Biography
Daggubati Venkatesh (born 13 December, 1960), is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu cinema and has also appeared in Hindi films. He is the son of film producer D. Ramanaidu. He made his debut as a lead actor in K. Raghavendra Rao's Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986), winning the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut. His filmography includes Swarna Kamalam (1988), Bobbili Raja (1990), Kshana Kshanam (1991), Chanti (1992), Anari (1993), Preminchukundam Raa (1997), Suryavamsam (1998), Raja (1999), Kalisundam Raa (2000), Jayam Manadera (2000), Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001), Malliswari (2004), Sankranthi (2005), Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule (2007), Drushyam (2014), F2: Fun and Frustration (2019), Narappa (2021), Drushyam 2 (2021), the crime series Rana Naidu (2023), and Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2025). He has won five Nandi Awards for Best Actor for Swarna Kamalam, Dharma Chakram, Preminchukundam Raa, Ganesh, and Kalisundam Raa, along with two Nandi Special Jury Awards and six Filmfare Awards South.
Acted in 88
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Sankranthiki Vasthunam
Yadagari Damodara Raju
- 2024
Saindhav
Saindhav Koneru "SaiKo"
- 2023
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
Balakrishna Gundapeneni
- 2022
Ori Devuda..!
Almighty
- 2021
Drushyam 2
Rambabu
Narappa
Naarappa
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Agnyaathavaasi
Guru
- 2017
Guru
Aditya / Aadi
- 2016
Premam
DCP K. Ramachandra (Cameo Appearance)
Babu Bangaram
A.C.P. Krishna
- 2015
Gopala Gopala
Kanneganti Gopala Rao
- 2014
Drushyam
Rambabu
- 2013
Masala
Balaram
Shadow
Rajaram / Shadow / Chanti
- 2012
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
Ballari Babu
Bodyguard
Venkatadri
- 2010
Nagavalli
Sri Naga Bhairava Rajshekhara/Dr. Vijay
Namo Venkatesa
Venkataramana
2000s
- 2009
Eenadu
DGP Eashwar Prasad IPS
- 2008
Chintakayala Ravi
Chintakayala Ravi
- 2007
Thulasi
Parvataneni Tulasi Ram
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
Ganesh
- 2006
Lakshmi
Movie
- 2005
Subash Chandra Bose
Movie
Soggadu
Movie
Sankranthi
Movie
- 2004
Gharshana
DCP Ramachandra
Malliswari
Vara Prasad aka Pellikani Prasad
- 2003
Vasantham
Ashok
- 2002
Gemeni
'Patamatalanka' Gemeni
Vasu
Vasu
- 2001
Premato Raa
Chandu
Devi Putrudu
Krishna/Balaram
- 2000
Jayam Manadera
Movie
Kalisundam Raa
Raghu
1990s
- 1999
Seenu
Seenu
- 1998
Hathi
Truck driver
Premante Ideraa
Movie
Ganesh
Ganesh
Suryavamsham
Movie
- 1997
Chinnabbaayi
Sundarayya
Preminchukundam Raa
Movie
- 1996
Pavithra Bandham
Vijay
Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya
Sahasa Veerudu
Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu
Sriram
Dharma Chakram
Rakesh
- 1995
Taqdeerwala
Suraj
Pokiri Raja
Chanti/ Balaraju
- 1994
Muddula Priyudu
Movie
Super Police
Vijay
- 1993
Kondapalli Raja
Movie
Anari
Rama
Rampur Ka Raja
Movie
- 1992
Sundara Kanda
Venteswarulu
Chinarayudu
Movie
Chanti
Chanti
- 1991
Kshana Kshanam
Chandu
Surya IPS
Movie
Coolie No. 1
Raju / Bharat
Shatruvu
Movie
- 1990
Bobbili Raja
Raja
Aggiramudu
Aggi Ramudu / Vijay
1980s
- 1989
Two Town Rowdy
Shakthi
Dhruva Naksthram
Movie
Ontari Poratam
Raja
Prema
Pruthvi
- 1988
Varasudochadu
Movie
Swarnakamalam
Chandra Shekar
Brahma Puthrudu
Movie
Raktha Tilakam
Movie
- 1987
Srinivasa Kalyanam
Movie
Vijetha Vikram
Movie
Ajeyudu
Movie
Thrimoorthulu
Movie
Bharathamlo Arjunudu
Movie
- 1986
Brahma Rudrulu
Movie
Kaliyuga Pandavulu
Vijay
1970s
- 1972
Vasantha Maligai
Young Vijay Kumar (archival footage)
Appearances5
2020s
- 2024
The Rana Daggubati Show
Self · 1 episode
- 2021
Unstoppable with NBK
Self · 1 episode
Mosagallu
Narrator
Krack
Narrator
2000s
- 2007
Telugu Cinema Vajrotsavam
Self · 3 episodes