Venu Yeldandi
Known for: Acting
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
Film
The End
2014
Series
Save the Tigers
Vijaykanth
2023
Film
Race Gurram
Drunkard
2014
Series
Mrs. Subbalakshmi
2019
Film
Atharintiki Daaredi
2013
Film
Sukumarudu
2013
Film
Aagadu
2014
Film
Munna
2007
Film
Pilla Zamindar
Bang Kok
2011
Film
Kavacham
2018
Film
Brand Babu
2018
Film
Balagam
Tailor
2023
Film
Kantri
2008
Film
Shikaaru
2022
Film
Power Play
2021
Film
Anaganaga O Athidhi
2020
Film
Nakshatram
Comedian
2017
Film
Ankith Pallavi and Friends
2008
Film
Ungarala Rambabu
2017
Film
Boochamma Boochodu
2014
Series
Comedy Stock Exchange
2023
Film
Lovers
2014
Film
Siddu from Srikakulam
Dosa babu
2008
Film
Tiger
Tiger's Friend
2015
Film
Takkari
2007
Film
Bujji... Ila Raa
2022
Film
Fun aur Masti
2007
Film
Dongala Bandi
2008
Film
Dhairyam
2005
Parama Veera Chakra
2011
Film
Rajdooth
2019
Film
Pakka Commercial
2022
Film
Devi Sri Prasad
2017
Film
Darling
Baba
2024
Film
Raja Meeru Keka
2017
Film
Jai
jai's friend
2004
Film
Nannu Dochukunduvate
2018
Film
Betting Bangarraju
2010
Aadi Vishnu
2008
Film
Aakasa Ramanna
Swamiji's Assistant
2010
Film
Chor Bazaar
2022
Film
Nenevaru
2022
Film
Kumari 21F
2015
Film
302
2020
Film
Maaya
Bujji
2014
Film
4 Letters
2020
Film
Raa Raa
2018