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). 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.

Telugu
• # 786 (Khaidi Premakatha) (2005)

• # Aada Bomma (1988)

• # Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007)

• # Abbaigaru (1993)

• # Adavi Chukka (2001)

• # Adrustam (2002)

• # Andhrawala (2004)

• # Agni Samadi (1983)

• # Alaa 5 March (2007)

• # Allare Allari (2007)

• # Amma Durgamma (1996)

• # Amma Nagamma (1996)

• # Ammo Bomma (2001)

• # Ammulu

• # Amruta Varsham

• # Andari Kosam

• # Anna (1994)

• # Anna Thammudu (1990)

• # Andaru Dongale Dorikithe (2004)

• # Anjaneyulu (2009)

• # Apparao Driving School (2004)

• # Asadhyudu (2006)

• # Ashok (2006)

• # Atadevaru

• # Athade Oka Sainyam (2004)

• # Attha Nee Koduku Jagaratha

• # Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru (2001)

• # Ayodhya Ramayya

• # Badrachalam (2001)

• # Balu ABCDEFG (2005)

• # Bandipotu Rudramma (1983)

• # Bangarukonda

• # Bank (2008)

• # Bebuli Veta (1985)

• # Bendu Apparao R.M.P (2009)

• # Bhadra (2005)

• # Bhadradri (2008)

• # Bhageeratha (2005)

• # Bhajantrilu (2007)

• # Bhale Khaidilu (1992)

• # Bharatha Simham

• # Bharatham Lo Sankaravam (1984)

• # Bhookailas (2007)

• # Black & White (2008)

• # Blade Babji (2008)

• # Bobbili Brahmanna (1984)

• # Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008)

• # Brahma

• # Brahma Nayudu (1987)

• # Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam (2010)

• # Bujjigadu (2008)

• # Bunny n Cherry (2013)

• # Chakram (2005)

• # Chandamama (2007)

• # Chandi Chamundi (1983)

• # Charminar (2003)

• # Chatrapati (2005)

• # Chattam (2011)

• # Cheekati Suryulu (1998)

• # Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989)

• # Chilakkottudu (1997)

• # Chinna

• # Chinnari Devata (1987)

• # Chirujallu (2001)

• # Damarukam (2012)

• # Desamuduru (2007)

• # Detective Narada (1992)

• # Deva (1999)

• # Deyyam (1996)

• # Dhaku Rani (1986)

• # Dhanush (2003)

• # Don (2007)

• # Donga Police (1992)

• # Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)

• # Dongodu (2003)

• # Dongodu Vachadu

• # Dopidi Dongalu

• # Dongala Bandi (2008)

• # Druva Nakshatram (1989)

• # Durga

• # Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)

• # Encounter (1997)

• # English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu (1999)

• # Evadi Gola Vaadidhi (2005)

• # Friends Colony (2008)

• # Gajibiji (2008)

• # Gamyam (1998)

• # Ganapathi

• # Ganesh (1998)

• # Gandipeta Rahasyam (1989)

• # Gharana Donga (1980)

• # Giligintalu (2009)

• # Gopi Gopika Godavari (2009)

• # Gorintaku (2008)

• # Gulabi (1995)

• # Hey Rama Enti Gola

• # High Class Atta Low Class Alludu (1997)

• # Hit List

• # Iddaru Atthala Muddula Alludu

• # Idiot (2002)

• # Indrajit (1990)

• # Indrajit

• # Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (2001)

• # Jagadguru Sri Kasi Nayana Charitra

• # Jaji Malli

• # Jay Bhetala (1985)

• # John Appa Rao 40 Plus (2008)

• # Joker Mama Super Alludu (1992)

• # Julayi (2012)

• # Kabaddi Kabaddi (2003)

• # Kaliyuga Divam

• # Kamrade

• # Karuninchina Kanaka Durga (1992)

• # Kathi Kantha Rao (2010)

• # Kevvu Keka (2013)

• # Khaidigaru (1998)

• # Kokila (1990)

• # Kokilamma (1983)

• # Konchem Touch Lo Unte Cheptanu

• # Kshudra (2008)

