Jeeva

Jeeva (born 30 November 1952) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Telugu and Hindi films.

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 films in Telugu and Hindi languages.

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.

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.

• # Pranam Khareedu (1978)

• # Gharana Donga (1980)

• # Tholi Kodi Koosindi (1980)

• # Kaliyuga Deepam (1982)

• # Agni Samadi (1983)

• # Bandipotu Rudramma (1983)

• # Chandi Chamundi (1983)

• # Kokilamma (1983)

• # Swarajyam (1983)

• # Bharatham Lo Sankaravam (1984)

• # Bobbili Brahmanna (1984)

• # Dopidi Dongalu (1984)

• # S.P. Bayankar (1984)

• # Railu Dopidi (1984) as Ranjith

• # Pralaya Simham (1984) as Gopal

• # Rowdy (1984) as Rajendra

• # Yamadootalu (1984)

• # Bebbuli Veta (1985)

• # Jay Bhetala (1985)

• # Mantra Dandam (1985) as Kailasa Varma

• # Mayaladi (1985) as Maarigaadu aka Madhava Rao

• # Terror (1985) as Sayi

• # Sanchalanam (1985)

• # Iddaru Mithrulu (1986) as Jimbo

• # Seetharama Kalyanam (1986)

• # Brahma Nayudu (1987)

• # Dongodochadu (1987) as Ramudu

• # Chinnari Devata (1987)