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{{short description|Indian actor, politician (1926-2004)}}
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| name             = Jaggayya
| name               = Jaggayya
| birth_name       = Kongara Jaggayya
| birth_name         = Kongara Jaggayya
| image            =  
| image             = Kongara Jaggayya.jpg
| birth_date       = {{birth date|df=yes|1926|12|31}}
| caption           = Portrait {{circa|1956}}
| birth_place     = [[Tenali]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British Raj|British India]] (present-day [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]])
| birth_date         = {{birth date|df=yes|1926|12|31}}<ref name="thehindu.com" /><ref name="telugucinema" />{{efn|name="DOB"}}
| death_date       = {{death date and age|df=yes|2004|03|05|1926|12|31}}
| birth_place       = [[Tenali]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British Raj|British India]]
| death_place     = [[Chennai, Tamil Nadu]], India
| death_date         = {{death date and age|df=yes|2004|03|05|1926|12|31}}
| occupation       = Actor, dubbing artist, littérateur, journalist, poet, politician
| death_place       = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| awards           = [[Padma Bhushan]] 1992
| occupation         = {{Hlist | Actor | littérateur | journalist | lyricist | dubbing artist | politician}}
| spouse           =  
| years_active      = 1952-1994
| alma mater       = [[Andhra Christian College]]
| awards             = [[Padma Bhushan]] (1992)
| othername       = Kalavachaspati<br>Kanchu Kantam<br>Super star
| spouse             =  
| alma mater         = [[Andhra Christian College]]
| othername         = {{Hlist | Kalavachaspati | Kanchu Kantam}}
| party              = [[Indian National Congress]]
| module            = {{Infobox officeholder
|embed        = yes
| office      = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]]
| term_start  = 16 March 1967
| term_end    = 27 December 1970
| predecessor = [[Madala Narayana Swamy]]
| successor    = [[P. Ankineedu Prasada Rao]]
| constituency = [[Ongole Lok Sabha constituency|Ongole, Andhra Pradesh]]
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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"/>
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'''Kongara Jaggayya''' (31 December 1926 – 5 March 2004<ref name="thehindu.com" /><ref name="telugucinema" />{{efn|name="DOB"}}) 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 Kantam 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=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040413000753/http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm |archive-date=13 April 2004|newspaper=[[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 name="idlebrain">{{cite web |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/profile-gummadi.html |title=Profile of Gummadi - Telugu film actor |website=[[Idlebrain.com]] |date=9 July 2006 |orig-date=20 March 2000 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060718071108/https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/profile-gummadi.html |archivedate=18 July 2006 |url-status=live}}</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>
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 (1986 film)|Veta]]'' (1986), ''[[Chantabbai]]'' (1986), ''[[Pasivadi Pranam]]'' (1987), ''[[Dharma Kshetram]]'' (1992) and ''[[Bobbili Simham]]'' (1994). He 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 honored him with the [[Padma Bhushan]] in 1992 for his contributions towards [[Indian cinema]].<ref name="thehindu.com"/>


== Early life ==
== 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.
Jaggayya was born on 31 December 1926 to Seetaramaiah and Rajya Lakshmamma in Morampudi village near [[Tenali]] in [[Guntur district]].<ref name="thehindu.com" /> 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 was trained in [[painting]] under the guidance of [[Adivi Bapiraju]], a noted painter, during his college days.<ref>{{cite web|last=krshychait|date=12 December 2011|title="Kalaa Vachaspati", "Kanchu Kantham": Kongara Jaggayya|url=https://26lettersto24frames.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/kalaa-vachaspati-kanchu-kantham-kongara-jaggayya/}}{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


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.
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''.
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=Movie Review |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 (actor)|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 name="telugucinema">{{Cite web |url=https://telugucinema.com/c/stars/KJaggayya.shtml |title=Kongara Jaggayya - A Tribute |first1=Sri |last1=Atluri |website=Telugu Cinema |date=5 March 2004 |accessdate=3 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051221232122/https://telugucinema.com/c/stars/KJaggayya.shtml |archivedate=21 December 2005 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Jaggayya won the best actor award in three successive years for ''Chesina Papam'' and ''Telangana''.


