J. D. Chakravarthy
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J.D. Chakravarthy born Nagulapati Srinivasa Chakravarthy is an Indian film actor
and director in Telugu Cinema
and Bollywood
. He has directed Hindi films like Darwaza Bandh Rakho, Durga and Darna Zaroori Hai
(the story of an innocent man in jail). In Telugu Cinema, he got critical acclaim for his directorial abilities through the film Homam
. He was starred in blockbuster
films like Money (1993 film)
, Gulabi (film), Anaganaga Oka Roju
, Premaku Velayara
, Satya
etc. Films like Wife of V. Varaprasad (1998 film)
, Egire Pavurama, Pape Naa Pranam, Deyyam
, Mrugam
, Madhyanam Hathya
, Vaastu Shastra
, Sarvam
etc gave him critical acclaim as an actor.
film audience. Marked his debut in Ram Gopal Verma's debut blockbuster Shiva (1989 film) in a negative role as a fellow student named J.D. After that, he played various negative, supporting and lead actor roles in Telugu Cinema and a supporting role in a Malayalam film, (Ennodishtam Koodamo), before devoting all his time to films under his mentor's, Ram Gopal Verma's direction and production. He starred in handful Telugu films directed and/or produced by Ram Gopal Verma and other prominent Telugu film directors before Satya
, his first Hindi
film in a lead role and his most prominent role to date, released in theaters on the 3rd July 1998. Satya
was critically acclaimed, though criticized for its gruesome depiction of violence. It was touted to be one of the best films of Ram Gopal Verma.
in Telugu & Hindi as well.
After Satya
, he did handful Telugu films including 'Kasi' and 'Maa Pelliki Randi' which did not fare at the Telugu box office. His latest film as an actor was Vaastu Shastra
, a horror film with Sushmita Sen
which did moderately well at the box office in Hindi
and was dubbed in Telugu like most of Verma's Bollywood
productions. He also starred in his first Tamil
film in 2002 in a supporting role of a Tamil Tiger fighter in Sri Lanka called Dhileepan, who fathers a little girl, in Mani Ratnam
's award-winning masterpiece Kannathil Muthamittal
. Chakravarthi's beard is touted in all his on screen appearances. J.D. Chakravarthy has returned to Telugu film industry with Homam. His scintillating performance (dialogue delivery, acting and direction) in Homam has boosted his market value with producers. Homam’s success has brought him laurels as well as prestigious projects. JD, as he’s fondly known in the industry, has also enacted a role in director Vishnuvardhan’s recent Tamil film Sarvam
, starring Arya and Trisha.
Director:
Producer:
Miscellaneous Crew:
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and director in Telugu Cinema
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
and Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
. He has directed Hindi films like Darwaza Bandh Rakho, Durga and Darna Zaroori Hai
Darna Zaroori Hai
Darna Zaroori Hai is a Bollywood Anthology film released on 28 April 2006. It was considered a prequel to Darna Mana Hai which was also produced by RGV...
(the story of an innocent man in jail). In Telugu Cinema, he got critical acclaim for his directorial abilities through the film Homam
Homam
Homam may refer to:* Homa , a Hindu ceremonial ritual* Traditional name of the star Zeta Pegasi* Heroes of Might and Magic, a series of computer games* Homam , a 2008 Telugu film* Homam-e Tabrizi, a Persian poet...
. He was starred in blockbuster
Blockbuster
Blockbuster may refer to:* Blockbuster , a very successful movie, theatrical play, etc.* Blockbusters * Blockbusters * Blockbuster , by Tom Shone* Blockbuster LLC, a video and game rental chain...
films like Money (1993 film)
Money (1993 film)
Money is a 1993 Telugu hit film directed by Shiva Nageswara Rao. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Chinna, Jayasudha, Renuka Shahane, Paresh Rawal, Bramhanandam, Sharat Saxena, and Tanikella Bharani. The film was produced by Ram Gopal Varma. In 2001, the film was remade into Hindi as Love Ke Liye...
, Gulabi (film), Anaganaga Oka Roju
Anaganaga Oka Roju
Anaganaga Oka Roju is a 1997 Telugu Road movie thriller written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy and Urmila Matondkar in the lead roles. Raghuvaran, Brahmanandam and Kota Srinivasa Rao play other pivotal roles. The film was opened to positive reviews by critics...
, Premaku Velayara
Premaku Velayara
Premaku Velayara is a Musical hit Telugu film, directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film was released in 1999.-Plot:Venkata Narayana is one of the biggest business tycoons in India having a personal net worth of Rs 2,500 crores. His motto of life is 'Dare to dream and Care to achieve'...
