Jeeva (Telugu actor)


Jeeva is an Indian film character actor, known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema and bit parts in Hindi. He has been working in films since 1978 and is well known for his negative roles in various Ram Gopal Varma films, particularly Satya, Ab Tak Chhappan and Sarkar. He has acted in around 250 Movies in Telugu and Hindi.

Personal life

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.
He named his son as K. Balachander. His son is a director of Telugu movies. He has seven siblings.

Career

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.

Filmography

Telugu

Hindi

  1. Lahore .... Kunjal Bhaskar Reddy
  2. Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag .... Dhaania
  3. Yatra
  4. Darwaza Bandh Rakho .... Sharat Shetty
  5. Sarkar .... Swami Virendra
  6. D: Underworld
  7. Ab Tak Chhappan .... IPS Commissioner M.P. Suchak
  8. Satya .... Jagga Hyderabadi

    Tamil