== Film career ==
== 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.
Jaggayya made his cinematic debut in 1952 drama film ''Priyuralu'' directed by [[Tripuraneni Gopichand]].<ref name="apherald">{{cite web|url=http://www.apherald.com/Movies/ViewArticle/3671|title=Rutherford of Telugu cinema |date=29 August 2012 |first1=Cheruku |last1=Raja}}</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]].
''[[Bangaru Papa]]'', directed by [[B. N. 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 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>
He was awarded the 'Kala Vachaspathi' for his sonorous voice.{{Citation needed |date=May 2024}}


== Political career ==
== 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>
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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-03-21|title=ప్రచారం చేయకుండానే జగ్గయ్య గెలుపు|url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/politics/kongara-jaggayya-elected-mp-ongole-without-campaign-1172061|access-date=2021-08-05|website=Sakshi|language=te}}</ref> He was the first Indian film actor to be elected as a member of parliament.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Everything you wanted to know about filmstars in Lok Sabha, but didn't know whom to ask - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/lok-sabhas-star-parivar-a-blockbuster-saga/articleshow/68517965.cms|access-date=2021-08-05|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-04-01|title=Star power in south India: Reel life actors don't always make for real life statesmen|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/star-power-south-india-reel-life-actors-don%E2%80%99t-always-make-real-life-statesmen-41015|access-date=2021-08-05|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>


== Literary achievements ==
== 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.
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 ''[[Acharya Aatreya]]''. The lyrics of all the film songs written by Athreya was consolidated into seven volumes.
 
== Death ==
Due to complications after a [[Hip replacement|hip replacement surgery]], Jaggayya died on 5 March 2004 at [[Chennai]], [[Tamilnadu]].<ref name="thehindu.com" />


