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	\| death_date = {{death date and age\|df=yes\|2004\|03\|05\|1928\|12\|31}}		\| death_date = {{death date and age\|df=yes\|2004\|03\|05\|1928\|12\|31}}
	\| death_place = [[~~Hyderabad~~]], ~~Andhra Pradesh~~, India		\| death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
	\| occupation = Actor, dubbing artist, littérateur, journalist, poet, politician		\| occupation = Actor, dubbing artist, littérateur, journalist, poet, politician
	\| awards = [[Padma Bhushan]] 1992		\| awards = [[Padma Bhushan]] 1992
	\| spouse =		\| spouse =
	\| alma mater = [[Andhra Christian College]]		\| alma mater = [[Andhra Christian College]]
	\| othername = Kalavachaspati<br>Kanchu Kantam		\| othername = Kalavachaspati<br/>Kanchu Kantam
	\| party = [[Indian National Congress]]		\| party = [[Indian National Congress]]
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	'''Kongara Jaggayya''' (31 December 1928 – 5 March 2004) was an Indian actor, littérateur, journalist, lyricist, dubbing artist and politician known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]] and [[Telugu theatre]]. He was known as ''Kanchu Kantham Jaggayya'' ([[Telugu language\|Telugu]]) for his booming voice. In a film career spanning forty years as a [[matinee idol]], he starred in eighty films, as a lead actor, and lead antagonist in a variety of genres.<ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite web\|date=2004-03-06\|title=Jaggayya passes away\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040413000753/http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm\|archive-date=13 April 2004\|website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> In 1967, he was elected as a member of the fourth [[Lok Sabha]], from the constituency of [[Ongole]], becoming the first Indian film actor to be elected as a member of the [[Parliament of India\|Parliament]].		'''Kongara Jaggayya''' (31 December 1928 – 5 March 2004) was an Indian actor, littérateur, journalist, lyricist, dubbing artist and politician known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]] and [[Telugu theatre]]. He was known as ''Kanchu Kantham Jaggayya'' ([[Telugu language\|Telugu]]) for his booming voice. In a film career spanning forty years as a [[matinee idol]], he starred in eighty films, as a lead actor, and lead antagonist in a variety of genres.<ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite web\|date=2004-03-06\|title=Jaggayya passes away\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040413000753/http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm\|archive-date=13 April 2004\|website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> In 1967, he was elected as a member of the fourth [[Lok Sabha]], from the constituency of [[Ongole]], becoming the first Indian film actor to be elected as a member of the [[Parliament of India\|Parliament]].

	During his early career he portrayed breakthrough characters in works such as ''[[Donga Ramudu (1955 film)\|Donga Ramudu]]'' (1955), which was archived by the Film and Television Institute of India, He starred in award-winning works such as ''[[Bangaru Papa]]'' (1954), ''[[Ardhangi]]'' (1955), ''[[Edi Nijam]]'' (1956), ''[[Todi Kodallu]]'' (1957), ''[[Doctor Chakravarty\|Dr. Chakravarti]]'' (1964), ''[[Antastulu]]'' (1965), the [[Cannes Film Festival]] featured ''[[Meghasandesam]]'' (1982), and [[Seethakoka Chiluka (1981 film)\|Seethakoka Chiluka]] (1981); all of which won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu\|National Film Award for Best Feature Films in Telugu]]. In 1962, he co-produced and starred in the political drama film ''[[Padandi Munduku]]'' based on [[Salt March]], the film was screened at the [[International Film Festival of India]], the Tashkent Film Festival, and got a special mention at the 5th [[Moscow International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.chitramala.com/articles/tollywood-4063.html\|title=Tollywood's Glorious Journey at Chitramala.\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100130192602/http://www.chitramala.com/articles/tollywood-4063.html\|archive-date=30 January 2010\|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/profile-gummadi.html\|title=Profile of Gummadi - Telugu film actor}}</ref>		During his early career he portrayed breakthrough characters in works such as ''[[Donga Ramudu (1955 film)\|Donga Ramudu]]'' (1955), which was archived by the Film and Television Institute of India, He starred in award-winning works such as ''[[Bangaru Papa]]'' (1954), ''[[Ardhangi]]'' (1955), ''[[Edi Nijam]]'' (1956), ''[[Todi Kodallu]]'' (1957), ''[[Doctor Chakravarty\|Dr. Chakravarti]]'' (1964), ''[[Antastulu]]'' (1965), the [[Cannes Film Festival]] featured ''[[Meghasandesam]]'' (1982), and [[Seethakoka Chiluka (1981 film)\|Seethakoka Chiluka]] (1981); all of which won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu\|National Film Award for Best Feature Films in Telugu]]. In 1962, he co-produced and starred in the political drama film ''[[Padandi Munduku]]'' based on [[Salt March]], the film was screened at the [[International Film Festival of India]], the Tashkent Film Festival, and got a special mention at the 5th [[Moscow International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/profile-gummadi.html\|title=Profile of Gummadi - Telugu film actor}}</ref>

