Jeeva (Telugu actor)

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This article is about the Telugu film actor. For the Tamil film actor, see Jiiva.

Jeeva
Jeeva Telugu actor.jpg
Born
Kocharla Dayarathnam

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

Jeeva (born 30 November 1952) 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]

Personal life[edit]

He was born as Kocharla Dayaratnam. He belongs to Guntur region. 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[edit]

He made his debut as an actor with the film Tholi Kodi Koosindi, directed by K. Balachander. He was selected for this role from a number of aspirants. Later he worked with popular directors like Ram Gopal Varma, Vamsy, Krishna Vamsi, Puri Jagannadh etc.[2]

Filmography[edit]

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Telugu[edit]

  1. Ammulu
  2. Amruta Varsham
  3. Andari Kosam
  4. Atadevaru
  5. Attha Nee Koduku Jagaratha
  6. Ayodhya Ramayya
  7. Bangarukonda
  8. Bharatha Simham
  9. Brahma
  10. Chinna
  11. Dongodu Vachadu
  12. Dopidi Dongalu
  13. Durga
  14. Ganapathi
  15. Hey Rama Enti Gola
  16. Hit List
  17. Iddaru Atthala Muddula Alludu
  18. Indrajit
  19. Jagadguru Sri Kasi Nayana Charitra
  20. Jaji Malli
  21. Kaliyuga Divam
  22. Kamrade
  23. Konchem Touch Lo Unte Cheptanu
  24. Maa Ayana Sundarayya
  25. Maruti
  26. Mudda Banti Puvvu
  27. Mulla Kiritam
  28. Panchamuki
  29. Salam Hyderabad
  30. Sanchalanam
  31. Shatruvu
  32. Shole
  33. Sita Rama Kalyanam
  34. Siva...
  35. Siva Ram
  36. Sivudu
  37. Swargam Narakam
  38. The End
  39. The Great Indians
  40. Veedhi Rowdy
  41. Veduka
  42. Vishnu Chakram
  43. Yavvana Poratam
  44. Gharana Donga (1980)
  45. Tholi Kodi Koosindi (1980)
  46. Agni Samadi (1983)
  47. Bandipotu Rudramma (1983)
  48. Chandi Chamundi (1983)
  49. Kokilamma (1983)
  50. Swarajyam (1983)
  51. Bharatham Lo Sankaravam (1984)
  52. Bobbili Brahmanna (1984)
  53. S.P. Bayankar (1984)
  54. Yamadutalu (1984)
  55. Bebuli Veta (1985)
  56. Jay Bhetala (1985)
  57. Mantra Dhandam (1985)
  58. Terror (1985)
  59. Dhaku Rani (1986)
  60. Brahma Nayudu (1987)
  61. Chinnari Devata (1987)
  62. Aada Bomma (1988)
  63. Kuli (1988)
  64. Uregimpu (1988)
  65. Varasudu Vachadu (1988)
  66. Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989)
  67. Druva Nakshatram (1989)
  68. Gandipeta Rahasyam (1989)
  69. Lankeswarudu (1989)
  70. Anna Thammudu (1990)
  71. Indrajit (1990)
  72. Kokila (1990)
  73. Bhale Khaidilu (1992)
  74. Detective Narada (1992)
  75. Donga Police (1992)
  76. Joker Mama Super Alludu (1992)
  77. Karuninchina Kanaka Durga (1992)
  78. Mestri Ukruvaram Mahalakshmi (1992)
  79. Abbaigaru (1993)
  80. Kunti Putrudu (1993)
  81. Varasudu (1993)
  82. Vasthavam (1993)
  83. Anna (1994)
  84. Yes Nenante Nene (1994)
  85. Gulabi (1995)
  86. Mounam (1995)
  87. Simha Garzana (1995)
  88. Telugu Veera Levara (1995)
  89. Amma Durgamma (1996)
  90. Amma Nagamma (1996)
  91. Deyyam (1996)
  92. Mrugam (1996)
  93. Chilakkottudu (1997)
  94. Encounter (1997)
  95. High Class Atta Low Class Alludu (1997)
  96. Veedevadandi Babu (1997)
  97. Cheekati Suryulu (1998)
  98. Gamyam (1998)
  99. Ganesh (1998)
  100. Khaidigaru (1998)
  101. Sambhavam (1998)
  102. Swarnakka (1998)
  103. Deva (1999)
  104. English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu (1999)
  105. Kulanna (1999)
  106. Sambayya (1999)
  107. Sri Ramulayya (1999)
  108. Sultan (1999)
  109. Telangana (1999)
  110. Velugu Needalu (1999)
  111. Manoharam (2000)
  112. Vijaya Rama Raju (2000)
  113. Adavi Chukka (2001)
  114. Ammo Bomma (2001)
  115. Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru (2001)
  116. Badrachalam (2001)
  117. Chirujallu (2001)
  118. Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (2001)
  119. Adrustam (2002)
  120. Idiot (2002)
