Venkatesh Daggubati Birthday: Celebrate Actor's Legacy Through His Award-Winning Films

Venkatesh Daggubati, fondly referred as Victory Venkatesh or Venky Mama by his admirers, celebrates his 63rd birthday today. While the actor is known for his work in the Telugu film industry, Venkatesh has also made his mark in other languages, including Hindi cinema. Renowned for his versatility, he stands out among the stars of Telugu movies. The actor has played various roles across numerous genres.

From the late 80s through the 90s and into the early 2000s, he consistently delivered box office hits and on Venky’s special day, let us check out some of his movies that have earned him prestigious awards.

Venkatesh Daggubati Award-winning Movies

1. Kaliyuga PandavuluVenkatesh Daggubati started his acting journey alongside Khushbu Sundar, for which the actor won Nandi Special Jury Award.
2. PremaVenkatesh received Nandi Award for his gripping performance in a 1989 film. The film’s success led director Suresh Krissna to remake it in Hindi as Love in 1991.
3. Dharma ChakramVenkatesh Daggubati’s portrayal as an honest lawyer not only earned him the Nandi Award but also secured him the Filmfare Award South for Best Actor.
4. DrushyamFor part 1, Venky’s gripping performance got him the Best Actor award at the TV9 National Film Awards in 2015. His achievement led to his return for the sequel in 2021.
5. Gopala GopalaRemake of Akshay Kumar’s OMG, Venkatesh was honoured with the Best Actor trophy in TV9 National Film Awards.
6. GuruFor playing a boxing coach and mentor to a young female boxer Venkatesh earned Filmfare Award in the Best Actor category.
7. Jayam ManaderaIn Shankar’s film, the superstar showed his versatility by playing dual roles. His exceptional performance led him to win the Filmfare Award.
8. GaneshVenkatesh received Filmfare as well as Nandi Awards, for his role as a journalist, who fiercely battled corruption in the medical field.

Venkatesh Daggubati’s Upcoming Project

Saindhav

Daggubati Venkatesh is back with a bang in the new-age action film Saindhav, portraying a man who takes on a powerful drug cartel. Venkatesh’s character has two distinct sides – a loving family man and a ruthless protector of his daughter. The movie is scheduled to be released on January 13, 2024. The film is directed by Sailesh Kolanu and also features Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shraddha Srinath and Ruhani Sharma as lead characters.