Jeeva (Telugu actor)

Jeeva (born 30 November 1952) 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 (as Jagga), Ab Tak Chhappan (as Commissioner Suchak) and Sarkar (as Swami Virendra).[1] He has acted in around 250 Movies in Telugu and Hindi.

This article is about the Telugu film actor. For the Tamil film actor, see Jiiva.

Jeeva
Born
Kocharla Dayarathnam

(1952-11-30) 30 November 1952
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
OccupationActor
Years active1975–Present

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.[2] 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.[2]

Filmography
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Telugu
  1. 786 (Khaidi Premakatha) (2005)
  2. Aada Bomma (1988)
  3. Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007)
  4. Abbaigaru (1993)
  5. Adavi Chukka (2001)
  6. Adrustam (2002)
  7. Andhrawala (2004)
  8. Agni Samadi (1983)
  9. Alaa 5 March (2007)
  10. Allare Allari (2007)
  11. Amma Durgamma (1996)
  12. Amma Nagamma (1996)
  13. Ammo Bomma (2001)
  14. Ammulu
  15. Amruta Varsham
  16. Andari Kosam
  17. Anna (1994)
  18. Anna Thammudu (1990)
  19. Andaru Dongale Dorikithe (2004)
  20. Anjaneyulu (2009)
  21. Apparao Driving School (2004)
  22. Asadhyudu (2006)
  23. Ashok (2006)
  24. Atadevaru
  25. Athade Oka Sainyam (2004)
  26. Attha Nee Koduku Jagaratha
  27. Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru (2001)
  28. Ayodhya Ramayya
  29. Badrachalam (2001)
  30. Balu ABCDEFG (2005)
  31. Bandipotu Rudramma (1983)
  32. Bangarukonda
  33. Bank (2008)
  34. Bebuli Veta (1985)
  35. Bendu Apparao R.M.P (2009)
  36. Bhadra (2005)
  37. Bhadradri (2008)
  38. Bhageeratha (2005)
  39. Bhajantrilu (2007)
  40. Bhale Khaidilu (1992)
  41. Bharatha Simham
  42. Bharatham Lo Sankaravam (1984)
  43. Bhookailas (2007)
  44. Black & White (2008)
  45. Blade Babji (2008)
  46. Bobbili Brahmanna (1984)
  47. Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008)
  48. Brahma
  49. Brahma Nayudu (1987)
  50. Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam (2010)
  51. Bujjigadu (2008)
  52. Bunny n Cherry (2013)
  53. Chakram (2005)
  54. Chandamama (2007)
  55. Chandi Chamundi (1983)
  56. Charminar (2003)
  57. Chatrapati (2005)
  58. Chattam (2011)
  59. Cheekati Suryulu (1998)
  60. Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989)
  61. Chilakkottudu (1997)
  62. Chinna
  63. Chinnari Devata (1987)
  64. Chirujallu (2001)
  65. Damarukam (2012)
  66. Desamuduru (2007)
  67. Detective Narada (1992)
  68. Deva (1999)
  69. Deyyam (1996)
  70. Dhaku Rani (1986)
  71. Dhanush (2003)
  72. Don (2007)
  73. Donga Police (1992)
  74. Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)
  75. Dongodu (2003)
  76. Dongodu Vachadu
  77. Dopidi Dongalu
  78. Dongala Bandi (2008)
  79. Druva Nakshatram (1989)
  80. Durga
  81. Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
  82. Encounter (1997)
  83. English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu (1999)
  84. Evadi Gola Vaadidhi (2005)
  85. Friends Colony (2008)
  86. Gajibiji (2008)
  87. Gamyam (1998)
  88. Ganapathi
  89. Ganesh (1998)
  90. Gandipeta Rahasyam (1989)
  91. Gharana Donga (1980)
  92. Giligintalu (2009)
  93. Gopi Gopika Godavari (2009)
  94. Gorintaku (2008)
  95. Gulabi (1995)
  96. Hey Rama Enti Gola
  97. High Class Atta Low Class Alludu (1997)
  98. Hit List
  99. Iddaru Atthala Muddula Alludu
  100. Idiot (2002)
  101. Indrajit (1990)
  102. Indrajit
  103. Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (2001)
  104. Jagadguru Sri Kasi Nayana Charitra
  105. Jaji Malli
  106. Jay Bhetala (1985)
  107. John Appa Rao 40 Plus (2008)
  108. Joker Mama Super Alludu (1992)
  109. Julayi (2012)
  110. Kabaddi Kabaddi (2003)
  111. Kaliyuga Divam
  112. Kamrade
  113. Karuninchina Kanaka Durga (1992)