	As a [[character actor]] he received critical appreciation for his performance in notable works such as ''[[Velugu Needalu]]'' (1961), ''[[Chitti Tammudu]]'' (1962), ''[[Aradhana (1962 film)\|Aaradhana]]'' (1962), ''[[Aathma Balam\|Aatma Balam]]'' (1964), ''[[Sumangali (1965 film)\|Sumangali]]'' (1965), ''[[Gudi Gantalu]]'' (1965), ''[[Navaratri (1966 film)\|Nava ratri]]'' (1966), ''[[Aame Evaru? (1966 film)\|Aame Evaru?]]'' (1966), ''[[Aastiparulu]]'' (1966), ''Jarigina Katha'' (1969), ''[[Bala Mitrula Katha]]'' (1972), ''[[Badi Pantulu]]'' (1972), ''[[Bharya Biddalu]]'' (1972), ''[[Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973 film)\|Devudu Chesina Manushulu]]'' (1973). He portrayed British official Rutherford in the biographical film ''[[Alluri Seetarama Raju (film)\|Alluri Sita Rama Raju]]'' (1974), and essayed [[Pontius Pilate]] in the hagiographical film ''[[Karunamayudu]]'' (1978). He then appeared in works such as ''[[Veta (film)\|Veta]]'' (1986), ''[[Chantabbai]]'' (1986), ''[[Pasivadi Pranam]]'' (1987), ''[[Dharma Kshetram]]'' (1992) and ''[[Bobbili Simham]]'' (1994). He has won the Andhra Pradesh state [[Nandi Award for Best Character Actor]] for his works in some of these films. A recipient of the [[Tamil Nadu]] state's [[Kalaimamani]], the Government of India has honored him with the [[Padma Bhushan]] in 1992 for his contributions towards [[Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040413000753/http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=13 April 2004\|title=Jaggayya passes away\|first=By Our Special\|last=Correspondent\|date=3 May 2004\|pages=06\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|via=The Hindu (old)}}</ref>		As a [[character actor]] he received critical appreciation for his performance in notable works such as ''[[Velugu Needalu]]'' (1961), ''[[Chitti Tammudu]]'' (1962), ''[[Aradhana (1962 film)\|Aaradhana]]'' (1962), ''[[Aathma Balam\|Aatma Balam]]'' (1964), ''[[Sumangali (1965 film)\|Sumangali]]'' (1965), ''[[Gudi Gantalu]]'' (1965), ''[[Navaratri (1966 film)\|Nava ratri]]'' (1966), ''[[Aame Evaru? (1966 film)\|Aame Evaru?]]'' (1966), ''[[Aastiparulu]]'' (1966), ''Jarigina Katha'' (1969), ''[[Bala Mitrula Katha]]'' (1972), ''[[Badi Pantulu]]'' (1972), ''[[Bharya Biddalu]]'' (1972), ''[[Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973 film)\|Devudu Chesina Manushulu]]'' (1973). He portrayed British official Rutherford in the biographical film ''[[Alluri Seetarama Raju (film)\|Alluri Sita Rama Raju]]'' (1974), and essayed [[Pontius Pilate]] in the hagiographical film ''[[Karunamayudu]]'' (1978). He then appeared in works such as ''[[Veta (film)\|Veta]]'' (1986), ''[[Chantabbai]]'' (1986), ''[[Pasivadi Pranam]]'' (1987), ''[[Dharma Kshetram]]'' (1992) and ''[[Bobbili Simham]]'' (1994). He has won the Andhra Pradesh state [[Nandi Award for Best Character Actor]] for his works in some of these films. A recipient of the [[Tamil Nadu]] state's [[Kalaimamani]], the Government of India has honored him with the [[Padma Bhushan]] in 1992 for his contributions towards [[Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040413000753/http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=13 April 2004\|title=Jaggayya passes away\|first=By Our Special\|last=Correspondent\|date=3 May 2004\|pages=06\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|via=The Hindu (old)}}</ref>
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	== Death ==		== Death ==
	Jagayya died on 5 March 2004 in [[~~Hyderabad~~]], [[~~Andhra Pradesh~~]].<ref name="thehindu.com" />		Jagayya died on 5 March 2004 in [[Chennai]], [[Tamilnadu]].<ref name="thehindu.com" />

