Saptagiri (actor)
Saptagiri | |
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 Saptagiri in 2016 | |
| Born | Venkata Prabhu Prasad[1] 1 May 1989[2] |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
Venkata Prabhu Prasad (born 1 May 1989), known professionally as Saptagiri, is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Telugu films. He received Nandi Award as Best Male Comedian for his role in Express Raja (2016).[3][4] He received Santosham Allu Ramalingaiah Smarakam Award at 15th Santosham Film Awards in 2017.
Early life[]
Saptagiri was born and brought up in Irala village of Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh. His father was a guard in forest department. Though his birthname was Venkata Prabhu Prasad, Saptagiri changed his name after an incident which happened in Tirumala.[1]
Career[]
Sapthagiri moved to Hyderabad to pursue his career in acting, and struggled a lot before getting a break. He started film acting career with Bhaskar's film Bommarillu he used to work as an assistant director. Saptagiri got a chance to play a comedian role. He earned name as a Mini Brahmanandam[5] in terms of remuneration and fame in low budget comedy movies.[6]
Saptagiri who started his career as an assistant director and turned as an actor. He acted as a comedian in many films. He made his debut as a lead role in Saptagiri Express (2016).[7] In 2017, he played the lead in Sapthagiri LLB.[8]
Filmography[]
Actor[]
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Desamuduru | Bala's colleague | |
| 2008 | Parugu | P. Yagya Narayana Sharma | |
| 2009 | Ganesh Just Ganesh | Apparao | |
| 2010 | Sadhyam | ||
| 2011 | Kandireega | Nellore Giri | |
| 2012 | Daruvu | Auto Driver | |
| Mr. Nookayya | Raja's assistant | ||
| Gabbar Singh | |||
| Julayi | Ravi's friend | ||
| 2013 | Jaffa | Saptagiri | |
| Venkatadri Express | Dasthagiri | ||
| Ongole Gittha | Barber | ||
| Prema Katha Chitram | Giri | ||
| 2014 | Chakkiligintha | ||
| Mirchi Lanti Kurradu | |||
| Lovers | |||
| Manam | Nagarjuna's friend | ||
| Pyar Mein Padipoyane | Husain Verma | ||
| Power | Bilahari | ||
| Drushyam | Simhadri | ||
| Joru | Namalu | ||
| Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki | |||
| Amrutham Chandamamalo | |||
| Kotha Janta | Giri | ||
| 2015 | Soukhyam | Giri | |
| Loafer | Raja's friend | ||
| Where Is Vid ya Balan | |||
| Cinema Choopistha Mava | Rakhi Pandaga | ||
| Sankarabaranam | Akshay Kumar | ||
| Tripura | Tripura's cousin | ||
| Bruce Lee - The Fighter | Bruce Lee's friend | ||
| Raju Gari Gadhi | "Race Gurram" Babji | ||
| Shivam | Happy | ||
| James Bond | |||
| Jadoogadu | Puli | ||
| Jyothi Lakshmi | |||
| Dohchay | Ranga | ||
| Temper | Chain snatcher | ||
| Intelligent Idiots | Mano | ||
| Beeruva | |||
| Mosagallaku Mosagadu | |||
| Ram Leela | |||
| Gaddam Gang | Cameo appearance | ||
| 2016 | Supreme | Man in the airport | |
| Saptagiri Express | Sapthagiri | ||
| Thikka | Manchi Donga | ||
| Majnu | Koti | ||
| Abhinetri | Ganesh | ||
| Selfie Raja | Thief | ||
| Krishnashtami | Giri | ||
| Express Raja | Giri | ||
| Soggade Chinni Nayana | Himagiri | ||
| Okka Ammayi Thappa | Journalist | ||
| 2017 | Angel | Saptagiri | |
| Chitrangada | Punjuko Babban | ||
| Rarandoi Veduka Chudham | Bangaram | ||
| Raja the Great | Seenu | Cameo appearance | |
| Radha | Giri R | ||
| Sapthagiri LLB | Saptagiri L.L.B. | ||
| 2018 | Hello Guru Prema Kosame | Auto Driver | |
| Neevevaro | Janaganamana Jagadish | ||
| Juvva | |||
| Inttelligent | Teja's friend | ||
| 2019 | Vajra Kavachadhara Govinda | Govind | |
| Abhinetri 2 | Ganesh | ||
| Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL | Giri | ||
| 2020 | Thagite Thandana | ||
| Orey Bujjiga | Saptagiri | ||
| 2021 | Krack | Subba Reddy | |
| Alludu Adhurs | Kadra | ||
| Ek Mini Katha | |||
| Sreekaram | Karthik's colleague | ||
| Varudu Kaavalenu | |||
| Manchi Rojulochaie |
Producer[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "సెట్లోంచి పొమ్మనగానే కన్నీళ్లొచ్చేశాయి!". eenadu.net. Hyderabad: Eenadu. Archived from the original on 26 December 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Saptagiri: The hilarious star's best comedy roles ever". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ "Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2016". APFTVTDC. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/comedian-saptagiri-saptagiri-llb-orrey-bujjiga/article31074048.ece[bare URL]
- ^ Vam. "Lovers Movie". Ceenma.com. Telugu Cinema news. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ Sashidhar, AS. "Tollywood's new funny men". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ Sapthagiri Express Movie Review {2/5}: This one is strictly for those who love brainless comedy and Sapthagiri, retrieved 13 September 2020
- ^ Sapthagiri LLB Review {3/5}: Watch it for some great performances by Sai Kumar and Shiva Prasad, retrieved 13 September 2020
External links[]
- Telugu comedians
- Telugu male actors
- Living people
- 1989 births
- People from Chittoor district
- Male actors from Andhra Pradesh
- Indian male comedians
- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- Indian male actors
- Indian male film actors
- Santosham Film Awards winners
- Nandi Award winners