Biography
Venu Yeldandi (born May 25, 1978), also known as Jabardasth Venu, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor who works in Telugu cinema. He began his screen career as a comedic actor, debuting in Jai (2004) before appearing in comedic and supporting roles across numerous features, including Munna (2007), Kantri (2008), Pilla Zamindar (2011), Atharintiki Daaredi (2013), and Race Gurram (2014). He also performed in television sketch comedy and featured in the streaming comedy series Save the Tigers (2023). In 2023, Yeldandi made his feature directorial and writing debut with the rural family drama Balagam. The film earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu, the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, and the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director – Telugu. His subsequent acting credits include Darling (2024).
Acted in 45
2020s
- 2024
- 2023
Comedy Stock Exchange
TV
Balagam
Tailor
- 2022
Nenevaru
Movie
Bujji... Ila Raa
Movie
Shikaaru
Movie
Pakka Commercial
Movie
Chor Bazaar
Movie
- 2021
Power Play
Movie
- 2020
Anaganaga O Athidhi
Movie
302
Movie
4 Letters
Movie
2010s
- 2019
Rajdooth
Movie
Mrs. Subbalakshmi
TV
- 2018
Kavacham
Movie
Nannu Dochukunduvate
Movie
Brand Babu
Movie
Raa Raa
Movie
- 2017
Devi Sri Prasad
Movie
Ungarala Rambabu
Movie
Nakshatram
Comedian
Raja Meeru Keka
Movie
- 2015
Kumari 21F
Movie
Tiger
Tiger's Friend
- 2014
Aagadu
Movie
Lovers
Movie
Maaya
Bujji
Boochamma Boochodu
Movie
Race Gurram
Drunkard
- 2013
Sukumarudu
Movie
- 2011
Pilla Zamindar
Bang Kok
- 2010
Betting Bangarraju
Movie
Aakasa Ramanna
Swamiji's Assistant
2000s
- 2008
Dongala Bandi
Movie
Ankith Pallavi and Friends
Movie
Siddu from Srikakulam
Dosa babu
Kantri
Movie
- 2007
Takkari
Movie
Fun aur Masti
Movie
Munna
Movie
- 2005
Dhairyam
Movie
- 2004
Jai
jai's friend
Directed 2
2020s
- 2027
Yellamma
Director
- 2023
Balagam
Director
Wrote 2
2020s
- 2027
Yellamma
Writer
- 2023
Balagam
Writer
Sound 1
2020s
- 2023
Balagam
Playback Singer