Venu Yeldandi
Born: 1978-05-25 in Siricilla, Telangana, India
Known For: Acting
Biography
Venu Yeldandi (born May 25, 1978), also known as Jabardasth Venu, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor who works in Telugu cinema. He began his screen career as a comedic actor, debuting in *Jai* (2004) before appearing in comedic and supporting roles across numerous features, including *Munna* (2007), *Kantri* (2008), *Pilla Zamindar* (2011), *Atharintiki Daaredi* (2013), and *Race Gurram* (2014). He also performed in television sketch comedy and featured in the streaming comedy series *Save the Tigers* (2023). In 2023, Yeldandi made his feature directorial and writing debut with the rural family drama *Balagam*. The film earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu, the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, and the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director – Telugu. His subsequent acting credits include *Darling* (2024).
Filmography
2024
- Darling as Baba
2023
- Save the Tigers as Vijaykanth
- Balagam as Tailor
- Comedy Stock Exchange
2021
2017
- Nakshatram as Comedian
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Ungarala Rambabu
- Raja Meeru Keka
2015
- Tiger as Tiger's Friend
- Kumari 21F
2014
- The End
- Race Gurram as Drunkard
- Aagadu
- Lovers
- Boochamma Boochodu
- Maaya as Bujji
2011
- Pilla Zamindar as Bang Kok
- Parama Veera Chakra
2010
- Betting Bangarraju
- Aakasa Ramanna as Swamiji's Assistant
2008
2007
2005
2004
- Jai as jai's friend