Biography
Kongara Jaggayya (31 December 1928 – 5 March 2004) 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.
During his early career he portrayed breakthrough characters in works such as Donga Ramudu (1955), which was archived by the Film and Television Institute of India, He starred in award-winning works such as Bangaru Papa (1954), Ardhangi (1955), Edi Nijam (1956), Todi Kodallu (1957), Dr. Chakravarti (1964), Antastulu (1965), the Cannes Film Festival featured Meghasandesam (1982), and Seethakoka Chiluka (1981); all of which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Films in Telugu. In 1962, he co-produced and starred in the political drama film Padandi Munduku based on Salt March, the film was screened at the International Film Festival of India, the Tashkent Film Festival, and got a special mention at the 5th Moscow International Film Festival.As a character actor he received critical appreciation for his performance in notable works such as Velugu Needalu (1961), Chitti Tammudu (1962), Aaradhana (1962), Aatma Balam (1964), Sumangali (1965), Gudi Gantalu (1965), Nava ratri (1966), Aame Evaru? (1966), Aastiparulu (1966), Jarigina Katha (1969), Bala Mitrula Katha (1972), Badi Pantulu (1972), Bharya Biddalu (1972), Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973). He portrayed British official Rutherford in the biographical film Alluri Sita Rama Raju (1974), and essayed Pontius Pilate in the hagiographical film Karunamayudu (1978). He then appeared in works such as Veta (1986), Chantabbai (1986), Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Dharma Kshetram (1992) and Bobbili Simham (1994). He won the Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Award for Best Character Actor for his works in some of these films. A recipient of the Tamil Nadu state's Kalaimamani, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan in 1992 for his contributions towards Indian cinema.
Filmography
all 85
Movies 85
Bobbili Simham (1994)
Joker (1993)
Chittemma Mogudu (1992)
Dharma Kshetram (1992)
Detective Narada (1992)
Assembly Rowdy (1991)
Lambadolla Ramadasu (1991)
Alludugaru (1990)
Bala Gopaludu (1989)
Vijay (1989)
Rakthabishekam (1988)
Ramudu Bheemudu (1988)
Janaki Ramudu (1988)
Manchi Donga (1988)
President Gari Abbayi (1987)
Ajeyudu (1987)
Ramu (1987)
Aradhana (1987)
Chantabbai (1986)
Anasuyamma Gari Alludu (1986)
Veta (1986)
Seetharama Kalyanam (1986)
Kirathakudu (1986)
Adavi Donga (1985)
Illale Devatha (1985)
Bharyabhartala Bandham (1985)
Nyayam Meere Cheppali (1985)
Agni Parvatham (1985)
Naagu (1984)
Rama Rajyamlo Bheermaraju (1983)
Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu (1983)
Eenadu (1982)
Tingu Rangadu (1982)
Meghasandesam (1982)
Bobbili Puli (1982)
Seethakoka Chilaka (1981)
Nyayam Kavali (1981)
Tiruguleni Manishi (1981)
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)
Bhale Krishnudu (1980)
Yedanthasthula Meda (1980)
Vetagadu (1979)
Karunamayudu (1978)
Yugapurushudu (1978)
Vichitra Jeevitham (1978)
Shri Rama Raksha (1978)
Flowing Against (1977)
Aaradhana (1976)
Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
Eduruleni Manishi (1975)
Deeksha (1974)
Mangalya Bhagyam (1974)
Alluri Seetha Ramaraju (1974)
Dora babu (1974)
Meena (1973)
Bangaru Babu (1973)
Badi Panthulu (1972)
Naa Thammudu (1971)
Srimanthudu (1971)
Pattindalla Bangaram (1971)
Adrushtavanthulu (1969)
Chinnari Papalu (1968)
Aastiparulu (1966)
Manase Mandiram (1966)
Navaratri (1966)
Antastulu (1965)
Preminchi Choodu (1965)
Dr. Chakravarthy (1964)
Aatma Balam (1964)
Pooja Phalamu (1964)
Manchi Manishi (1964)
Aradhana (1962)
Gaali Medalu (1962)
Constable Koothuru (1962)
Velugu Needalu (1961)
Pelli Kanuka (1960)
Sivagami (1960)
Renukadevi Mahatyam (1960)
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959)
Santosham (1955)
Donga Ramudu (1955)
Golden Baby (1955)
Ardhangi (1955)
Rama Krishnulu
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1928-12-31
Deathday2004-03-05 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceTenali, India
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known AsKongara Jaggaiah, Jaggayya
AwardsPadma Bhushan, Nandi Award
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