, Satya
Satya (film)
Satya is a 1998 Hindi crime film directed by Ram Gopal Varma with a screenplay by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla. It stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Manoj Bajpai, Urmila Matondkar and Shefali Shah...
etc. Films like Wife of V. Varaprasad (1998 film)
Wife of V. Varaprasad (1998 film)
Wife of V. Vara Prasad was a 1998 Telugu film, produced by Ram Gopal Varma and directed by Vamsy The film stars Vineeth and J. D. Chakravarthy in lead roles...
, Egire Pavurama, Pape Naa Pranam, Deyyam
Deyyam
Deyyam is a 1996 Telugu horror film, written, produced and directed by Ram Gopal Varma.-Plot:The plot starts with a couple Murali and Sindhu, buying a new farm house in the suburbs of Hyderabad. Sindhu's sister Mahi always roams with her boyfriend Narsing . The problem comes when Sindhu's son...
, Mrugam
Mrugam
Mrugam is a 1996 Telugu crime film, written and directed by Rudraraju Suresh Varma. Actor J. D. Chakravarthy played the role of a sincere cop in the film...
, Madhyanam Hathya
Madhyanam Hathya
Madhyanam Hathya is a 2004 Telugu film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The soundtrack of the film was arranged by shailendra swapnil. - Plot :...
, Vaastu Shastra
Vaastu Shastra (film)
Vaastu Shastra is a 2004 thriller movie by Ram Gopal Varma starring Susmita Sen and J D Chakravarty in the lead roles. It was a medium rated film. It was released on 22 October 2004, India...
, Sarvam
Sarvam
Sarvam is a 2009 Indian Tamil romantic thriller film written and directed by Vishnuvardhan, who has earlier directed highly successful Tamil films like Arinthum Ariyamalum , Pattiyal and Billa . Starring Arya and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles while J. D...
etc gave him critical acclaim as an actor.
Background
J.D. Chakravarthy, was born to noted carnatic singer Dr. Santha Kovela (Nagulapati) & Suryanarayana Rao Nagulapati . Chakravarthy did his schooling in st Georges grammar school, Hyderabad. He is often called J.D. by close friends and known as Chakravarthi by the TeluguTelugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
film audience. Marked his debut in Ram Gopal Verma's debut blockbuster Shiva (1989 film) in a negative role as a fellow student named J.D. After that, he played various negative, supporting and lead actor roles in Telugu Cinema and a supporting role in a Malayalam film, (Ennodishtam Koodamo), before devoting all his time to films under his mentor's, Ram Gopal Verma's direction and production. He starred in handful Telugu films directed and/or produced by Ram Gopal Verma and other prominent Telugu film directors before Satya
Satya (film)
Satya is a 1998 Hindi crime film directed by Ram Gopal Varma with a screenplay by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla. It stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Manoj Bajpai, Urmila Matondkar and Shefali Shah...
, his first Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
film in a lead role and his most prominent role to date, released in theaters on the 3rd July 1998. Satya
Satya (film)
Satya is a 1998 Hindi crime film directed by Ram Gopal Varma with a screenplay by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla. It stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Manoj Bajpai, Urmila Matondkar and Shefali Shah...
was critically acclaimed, though criticized for its gruesome depiction of violence. It was touted to be one of the best films of Ram Gopal Verma.
Career
Even though his career started with Shiva (1989 film), his talent got recognition with SatyaSatya (film)
Satya is a 1998 Hindi crime film directed by Ram Gopal Varma with a screenplay by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla. It stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Manoj Bajpai, Urmila Matondkar and Shefali Shah...
in Telugu & Hindi as well.
After Satya
Satya (film)
Satya is a 1998 Hindi crime film directed by Ram Gopal Varma with a screenplay by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla. It stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Manoj Bajpai, Urmila Matondkar and Shefali Shah...
, he did handful Telugu films including 'Kasi' and 'Maa Pelliki Randi' which did not fare at the Telugu box office. His latest film as an actor was Vaastu Shastra
Vaastu Shastra (film)
Vaastu Shastra is a 2004 thriller movie by Ram Gopal Varma starring Susmita Sen and J D Chakravarty in the lead roles. It was a medium rated film. It was released on 22 October 2004, India...
, a horror film with Sushmita Sen
Sushmita Sen
Sushmita Sen is an Indian actress who appears in mainly Bollywood films. A former model, Sen was crowned Miss Universe in 1994. She was the first Indian woman to win the contest.-Personal life:Sen was born on 19 November 1975....
which did moderately well at the box office in Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
and was dubbed in Telugu like most of Verma's Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
productions. He also starred in his first Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
film in 2002 in a supporting role of a Tamil Tiger fighter in Sri Lanka called Dhileepan, who fathers a little girl, in Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. He made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Pallavi Anu Pallavi starring Anil Kapoor in 1983...
