Kocharla Dayarathnam (born 30 November 1952), better known as Jeeva, is an Indian actor who works primarily in Telugu and Hindi films. He has been working in films since 1978 and is well known for his negative roles in various Ram Gopal Varma films, particularly Satya (as Jagga), Ab Tak Chhappan (as Commissioner Suchak) and Sarkar (as Swami Virendra).Ab Tak Chhappan, reviewed by Taran Adarsh He has acted in around 250 films in Telugu and Hindi languages.

Personal life He was born as Kocharla Dayaratnam. He belongs to Cobaldpet in Guntur. K. Balachander changed his name to Jeeva after his first film, changing his fortunes forever. He named his son as K. Balachander. His son is a director of Telugu film. He has seven siblings.

Career He made his debut as an actor with the film Swargam Narakam (1975) before acting in the film Tholi Kodi Koosindi (1981), directed by K. Balachander. He was selected for this role from a number of aspirants. Ganesh Patro gave him the stage name Jeeva. Later he worked with popular directors like Ram Gopal Varma, Vamsy, Krishna Vamsi, Puri Jagannadh etc.

Filmography

Films

Telugu

Year Title Role Note 1975 Swargam Narakam 1978 Pranam Khareedu 1980 Gharana Donga 1981 Tholi Kodi Koosindi 1982 Kaliyuga Deepam 1983 Agni Samadi Bandipotu Rudramma Chandi Chamundi Kokilamma Swarajyam 1984 Bharatham Lo Sankaravam Bobbili Brahmanna Dopidi Dongalu S. P. Bayankar Railu Dopidi Ranjith Pralaya Simham Gopal Rowdy Rajendra Yamadootalu 1985 Bebbuli Veta Jay Bhetala NerasthuduPapa Rao Mantra Dandam Kailasa Varma Mayaladi Maarigaadu aka Madhava Rao Terror Sayi Sanchalanam 1986 Iddaru Mithrulu JimboSri Vemana Charitra Seetharama Kalyanam 1987 Brahma Nayudu Daada Dongodochadu Ramudu Chinnari Devatha 1988 Aada Bomma Ooregimpu Varasudochadu 1989 Chettu Kinda Pleader Dhruva Nakshatram Shiva Gandipeta Rahasyam Lankeswarudu 1990 Anna Thammudu Inspector Rudra Prajala Manishi S.I. Bhushan Dharma Indrajit Kokila 1991 Sathruvu Parama Sivudu 1992 Bhale Khaideelu Detective Narada Moratodu Naa Mogudu Donga Police Brahma Joker Mama Super Alludu Veerraju Sukharavam Mahalakshmi Karuninchina Kanaka Durga 1993 Abbaigaru Kunti Putrudu Varasudu Rowdy Gari Teacher Vasthavam 1994 Anna Yes Nenante Nene 1995 Gulabi Mounam Bharatha Simham Simha Garjana Telugu Veera Levara Tiger's henchman 1996 Amma Durgamma Amma Nagamma Deyyam Mrugam 1997 Chilakkottudu Atha Nee Koduku Jagartha Priyamaina Srivaru Encounter High Class Atta Low Class Alludu Veedevadandi Babu 1998 Cheekati Suryulu Gamyam Khan Ganesh Khaidi Garu Sri Ramulayya Sambhavam Swarnakka Suryudu 1999 English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu Sambayya Rythu Rajyam Sultan Telangana Velugu Needalu 2000 Manoharam Ganapathi Vijayaramaraju Adavi Chukka Suri 2001 Ayodhya Ramayya Ammo Bomma Chinna Police Inspector Maa Ayana Sundarayya Bhadrachalam Chirujallu Itlu Sravani Subramanyam 2002 Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru Adrustam Idiot Lagna Patrika Neetho Cheppalani 2003 Charminar