Jeeva (Telugu actor)

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Jeeva
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Born
Kocharla Dayarathnam

(1952-11-30) 30 November 1952 (age 72)
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
OccupationActor
Years active1975–present

Kocharla Dayarathnam (born 30 November 1952), better known as Jeeva, is an Indian actor who works primarily in Telugu and Hindi films. He has been working in films since 1978 and is well known for his negative roles in various Ram Gopal Varma films, particularly Satya (as Jagga), Ab Tak Chhappan (as Commissioner Suchak) and Sarkar (as Swami Virendra). [1] He has acted in around 250 films in Telugu and Hindi languages.[ citation needed ]

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Personal life

He was born as Kocharla Dayaratnam. He belongs to Cobaldpet in Guntur. K. Balachander changed his name to Jeeva after his first film, changing his fortunes forever. [2] He named his son as K. Balachander. His son is a director of Telugu movies. He has seven siblings.[ citation needed ]

Career

He made his debut as an actor with the film Swargam Narakam (1975) before acting in the film Tholi Kodi Koosindi (1981), directed by K. Balachander. He was selected for this role from a number of aspirants. Ganesh Patro gave him the stage name Jeeva. [3] Later he worked with popular directors like Ram Gopal Varma, Vamsy, Krishna Vamsi, Puri Jagannadh etc. [2]