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


== Selected filmography ==
== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! S No || Year of release || Movie Name || Notes / Character
|+ List of Jaggayya film credits
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| rowspan="1" | 1952 ||''Priyuralu''|| Shyam || <ref name="apherald"/> || ||
|-
| 1954 ||''[[Bangaru Papa]]'' || Manohar || [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1955 ||''[[Ardhangi]]'' || Nagendra Rao/Nagu || [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
|-
| ''[[Donga Ramudu (1955 film)|Donga Ramudu]]'' || Dr. Mohan || Archived at the Film and Television Institute of India
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1956 || ''[[Muddu Bidda]]'' || Dr.Madhu ||
|-
| ''[[Edi Nijam]]'' ||Lawyer|| [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
|-
|-
| 1 || 1952 ||''Priyuralu''||
| rowspan="4" | 1957 || ''[[Veera Kankanam]]'' ||Chandra Senudu||
|-
|-
| 2 || 1952 ||''Adarsam''||
| ''[[Manamagan Thevai|Varudu Kavali]]'' ||Vijay Kumar||
|-
|-
| 3  || 1954 ||''[[Bangaru Papa]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] / Manohar
| ''[[Thodi Kodallu]]'' || Vaikuntam || [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]  
|-
|-
| 4 || 1955 ||''[[Ardhangi]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] / Chinna Babu
| ''[[M.L.A. (1957 film)|MLA]]'' || Dasu ||
|-
|-
| 5 || 1955 ||''[[Donga Ramudu (1955 film)|Donga Ramudu]]''||Archived at the Film and Television Institute of India / Dr. Mohan
| rowspan="2" | 1958 || ''[[Anna Thammudu (1958 film)|Anna Thammudu]]'' ||Rajendra/Raju ||
|-
|-
| 6 || 1956 ||''[[Muddu Bidda]]''||  
| ''[[Atha Okinti Kodale]]'' ||Raghuram ||
|-
|-
| 7 || 1956 ||''[[Edi Nijam]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
| rowspan="1" | 1959 || ''[[Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu]]'' || Dr. Raghuram||
|-
|-
| 8 || 1957 ||''Veera Kankanam''||
| 1960 || ''[[Pelli Kanuka (1960 film)|Pelli Kanuka]]'' ||Raghu ||
|-
|-
| 9 || 1957 ||''Varudu Kavali''||
| rowspan="1" | 1961 ||''[[Velugu Needalu]]'' || Dr. Raghu ||
|-
|-
| 10 || 1957 ||''[[Thodi Kodallu]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] / Vaikuntam
| rowspan="3" | 1962 ||''[[Chitti Tammudu]]'' || Ramu ||
|-
|-
| 11 || 1957 ||''[[M.L.A. (film)|MLA]]''|| Dasu |
| ''[[Aradhana (1962 film)|Aradhana]]'' || Sarathi ||
|-
|-
| 12 || 1957 ||''Bhale Bava''||
| ''[[Padandi Munduku]]'' || Sathyadev|| Producer
|-
|-
| 13 || 1957 ||''Aalu Magalu''||
| rowspan="3" | 1963 || ''[[Constable Koothuru]]'' ||Gopi ||
|-
|-
| 14 || 1958 ||''[[Mundadugu]]''||
| ''[[Eedu Jodu]]'' ||Dr.Venu||
|-
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| 15 || 1958 ||''[[Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu]]''|| Dr. Raghu |
| ''[[Thobuttuvulu]]'' || Rajani's husband (Doctor) ||
|-
|-
| 16 || 1959 ||''Bhagya Devata''||
| rowspan="4" | 1964 || ''[[Pooja Phalam]]'' || Sriram ||
|-
|-
| 17  || 1960 ||''Pelli Kanuka''||
| ''[[Manchi Manishi]]'' || Vasu ||
|-
|-
| 18  || 1961 ||''[[Velugu Needalu]]''|| Dr. Raghu |
| ''[[Dr. Chakravarthi]]'' ||Ravindra || [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
|-
|-
| 19 || 1961 ||''Pellikani Pillalu''||
| ''[[Aathma Balam]]'' || Kumar ||
|-
|-
| 20 || 1961 ||''Kalasi unte Kaladu Sukham''||
| rowspan="6" | 1965 || ''[[Naadi Aada Janme]]'' || Mohan (Special Appearance)||
|-
|-
| 21 || 1961 ||''Intiki Deepam Illalu''||
| ''[[Sumangali (1965 film)|Sumangali]]'' ||Shekhar ||
|-
|-
| 22 || 1962 ||''[[Chitti Tammudu]]''|| Ramu |
| ''[[Preminchi Choodu (1965 film)|Preminchi Choodu]]'' || Vasu/SrinivasRao||
|-
|-
| 23  || 1962 ||''[[Aradhana (1962 film)|Aradhana]]''|| Sarathi |
| ''[[Manushulu Mamathalu]]'' ||Bhaskar ||
|-
|-
| 24  || 1962 ||''[[Padandi Munduku]]''|| Producer
| ''[[Gudi Gantalu]]'' || Hari ||
|-
|-
| 25 || 1963 ||''Constable Koothuru''||
| ''[[Antastulu]]'' ||Nagu|| [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
|-
|-
|26
| rowspan="4" | 1966 || ''[[Navarathri (1966 film)|Navarathri]]'' ||Doctor (Special Appearance)||
|1963
|-
|Anubandhalu
| ''[[Manase Mandiram]]'' ||Ramu||
|-
| ''[[Aame Evaru? (1966 film)|Aame Evaru?]]'' ||Dr.Anand||
|-
| ''[[Aastiparulu]]'' ||Bhachi/Bhaskar||
|-
| 1967 || ''[[Prana Mithrulu]]'' || Gopalakrishna Prasad ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1968 || ''[[Bandipotu Dongalu]]'' || Bandipotu Naganna ||
|-
| ''[[Veeranjaneya]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Veeranjaneya (1968) |url=https://indiancine.ma/NEJ |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> || [[Indrajit]] ||
|-
| rowspan="4" | 1969 || ''[[Adrushtavanthulu]]'' || Boss ||
|-
| ''[[Ardharathiri]]'' || Sridhar ||
|-
| ''[[Jarigina Katha]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jarigina Katha (1969) |url=https://indiancine.ma/NJU |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> || Prasad ||
|-
| ''[[Sipayi Chinnayya]]'' || Kodandam ||
|-
| rowspan="4" | 1971 || ''[[Ramalayam]]'' || Ramaiah ||
|-
|''[[Vintha Samsaram]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vintha Samsaram (1971) |url=https://indiancine.ma/OUF |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|'Prestige' Padmanabham
|
|
|-
|-
| 27 || 1963 ||''[[Eedu Jodu]]''||
| ''[[Chinnanati Snehitulu]]'' || Sridhar||
|-
| ''[[Pattindalla Bangaram]]''<ref>{{Citation |title=Pattindalla Bangaram (1971) |url=https://letterboxd.com/film/pattindalla-bangaram/ |access-date=2024-02-03 |language=en}}</ref> || Swamy/Inspector Prathap ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1972 || ''[[Badi Panthulu]]'' || Police Officer Ramu||||
|-
| ''[[Bharya Biddalu]]'' || Dr.Manohar ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 1973 || ''[[Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973 film)|Devudu Chesina Manushulu]]'' || Hari Prasad and Smuggler (Dual role)||
|-
| ''[[Nindu Kutumbam]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nindu Kutumbam on Moviebuff.com |url=https://www.moviebuff.com/nindu-kutumbam |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=Moviebuff.com}}</ref> || Mohan Rao ||
|-
| ''[[Meena (Telugu Film)|Meena]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meena (1973) |url=https://indiancine.ma/PUB |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> || Sarathi ||
|-
| rowspan="5" | 1974 || ''[[Bhoomi Kosam]]'' || Rajasekharam ||