	== Awards ==		== Awards ==
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| name = Jaggayya
| birth_name = Kongara Jaggayya
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| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1926|12|31}}
| birth_place = [[Tenali]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British Raj|British India]] (present-day [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]])
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2004|03|05|1926|12|31}}
| death_place = [[Chennai, Tamil Nadu]], India
| occupation = Actor, dubbing artist, littérateur, journalist, poet, politician
| awards = [[Padma Bhushan]] 1992
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| alma mater = [[Andhra Christian College]]
| othername = Kalavachaspati<br>Kanchu Kantam<br>Super star
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'''Kongara Jaggayya''' (31 December 1926 – 5 March 2004) was an [[Indian film]] actor, littérateur, journalist, lyricist, dubbing artist and politician known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]] and [[Telugu theatre]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://26lettersto24frames.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/kalaa-vachaspati-kanchu-kantham-kongara-jaggayya/|title="Kalaa Vachaspati", "Kanchu Kantham": Kongara Jaggayya|last=krshychait|date=12 December 2011}}</ref> He was known as ''Kanchu Kantham Jaggayya'' ([[Telugu language|Telugu]]) for his booming voice.<ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2004-03-06|title=Jaggayya passes away}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> In a film career spanning forty years as a [[matinee idol]], he starred in eighty films, as a lead actor, and lead antagonist in a variety of genres.<ref name="thehindu.com"/>

During his early career he portrayed breakthrough characters in works such as ''[[Donga Ramudu (1955 film)|Donga Ramudu]]'' (1955), which was archived by the Film and Television Institute of India, He starred in award-winning works such as ''[[Bangaru Papa]]'' (1954), ''[[Ardhangi]]'' (1955), ''[[Edi Nijam]]'' (1956), ''[[Todi Kodallu]]'' (1957), ''[[Doctor Chakravarty|Dr. Chakravarti]]'' (1964), ''[[Antastulu]]'' (1965), the [[Cannes Film Festival]] featured ''[[Meghasandesam]]'' (1982), and [[Seethakoka Chiluka (1981 film)|Seethakoka Chiluka]] (1981); all of which won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu|National Film Award for Best Feature Films in Telugu]]. In 1962, he co-produced and starred in the political drama film ''[[Padandi Munduku]]'' based on [[Salt March]], the film was screened at the [[International Film Festival of India]], the Tashkent Film Festival, and got a special mention at the 5th [[Moscow International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitramala.com/articles/tollywood-4063.html|title=Tollywood's Glorious Journey at Chitramala.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100130192602/http://www.chitramala.com/articles/tollywood-4063.html|archive-date=30 January 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/profile-gummadi.html|title=Profile of Gummadi - Telugu film actor}}</ref>

