| Venkatesh Daggubati వెంకటేష్ దగ్గుబాటి | |
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| Born | Venkatesh Daggubati December 13, 1960  Karamchedu, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Other names | Venky, Victory Venkatesh, Tollywood family hero |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986 – present |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Spouse | Neeraja (1985–present) |
| Website | |
| http://www.victoryvenkatesh.in/ | |
Venkatesh Daggubati (Telugu: వెంకటేష్ దగ్గుబాటి) is an Indian film actor who stars in Tollywood films. He is the son of veteran Tollywood film producer, former MP, Dr. D. Ramanaidu. He is fondly called as Victory Venkatesh in Tollywood. He is one of the most successful Tollywood actor.
Early life
Venkatesh was born to Dr. D. Ramanaidu and Rajeshwari in Karamchedu, a village of Prakasam District, A.P. He has an elder brother, D. Suresh Babu, who runs one of the most prestigious banners in Telugu Cinema, Suresh Productions and a younger sister, Lakshmi. Venkatesh did his schooling in Don Bosco, Egmore, Chennai, Graduated in B.Com from the Loyola College in Chennai and got his MBA from the Monterey Institute of International Studies, USA. After his return to India, he wanted to get into production but instead, became an actor in Telugu films.
Personal life
Venky is married to Neeraja and they have four children. A son named Arjun Ramnath and three daughters, Aashritha, Havyavahini and Bhavana. His Ex brother-in-law is Akkineni Nagarjuna who divorced his sister Lakshmi. His nephew Rana Daggubati, son of popular producer D. Suresh Babu is also a movie star. Venky being a die hard fan of cricket makes sure that he doesn't miss the live experience of the match, supports his home team Deccan Chargers (Hyderabad) in the Indian Premier League.
Child Actor
As per the "Padutha Teeyaga - ETV Grand Reality Show - 5th April 2010" show, D. Suresh Babu (brother of Venkatesh) said that Venkatesh has acted as "Chinna Satyanarayana" in Premnagar movie.
Career
Venkatesh debuted through Kaliyuga Pandavulu in the year 1986. The movie was not only a hit but also got him his first Nandi award, which is a rare accomplishment for an actor who has just completed his debut film. At an early phase in his career, Venkatesh acted in Swarnakamalam directed by K Viswanath, which got him his second Nandi award. Bobbili Raja with the delightful Divya Bharti, was a big comedy and a musical hit. Venkatesh has also worked with Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma in the film Kshana Kshanam. In 1991, Chanti, a family drama, was a box office hit that got him a huge fan following among women in both Telugu and Hindi films. Having donned a variety of characters from that of a lover boy in Premichukondam Raa to the dual role of a father and son in Suryavamsam and that of an intense and socially conscious journalist in Ganesh, Venkatesh has been able to get kudos both from the classes and masses. He also has a natural streak of comedy in him, which revels his admirers ranging from puny little kids to adoring adolescents and appreciating adults. It’s his commitment towards his work and uncompromising audacity in venturing into the risky and the slippery plots that catapulted him to the abode he now occupies among the all time greats. He is well known for his down to earth nature and probably the only actor who is not involved in any conflicts.
From the regular masala movies to meaningful roles in other commercials, Venky has come a long way. Today he is one actor who is in the top bracket in Telugu cinema, to defy the viscid word called 'image'. Take his films, Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu, Pavithra Bandham apart from of course the award winning films Dharma Chakram, Ganesh, they are without the gimmicks or fiery fights. We don't see the angry young man as he was known earlier, but as a man next door. And the trend continued with block busters such as Premichukondam Raa, Premante Idera, Raja, Jayam Manade Raa and Kalisundam Raa which is the biggest hit in 70 years of Telugu Cinema. His recent films, Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule and Tulasi were big hits. Last year he teamed up with his friend Kamal Haasan and acted in a movie called Eenadu, which got released in September 2009. His latest movie is Namo Venkatesa directed by Sreenu Vytla was released as a pongal special and celebrated its grand 100 days function on 26 April, being 2010’s first 100 days film.Recently, he has given a nod to act in a film to be directed by P.Vasu, which is to be a reamake of Aptharakshaka, a kannada film, a sequel to the 2005 blockbuster film Chandramukhi and regular shooting will starts from May 12, 2010 onwards.
He won 7 Nandi awards and 4 Filmfare Awards and many other awards as best actor for playing a variety of challenging roles in his career spanning 64 feature films in 24 years. His brother D. Suresh Babu, a very successful producer, has produced most of his hit films. He is riding high on the crest of success both as an artiste of caliber and as a box-office. Probably he is the only actor in telugu film industry who has a success rate of more than 70%.
Endorsements
On April 24, 2010, he has signed with Manappuram General Finance and Leasing Ltd (MAGFIL), India’s Largest listed, highest capitalized and highest credit rated gold loan company, as their Brand Ambassador for Andhra Pradesh.[5] Perhaps, this is his first brand endorsement.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film |
| 1986 | Kinnera Award | Best Actor | Kaliyuga Pandavulu |
| 1986 | Nandi Award | Best New Actor | Kaliyuga Pandavulu |
| 1987 | Cinegoers Award | Best New Actor | Thrimurthulu |
| 1987 | Vamsi Berkley Award | Best Actor | Srinivasa Kalyanam |
| 1988 | Kinnera Award | Best Actor | Brahma Putrudu |
| 1988 | Madras Film Fans Award | Best Actor | Brahma Putrudu |
| 1988 | Cinegoers Award | Best Actor | Brahma Putrudu |
| 1988 | Nandi Award | Best Actor | Swarna kamalam |
| 1988 | Bhagyanagar Award | Best Actor | Vaarasudochadu |
| 1989 | Nandi Award | Best Actor | Prema |
| 1990 | Cinegoers Award | Best Actor | Bobbili Raja |
| 1991 | Bhagyanagar Award | Best Actor | Bobbili Raja |
| 1991 | Cinegoers Award | Best Actor | Coolie No.1 |
| 1991 | Madras Film Fans Award | Best Actor | Coolie No. 1 |
| 1992 | Lions Club Award | Best Actor | Sundara Kanda |
| 1992 | Cinegoers Award | Best Actor | Sundara Kanda |
| 1992 | Yuvavahini Award | Best Actor | Chanti |
| 1992 | Kalasagar Award | Best Actor | Chanti |
| 1992 | Vamsi Berkley Award | Best Actor | Chanti |
| 1992 | Cinema Express Award | Best Actor | Chanti |
| 1993 | Kalasagar Award | Best Actor | Abbai Garu |
| 1993 | Cinegoers Award | Best Performance | Abbai Garu |
| 1993 | Nandi Award | Best Actor | Dharmachakram |
| 1995 | Kalasagar Award | Best Actor | Dharmachakram |
| 1996 | Vamsi Berkley Award | Best Actor | Pavitra Bandham |
| 1998 | Nandi Award | Best Actor | Ganesh |
| 2000 | National Award (telugu) | Best Film | Kalisundam Raa |
| 2000 | Nandi Award | Best Actor | Kalisundam Raa |
| 2005 | Santhosam Award | Best Actor | Sankranthi |
| 2008 | Nandi Award | Best Actor | Aaduvari Matalaku Ardale Verule |
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