Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari is an Indian actor who prominently worked in Telugu films. He made his debut with Avanti Cinema's Nirudyoga Natulu in 2018 and was seen in Raj Rachakonda's Mallesham followed by George Reddy and Palasa 1978. His role as Kesava in the 2021 film Pushpa: The Rise brought him nationwide recognition. He was arrested in 2023 for allegedly abetting his ex-girlfriend's suicide.
Early life Jagadeesh was born and raised in Warangal and he came to Hyderabad looking for help to finish his first unreleased short film, which eventually made him a regular at short films screenings at Prasad Labs, and eventually got him a role in Nirudyoga Natulu.
Arrest He was arrested and booked under Section 306 of IPC for allegedly abetting his former girlfriend's suicide. On 2 February 2024, The Indian Express reported that he was out on bail and resumed his work on films.
Filmography
+List of film rolesYearFilmRoleNotes 2019MalleshamAnjiGeorge ReddyBheem Naik2020Palasa 1978Muthyalu2021Pushpa: The RiseKesava "Mondelu" 2022PickpocketJagguVirata ParvamCameo2023Butta Bomma Sathi Gani Rendu EkaraluSathiExtra Ordinary Man Abhinay's friendO KathaAshok2024Ambajipeta Marriage BandSanjeevDouble EngineAs playback singer and lyricistPushpa 2: The RuleKesava "Mondelu" Chivaraku MigiledhiGopi
Television +List of television rolesYearWorkRoleNotes2017Story DiscussionFight MasterUncredited Cameo2018Nirudyoga NatuluJagadeeshMicTV's YouTube show 2019Gods of DharmapuriChalapathiZEE5 web series2020Kotha PoraduAddagutta MalleshAha seriesStory DiscussionFight MasterCameo
Awards and nominations
Film Award Category Result Pushpa: The RiseSouth Indian International Movie AwardsBest Supporting Actor – Telugu
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