's award-winning masterpiece Kannathil Muthamittal
Kannathil Muthamittal
Kannathil Muthamittal is a 2002 Tamil drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. It stars P. S. Keerthana, R. Madhavan, Simran, Nandita Das, Pasupathy, J. D. Chakravarthy and Prakash Raj. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman. The film's title is a famous phrase from a poem...
. Chakravarthi's beard is touted in all his on screen appearances. J.D. Chakravarthy has returned to Telugu film industry with Homam. His scintillating performance (dialogue delivery, acting and direction) in Homam has boosted his market value with producers. Homam’s success has brought him laurels as well as prestigious projects. JD, as he’s fondly known in the industry, has also enacted a role in director Vishnuvardhan’s recent Tamil film Sarvam
Sarvam
Sarvam is a 2009 Indian Tamil romantic thriller film written and directed by Vishnuvardhan, who has earlier directed highly successful Tamil films like Arinthum Ariyamalum , Pattiyal and Billa . Starring Arya and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles while J. D...
, starring Arya and Trisha.
Filmography
Actor- KontractKontractKontract is an upcoming Kannada, action drama film directed by Sameer. The film stars Arjun Sarja and J. D. Chakravarthy in the lead roles, with Minissha Lamba playing a pivotal role.-External links:...
- (2011) - Money Money, More MoneyMoney Money, More MoneyMoney Money, More Money is a Telugu film directed by J. D. Chakravarthy. The film is a remake of 2006 film Darwaza Bandh Rakho. The film is touted as a prequel to the films, Money and Money Money. The film highlights actor Brahmanandam's noted role as Khan Dada in the earlier series. - Synopsis...
- (2011) - Kacheri Arambam (Tamil) (2010)... Sivamani
- JoshJosh (2009 film)Josh is a 2009 Telugu film that marked the debut of Naga Chaitanya and Karthika in the lead roles, whilst, prominent actor J. D. Chakravarthy plays a pivotal role. Directed by Vasu Varma, and produced by noted producer, Dil Raju. An initial date of the 3rd of September for release, was delayed due...
(2009)... Durga Rao - SarvamSarvamSarvam is a 2009 Indian Tamil romantic thriller film written and directed by Vishnuvardhan, who has earlier directed highly successful Tamil films like Arinthum Ariyamalum , Pattiyal and Billa . Starring Arya and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles while J. D...
(2009)...with Arya and Thrisha (Tamil) - HomamHomam (film)Homam is a 2008 Indian thriller film written and directed by J. D. Chakravarthy. Filmed in Telugu, the film deals with the story of an undercover policeman...
(2008)... police officer Chandu - Aag (2007 film) ... Subbu
- Dubai SeenuDubai SeenuDubai Seenu is a 2007 Telugu film starring Ravi Teja in the lead role and Nayantara as Teja's love interest. The film is directed by Srinu Vaitla, who directed two other films of Ravi Teja, Nee Kosam and Venky. D.V.V. Danayya produces this film after the box office success of his maiden film,...
(2007) .... Chakri - Vaastu ShastraVaastu Shastra (film)Vaastu Shastra is a 2004 thriller movie by Ram Gopal Varma starring Susmita Sen and J D Chakravarty in the lead roles. It was a medium rated film. It was released on 22 October 2004, India...
(2004) (Hindi) .... Virag Rao - Madhyanam HathyaMadhyanam HathyaMadhyanam Hathya is a 2004 Telugu film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The soundtrack of the film was arranged by shailendra swapnil. - Plot :...
(2004) - KasiKasiKASI or Kasi may refer to:* Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, South Korea* Kingdom of Kashi, or Kasi, an ancient kingdom with Varanasi as its capital* 1430KASI, a radio station licensed to serve Ames, Iowa...
(2004) - Kannathil MuthamittalKannathil MuthamittalKannathil Muthamittal is a 2002 Tamil drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. It stars P. S. Keerthana, R. Madhavan, Simran, Nandita Das, Pasupathy, J. D. Chakravarthy and Prakash Raj. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman. The film's title is a famous phrase from a poem...
(2002) (Tamil) .... Dhileepan - Durga: It's Not Just a Love Story (2002) .... Durga
- Pape Naa Pranam (2002)
- Harischandra (2002)
- Navvuthu Batakali Ra (2001)
- Kodanda Ramudu (2001)
- Premaku Swagatham (2001)
- Maa Pelliki Randi(2001)
- Soori (2000)
- Premaku VelayaraPremaku VelayaraPremaku Velayara is a Musical hit Telugu film, directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film was released in 1999.-Plot:Venkata Narayana is one of the biggest business tycoons in India having a personal net worth of Rs 2,500 crores. His motto of life is 'Dare to dream and Care to achieve'...