As a [[character actor]] he received critical appreciation for his performance in notable works such as ''[[Velugu Needalu]]'' (1961), ''[[Chitti Tammudu]]'' (1962), ''[[Aradhana (1962 film)|Aaradhana]]'' (1962), ''[[Aathma Balam|Aatma Balam]]'' (1964), ''[[Sumangali (1965 film)|Sumangali]]'' (1965), ''[[Gudi Gantalu]]'' (1965), ''[[Navaratri (1966 film)|Nava ratri]]'' (1966), ''[[Aame Evaru? (1966 film)|Aame Evaru?]]'' (1966), ''[[Aastiparulu]]'' (1966), ''Jarigina Katha'' (1969), ''[[Bala Mitrula Katha]]'' (1972), ''[[Badi Pantulu]]'' (1972), ''[[Bharya Biddalu]]'' (1972), ''[[Devudu Chesina Manushulu]]'' (1973). He portrayed British official Rutherford in the biographical film ''[[Alluri Seetarama Raju (film)|Alluri Sita Rama Raju]]'' (1974), and essayed [[Pontius Pilate]] in the hagiographical film ''[[Karunamayudu]]'' (1978). He then appeared in works such as ''[[Veta (film)|Veta]]'' (1986), ''[[Chantabbai]]'' (1986), ''[[Pasivadi Pranam]]'' (1987), ''[[Dharma Kshetram]]'' (1992) and ''[[Bobbili Simham]]'' (1994). He has won the Andhra Pradesh state [[Nandi Award for Best Character Actor]] for his works in some of these films. A recipient of the [[Tamil Nadu]] state's [[Kalaimamani]], the Government of India has honored him with the [[Padma Bhushan]] in 1992 for his contributions towards [[Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040413000753/http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 April 2004|title=Jaggayya passes away|first=By Our Special|last=Correspondent|date=3 May 2004|pages=06|work=[[The Hindu]]|via=The Hindu (old)}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Jaggayya was born to Kongara Seetaramaih and Rajya Lakshmamma. He was born in a well-to-do family in Morampudi village near [[Tenali]] in [[Guntur district]]. He quoted on several occasions in his essays the influence his father had on his interest towards arts. He started acting at the age of 11, with the role of [[Lava (Ramayana)|Lava]] in a [[Hindi]] play during his high school days in [[Duggirala]]. He got trained in the art of painting under the guidance of [[Adivi Bapiraju]], a noted painter, during his college days.

As a student, he joined the [[Congress Socialist Party|Congress Socialist party]] in Tenali, which was involved in the [[Indian Independence Movement]] at that time.

He joined the [[Andhra-Christian College]], in 1942, in [[Guntur]] for his higher studies. He used to be a member of Navya Sahitya Parishath in Guntur. Later he joined a periodical named ''Desabhimani'' (meaning "Patriot") as a journalist.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.filmchamber.com/tmpl.asp?it=prfbjagaya |title=Archived copy |access-date=23 April 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051226162504/http://www.filmchamber.com/tmpl.asp?it=prfbjagaya |archive-date=26 December 2005 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Later he worked as an editor for the weekly Andhra Republic. During his B.A. days in A-C College, he along with [[N. T. Rama Rao]], acted in several plays. He also used to be a part of Navajyothi Artists, a cultural organisation run by [[Mukkamala]]. After working as a teacher in Duggirala for a brief while, he became a news announcer in [[All India Radio|Akashavani]] for three years.<ref>telugucinema.com/c/stars/KJaggayya.shtml</ref> Jaggayya won the best actor award in three successive years for ''Chesina Papam'' and ''Telangana''.

== Film career ==
He made his cinematic debut in 1952 drama film ''Priyuralu'' directed by [[Tripuraneni Gopichand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apherald.com/Movies/ViewArticle/3671|title=Rutherford of Telugu cinema}}</ref> This movie was produced by Donepudi Krishnamurthy, also known popularly as Gokul Krishnamurthy. He quit the job as news announcer as he signed three movies on a trot. His second movie, ''Adarsham,'' didn't do well at box office. His planned third movie ''Paleru'' did not even see light of the day.

