-21.
  8. Web site: 30 June 2020. From 'HIT' to 'Kshana Kshanam', 11 Telugu thrillers you can watch online. The News Minute.
  9. Web site: Indian Panorama for 12th IFFI Festival.
  10. Web site: 13 December 2019. Happy birthday Venkatesh; this legendary actor made his Hindi film debut with 'Anari' – OrissaPOST. 23 August 2020. Orissa Post.
  11. Web site: SURESH PRODUCTIONS PVT.LTD. - Company, directors and contact details Zauba Corp. 20 June 2020. www.zaubacorp.com.
  12. Web site: 4 January 2008. D Rama Naidu enters Guinness book. 20 June 2020. Hindustan Times. en.
  13. Web site: Telugu production house Suresh Productions completes 50 years. 20 June 2020. Rediff. en.
  14. Web site: CCL Celebrity Cricket League CCL Official Website CCL6. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151222194047/http://www.ccl.in/team/telugu-warriors . 22 December 2015 .
  15. News: Happy Birthday Venkatesh Daggubati: Take a look at life and times of the ace actor – Times of India. 14 March 2021. The Times of India. en.
  16. Web site: Don Bosco alumni regale students with school tales . . 10 January 2010 . 14 March 2021.
  17. Web site: Birthday Exclusive: Daggubati Venkatesh . Deccan Chronicle . 13 December 2013 . 14 March 2021.
  18. Web site: Happy Birthday Victory Venkatesh: Unseen Snaps of the Versatile Star . . 13 December 2018 . 14 March 2021.
  19. http://www.thehindu.com/today's-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/looking-for-a-new-zone/article4661814.ece Looking for a new zone
  20. News: Venkatesh Daggubati Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Venkatesh Daggubati Times of India Entertainment. 20 June 2020. The Times of India.
  21. News: Happy Birthday Venkatesh: These 6 Feel-Good Movies of the Victory Hero will leave a big smile on your face – Times of India. 23 August 2020. The Times of India. en.
  22. Web site: 8 May 2020. 23 ఏళ్లు కంప్లీట్ చేసుకున్న వెంకటేష్ 'ప్రేమించుకుందాం.. రా'... 23 August 2020. News18 Telugu.
  23. News: Dundoo. Sangeetha Devi. 14 February 2017. Time to reinvent. en-IN. The Hindu. 23 August 2020. 0971-751X.
  24. News: A timeless classic comedy Nuvvu Naku Nachav clocks 18 years – Times of India. 23 August 2020. The Times of India. en.
  25. Web site: Review: Chintakayala Ravi entertains. 23 August 2020. www.rediff.com.
  26. Web site: Indo-Asian News Service. 16 January 2012. Bodyguard Review. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120119234149/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/RegionalFlavours/Telugu-review-Bodyguard/Article1-798032.aspx. 19 January 2012. Hindustan Times.
  27. Web site: Shekhar. 12 January 2013. Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (SVSC) bags rave reviews. https://web.archive.org/web/20150726053352/http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2013/seethamma-vakitlo-sirimalle-chettu-svsc-reviews-ratings-102544.html. 26 July 2015. 26 July 2015. Oneindia Entertainment.
  28. Web site: Kavirayani. Suresh. 29 December 2013. 2013: The biggest hits & misses. https://web.archive.org/web/20150819093622/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131229/entertainment-tollywood/article/2013-biggest-hits-misses. 19 August 2015. 19 August 2015. live. Deccan Chronicle.
  29. Web site: Uddagiri. AuthorNikisha. It's raining multi-starrers in Telugu industry. 23 August 2020. Telangana Today. en-US.
  30. Web site: Hooli. Shekhar H.. 22 December 2019. Tollywood Box office report – 2019: Highest grossing Telugu movies of the year. 23 August 2020. International Business Times, India Edition. en.
  31. Web site: F3 Movie (2022): Release Date, Cast, Review, Trailer, Story, Budget, Box Office Collection .
  32. Web site: Seshagiri. Sangeetha. 10 July 2014. 'Drushyam' Movie Review Roundup: Worth Watching. 23 August 2020. International Business Times, India Edition. en.
  33. News: Dundoo. Sangeetha Devi. 31 March 2017. Guru: An absorbing sports drama. en-IN. The Hindu. 23 August 2020. 0971-751X.
  34. News: 'Venky Mama' Box-Office: Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya starrer turns into a profitable venture – Times of India. 23 August 2020. The Times of India. en.
  35. Web site: 20 July 2021. Venkatesh on his Amazon Prime movie Narappa: 'It is the most challenging film of my career so far'. 21 July 2021. Hindustan Times. en.
  36. Web site: Sistu . Suhas . 2023-10-16 . ‘Saindhav’ teaser: Action-packed . 2023-10-16 . www.thehansindia.com . English.
  37. Web site: Super Star Victory Venkatesh to Endorse Manappuram Brand – Telugu cinema news . Idlebrain.com . 25 April 2010 . 3 November 2012.
  38. News: Actor Venkatesh opens Ramraj Cotton showroom . The Hindu . thehindu.com. 25 March 2016 . 6 September 2020.
  39. News: Venkatesh and Neeraja – Tollywood celebs and their less famous spouses. 16 May 2020. The Times of India.
  40. Web site: Venkatesh Daggubati's elder daughter Aashritha gets engaged, wedding date revealed – details inside. 16 May 2020. www.timesnownews.com. en.
  41. News: Aashritha Daggubati and Vinayak Reddy tie the knot in a grand wedding in Jaipur – Times of India. The Times of India. 25 March 2019 .
  42. Web site: Sharma. Bhavana. 14 March 2020. Did you know who Naga Chaitanya's step-father and half-brother are?. 14 March 2021. IB Times.
  43. Web site: Awards won by Venkatesh Daggubati – Telugu cinema news – idlebrain.com. 14 July 2020. www.idlebrain.com.
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  45. Web site: Victory Venkatesh – Britannia Filmfare Awards 2014 – Hybiz.tv. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211107/zawdV2cfZOk. 7 November 2021 . live. HYBIZTV HD. 3 June 2015. YouTube.
  46. Web site: Filmfare – South Special. https://web.archive.org/web/19991018182845/http://www.filmfare.com:80/site/october97/south3f.htm. dead. 18 October 1999. 18 October 1999.
  47. https://archive.org/download/46thFilmfareAwardsSouthWinners/46th%20Filmfare%20Awards%20south%20winners.jpg Image
  48. https://ia902502.us.archive.org/32/items/venkatesh-won-filmfare-best-telugu-actor-award-for-jayam-manadera/IMG_20220518_124059.jpg Image
  49. Web site: TSR-TV9 award winners announced. Deccan Chronicle. 16 July 2015. 17 July 2015.

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