Dhanush Ammulu Donga Ramudu and Party Dongodu Kabaddi Kabaddi Tagore Villain 2004 Andhrawala Andaru Dongale Dorikithe Seshadri Naidu Athade Oka Sainyam Mass Sorry Naaku Pellaindi Swamy Venky Yuvasena Apparao Driving School Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu 2005 786 Khaidi Premakatha Balu ABCDEFG Mulla Keeretam Chinna Bhadra Bhageeratha Chakram Chatrapati Evadi Gola Vaadidhi Nayakudu Moguds Pellams Soggadu Sri 2006 Asadhyudu Ashok Oka V Chitram Ranam Iddaru Athalu Muddula Alludu Shock Sri Krishna 2006 Sundaraniki Tondara Ekkuva Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila Veedhi 2007 Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule Alaa 5 March Allare Allari Bhajantrilu Bhookailas Chandamama Desamuduru Don Maisamma IPS Mantra Sri Mahalakshmi State Rowdy Toss Viyyalavari Kayyalu Nava Vasantham 2008 Bhadradri Black & White Jagadguru Sri Kasi Narayana Charitra Blade Babji Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters Bujjigadu Salam Hyderabad Dongala Bandi Friends Colony Gajibiji Gorintaku Veedhi Rowdy John Appa Rao 40 Plus Kshudra Kuberulu Mangatayaru Tiffin Center Nimmagadda Bhanumurthy aka President Raksha Sombheri Tinnama Padukunnama, Tellarinda Wall Poster 2009 Bank Anjaneyulu Bendu Apparao R.M.P Giligintalu Gopi Gopika Godavari Saleem Samardhudu Sontha Ooru 2010 Seeta Ramula Kalyanam Lankalo Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam Kathi Kantha Rao Buridi Panchakshari Namo Venkatesa 2011 Chattam Madatha Kaja 2012 Damarukam Julayi Thikka 2013 Swamy Ra Ra Athadu Aame O Scooter Kevvu Keka Bunny n Cherry 2014 Jump Jilani Ee Varsham Sakshiga2015 Ladies & Gentlemen Malini & Co. 2016 Savitri Okka Ammayi Thappa Premam 2017 Duvvada Jagannadham Cine Mahal Samanthakamani London Babulu Duvvada Jagannadham Gulf 2018 Nannu Dochukunduvate Raa Raa Yatra Bharat Ane Nenu Lover 2019 Mathu Vadalara Kothaga Maa Prayanam 2020 Disco Raja 2021 Krack Deyyam 2022 Jetty Sundarangudu RaajahyogamSugar Daddy2024 Brahmmavaram P.S. Paridhilo CI Vittal Nenu-Keerthana 2025 Trimukha Frequency Baba They Call Him OG GossiperPaanch Minar Chotu’s father

Hindi YearTitleRole1998SatyaJagga Hyderabadi2004Ab Tak ChhappanIPS Commissioner M.P. Suchak2005DGangaramSarkarSwami Virendra2006Darwaza Bandh RakhoSharat Shetty2007YatraPulla Reddy, ZameendarRam Gopal Varma Ki AagDhaania2010LahoreKunjal Bhaskar ReddyPhoonk 2Exorcist

Tamil YearTitleRole1981Enga Ooru Kannagi1984Nyayam KetkirenInspector AshokNallavanukku Nallavan'Veri Naai' Vengaiya1987Shankar GuruEthiraj1989SonthakkaranRavayya 2007 Thiru Ranga Film financier 2008 Satyam Punniyakodi 2009VettaikaranSandi 2023 Priyamudan Priya

Kannada YearTitleRole 2010SuperCop2011Sogasugara201218th Cross Inspector Kote 2014 Savaari 2 2017Smuggler

Malayalam YearTitleRole1981Ahimsa1991Mizhikal1992Unmadalahari

Television YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes2020ChadarangamYogeswar RaoZEE52022RecceMLA2025MayasabhaBasi ReddySonyLIV

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