(1999) - Bombayi Priyudu (1999)
- Nenu Premisthunnanu (1998)
- SatyaSatya (film)Satya is a 1998 Hindi crime film directed by Ram Gopal Varma with a screenplay by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla. It stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Manoj Bajpai, Urmila Matondkar and Shefali Shah...
(1998) - Wife of V. Varaprasad (1998 film)Wife of V. Varaprasad (1998 film)Wife of V. Vara Prasad was a 1998 Telugu film, produced by Ram Gopal Varma and directed by Vamsy The film stars Vineeth and J. D. Chakravarthy in lead roles...
(1998) - Egire Pavurama (1997)
- Anaganaga Oka RojuAnaganaga Oka RojuAnaganaga Oka Roju is a 1997 Telugu Road movie thriller written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy and Urmila Matondkar in the lead roles. Raghuvaran, Brahmanandam and Kota Srinivasa Rao play other pivotal roles. The film was opened to positive reviews by critics...
(1997) - DeyyamDeyyamDeyyam is a 1996 Telugu horror film, written, produced and directed by Ram Gopal Varma.-Plot:The plot starts with a couple Murali and Sindhu, buying a new farm house in the suburbs of Hyderabad. Sindhu's sister Mahi always roams with her boyfriend Narsing . The problem comes when Sindhu's son...
(1996) - MrugamMrugamMrugam is a 1996 Telugu crime film, written and directed by Rudraraju Suresh Varma. Actor J. D. Chakravarthy played the role of a sincere cop in the film...
(1996) - Gulabi (film).... Chandu
- Money Money (1995 film)Money Money (1995 film)Money Money is a 1995 Telugu film directed by Shiva Nageswara Rao. The film is the sequel to 1993 Telugu movie Money. The film was produced by Ram Gopal Varma.-Cast:* J.D. Chakravarthy ... Chakri* Chinna ... Bose* Jayasudha ... Vijaya...
- Money (1993 film)Money (1993 film)Money is a 1993 Telugu hit film directed by Shiva Nageswara Rao. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Chinna, Jayasudha, Renuka Shahane, Paresh Rawal, Bramhanandam, Sharat Saxena, and Tanikella Bharani. The film was produced by Ram Gopal Varma. In 2001, the film was remade into Hindi as Love Ke Liye...
- One By Two (1992)
- Ennodishtam KoodamoEnnodishtam KoodamoEnnodishtam Koodamo is a 1992 Malayalam film by Kamal made in India, starring Mukesh, Madhoo and Telugu actor J. D. Chakravarthy.- Plot :This movie is a campus love story, where the daughter of a policeman and a poor guy fall in love. However, her family want her to marry a policeman. This movie is...
(1992) (Malayalam) .... Ranjithlal - Neti Siddhartha (1990)
- Shiva (1990) Hindi (as J.D.)
- Shiva (1989 film) Telugu (as J.D.)
Director:
- Money Money, More MoneyMoney Money, More MoneyMoney Money, More Money is a Telugu film directed by J. D. Chakravarthy. The film is a remake of 2006 film Darwaza Bandh Rakho. The film is touted as a prequel to the films, Money and Money Money. The film highlights actor Brahmanandam's noted role as Khan Dada in the earlier series. - Synopsis...
- (2011) - Siddham (2009)
- HomamHomam (film)Homam is a 2008 Indian thriller film written and directed by J. D. Chakravarthy. Filmed in Telugu, the film deals with the story of an undercover policeman...
(2008) - Darwaaza Bandh RakhoDarwaaza Bandh RakhoDarwaza Bandh Rakho is the name of an Indian Bollywood film directed by J. D. Chakravarthy released in 2006.- Synopsis :...
(2006) - Darna Zaroori HaiDarna Zaroori HaiDarna Zaroori Hai is a Bollywood Anthology film released on 28 April 2006. It was considered a prequel to Darna Mana Hai which was also produced by RGV...
(2006) - Durga: It's Not Just a Love Story (2002)
Producer:
- Durga: It's Not Just a Love Story (2002) (producer)
Miscellaneous Crew:
- Money Money (1995 film)Money Money (1995 film)Money Money is a 1995 Telugu film directed by Shiva Nageswara Rao. The film is the sequel to 1993 Telugu movie Money. The film was produced by Ram Gopal Varma.-Cast:* J.D. Chakravarthy ... Chakri* Chinna ... Bose* Jayasudha ... Vijaya...
(playback singer)