''[[Bangaru Papa]],'' directed by [[Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy|B N Reddy]], released in 1955, was the first breakthrough film for Jaggayya. He was distinguished for his booming voice and contributed as a voice artist for more than hundred feature films. He dubbed in Telugu language for veteran [[Sivaji Ganesan]]. He was the narrator, and dubbing artist for internationally recognized works such as [[Maa Bhoomi]], and [[Richard Attenborough]]'s character of John Hammond in the Telugu-dubbed version of the Hollywood film ''[[Jurassic Park (film)|Jurassic Park]]''. He acted in almost 100 films as a lead, 100 more as a co-lead and almost 200 films as a character artist. He was a part of almost every film of [[V. B. Rajendra Prasad|VB Rajendra Parasad]]'s ''Jagapathi Pictures,'' [[K. B. Tilak|K B Tilak]]'s ''Anupama Pictures'' and ''Ramavijeta Films'' owned by brothers Prabhakar and Baburao. His last film as an actor was ''Kunthi Putrudu,'' which starred [[Mohan Babu]] as lead and was directed by [[Dasari Narayana Rao]].

He turned into producer with a film ''[[Padandi Munduku]],'' under the banner of ''Jagruthi Chitra.'' The film was released in January 1962 and was a regarded as first Telugu social film made on the basis of Indian Independence movement.

He was awarded the 'Kala Vachaspathi' for his sonorous voice.<ref>earlytollywood.blogspot.in/2008/02/kongara-jaggaiah.html</ref>

== Political career ==
Jaggayya was active in politics right from his student days and was allied with the socialist group within the Congress party. When the group was disbanded, he joined [[Jayaprakash Narayan]]'s [[Praja Socialist Party]], but returned to Congress in 1956, heeding the call of [[Jawaharlal Nehru]]. In 1967, he was elected as a member of the fourth [[Lok Sabha]], the lower house of the [[Parliament of India]] from the constituency of [[Ongole]] on a Congress Party ticket. He was the first Indian film actor to be elected as a member of parliament.<ref>tollywood.info/actor/k/kongara_jaggayya.htm</ref>

== Literary achievements ==
He translated Nobel laureate [[Rabindranath Tagore]]'s [[Geetanjali]] and multiple poems into Telugu under the name ''Ravindra Geetha''. He also translated Tagore's play "Sacrifice" into Telugu under the name ''Balidaanam''. He also co-founded ''Manasvini Charitable Trust'' to honor the film literature of ''[[Aatreya (playwright)|Acharya Athreya]].'' The lyrics of all the film songs written by Athreya was consolidated into seven volumes.

== Awards ==
;Civilian honours
* [[Padma Bhushan]], [[Government of India]] in 1992

;Nandi Awards
*[[Nandi Award for Best Character Actor]]

;State Awards
*Andhra Pradesh Government cash award for producing ''[[Padandi Munduku]]'' in 1962
* Title of ''[[Kalaimamani]]'' from [[Tamil Nadu]] government

;Other honours
* Title of ''Kala Vachaspathi'' from the ''[[Sanskrit]] Viswa Vidyalaya'', [[Delhi]]
* Title of ''[[Kala Prapoorna]]'' from [[Andhra University]], [[Visakhapatnam]]
* Honorary D. Litt. from the [[Telugu University]], [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]]