  114. Kathi Kantha Rao (2010)
  115. Kevvu Keka (2013)
  116. Khaidigaru (1998)
  117. Kokila (1990)
  118. Kokilamma (1983)
  119. Konchem Touch Lo Unte Cheptanu
  120. Kshudra (2008)
  121. Kuberulu (2008)
  122. Kulanna (1999)
  123. Kuli (1988)
  124. Kunti Putrudu (1993)
  125. Lagna Patrika (2002)
  126. Lankeswarudu (1989)
  127. Maa Ayana Sundarayya
  128. Madatha Kaja (2011)
  129. Maisamma IPS (2007)
  130. Mangatayyaru Tiffin Center (2008)
  131. Manoharam (2000)
  132. Mantra (2007)
  133. Mantra Dhandam (1985)
  134. Maruti
  135. Mass (2004)
  136. Mathu Vadalara (2019)
  137. Mestri Ukruvaram Mahalakshmi (1992)
  138. Moguds Pellams (2005)
  139. Mounam (1995)
  140. Mrugam (1996)
  141. Mudda Banti Puvvu
  142. Mulla Kiritam
  143. Namo Venkatesa (2010)
  144. Nannu Dochukunduvate (2018)
  145. Neetho Cheppalani (2002)
  146. Oka V Chitram (2006)
  147. Panchamuki
  148. Raa Raa (2018)
  149. Raksha (2008)
  150. Ranam (2006)
  151. Salam Hyderabad
  152. Saleem (2009)
  153. Samanthakamani (2017)
  154. Samardhudu (2009)
  155. Sambayya (1999)
  156. Sambhavam (1998)
  157. Sanchalanam
  158. Savitri (2016)
  159. Shatruvu
  160. Shock (2006)
  161. Shole
  162. Simha Garzana (1995)
  163. Sita Rama Kalyanam
  164. Siva...
  165. Siva Ram
  166. Sivudu
  167. Soggadu (2005)
  168. Sombheri (2008)
  169. Sontha Ooru (2009)
  170. Sorry Naaku Pellaindi (2004)
  171. S.P. Bayankar (1984)
  172. Sri (2005)
  173. Sri Krishna 2006 (2006)
  174. Sri Mahalakshmi (2007)
  175. Sri Ramulayya (1999)
  176. State Rowdy (2007)
  177. Sultan (1999)
  178. Sundaraniki Tondara Ekkuva (2006)
  179. Swamy (2004)
  180. Swarajyam (1983)
  181. Swargam Narakam
  182. Swarnakka (1998)
  183. Swamy Ra Ra (2013)
  184. Tagore (2003)
  185. Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila (2006)
  186. Telangana (1999)
  187. Telugu Veera Levara (1995)
  188. Terror (1985)
  189. The End
  190. The Great Indians
  191. Thikka (2012)
  192. Tholi Kodi Koosindi (1980)
  193. Tinnama Padukunnama, Tellarinda (2008)
  194. Toss (2007)
  195. Uregimpu (1988)
  196. Varasudu (1993)
  197. Varasudu Vachadu (1988)
  198. Vasthavam (1993)
  199. Veedevadandi Babu (1997)
  200. Veedhi (2006)
  201. Veedhi Rowdy
  202. Veduka
  203. Velugu Needalu (1999)
  204. Venky (2004)
  205. Vijaya Rama Raju (2000)
  206. Villain (2003)
  207. Vishnu Chakram
  208. Viyyalavari Kayyalu (2007)
  209. Wall Poster (2008)
  210. Yamadutalu (1984)
  211. Yatra (2018)
  212. Yuvasena (2004)
  213. Yavvana Poratam
  214. Yes Nenante Nene (1994)
  215. Premam (2016)
  216. London Babulu (2017)
  217. Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
  218. Bharat Ane Nenu (2018)
  219. Lover (2018)
  220. Disco Raja (2020)
  221. Krack (2021)

Hindi
Year Title Role Notes
1998 Satya Jagga Hyderabadi
2004 Ab Tak Chhappan IPS Commissioner M.P. Suchak
2005 D: Underworld
2005 Sarkar Swami Virendra
2006 Darwaza Bandh Rakho Sharat Shetty
2007 Yatra Pulla Reddy, Zameendar
2007 Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag Dhaania
2010 Lahore Kunjal Bhaskar Reddy
2010 Phoonk 2 Exorcist

Tamil
Year Title Role Notes
1984 Nyayam Ketkiren
1984 Nallavanukku Nallavan
1987 Shankar Guru Ethiraj
2009 Vettaikaran Sandi

Kannada
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Super Cop

Malayalam
Year Title Role Notes
1982 Ahimsa
1992 Unmadalahari

Web series
Year Title Role Language Platform Notes
2020 Chadarangam Yogeswar Rao Telugu ZEE5 [3]

References
  1. Ab Tak Chhappan, reviewed by Taran Adarsh
  2. "బాలచందర్ పెట్టిన పేరే జీవా". sakshi.com. Sakshi. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  3. "Srikanth will be seen as NTR in web series 'Chadarangam'". The News Minute. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
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