Sivaji (Telugu actor)
Sivaji | |
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Native name | శివాజి |
Born | June 30[1] |
Occupation | Actor, Dubbing artist, Producer |
Years active | 1997–present |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Sivaji is a Telugu actor, best known for his comedy timing Produced a film Taj Mahal after 15 years of his career. He won Nandi Award for Best Male Dubbing Artist for the movie Dil (voice for Nitin).[2][3]
Biography
Sivaji started his film career by doing small roles in notable films such as Kushi and Indra. Unlike his contemporaries he did not have a godfather, a producer father, an actor father. As noted earlier he won Nandi award for dubbing for the film Dil. Sivaji's first success as a solo hero came with the film Missamma. He acted in many films as a leading protagonist but failed to reach star status. After many years of struggle he once said in an interview that some of the leading actresses will not work with him. He also said in the interview that even after ten years of being in the Telugu industry his films were having trouble releasing on time. He himself released a few of his films, notably Taj Mahal.
Politics
Ever since the movement for keeping the state united in Andhra Pradesh, Sivaji became vocal about the political issues. Despite being a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) he started his fast unto death on granting a special status to Andhra Pradesh, which was a promise made by the erstwhile congress government at the time of bifurcation of the state.[4][5]
Filmography
- Actor[6]
Film Name | Year | Language | Notes |
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Master | 1997 | Telugu | Sivaji |
Premante Idera | 1998 | Telugu | Sivaji |
Kiran | 1998 | Telugu | |
Bachelors | 2000 | Telugu | |
College | 2000 | Telugu | Sivaji, Manya |
Priyamaina Neeku | 2001 | Telugu | Raghu |
Kushi | 2001 | Telugu | Babu |
Chiranjeevulu | 2001 | Telugu | Chanti |
Siva Rama Raju | 2002 | Telugu | Raju |
Priyanesthama | 2002 | Telugu | Kiran |
Manasunte Chalu | 2002 | Telugu | Vikrant |
Sandade Sandadi | 2002 | Telugu | Kamesh |
Adrustam | 2002 | Telugu | Pawan |
Indra | 2002 | Telugu | Veera Manohar Reddy |
Sriramachandrulu | 2003 | Telugu | Chandra |
Ottesi Cheputhunna | 2003 | Telugu | Dilip |
Missamma | 2003 | Telugu | Nanda Gopal |
Aadanthe Ado Type | 2003 | Telugu | Krishna |
Mr. And Mrs. Sailaja Krishna Murthy | 2004 | Telugu | Krishnamurthy |
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu | 2004 | Telugu | Kalidasu |
Ammayi Bagundi | 2004 | Telugu | Siva |
Swarabhishekam | 2004 | Telugu | |
Mr.Errababu | 2005 | Telugu | Erra Babu |
Adirindayya Chandram | 2005 | Telugu | Chandram |
Raraju | 2006 | Telugu | Surya |
Tata Birla Madyalo Lila | 2006 | Telugu | Tata |
Satyabhama | 2007 | Telugu | |
Bhajantrilu | 2007 | Telugu | |
Tulasi | 2007 | Telugu | Vasu's brother |
Sathyameva Jayathe | 2007 | Telugu | |
Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu Kavali | 2007 | Telugu | |
Mantra | 2007 | Telugu | Hero |
Aalayam | 2008 | Telugu | |
Jalsa | 2008 | Telugu | Damodar Reddy's elder son |
Brahmanandam Drama Company | 2008 | Telugu | Vasu |
Kuberulu | 2008 | Telugu | |
Maa Ayana Chanti Pilladu | 2008 | Telugu | Bullabbayyi |
Pellikani Prasad | 2008 | Telugu | Prasad |
Naa Girl Friend Baaga Rich | 2009 | Telugu | Sanjay |
18, 20 Love Story | 2009 | Telugu | Bullanna |
Diary | 2009 | Telugu | Vamsi |
Indumathi | 2009 | Telugu | |
Masth | 2009 | Telugu | Siva |
Taj Mahal | 2010 | Telugu | Ajay |
Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam | 2010 | Telugu | Seenu |
Aakasa Ramanna | 2010 | Telugu | Jai |
Emaindi Nalo | 2011 | Telugu | |
Lokhame Kothaga | 2011 | Telugu | |
Mugguru | 2011 | Telugu | |
Ayyare | 2012 | Telugu | Venkatesam |
Yem Babu Ladoo Kavala | 2012 | Telugu | |
Gola Gola | 2012 | Telugu | |
Namaste Namaha | 2013 | Telugu | |
Pavitra | 2013 | Telugu | Siva |
Kalavara Maye Madilo | 2013 | Telugu | |
Chusinodiki Chusinantha | 2014 | Telugu | |
Boochamma Boochodu | 2014 | Telugu | Karthik |
- Dubbing artist
Film Name | Year | Actor | Notes |
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Dil (2003 film) | 2003 | Nithin | |
Ullasamga Utsahamga | 2008 | Yasho Sagar | |
Pizza | 2012 | Vijay Sethupathi | For Telugu Version |
References
- ↑ http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/birthday2007-sivaji.html
- ↑ Nandi Awards Nandi Awards – 2003. Chithr.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-28.
- ↑ Telugu Cinema Etc – Nandi award winners list 2003. Idlebrain.com (2004-09-29). Retrieved on 2011-09-28.
- ↑ http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/fasting-telugu-actor-shifted-to-hospital/
- ↑ http://www.ibtimes.co.in/telugu-actor-sivaji-shifted-hospital-after-health-deteriorates-following-hunger-strike-video-631541
- ↑ "Sivaji Filmography".
External links
- Sivaji at the Internet Movie Database