Venkatesh, who turns 64 today (December 13),? is one of the most respected names in the Telugu film industry. The actor, who began his career in 1986 with Kaliyuga Pandavulu, enjoys a dedicated fan following because of his impressive body of work and restrained yet powerful performances. He has also starred in quite a few commercially successful films and proved that his star power is second to none. Here is a look at his finest films from the past 20 years.
Venkatesh played the role of a cop who locks horns with a gangster. in this action-thriller.? The film featured a liberal mix of action and emotion.??Venkatesh essayed his role with utmost sincerity and hit it out of the park with his intensity in the combat scenes. The film emerged as a hit and completed 50 days in 70 centres. Directed by Gautham Menon, it was a remake of Suriya¡¯s Kaakha Kaakha. GVM had directed the original version as well.?
Venkatesh and Trisha impressed fans with their crackling chemistry in Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule, a romantic drama with an engaging narrative. It centred on the events that transpire when Ganesh, a man from a middle-class family, falls for a beautiful girl after catching a glimpse of her. Directed by Selvaraghavan (credited as Sri Raghava), the film helped Venkatesh win the Nandi Award for ¡®Best Actor¡¯.?
Venkatesh stepped into Mohanlal¡¯s shoes for the Telugu remake of Drishyam. The thriller featured him as a family man who tries to protect his loved ones following a shocking turn of events. Venkatesh was a treat to watch in a role that did justice to his ¡®family hero¡¯ image. The film received rave reviews and did well at the box office. The cast included Meena, Nadhiya, and Naresh.?
The Anil Ravipudi-helmed comedy emerged as a massive success at the box office despite releasing alongside NTR Kathanayakudu and Vinaya Vidheya Rama. F2 centred on two men who are frustrated in life as they are constantly dominated by their wives. The film clicked with the audience because of Venkatesh¡¯s ¡®bromance¡¯ with Varun Tej and its engaging screenplay.?
An adaptation of Dhanush¡¯s Asuran, Narappa was an action-thriller that centred on a seemingly meek family man who re-embraces his violent past after a series of gruesome events. Directed by Srikanth Addala, the film featured an intense performance from the seasoned actor and gave him an opportunity to showcase his abilities to the fullest.
??It was released on Prime Video in 2021.?
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