Rajeev Kanakala

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Rajeev Kanakala
Rajiv Kanakala.jpg
Kanakala in 2017
Born13 November 1968 (1968-11-13) (age 55) [1] [2]
Other namesRajiv
Spouse
(m. 1999)
Parent(s) Devadas Kanakala (father)
Lakshmi Kanakala (mother)

Rajeev Kanakala (born 13 November 1968) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu films and television. He started his career in television serials and short films, where he not only acted but also produced and directed. He is married to Suma Kanakala since 1999, who is an actress and TV anchor. [3]

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In 2013, he started a production house along with his wife which produces TV series.

Rajeev Kanakala receives felicitaion from FDC chairman Anil Kurmanchalam and MD Korem Ashok Reddy on the eve of decennial celebrations of Telangana formation on 21 June 2023 Rajeev Kanakala Receives Felicitaion from FDC Chairman Anil Kurmanchalam and MD Korem Ashok Reddy on the eve of Decennial Celebrations of Telangana Formation on 21 June 2023.jpg
Rajeev Kanakala receives felicitaion from FDC chairman Anil Kurmanchalam and MD Korem Ashok Reddy on the eve of decennial celebrations of Telangana formation on 21 June 2023

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
1995 Rambantu Jayakrishna
1996Welcome BackSatyanarayana's son
Sahanam
1997 Peddannayya Rama Krishna Prasad's friend
1998 Auto Driver Jagan's brother-in-law
Kanyadanam
Aahaa..! Prashant
2001 Student No.1 Satya
2002 Friends Siddu
Aadi Rajiv
Nuvve Nuvve Anjali's brother
2003 Naaga Guru
Vijayam Usha's brother
Ninne Istapaddanu Boney
Ottesi Cheputunna Venkat
Chantigadu
2004 Nenu Seenu
Adavi Ramudu
Swamy Anand
Donga Dongadi Vasu's brother
Sye Rugby coach Rafi
2005 Orey Pandu Vicky
A Film by Aravind Aravind
Athadu Pardhasaradhi "Pardhu"Cameo Role
Meenakshi
2006 Chinnodu Inspector Sanjay
Samanyudu Das
Ashok Rajiv
Vikramarkudu Inspector Mahanti
Lakshmi Lakshmi's brother
Kokila
2007 Athidhi Amritha's father
Yamadonga Lord Indra
2008Black & White [4]
Ontari Raghava
Raksha Venu
JabilammaAbhi
Vishaka Express Dr. Raja
Hare Ram GK Reddy
Chintakayala Ravi Sunitha's to-be groom
Poison
2009 Punnami Naagu Rajiv
Baanam Gudipudi Venkateswara Ra
2010 Cara Majaka
2011 Aakasa Ramanna Teja
Kshetram
Money Money, More Money
Siruthai Inspector Bharath Tamil film
Dookudu Sathyam
2012Cinemakeldam Randi
A melody in the haunted
Eega
Naan EeTamil film
2013 Naayak Siddharth's brother-in-law
Badshaah Police Informer Keshava
Thikka [5]
Sahasra Narasimhan
2014 Race Gurram Rajeev
Geethanjali
2015 Raju Gari Gadhi Doctor
2016 Nannaku Prematho Abhiram's brother
Dictator Waiter
Raja Cheyyi Vesthe Chaitra's father
Janatha Garage Vikas
Sarrainodu Defense Lawyer Govindaraju
Kundanapu Bomma
Shankara
Appatlo Okadundevadu Ashok Reddy
2017 LIE Chaitra's father
Anando Brahma Ramu
Raja the Great Police Officer
MCA Nani’s elder brother
2018 Vijetha Rajiv
Lover Jaggu
Rangasthalam Rangamma husband
2019 Maharshi Farmer
Rakshasudu Prasad
2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru Ramakrishna
Entha Manchivaadavuraa Ganga Raju
Metro Kathalu AbbasReleased on Aha
2021April 28 Em Jarigindi
Thellavarithe Guruvaram
Sashi Sashi's father
Naarappa Basavaiah
Love Story Narasimham
Oka Chinna Family Story ZEE5 series
Pelli SandaD
2022 RRR Venkat Avadhani
Sadha Nannu Nadipe
Geetha
2023 Chakravyuham:The Trap Sridhar
Veera Simha Reddy Suri
Virupaksha Harishchandra Prasad
Samajavaragamana Sarayu’s biological father
Hidimbha
Natho Nenu
Peddha Kapu 1 [6]
Mama Mascheendra
2024 Game Changer TBA

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References

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