Filmography

Films

Telugu

  1. Swargam Narakam (1975)
  2. Pranam Khareedu (1978)
  3. Gharana Donga (1980)
  4. Tholi Kodi Koosindi (1981)
  5. Kaliyuga Deepam (1982)
  6. Agni Samadi (1983)
  7. Bandipotu Rudramma (1983)
  8. Chandi Chamundi (1983)
  9. Kokilamma (1983)
  10. Swarajyam (1983)
  11. Bharatham Lo Sankaravam (1984)
  12. Bobbili Brahmanna (1984)
  13. Dopidi Dongalu (1984)
  14. S. P. Bayankar (1984)
  15. Railu Dopidi (1984) as Ranjith
  16. Pralaya Simham (1984) as Gopal
  17. Rowdy (1984) as Rajendra
  18. Yamadootalu (1984)
  19. Bebbuli Veta (1985)
  20. Jay Bhetala (1985)
  21. Mantra Dandam [4] (1985) as Kailasa Varma
  22. Mayaladi [5] (1985) as Maarigaadu aka Madhava Rao
  23. Terror (1985) as Sayi
  24. Sanchalanam (1985)
  25. Iddaru Mithrulu (1986) as Jimbo
  26. Seetharama Kalyanam (1986)
  27. Brahma Nayudu (1987)
  28. Daada (1987)
  29. Dongodochadu (1987) as Ramudu
  30. Chinnari Devatha (1987)
  31. Aada Bomma (1988)
  32. Ooregimpu (1988)
  33. Varasudochadu (1988)
  34. Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989)
  35. Dhruva Nakshatram (1989)
  36. Shiva (1989)
  37. Gandipeta Rahasyam (1989)
  38. Lankeswarudu (1989)
  39. Anna Thammudu (1990)
  40. Prajala Manishi [6] (1990) as S.I. Bhushan
  41. Indrajit (1990)
  42. Kokila (1990)
  43. Sathruvu (1991)
  44. Bhale Khaideelu (1992)
  45. Detective Narada (1992)
  46. Donga Police (1992)
  47. Brahma (1992)
  48. Joker Mama Super Alludu [7] (1992) as Veerraju
  49. Karuninchina Kanaka Durga (1992)
  50. Abbaigaru (1993)
  51. Kunti Putrudu (1993)
  52. Varasudu (1993)
  53. Vasthavam (1993)
  54. Anna (1994)
  55. Yes Nenante Nene (1994)
  56. Gulabi (1995)
  57. Mounam (1995)
  58. Bharatha Simham (1995)
  59. Simha Garjana (1995)
  60. Telugu Veera Levara (1995) as Tiger's henchman
  61. Amma Durgamma (1996)
  62. Amma Nagamma (1996)
  63. Deyyam (1996)
  64. Mrugam (1996)
  65. Chilakkottudu (1997)
  66. Atha Nee Koduku Jagartha (1997)
  67. Priyamaina Srivaru (1997)
  68. Encounter (1997)
  69. High Class Atta Low Class Alludu (1997)
  70. Veedevadandi Babu (1997)
  71. Cheekati Suryulu (1998)
  72. Gamyam (1998)
  73. Ganesh (1998)
  74. Khaidi Garu (1998)
  75. Sri Ramulayya (1998)
  76. Sambhavam (1998)
  77. Swarnakka (1998)
  78. Suryudu (1998)
  79. English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu (1999)
  80. Sambayya (1999)
  81. Sultan (1999)
  82. Telangana (1999)
  83. Velugu Needalu (1999)
  84. Manoharam (2000)
  85. Ganapathi (2000)
  86. Vijaya Rama Raju (2000)
  87. Adavi Chukka (2001)
  88. Ayodhya Ramayya (2001)
  89. Ammo Bomma (2001)
  90. Maa Ayana Sundarayya (2001)
  91. Badrachalam (2001)
  92. Chirujallu (2001)
  93. Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (2001)
  94. Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru (2002)
  95. Adrustam (2002)
  96. Idiot (2002)
  97. Lagna Patrika (2002)
  98. Neetho Cheppalani (2002)
  99. Charminar (2003)
  100. Dhanush (2003)
  101. Ammulu (2003)
  102. Donga Ramudu and Party (2003)
  103. Dongodu (2003)
  104. Kabaddi Kabaddi (2003)
  105. Tagore (2003)
  106. Villain (2003)
  107. Andhrawala (2004)
  108. Andaru Dongale Dorikithe (2004)
  109. Seshadri Naidu (2004)
  110. Athade Oka Sainyam (2004)
  111. Mass (2004)
  112. Sorry Naaku Pellaindi (2004)
  113. Swamy (2004)
  114. Venky (2004)
  115. Yuvasena (2004)
  116. Apparao Driving School (2004)
  117. Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu (2004)
  118. 786 Khaidi Premakatha (2005) [8]
  119. Balu ABCDEFG (2005)
  120. Mulla Keeretam (2005)
  121. Chinna (2005)
  122. Bhadra (2005)
  123. Bhageeratha (2005)
  124. Chakram (2005)
  125. Chatrapati (2005)
  126. Evadi Gola Vaadidhi (2005)
  127. Nayakudu (2005)
  128. Moguds Pellams (2005)
  129. Soggadu (2005)
  130. Sri (2005)
  131. Asadhyudu (2006)
  132. Ashok (2006)
  133. Oka V Chitram (2006)
  134. Ranam (2006)
  135. Iddaru Athalu Muddula Alludu (2006)
  136. Shock (2006)
  137. Sri Krishna 2006 (2006)
  138. Sundaraniki Tondara Ekkuva (2006)
  139. Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila (2006)
  140. Veedhi (2006)
  141. Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007)
  142. Alaa 5 March (2007)
  143. Allare Allari (2007)
  144. Bhajantrilu (2007)
  145. Bhookailas (2007)
  146. Chandamama (2007)
  147. Desamuduru (2007)
  148. Don (2007)
  149. Maisamma IPS (2007)
  150. Mantra (2007)
  151. Sri Mahalakshmi (2007)
  152. State Rowdy (2007)
  153. Toss (2007)
  154. Viyyalavari Kayyalu (2007)
  155. Nava Vasantham (2007)
  156. Bhadradri (2008)
  157. Black & White (2008)
  158. Jagadguru Sri Kasi Narayana Charitra (2008)
  159. Blade Babji (2008)
  160. Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008)
  161. Bujjigadu (2008)
  162. Salam Hyderabad (2008)
  163. Dongala Bandi (2008)
  164. Friends Colony (2008)
  165. Gajibiji (2008)
  166. Gorintaku (2008)
  167. Veedhi Rowdy (2008)
  168. John Appa Rao 40 Plus (2008)
  169. Kshudra (2008)
  170. Kuberulu (2008)
  171. Mangatayaru Tiffin Center [9] (2008) as Nimmagadda Bhanumurthy aka President
  172. Raksha (2008)
  173. Sombheri (2008)
  174. Tinnama Padukunnama, Tellarinda (2008)
  175. Wall Poster (2008)
  176. Bank (2009)
  177. Anjaneyulu (2009)
  178. Bendu Apparao R.M.P (2009)
  179. Giligintalu (2009)
  180. Gopi Gopika Godavari (2009)
  181. Saleem (2009)
  182. Samardhudu (2009)
  183. Sontha Ooru (2009)
  184. Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam (2010)
  185. Kathi Kantha Rao (2010)
  186. Panchakshari (2010)
  187. Namo Venkatesa (2010)
  188. Chattam (2011)
  189. Madatha Kaja (2011)
  190. Damarukam (2012)
  191. Julayi (2012)
  192. Thikka (2012)
  193. Swamy Ra Ra (2013)
  194. Athadu Aame O Scooter (2013)
  195. Kevvu Keka (2013)
  196. Bunny n Cherry (2013)
  197. Jump Jilani (2014)
  198. Savitri (2016)
  199. Okka Ammayi Thappa (2016)
  200. Premam (2016)
  201. Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
  202. Cine Mahal (2017)
  203. Samanthakamani (2017)
  204. London Babulu (2017)
  205. Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
  206. Gulf (2017)
  207. Nannu Dochukunduvate (2018)
  208. Raa Raa (2018)
  209. Yatra (2018)
  210. Bharat Ane Nenu (2018)
  211. Lover (2018)
  212. Mathu Vadalara (2019)
  213. Kothaga Maa Prayanam (2019)
  214. Disco Raja (2020)
  215. Krack (2021)
  216. Deyyam (2021)
  217. Jetty (2022)
  218. Sundarangudu (2022)
  219. Brahmmavaram P.S. Paridhilo (2024)

