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