• # Kuberulu (2008)

• # Kulanna (1999)

• # Kuli (1988)

• # Kunti Putrudu (1993)

• # Lagna Patrika (2002)

• # Lankeswarudu (1989)

• # Maa Ayana Sundarayya

• # Madatha Kaja (2011)

• # Maisamma IPS (2007)

• # Mangatayyaru Tiffin Center (2008)

• # Manoharam (2000)

• # Mantra (2007)

• # Mantra Dhandam (1985)

• # Maruti

• # Mass (2004)

• # Mathu Vadalara (2019)

• # Mestri Ukruvaram Mahalakshmi (1992)

• # Moguds Pellams (2005)

• # Mounam (1995)

• # Mrugam (1996)

• # Mudda Banti Puvvu

• # Mulla Kiritam

• # Namo Venkatesa (2010)

• # Nannu Dochukunduvate (2018)

• # Neetho Cheppalani (2002)

• # Oka V Chitram (2006)

• # Panchamuki

• # Raa Raa (2018)

• # Raksha (2008)

• # Ranam (2006)

• # Salam Hyderabad

• # Saleem (2009)

• # Samanthakamani (2017)

• # Samardhudu (2009)

• # Sambayya (1999)

• # Sambhavam (1998)

• # Sanchalanam

• # Savitri (2016)

• # Shatruvu

• # Shock (2006)

• # Shole

• # Simha Garzana (1995)

• # Sita Rama Kalyanam

• # Siva...

• # Siva Ram

• # Sivudu

• # Soggadu (2005)

• # Sombheri (2008)

• # Sontha Ooru (2009)

• # Sorry Naaku Pellaindi (2004)

• # S.P. Bayankar (1984)

• # Sri (2005)

• # Sri Krishna 2006 (2006)

• # Sri Mahalakshmi (2007)

• # Sri Ramulayya (1999)

• # State Rowdy (2007)

• # Sultan (1999)

• # Sundaraniki Tondara Ekkuva (2006)

• # Swamy (2004)

• # Swarajyam (1983)

• # Swargam Narakam

• # Swarnakka (1998)

• # Swamy Ra Ra (2013)

• # Tagore (2003)

• # Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila (2006)

• # Telangana (1999)

• # Telugu Veera Levara (1995)

• # Terror (1985)

• # The End

• # The Great Indians

• # Thikka (2012)

• # Tholi Kodi Koosindi (1980)

• # Tinnama Padukunnama, Tellarinda (2008)

• # Toss (2007)

• # Uregimpu (1988)

• # Varasudu (1993)

• # Varasudu Vachadu (1988)

• # Vasthavam (1993)

• # Veedevadandi Babu (1997)

• # Veedhi (2006)

• # Veedhi Rowdy

• # Veduka

• # Velugu Needalu (1999)

• # Venky (2004)

• # Vijaya Rama Raju (2000)

• # Villain (2003)

• # Vishnu Chakram

• # Viyyalavari Kayyalu (2007)

• # Wall Poster (2008)

• # Yamadutalu (1984)

• # Yatra (2018)

• # Yuvasena (2004)

• # Yavvana Poratam

• # Yes Nenante Nene (1994)

• # Premam (2016)

• # London Babulu (2017)

• # Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)

• # Bharat Ane Nenu (2018)

• # Lover (2018)

• # Disco Raja (2020)

Hindi

 * 1) Phoonk 2 (2010)
 * 2) Lahore  .... Kunjal Bhaskar Reddy
 * 3) Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007) .... Dhaania
 * 4) Yatra (2007)
 * 5) Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006) .... Sharat Shetty
 * 6) Sarkar (2005) .... Swami Virendra
 * 7) D: Underworld (2005)
 * 8) Ab Tak Chhappan (2004) .... IPS Commissioner M.P. Suchak
 * 9) Satya (1998) .... Jagga Hyderabadi

Tamil

 * Vettaikaran (2009)
 * Shankar Guru (1987)
 * Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)
 * Nyayam Ketkiren (1984)

Kannada

 * Super (2010)

Malayalam

 * Ahimsa (1982)
 * Unmadalahari (1992)