|-
| ''[[Deeksha]]'' ||Ramayya||
|-
| ''[[Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974 film)|Alluri Sita Rama Raju]]'' || Rutherford Scott Coward||
|-
| ''[[Mangalya bhagyam|Mangalya Bhagyam]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mangalya Bhagyam (1974) |url=https://indiancine.ma/QJH |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> || Chandram ||
|-
| ''[[Manchi Manushulu]]'' || Dr. Ramesh ||
|-
|-
|28
| rowspan="3" |1976
|1963
|''[[Padi Pantalu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Padi Pantalu (1976) |url=https://indiancine.ma/RAZ |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Manchi rojulu vasthayi
|Civil Engineer Srinivasa Rao
|
|
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|-
| 29 || 1964 ||''[[Pooja Phalam]]''||
| ''Raaja''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raaja (1976) |url=https://indiancine.ma/RTZ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> || Justice Raghupathi Rao ||
|-
|-
| 30 || 1964 ||''[[Manchi Manishi]]''||
| ''[[Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/shri_rajeshwari_vilas_coffee_club |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref> || ||
|-
|-
| 31 || 1964 ||''[[Dr. Chakravarthi]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
| rowspan="3" | 1977 || ''[[Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]'' || Forest Officer ||
|-
|-
| 32 || 1964 ||''[[Aathma Balam]]''||
| ''[[Chanakya Chandragupta]]'' || Voice double for Sivaji Ganesan ||
|-
|-
|33
|''[[Jeevithamlo Vasantham]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jeevithamlo Vasantham (1977) |url=https://indiancine.ma/SHT |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|1965
|Raghupathy
|''[[Naadi Aada Janme]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 34  || 1965 ||''Uyyala Jampala''||
| rowspan="4" | 1978 || ''[[Karunamayudu]]'' || [[Pontius Pilate]] ||
|-
|-
| 35 || 1965 ||''[[Sumangali (1965 film)|Sumangali]]''||
| ''[[KD No:1]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 36 || 1965 ||''[[Preminchi Choodu]]''|| Vasu |
|''Dongala Veta''
|
|
|-
|-
| 37 || 1965 ||''[[Manushulu Mamathalu]]''||
|''[[Sahasavanthudu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sahasavantudu (1978) |url=https://indiancine.ma/TJN |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Vikram Mahendra Mira
|
|-
|-
| 38 || 1965 ||''[[Gudi Gantalu]]''||
| rowspan="3" | 1979 || ''[[Vetagadu]]'' || Boopathi ||
|-
|-
| 39 || 1965 ||''[[Antastulu]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
| ''[[Yugandhar]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yugandhar (1979) |url=https://indiancine.ma/UKS |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> || ||
|-
|-
| 40 || 1966 ||''[[Navarathri (1966 film)|Navarathri]]''||
| ''[[Maavari Manchitanam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 41 || 1966 ||''[[Manase Mandiram]]''||
| 1980 || ''[[Ram Robert Rahim]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 42  || 1966 ||''[[Aame Evaru? (1966 film)|Aame Evaru?]]''||
| rowspan="3" | 1981 || ''[[Nyayam Kavali]]'' || Lawyer Dayanidhi ||
|-
|-
| 43 || 1966 ||''[[Aastiparulu]]''|| Younger son of Zamindar |
| ''[[Seethakoka Chilaka]]'' || || [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
|-
|-
| 44 || 1967 ||''[[Prana Mithrulu]]''||
|''[[Tirugu Leni Manishi|Thiruguleni Manishi]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thiruguleni Manishi (1981) |url=https://indiancine.ma/WEU |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> || ||
|-
|-
| 45 || 1968 ||''[[Bandipotu Dongalu]]''|| Bandipotu Naganna |
| rowspan="5" | 1982 || ''[[Bobbili Puli]]'' || Gopinath ||
|-
|-
| 46 || 1969 ||''[[Adrushtavanthulu]]''||
|''[[Jagannatha Rathachakralu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jagannatha Radhachakralu 1982 Telugu Movie Cast Crew,Actors,Director, Jagannatha Radhachakralu Producer,Banner,Music Director,Singers & Lyricists |url=https://moviegq.com/movie/jagannatha-radhachakralu-3774/cast-crew |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=MovieGQ |language=en}}</ref> || Ranga Rao ||
|-
|-
| 47 || 1969 ||''Ardha Rathri''||
| ''[[Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam?]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 48 || 1969 ||''[[Sipayi Chinnayya]]''||
| ''[[Naa Desam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 49 || 1970 ||''Thalli Thandrulu''||
| ''[[Yamakinkarudu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 50 || 1971 ||''[[Ramalayam]]''|| Ramaiah |
| rowspan="2" | 1983 || ''[[Meghasandesam]]'' || Jagannatham|| [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
|-
|-
| 51 || 1971 ||''Naa Thammudu''||  
| ''[[Poratam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 52 || 1971 ||''[[Chinnanati Snehitulu]]''||
| rowspan="8" | 1984 || ''[[Disco King (film)|Disco King]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 53 || 1972 ||''[[Badi Panthulu]]''|| Police officer |
| ''[[Jagan (film)|Jagan]]'' || Dharmamurthy ||
|-
|-
| 54 || 1972 ||''[[Bharya Biddalu]]''|| Doctor |
| ''[[Sahasame Jeevitham]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 55 || 1973 ||''[[Devudu Chesina Manushulu]]''||
|''[[Naagu]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 56 || 1974 ||''[[Bhoomi Kosam]]''||
| ''[[Raraju (1984 film)|Raraju]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 57 || 1974 ||''Deeksha''||
| ''[[Swathi (1984 film)|Swathi]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 58 || 1974 ||''[[Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974 film)|Alluri Sita Rama Raju]]''|| Rutherford |
| ''[[Anubandham (1984 film)|Anubandham]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 59 || 1976 ||''Sri Rajeswari Vilas Coffee Club''|| Seshadri |
| ''[[Palnati Puli]]'' || Lawyer Mukunda Rao ||
|-
|-
| 60 || 1976 ||''Paadipantalu''||
| rowspan="10" |1985 ||''[[Palnati Simham]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Palnati Simham (1985) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/palnati-simham-1985 |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref> || Sadananda Swamy ||
|-
|-
| 61 || 1976 ||''Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam''||
| ''[[Tirugubatu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 62 || 1977 ||''[[Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]''|| Forest Officer