== Selected filmography ==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;"
! S No || Year of release || Movie Name || Notes / Character
|-
| 1 || 1952 ||''Priyuralu''||
|-
| 2 || 1952 ||''Adarsam''||
|-
| 3 || 1954 ||''[[Bangaru Papa]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] / Manohar
|-
| 4 || 1955 ||''[[Ardhangi]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] / Chinna Babu
|-
| 5 || 1955 ||''[[Donga Ramudu (1955 film)|Donga Ramudu]]''||Archived at the Film and Television Institute of India / Dr. Mohan
|-
| 6 || 1956 ||''[[Muddu Bidda]]''||
|-
| 7 || 1956 ||''[[Edi Nijam]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
|-
| 8 || 1957 ||''Veera Kankanam''||
|-
| 9 || 1957 ||''Varudu Kavali''||
|-
| 10 || 1957 ||''[[Thodi Kodallu]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] / Vaikuntam
|-
| 11 || 1957 ||''[[M.L.A. (film)|MLA]]''|| Dasu |
|-
| 12 || 1957 ||''Bhale Bava''||
|-
| 13 || 1957 ||''Aalu Magalu''||
|-
| 14 || 1958 ||''[[Mundadugu]]''||
|-
| 15 || 1958 ||''[[Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu]]''|| Dr. Raghu |
|-
| 16 || 1959 ||''Bhagya Devata''||
|-
| 17 || 1960 ||''Pelli Kanuka''||
|-
| 18 || 1961 ||''[[Velugu Needalu]]''|| Dr. Raghu |
|-
| 19 || 1961 ||''Pellikani Pillalu''||
|-
| 20 || 1961 ||''Kalasi unte Kaladu Sukham''||
|-
| 21 || 1961 ||''Intiki Deepam Illalu''||
|-
| 22 || 1962 ||''[[Chitti Tammudu]]''|| Ramu |
|-
| 23 || 1962 ||''[[Aradhana (1962 film)|Aradhana]]''|| Sarathi |
|-
| 24 || 1962 ||''[[Padandi Munduku]]''|| Producer
|-
| 25 || 1963 ||''Constable Koothuru''||
|-
|26
|1963
|Anubandhalu
|
|-
| 27 || 1963 ||''[[Eedu Jodu]]''||
|-
|28
|1963
|Manchi rojulu vasthayi
|
|-
| 29 || 1964 ||''[[Pooja Phalam]]''||
|-
| 30 || 1964 ||''[[Manchi Manishi]]''||
|-
| 31 || 1964 ||''[[Dr. Chakravarthi]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
|-
| 32 || 1964 ||''[[Aathma Balam]]''||
|-
|33
|1965
|''[[Naadi Aada Janme]]''
|
|-
| 34 || 1965 ||''Uyyala Jampala''||
|-
| 35 || 1965 ||''[[Sumangali (1965 film)|Sumangali]]''||
|-
| 36 || 1965 ||''[[Preminchi Choodu]]''|| Vasu |
|-
| 37 || 1965 ||''[[Manushulu Mamathalu]]''||
|-
| 38 || 1965 ||''[[Gudi Gantalu]]''||
|-
| 39 || 1965 ||''[[Antastulu]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
|-
| 40 || 1966 ||''[[Navarathri (1966 film)|Navarathri]]''||
|-
| 41 || 1966 ||''[[Manase Mandiram]]''||
|-
| 42 || 1966 ||''[[Aame Evaru? (1966 film)|Aame Evaru?]]''||
|-
| 43 || 1966 ||''[[Aastiparulu]]''|| Younger son of Zamindar |
|-
| 44 || 1967 ||''[[Prana Mithrulu]]''||
|-
| 45 || 1968 ||''[[Bandipotu Dongalu]]''|| Bandipotu Naganna |
|-
| 46 || 1969 ||''[[Adrushtavanthulu]]''||
|-
| 47 || 1969 ||''Ardha Rathri''||
|-
| 48 || 1969 ||''[[Sipayi Chinnayya]]''||
|-
| 49 || 1970 ||''Thalli Thandrulu''||
|-
| 50 || 1971 ||''[[Ramalayam]]''|| Ramaiah |
|-
| 51 || 1971 ||''Naa Thammudu''||
|-
| 52 || 1971 ||''[[Chinnanati Snehitulu]]''||
|-
| 53 || 1972 ||''[[Badi Panthulu]]''|| Police officer |
|-
| 54 || 1972 ||''[[Bharya Biddalu]]''|| Doctor |
|-
| 55 || 1973 ||''[[Devudu Chesina Manushulu]]''||
|-
| 56 || 1974 ||''[[Bhoomi Kosam]]''||
|-
| 57 || 1974 ||''Deeksha''||
|-
| 58 || 1974 ||''[[Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974 film)|Alluri Sita Rama Raju]]''|| Rutherford |
|-
| 59 || 1976 ||''Sri Rajeswari Vilas Coffee Club''|| Seshadri |
|-
| 60 || 1976 ||''Paadipantalu''||
|-
