Daggubati Venkatesh (born 13 December 1960) is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Venkatesh debuted with the 1986 film "Kaliyuga Pandavulu" for which he won his first Nandi Award. In a career spanning over 30 years, he starred in many successful films such as "Bobbili Raja", "Chanti, Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu, Preminchukundam Raa, Suryavamsam, Premante Idera, Raja, Kalisundam Raa, Jayam Manadera, Sankranti", "Lakshmi", "Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule", "Namo Venkatesa", "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu", "Drushyam", and "", establishing himself as a major actor in Telugu films.