| ''[[Adavi Donga]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 63 || 1977 ||''[[Chanakya Chandragupta]]''|| Voice double for Sivaji Ganesan
|''[[Maa Inti Mahalakshmi 1985 film|Maa Inti Mahalakshmi]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maa Inti Mahalakshmi (1985) |url=https://indiancine.ma/CVZF |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Nagabhushanam
|
|-
|-
| 64 || 1977 ||''Manassakshi''||
|''Maharaju''
|
|
|-
|-
| 65 || 1978 ||''[[Karunamayudu]]''||As [[Pontius Pilate]], then [[Prefect]] of the Roman Province of [[Judaea]], known today for the trial and [[crucifixion of Jesus]]
|''[[Maha Manishi]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 66 || 1978 || ''[[KD No:1]]'' ||
| ''[[Nyayam Meere Cheppali|Nyayam Meere Chepali]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 67|| 1979 || ''[[Vetagadu]]'' || Boopathi
| ''[[Agni Parvatam]]'' || Jagannadha Rao ||
|-
|-
| 68|| 1979 || ''[[Maavari Manchitanam]]'' ||
| ''[[Vijetha (1985 film)|Vijetha]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 69 || 1980 ||''[[Ram Robert Rahim]]''||
| ''[[Pachani Kapuram]]'' || Lakshmi Varaprasada Rao ||
|-
|-
| 70 || 1981 ||''[[Nyayam Kavali]]''|| Lawyer Dayanidhi |
| rowspan="6" |1986 || ''[[Brahmastram (1986 film)|Brahmastram]]'' || Parthasarathi ||
|-
|-
| 71 || 1981 ||''Seethakoka Chilaka''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
| ''[[Kirathakudu]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Ugra Narasimham]]'' || Chakravarthy ||
|-
|''Sri Vemana Charithra''
|
|
|-
|-
| 72 || 1982 ||''[[Bobbili Puli]]''|| Gopinath |
| ''[[Veta (1986 film)|Veta]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 73 || 1982 ||''[[Yamakinkarudu]]''||
| ''[[Chantabbai]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 74|| 1983 ||''[[Meghasandesam]]''||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]]
| rowspan="7" | 1987 || ''[[Ramu (1987 film)|Ramu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 75 || 1984 ||''[[Disco King]]''||
| ''[[President Gari Abbai|President Gari Abbayi]]'' || President Chandraiah ||
|-
|-
| 76 || 1984 ||''[[Anubandham (1984 film)|Anubandham]]''||
| ''[[Thene Manasulu (1987 film)|Thene Manasulu]]'' || Rao Bahadur Ratnagiri Ranga Rao ||
|-
|-
| 77 || 1985 ||''[[Swathi (1984 film)|Swathi]]''||
| ''[[Bhargava Ramudu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|78
| ''[[Pasivadi Pranam]]'' || ||
|1985
|''[[Tirugubatu]]''
|
|-
|-
| 79 || 1985 ||''[[Adavi Donga]]''||
| ''[[Viswanatha Nayakudu]]'' || Voice double for Sivaji Ganesan ||
|-
|-
| 80 || 1985 ||''[[Agni Parvatam]]''|| Jagannadha Rao  
| ''[[Prema Samrat]]''<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Prema Samrat {{!}} Telugu Full Movie {{!}} Suman {{!}} Bhanu Priya {{!}} Tiger Prabhakar |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoKlqdfXiso |date=21 December 2018 |access-date=2023-04-16 |language=en |via=Telugu Movie Zone on YouTube}}</ref> || Lawyer Raghava Rao ||
|-
|-
| 81 || 1985 ||''[[Vijetha]]''||
| rowspan="11" | 1988 || ''[[Manchi Donga]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 82 || 1985 || ''[[Pachani Kapuram]]'' ||
| ''[[Aswaddhama]]'' || Public Prosecutor Shankaram ||
|-
|-
| 83 || 1986 ||''[[Kirathakudu]]''||
| ''[[Raktabhishekam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 84 || 1986 ||''[[Veta (film)|Veta]]''||
|''[[Yuddha Bhoomi]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 85 || 1986 ||''[[Chantabbai]]''||
|''Rocky''
|
|
|-
|-
| 86 || 1987 ||''[[Ramu (1987 film)|Ramu]]''||
|''[[Raktha Tilakam]]''
|
|
|-
|-
| 87 || 1987 ||''President Gari Abbayi''||
| ''[[Aakhari Poratam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 88 || 1987 ||''[[Aradhana (1987 film)|Aradhana]]''||
| ''[[Jhansi Rani (1988 film)|Jhansi Rani]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jhansi Rani (1988) |url=https://indiancine.ma/ACTW |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> || Advocate Jagadish Chandra ||
|-
|-
| 89 || 1987 ||''[[Pasivadi Pranam]]''||
| ''[[Tiragabadda Telugubidda]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 90 || 1987 ||''[[Viswanatha Nayakudu]]''|| Voice double for Sivaji Ganesan
| ''[[Janaki Ramudu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 91 || 1988 ||''[[Manchi Donga]]''||
| ''[[Dharma Teja]]'' || D.S.P. Chakrapani ||
|-
|-
| 92 || 1988 ||''[[Aakhari Poratam]]''||
| rowspan="4" | 1989 ||''[[Ajatha Satruvu]]'' || Raghavaiah Naidu ||
|-
|-
| 93 || 1988 ||''Jeevana Ganga''||
|''[[Vintha Dongalu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vinta Dongalu |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/vinta-dongalu/cast/2000145213/ |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref>
|Duggirala Kesava Rao
|
|-
|-
| 94 || 1989 ||''[[Ajatha Satruvu]]''||
| ''[[Bala Gopaludu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 95 || 1990 ||''[[Alludugaru]]''|| Ramachandra Prasad |
| ''[[State Rowdy]]'' || Vice-Chancellor Mukunda Rao ||
|-
|-
| 96 || 1991 ||''[[Assembly Rowdy]]''||  
| rowspan="1" | 1990 || ''[[Alludugaru]]'' || Ramachandra Prasad ||
|-
|-
| 97 || 1992 ||''[[Dharma Kshetram]]''||
| rowspan="3" |1991
|''[[Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu]]''<ref>{{Citation |title=RAMUDU KADHU RAKSHASUDU {{!}} TELUGU FULL MOVIE {{!}}SUMAN {{!}}BHANUPRIYA {{!}} RADHA{{!}}JAGGAYYA {{!}} TELUGU CINEMA ZONE |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0XNGujd1h8 |access-date=2024-03-26 |language=en}}</ref>
|Judge Jaganmohana Rao
|
|-
|-
|98
|''Bhargav''
|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]]''||
| ''[[Assembly Rowdy]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 100 || 1992 ||''[[Detective Narada]]''||
| rowspan="3" | 1992 || ''[[Dharma Kshetram]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 101 || 1993 ||''Joker''||
| ''[[Rowdy Inspector]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 102 || 1994 ||''[[Bobbili Simham]]''||
| ''[[Detective Narada]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1993 || ''[[Repati Rowdy]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Repati Rowdy (1993) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/repati-rowdy-1993 |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref> || Raghuramaiah ||
|-
| ''[[Joker (1993 film)|Joker]]'' || ||
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Bobbili Simham]]'' || ||
|}
|}


