Venkat (Telugu actor)

Venkat is a Telugu actor who appears primarily in Telugu films.

Career

Venkat made his debut as one of the lead actors in YVS Chowdary’s first film Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chootamu Raarandi produced by Akkineni Nagarjuna. He made his debut as actor in 1999. It was only after a few years, audiences started welcoming new heroes. Hence there was a considerable gap. But he had the privilege of acting with stars like ANR, Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Mohan Babu, Jagapati Babu and Srihari. As of 2013, he has been in the film industry for 14 years and didn’t have a single bad remark about his work and behavior. In the meantime, he has also produced a film titled Konchem Koththaga in Telugu and Hindi. In 2014, he did a film titled "Aa Aiduguru" which was produced by Prem Kumar Patra who has produced Nandi award winning films like Aa Naluguru and Vinayakudu. He played the role of a cop called Thota Chakravarthy. The story is about a team of officers and youth implementing reforms of an young and educated CM. In an interview with Jeevi on 17th December 2013, he said "I'm not related to Akkineni’s family. I heard people think that I was related to Nagarjuna. Just, I worked in Sri Seetharamula Kalyanamu Chootamu Rarandi, which was produced by Nagarjuna. YVS Chowdary was searching for a new guy, energetic guy. I was found to be the right person. Nagarjuna got me the break. My money was paid and I was out, after the project got finished. I will never forget his gesture." He also added "It all happened when Akkineni Nagarjuna gave me an opportunity to make my debut with the film Sri Seetharamula Kalyanamu Chootamu Rarandi in the direction of YVS Chowdary. Though it seemed long ago, the people had not forgotten me. I am fresh in their minds. A number of heroes have come and gone. Still, I continue to remain with them. Not that I am big star, but I believe in capabilities. I was never after chances. At the same time, I didn’t get any big chances. I am a Vijayawada product. I moved to Mumbai just like that. I observed lot many things. That helps me a great deal. In fact, my media friends ask me why I had taken a big gap in the career. But, I had never missed the industry. On and often, I have been doing some good roles. I didn’t get any commercial break. There was no back support to me, and no guidance. Most of my career, I was left in a dilemma. I don’t blame anybody for the stalemate."

Personal life

Venkat hails from Vijayawada and his family is well-settled in Mumbai. He has been the opening batsman in his school and college cricket teams. Before venturing into films, he was a model and was spotted by Nagarjuna and he was launched as an actor through Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chootamu Raarandi.

Filmography

• Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chootamu Raarandi (1998) as Raju
• Velugu Needalu (1999)
• Prema Kosam (1999) as Chandu
• Annayya (2000) as Gopi
• Yuvaraju (2000) as Vamsi
• Bhalevadivi Basu (2001) as Sagar
• Anandam (2001) as Vamsi
• Siva Rama Raju (2002) as Rama Raju
• Charminar (2003) as Nandu
• Kurukshetram (2004)
• Rafta Rafta - The Speed (2006; Hindi)
• Madhumasam (2007) as Peter
• Konchem Koththaga (2008) as Venkat
• A Aa E Ee (2009) as Venkat
• Saleem (2009) as Krish
• Pugaipaddam (2010; Tamil)
• Aa Aiduguru (2014) as Thota Chakravarthy
• Snehame Thoduga (2014)

External links

1. http://www.thehindu.com/2001/09/23/stories/0423403j.htm

2. at Internet Movie Database

3. http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/venkat-birthday17december.html

4. http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/venkat-hero.html

5. http://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/venkat-telugu-actor.html

References