Venkatesh Daggubati (Telugu: వెంకటేష్ దగ్గుబాటి) is an Indian film actor who stars in Tollywood films. He is the son of veteran Tollywood film producer, former MP, Dr. D. Ramanaidu. He is sometimes fondly called Victory Venkatesh in Tollywood. He is one of the most successful Tollywood actors.
Early life
Venkatesh was born to Dr. D. Ramanaidu and Rajeshwari in Karamchedu, a village in Prakasam District, A.P. He has an elder brother, D. Suresh Babu, who runs one of the most prestigious banners in Telugu cinema, Suresh Productions, and a younger sister, Lakshmi. Venkatesh did his schooling in Don Bosco, Egmore, Chennai. He graduated with a B.Com from Loyola College in Chennai and got his MBA from the Monterey Institute of International Studies, USA.[1] After his return to India, he wanted to get into production but instead, became an actor in Telugu films.
Personal life
Venky is married to Neeraja and they have four children: a son named Arjun Ramnath and three daughters, Aashritha, Havyavahini and Bhavana. His nephew, Rana Daggubati, son of popular producer D. Suresh Babu, is also a movie star. Venky is a die-hard fan of cricket; he supports his home team Deccan Chargers (Hyderabad) in the Indian Premier League.[2]
Child actor
According to the "Padutha Teeyaga - ETV Grand Reality Show" show on 5 April 2010, D. Suresh Babu (brother of Venkatesh) said that Venkatesh acted as Chinna Satyanarayana in the movie Premnagar.
Career
Venkatesh debuted in Kaliyuga Pandavulu in the year 1986. The movie was not only a hit but also got him his first Nandi award, which is a rare accomplishment for an actor who has just completed his debut film. At an early phase in his career, Venkatesh acted in Swarnakamalam, directed by K Viswanath, which got him his second Nandi award. Bobbili Raja, with the delightful Divya Bharti, was a big comedy and a musical hit. Venkatesh worked with Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma on the film Kshana Kshanam. In 1991, Chanti, a family drama, was a box office hit that got him a huge fan following among women in both Telugu and Hindi films.
His recent films, Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule and Tulasi were big hits. Last year he teamed up with his friend Kamal Haasan and acted in a movie called Eenadu, which got released in September 2009. His latest movie is Namo Venkatesa, directed by Sreenu Vytla; it was released as a pongal special and celebrated its grand 100 days function on 26 April, being 2010’s first 100-day film.[3] Recently, he has given a nod to act in a film to be directed by P. Vasu, which is to be a remake of Aptharakshaka, a Kannada film, a sequel to the 2005 blockbuster film Chandramukhi; regular shooting started on May 12, 2010.[4]
He has won 7 Nandi awards, 4 Filmfare Awards, and many other awards as best actor for playing a variety of challenging roles in his career spanning 64 feature films in 24 years. His brother D. Suresh Babu, a very successful producer, has produced most of his hit films.
Venkatesh enjoys a whooping success rate in tollywood as 70% of his films have been hits which no other hero can boast of.
Endorsements
On April 24, 2010, he signed with Manappuram General Finance and Leasing Ltd (MAGFIL), India’s Largest listed, highest capitalized and highest credit rated gold loan company, as their brand ambassador for Andhra Pradesh.
Awards
1986 Kinnera Award Best Actor Kaliyuga Pandavulu
1986 Nandi Award Best New Actor Kaliyuga Pandavulu
1987 Cinegoers Award Best New Actor Thrimurthulu
1987 Vamsi Berkley Award Best Actor Srinivasa Kalyanam
1988 Kinnera Award Best Actor Brahma Putrudu
1988 Madras Film Fans Award Best Actor Brahma Putrudu
1988 Cinegoers Award Best Actor Brahma Putrudu
1988 Bhagyanagar Award Best Actor Vaarasudochadu
1990 Cinegoers Award Best Actor Bobbili Raja
1991 Bhagyanagar Award Best Actor Bobbili Raja
1991 Cinegoers Award Best Actor Coolie No.1
1991 Madras Film Fans Award Best Actor Coolie No. 1
1992 Lions Club Award Best Actor Sundara Kanda
1992 Cinegoers Award Best Actor Sundara Kanda
1992 Yuvavahini Award Best Actor Chanti
1992 Kalasagar Award Best Actor Chanti
1992 Vamsi Berkley Award Best Actor Chanti
1992 Cinema Express Award Best Actor Chanti
1993 Kalasagar Award Best Actor Abbai Garu
1993 Cinegoers Award Best Performance Abbai Garu
1993 Nandi Award Best Actor Dharmachakram
1995 Kalasagar Award Best Actor Dharmachakram
1996 Vamsi Berkley Award Best Actor Pavitra Bandham
1998 Nandi Award Best Actor Ganesh
2000 Nandi Award Best Actor Kalisundam Raa
2005 Santhosam Award Best Actor Sankranthi
2008 Nandi Award Best Actor Aaduvari Matalaku Ardale Verule
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