== Death ==
== Notes ==
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Jaggayya
Portrait c. 1956
Born
Kongara Jaggayya

(1926-12-31)31 December 1926[1][2][lower-alpha 1]
Tenali, Madras Presidency, British India
Died5 March 2004(2004-03-05) (aged 77)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other names
  • Kalavachaspati
  • Kanchu Kantam
Alma materAndhra Christian College
Occupation
  • Actor
  • littérateur
  • journalist
  • lyricist
  • dubbing artist
  • politician
Years active1952-1994
Political partyIndian National Congress
AwardsPadma Bhushan (1992)
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
16 March 1967 – 27 December 1970
Preceded byMadala Narayana Swamy
Succeeded byP. Ankineedu Prasada Rao
ConstituencyOngole, Andhra Pradesh

Kongara Jaggayya (31 December 1926 – 5 March 2004[1][2][lower-alpha 1]) 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 Kantam Jaggayya (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.[1] 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.

During his early career he portrayed breakthrough characters in works such as 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), Dr. Chakravarti (1964), Antastulu (1965), the Cannes Film Festival featured Meghasandesam (1982), and Seethakoka Chiluka (1981); all of which won the 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.[3]

As a character actor he received critical appreciation for his performance in notable works such as Velugu Needalu (1961), Chitti Tammudu (1962), Aaradhana (1962), Aatma Balam (1964), Sumangali (1965), Gudi Gantalu (1965), Nava ratri (1966), 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 Sita Rama Raju (1974), and essayed Pontius Pilate in the hagiographical film Karunamayudu (1978). He then appeared in works such as Veta (1986), Chantabbai (1986), Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Dharma Kshetram (1992) and Bobbili Simham (1994). He 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 honored him with the Padma Bhushan in 1992 for his contributions towards Indian cinema.[1]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Jaggayya was born on 31 December 1926 to Seetaramaiah and Rajya Lakshmamma in Morampudi village near Tenali in Guntur district.[1] 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 in a Hindi play during his high school days in Duggirala. He was trained in painting under the guidance of Adivi Bapiraju, a noted painter, during his college days.[4]

As a student, he joined the 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.[5] 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 Akashavani for three years.[2] Jaggayya won the best actor award in three successive years for Chesina Papam and Telangana.