  121. Lagna Patrika (2002)
  122. Neetho Cheppalani (2002)
  123. Charminar (2003)
  124. Dhanush (2003)
  125. Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)
  126. Dongodu (2003)
  127. Kabaddi Kabaddi (2003)
  128. Tagore (2003)
  129. Villain (2003)
  130. Andhrawala (2004)
  131. Andaru Dongale Dorikithe (2004)
  132. Apparao Driving School (2004)
  133. Athade Oka Sainyam (2004)
  134. Mass (2004)
  135. Sorry Naaku Pellaindi (2004)
  136. Swamy (2004)
  137. Venky (2004)
  138. Yuvasena (2004)
  139. 786 (Khaidi Premakatha) (2005)
  140. Balu ABCDEFG (2005)
  141. Bhadra (2005)
  142. Bhageeratha (2005)
  143. Chakram (2005)
  144. Chatrapati (2005)
  145. Evadi Gola Vaadidhi (2005)
  146. Moguds Pellams (2005)
  147. Soggadu (2005)
  148. Sri (2005)
  149. Asadhyudu (2006)
  150. Ashok (2006)
  151. Oka V Chitram (2006)
  152. Ranam (2006)
  153. Shock (2006)
  154. Sri Krishna 2006 (2006)
  155. Sundaraniki Tondara Ekkuva (2006)
  156. Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila (2006)
  157. Veedhi (2006)
  158. Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007)
  159. Alaa 5 March (2007)
  160. Allare Allari (2007)
  161. Bhajantrilu (2007)
  162. Bhookailas (2007)
  163. Chandamama (2007)
  164. Desamuduru (2007)
  165. Don (2007)
  166. Maisamma IPS (2007)
  167. Mantra (2007)
  168. Sri Mahalakshmi (2007)
  169. State Rowdy (2007)
  170. Toss (2007)
  171. Viyyalavari Kayyalu (2007)
  172. Bank (2008)
  173. Bhadradri (2008)
  174. Black & White (2008)
  175. Blade Babji (2008)
  176. Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008)
  177. Bujjigadu (2008)
  178. Dongala Bandi (2008)
  179. Friends Colony (2008)
  180. Gajibiji (2008)
  181. Gorintaku (2008)
  182. John Appa Rao 40 Plus (2008)
  183. Kshudra (2008)
  184. Kuberulu (2008)
  185. Mangatayyaru Tiffin Center (2008)
  186. Raksha (2008)
  187. Sombheri (2008)
  188. Tinnama Padukunnama, Tellarinda (2008)
  189. Wall Poster (2008)
  190. Anjaneyulu (2009)
  191. Bendu Apparao R.M.P (2009)
  192. Giligintalu (2009)
  193. Gopi Gopika Godavari (2009)
  194. Saleem (2009)
  195. Samardhudu (2009)
  196. Sontha Ooru (2009)
  197. Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam (2010)
  198. Kathi Kantha Rao (2010)
  199. Namo Venkatesa (2010)
  200. Chattam (2011)
  201. Madatha Kaja (2011)
  202. Damarukam (2012)
  203. Julayi (2012)
  204. Thikka (2012)
  205. Bunny n Cherry (2013)
  206. Kevvu Keka (2013)
  207. Swamy Ra Ra (2013)
  208. Savitri (2016)
  209. Premam (2016)
  210. Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
  211. Samanthakamani (2017)
  212. London Babulu (2017)
  213. Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
  214. Nannu Dochukunduvate (2018)
  215. Raa Raa (2018)
  216. Yatra (2018)
  217. Bharat Ane Nenu (2018)
  218. Lover (2018)
  219. Mathu Vadalara (2019)
  220. Disco Raja (2020)
  221. Krack (2021)

Hindi[edit]

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

Tamil[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1984 Nyayam Ketkiren Inspector Ashok Hero
1984 Nallavanukku Nallavan
1987 Shankar Guru Ethiraj
2009 Vettaikaran Sandi

Kannada[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Super Cop

Malayalam[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1982 Ahimsa
1992 Unmadalahari

Web series[edit]

Year Title Role Language Platform Notes
2020 Chadarangam Yogeswar Rao Telugu ZEE5 [3]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Ab Tak Chhappan, reviewed by Taran Adarsh
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "బాలచందర్ పెట్టిన పేరే జీవా". sakshi.com. Sakshi. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Srikanth will be seen as NTR in web series 'Chadarangam'". The News Minute. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.

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