Jaggayya
TrendingAlso known as: Kongara Jaggayya
Age
99
Films
50
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Jaggayya
- Born
- December 31, 1926
- Birthplace
- Tenali
- Age
- 99 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Capricorn
- Height
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
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- Ethnicity
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- Eye Color
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- Profession
- Actor, Author
- Net Worth
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- Education
- Andhra Christian College
- Spouse
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- Children
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Biography
Jaggayya is 99 years old, an actor, from India.
Kongara Jaggayya was an Indian actor, littérateur, journalist, lyricist, dubbing artist and politician known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He was known as Kanchu Kantam Jaggayya (Telugu) for his booming voice. In a film career spanning forty years as a matinee idol, he starred in eighty films, as a lead actor, and lead antagonist in a variety of genres.
In 1967, he was elected as a member of the fourth Lok Sabha, from the constituency of Ongole, becoming the first Indian film actor to be elected as a member of the Parliament.
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Career & Filmography
Movies(50)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Assembly Rowdy |
| 1990 | Alludugaru |
| 1988 | Janaki Ramudu |
| 1987 | Donga Garu Swagatham |
| 1986 | Kirathakudu |
| 1986 | Veta |
| 1986 | Chantabbai |
| 1985 | Agni Parvatam |
| 1984 | Kanchu Kagada |
| 1983 | Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu |
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Tingu Rangadu
actor1982
Meghasandesham
actor1982
Bobbili Puli
actor1982
Nyayam Kavali
actor1981
Yugandhar
actor1979
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Dongala Veta
actor1978
Ramuni Minchina Ramudu
actor1975
Alluri Seetharama Raju
actor1974
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
actor1973
Bala Mitrula Katha
actor1972
Badi Panthulu
actor1972
Raitu Bidda
actor1971
Ramalayam
actor1971
Kalyana Mandapam
actor1971
Kodalu Diddina Kapuram
actor1970
Ardha Rathiri
actor1969
Veeranjaneya
actor1968
Chinnari Papalu
actor1968
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Aame Evaru?
actor1966
Aastiparulu
actor1966
Interesting Facts
- Jaggayya was born on 31 December 1926 to Seetaramaiah and Rajya Lakshmamma in Morampudi village near Tenali in Guntur district.
- He quoted on several occasions in his essays the influence his father had on his interest towards arts.
- He started acting at the age of 11, with the role of Lava in a Hindi play during his high school days in Duggirala.
- He was trained in painting under the guidance of Adivi Bapiraju, a noted painter, during his college days.
- As a student, he joined the Congress Socialist party in Tenali, which was involved in the Indian Independence Movement at that time.
- He joined the Andhra-Christian College, in 1942, in Guntur for his higher studies.
- He used to be a member of Navya Sahitya Parishath in Guntur.
- Later he joined a periodical named Desabhimani (meaning "Patriot") as a journalist.
- Later he worked as an editor for the weekly Andhra Republic.
- During his B.A. days in A-C College, he along with N.
- He also used to be a part of Navajyothi Artists, a cultural organisation run by Mukkamala.
- After working as a teacher in Duggirala for a brief while, he became a news announcer in Akashavani for three years.
- Jaggayya won the best actor award in three successive years for Chesina Papam and Telangana.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jaggayya is an India actor and author, aged 99. They are known for their work in the entertainment industry.
Jaggayya is known for being an actor and author and has appeared in 50 films.
Jaggayya is 99 years old. They were born on December 31, 1926.
Jaggayya was born on December 31, 1926.
Jaggayya's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Jaggayya was born in Tenali, India.
Jaggayya is India.
There is no publicly confirmed information about Jaggayya being married.
No publicly confirmed information about Jaggayya's children is available.
Jaggayya has appeared in 50 movies listed in our database.
Jaggayya's most recent movie in our records is "Assembly Rowdy" (1991).
Jaggayya's educational background: Andhra Christian College.
Jaggayya is based in India.
The exact start of Jaggayya's career as a actor is not publicly documented.
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