Film career[edit | edit source]

Jaggayya made his cinematic debut in 1952 drama film Priyuralu directed by Tripuraneni Gopichand.[6] 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 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. 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 VB Rajendra Parasad's Jagapathi Pictures, 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.[citation needed]

Political career[edit | edit source]

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.[7] He was the first Indian film actor to be elected as a member of parliament.[8][9]

Literary achievements[edit | edit source]

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 Acharya Aatreya. The lyrics of all the film songs written by Athreya was consolidated into seven volumes.

Death[edit | edit source]

Due to complications after a hip replacement surgery, Jaggayya died on 5 March 2004 at Chennai, Tamilnadu.[1]

Awards[edit | edit source]

Civilian honours
Nandi Awards
State Awards
Other honours

Filmography[edit | edit source]

List of Jaggayya film credits
Year Film Role Notes
1952 Priyuralu Shyam [6]
1954 Bangaru Papa Manohar National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
1955 Ardhangi Nagendra Rao/Nagu National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
Donga Ramudu Dr. Mohan Archived at the Film and Television Institute of India
1956 Muddu Bidda Dr.Madhu
Edi Nijam Lawyer National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
1957 Veera Kankanam Chandra Senudu
Varudu Kavali Vijay Kumar
Thodi Kodallu Vaikuntam National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
MLA Dasu
1958 Anna Thammudu Rajendra/Raju
Atha Okinti Kodale Raghuram
1959 Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu Dr. Raghuram
1960 Pelli Kanuka Raghu
1961 Velugu Needalu Dr. Raghu
1962 Chitti Tammudu Ramu
Aradhana Sarathi
Padandi Munduku Sathyadev Producer
1963 Constable Koothuru Gopi
Eedu Jodu Dr.Venu
Thobuttuvulu Rajani's husband (Doctor)
1964 Pooja Phalam Sriram
Manchi Manishi Vasu
Dr. Chakravarthi Ravindra National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
Aathma Balam Kumar
1965 Naadi Aada Janme Mohan (Special Appearance)
Sumangali Shekhar
Preminchi Choodu Vasu/SrinivasRao
Manushulu Mamathalu Bhaskar
Gudi Gantalu Hari
Antastulu Nagu National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
1966 Navarathri Doctor (Special Appearance)
Manase Mandiram Ramu
Aame Evaru? Dr.Anand
Aastiparulu Bhachi/Bhaskar
1967 Prana Mithrulu Gopalakrishna Prasad
1968 Bandipotu Dongalu Bandipotu Naganna
Veeranjaneya[10] Indrajit
1969 Adrushtavanthulu Boss
Ardharathiri Sridhar
Jarigina Katha[11] Prasad
Sipayi Chinnayya Kodandam
1971 Ramalayam Ramaiah
Vintha Samsaram[12] 'Prestige' Padmanabham
Chinnanati Snehitulu Sridhar
Pattindalla Bangaram[13] Swamy/Inspector Prathap
1972 Badi Panthulu Police Officer Ramu
Bharya Biddalu Dr.Manohar
1973 Devudu Chesina Manushulu Hari Prasad and Smuggler (Dual role)
Nindu Kutumbam[14] Mohan Rao
Meena[15] Sarathi
1974 Bhoomi Kosam Rajasekharam
Deeksha Ramayya
Alluri Sita Rama Raju Rutherford Scott Coward
Mangalya Bhagyam[16] Chandram
Manchi Manushulu Dr. Ramesh
1976 Padi Pantalu[17] Civil Engineer Srinivasa Rao
Raaja[18] Justice Raghupathi Rao
Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club[19]
1977 Adavi Ramudu Forest Officer
Chanakya Chandragupta Voice double for Sivaji Ganesan
Jeevithamlo Vasantham[20] Raghupathy
1978 Karunamayudu Pontius Pilate
KD No:1
Dongala Veta
Sahasavanthudu[21] Vikram Mahendra Mira
1979 Vetagadu Boopathi
Yugandhar[22]
Maavari Manchitanam
1980 Ram Robert Rahim
1981 Nyayam Kavali Lawyer Dayanidhi
Seethakoka Chilaka National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
Thiruguleni Manishi[23]
1982 Bobbili Puli Gopinath
Jagannatha Rathachakralu[24] Ranga Rao
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam?
Naa Desam
Yamakinkarudu
1983 Meghasandesam Jagannatham National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
Poratam
1984 Disco King
Jagan Dharmamurthy
Sahasame Jeevitham
Naagu
Raraju
Swathi
Anubandham
Palnati Puli Lawyer Mukunda Rao
1985 Palnati Simham[25] Sadananda Swamy
Tirugubatu
Adavi Donga
Maa Inti Mahalakshmi[26] Nagabhushanam
Maharaju
Maha Manishi
Nyayam Meere Chepali
Agni Parvatam Jagannadha Rao
Vijetha
Pachani Kapuram Lakshmi Varaprasada Rao
1986 Brahmastram Parthasarathi
Kirathakudu
Ugra Narasimham Chakravarthy
Sri Vemana Charithra
Veta
Chantabbai
1987 Ramu
President Gari Abbayi President Chandraiah
Thene Manasulu Rao Bahadur Ratnagiri Ranga Rao
Bhargava Ramudu
Pasivadi Pranam
Viswanatha Nayakudu Voice double for Sivaji Ganesan
Prema Samrat[27] Lawyer Raghava Rao
1988 Manchi Donga
Aswaddhama Public Prosecutor Shankaram
Raktabhishekam
Yuddha Bhoomi
Rocky
Raktha Tilakam
Aakhari Poratam
Jhansi Rani[28] Advocate Jagadish Chandra
Tiragabadda Telugubidda
Janaki Ramudu
Dharma Teja D.S.P. Chakrapani
1989 Ajatha Satruvu Raghavaiah Naidu
Vintha Dongalu[29] Duggirala Kesava Rao
Bala Gopaludu
State Rowdy Vice-Chancellor Mukunda Rao
1990 Alludugaru Ramachandra Prasad
1991 Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu[30] Judge Jaganmohana Rao
Bhargav
Assembly Rowdy
1992 Dharma Kshetram
Rowdy Inspector
Detective Narada
1993 Repati Rowdy[31] Raghuramaiah
Joker
1994 Bobbili Simham