| 61 || 1976 ||''Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam''||
|-
| 62 || 1977 ||''[[Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]''|| Forest Officer
|-
| 63 || 1977 ||''[[Chanakya Chandragupta]]''|| Voice double for Sivaji Ganesan
|-
| 64 || 1977 ||''Manassakshi''||
|-
| 65 || 1978 ||''[[Karunamayudu]]''||As [[Pontius Pilate]], then [[Prefect]] of the Roman Province of [[Judaea]], known today for the trial and [[crucifixion of Jesus]]
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| 66 || 1978 || ''[[KD No:1]]'' ||
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| 67|| 1979 || ''[[Vetagadu]]'' || Boopathi
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| 68|| 1979 || ''[[Maavari Manchitanam]]'' ||
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| 69 || 1980 ||''[[Ram Robert Rahim]]''||
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| 70 || 1981 ||''[[Nyayam Kavali]]''|| Lawyer Dayanidhi |
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| 71 || 1981 ||''Seethakoka Chilaka''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
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| 72 || 1982 ||''[[Bobbili Puli]]''|| Gopinath |
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| 73 || 1982 ||''[[Yamakinkarudu]]''||
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| 74|| 1983 ||''[[Meghasandesam]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
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| 75 || 1984 ||''[[Disco King]]''||
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| 76 || 1984 ||''[[Anubandham (1984 film)|Anubandham]]''||
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| 77 || 1985 ||''[[Swathi (1984 film)|Swathi]]''||
|-
|78
|1985
|''[[Tirugubatu]]''
|
|-
| 79 || 1985 ||''[[Adavi Donga]]''||
|-
| 80 || 1985 ||''[[Agni Parvatam]]''|| Jagannadha Rao
|-
| 81 || 1985 ||''[[Vijetha]]''||
|-
| 82 || 1985 || ''[[Pachani Kapuram]]'' ||
|-
| 83 || 1986 ||''[[Kirathakudu]]''||
|-
| 84 || 1986 ||''[[Veta (film)|Veta]]''||
|-
| 85 || 1986 ||''[[Chantabbai]]''||
|-
| 86 || 1987 ||''[[Ramu (1987 film)|Ramu]]''||
|-
| 87 || 1987 ||''President Gari Abbayi''||
|-
| 88 || 1987 ||''[[Aradhana (1987 film)|Aradhana]]''||
|-
| 89 || 1987 ||''[[Pasivadi Pranam]]''||
|-
| 90 || 1987 ||''[[Viswanatha Nayakudu]]''|| Voice double for Sivaji Ganesan
|-
| 91 || 1988 ||''[[Manchi Donga]]''||
|-
| 92 || 1988 ||''[[Aakhari Poratam]]''||
|-
| 93 || 1988 ||''Jeevana Ganga''||
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| 94 || 1989 ||''[[Ajatha Satruvu]]''||
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| 95 || 1990 ||''[[Alludugaru]]''|| Ramachandra Prasad |
|-
| 96 || 1991 ||''[[Assembly Rowdy]]''||
|-
| 97 || 1992 ||''[[Dharma Kshetram]]''||
|-
|98
|1992
|Brahma<ref>{{Cite web|title=Brahma (1992)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1212067/|access-date=2021-07-06|website=IMDb|language=en-US}}</ref>
|
|-
| 99 || 1992 ||''[[Rowdy Inspector]]''||
|-
| 100 || 1992 ||''[[Detective Narada]]''||
|-
| 101 || 1993 ||''Joker''||
|-
| 102 || 1994 ||''[[Bobbili Simham]]''||
|}

== Death ==
He underwent a [[Hip Replacement]] surgery and complications after the surgery resulted in his death.<ref name="thehindu.com"/>

== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|id=0415582|name=Jaggaiah}}

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