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Happy birthday Venkatesh Daggubati: Lesser known things about the Telugu superstar
Venkatesh tasted success in Hindi films such as Anari and Taqdeerwala, but he never aggressively pursued Bollywood or pan-India fame. Instead, he focused on Telugu cinema, building a long and steady career—here’s a look at some lesser-known facts about the actor.
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Business degree before acting
Venkatesh was never meant to be in movies. He finished his schooling and business studies in Chennai, and then he went to the Monterey Institute of International Studies in California to get his MBA. His calm demeanor and practical approach to a tough film career can be traced back to his business education.
Venkatesh was never meant to be in movies. He finished his schooling and business studies in Chennai, and then he went to the Monterey Institute of International Studies in California to get his MBA. His calm demeanor and practical approach to a tough film career can be traced back to his business education.
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Worked in the US Before Getting Into Movies
Venkatesh worked in the US for a short time before getting into the movie business. His family, especially famous producer D. Rama Naidu, only encouraged him to seriously pursue acting after he returned to India. This led to his first Telugu film.
Venkatesh worked in the US for a short time before getting into the movie business. His family, especially famous producer D. Rama Naidu, only encouraged him to seriously pursue acting after he returned to India. This led to his first Telugu film.
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Strong in both commercial and content-driven movies
Venkatesh is one of the few actors who has been able to balance movies that are fun for everyone and movies that are all about the performance. He was in big family dramas and movies like Guru, Drushyam, Vasu, and Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule, where he got a lot of praise from all kinds of audiences.
Venkatesh is one of the few actors who has been able to balance movies that are fun for everyone and movies that are all about the performance. He was in big family dramas and movies like Guru, Drushyam, Vasu, and Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule, where he got a lot of praise from all kinds of audiences.
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Strong in both commercial and content-driven movies
Venkatesh is one of the few actors who has been able to balance movies that are fun for everyone and movies that are all about the performance. He was in big family dramas and movies like Guru, Drushyam, Vasu, and Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule, where he got a lot of praise from all kinds of audiences.
Venkatesh is one of the few actors who has been able to balance movies that are fun for everyone and movies that are all about the performance. He was in big family dramas and movies like Guru, Drushyam, Vasu, and Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule, where he got a lot of praise from all kinds of audiences.
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Choose Telugu Cinema Instead of Fame in All of India
Venkatesh had some success in Hindi movies like Anari and Taqdeerwala, but he didn't want to chase Bollywood or pan-India stardom too hard. Instead, he chose to stay in Telugu cinema and build a long, stable career.
Venkatesh had some success in Hindi movies like Anari and Taqdeerwala, but he didn't want to chase Bollywood or pan-India stardom too hard. Instead, he chose to stay in Telugu cinema and build a long, stable career.
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The Nandi Awards' Record Holder
Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu both hold the record for winning the most Nandi Awards for Best Actor. This success shows that the artist can stay popular across genres instead of just one.
Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu both hold the record for winning the most Nandi Awards for Best Actor. This success shows that the artist can stay popular across genres instead of just one.
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Faith-based family man
Venkatesh spends a lot of time with family. He is also the uncle of Naga Chaitanya and Rana Daggubati. People know that the actor has strong spiritual beliefs. He goes to Tirumala a lot and has talked about how faith and spirituality help him stay grounded even though he's been famous and successful for decades.
Venkatesh spends a lot of time with family. He is also the uncle of Naga Chaitanya and Rana Daggubati. People know that the actor has strong spiritual beliefs. He goes to Tirumala a lot and has talked about how faith and spirituality help him stay grounded even though he's been famous and successful for decades.
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