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Idlebrain.com cites his date of birth as "09-07-1927".[3]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Jaggayya passes away". The Hindu. 6 March 2004. Archived from the original on 13 April 2004.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Atluri, Sri (5 March 2004). "Kongara Jaggayya - A Tribute". Telugu Cinema. Archived from the original on 21 December 2005. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Profile of Gummadi - Telugu film actor". Idlebrain.com. 9 July 2006 [20 March 2000]. Archived from the original on 18 July 2006.
  4. ↑ krshychait (12 December 2011). ""Kalaa Vachaspati", "Kanchu Kantham": Kongara Jaggayya".[permanent dead link]
  5. ↑ "Movie Review". Archived from the original on 26 December 2005. Retrieved 23 April 2006.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Raja, Cheruku (29 August 2012). "Rutherford of Telugu cinema".
  7. ↑ "ప్రచారం చేయకుండానే జగ్గయ్య గెలుపు". Sakshi (in తెలుగు). 21 March 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  8. ↑ "Everything you wanted to know about filmstars in Lok Sabha, but didn't know whom to ask - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  9. ↑ "Star power in south India: Reel life actors don't always make for real life statesmen". The News Minute. 1 April 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  10. ↑ "Veeranjaneya (1968)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  11. ↑ "Jarigina Katha (1969)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  12. ↑ "Vintha Samsaram (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  13. ↑ Pattindalla Bangaram (1971), retrieved 3 February 2024
  14. ↑ "Nindu Kutumbam on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  15. ↑ "Meena (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  16. ↑ "Mangalya Bhagyam (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  17. ↑ "Padi Pantalu (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  18. ↑ "Raaja (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  19. ↑ "Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  20. ↑ "Jeevithamlo Vasantham (1977)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  21. ↑ "Sahasavantudu (1978)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  22. ↑ "Yugandhar (1979)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  23. ↑ "Thiruguleni Manishi (1981)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  24. ↑ "Jagannatha Radhachakralu 1982 Telugu Movie Cast Crew,Actors,Director, Jagannatha Radhachakralu Producer,Banner,Music Director,Singers & Lyricists". MovieGQ. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
  25. ↑ "Palnati Simham (1985)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  26. ↑ "Maa Inti Mahalakshmi (1985)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  27. ↑ Prema Samrat | Telugu Full Movie | Suman | Bhanu Priya | Tiger Prabhakar. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2023 – via Telugu Movie Zone on YouTube.
  28. ↑ "Jhansi Rani (1988)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  29. ↑ "Vinta Dongalu". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  30. ↑ RAMUDU KADHU RAKSHASUDU | TELUGU FULL MOVIE |SUMAN |BHANUPRIYA | RADHA|JAGGAYYA | TELUGU CINEMA ZONE, retrieved 26 March 2024
  31. ↑ "Repati Rowdy (1993)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 21 April 2023.

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