Hindi

YearTitleRole
1998 Satya Jagga Hyderabadi
2002 Durga
2004 Ab Tak Chhappan IPS Commissioner M.P. Suchak
2005 D Gangaram
Sarkar Swami Virendra
2006 Darwaza Bandh Rakho Sharat Shetty
2007 Yatra Pulla Reddy, Zameendar
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag Dhaania
2010 Lahore Kunjal Bhaskar Reddy
Phoonk 2 Exorcist

Tamil

YearTitleRole
1981 Enga Ooru Kannagi
1984Nyayam KetkirenInspector Ashok
Nallavanukku Nallavan 'Veri Naai' Vengaiya
1987 Shankar Guru Ethiraj
1989 Sonthakkaran Ravayya
2008 Satyam Punniyakodi
2009 Vettaikaran Sandi
2023 Priyamudan Priya

Kannada

YearTitleRole
2010 Super Cop
2011SogasugaraCop
2012 18th Cross Inspector Kote
2017Smuggler [10]

Malayalam

YearTitleRole
1991Mizhikal
1992Unmadalahari

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2020 Chadarangam Yogeswar Rao ZEE5 [11]
2022 Recce MLA

References

  1. ↑ Ab Tak Chhappan, reviewed by Taran Adarsh
  2. 1 2 "బాలచందర్ పెట్టిన పేరే జీవా". sakshi.com. Sakshi. January 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  3. ↑ Veteran Actor Jeeva tells about his Film career & about K. Balachander | Alitho Saradaga. ETV . 8 April 2021.
  4. ↑ "Mantradandam (1985) | V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "Mayaladi (1985)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "Prajala Manishi (1990) | V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  7. ↑ ETV Cinema (26 October 2024). Joker Mama Super Alludu Full Movie | Brahmanandam, Jayalalitha,Jeeva,Kota Srinivasa Rao | ETV Cinema . Retrieved 27 October 2024– via YouTube.
  8. ↑ Jeevi (4 February 2005). "Movie review - 786 (Khaidi Premakatha)". Idlebrain.com . Archived from the original on 17 January 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  9. ↑ "Mangatayaru Tiffin Center". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  10. ↑ "Priya Hassan goes grey for her big screen return - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 December 2017. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  11. ↑ "Srikanth will be seen as NTR in web series 'Chadarangam'". The News Minute. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
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