Rajeev Kanakala | |
|---|---|
 Kanakala in 2017 | |
| Born | 13 November 1973 (1973-11-13) (age 52)[1] Yanam, Pondicherry (now Puducherry), India |
| Other name | Rajiv |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, including Roshan Kanakala |
| Parents |
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Rajeev Kanakala (born 13 November 1973) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu films and television. He started his career in television serials and short films, where he not only acted but also produced and directed. He is married to Suma Kanakala since 1999, who is an actress and TV anchor.[2]
In 2013, he started a production house along with his wife which produces TV shows.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Rambantu | Jayakrishna | |
| Big Boss | |||
| 1996 | Sahanam | ||
| 1997 | Peddannayya | Rama Krishna Prasad's friend | |
| Wi/o V. Vara Prasad | |||
| 1998 | Auto Driver | Jagan's brother-in-law | |
| Kanyadanam | Sarma | [3] | |
| Aahaa..! | Prashant | ||
| 2000 | Prema Kosam | Chandu's friend | |
| 2001 | Student No.1 | Satya | |
| 2002 | Friends | Siddu | |
| Aadi | Rajiv | ||
| Nuvve Nuvve | Anjali's brother | ||
| 2003 | Naaga | Guru | |
| Dhanush | [4] | ||
| Vijayam | Usha's brother | ||
| Ninne Istapaddanu | Boney | ||
| Ottesi Cheputunna | Venkat | ||
| Chantigadu | |||
| 2004 | Nenu | Seenu | |
| Adavi Ramudu | |||
| Swamy | Anand | ||
| Donga Dongadi | Ganesh | ||
| Sye | Rugby coach Rafi | ||
| 2005 | Orey Pandu | Vicky | |
| A Film by Aravind | Aravind | ||
| Athadu | Pardhasaradhi "Pardhu" | Cameo Role | |
| Meenakshi | |||
| 2006 | Chinnodu | Inspector Sanjay | |
| Samanyudu | Das | ||
| Ashok | Rajiv | ||
| Vikramarkudu | Inspector Mahanti | ||
| Lakshmi | Lakshmi's brother | ||
| Kokila | |||
| 2007 | Athidhi | Amritha's father | |
| Yamadonga | Lord Indra | ||
| 2008 | Vishaka Express | Dr. Raja | |
| Ontari | Raghava | ||
| Hare Ram | GK Reddy | ||
| Black & White | Bharath | ||
| Raksha | Venu | ||
| Chintakayala Ravi | Sunitha's to-be groom | ||
| Poison | |||
| Jabilamma | Abhi | ||
| 2009 | Punnami Naagu | ||
| Baanam | Gudipudi Venkateswara Ra | ||
| 2010 | Cara Majaka | ||
| 2011 | Aakasa Ramanna | Teja | |
| Kshetram | |||
| Money Money, More Money | Bullabbai | ||
| Siruthai | Inspector Bharath | Tamil film | |
| Dookudu | Sathyam | ||
| 2012 | Cinemakeldam Randi | ||
| A melody in the haunted | |||
| Eega | Thief's manager | Simultaneously shot in Tamil | |
| Naan Ee | |||
| 2013 | Donga Police | Joseph "Joe" / Jack | [5] |
| Naayak | Siddharth's brother-in-law | ||
| Badshaah | Police Informer Keshava | ||
| Thikka | [6] | ||
| Sahasra | Narasimhan | ||
| 2014 | Race Gurram | Rajeev | |
| Geethanjali | Special appearance | ||
| 2015 | Raju Gari Gadhi | Doctor | |
| 2016 | Nannaku Prematho | Abhiram's brother | |
| Dictator | Waiter | ||
| Raja Cheyyi Vesthe | Chaitra's father | ||
| Janatha Garage | Vikas | ||
| Sarrainodu | Defense Lawyer Govindaraju | ||
| Kundanapu Bomma | |||
| Shankara | Inspector Rajeev | ||
| Appatlo Okadundevadu | Ashok Reddy | ||
| 2017 | LIE | Chaitra's father | |
| Anando Brahma | Ramu | ||
| Raja the Great | Police Officer | ||
| MCA | Nani’s elder brother | ||
| 2018 | Vijetha | Rajiv | |
| Lover | Jaggu | ||
| Rangasthalam | Rangamma husband | ||
| 2019 | Maharshi | Farmer | |
| Rakshasudu | Prasad | ||
| 2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | Ramakrishna | |
| Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Ganga Raju | ||
| 2021 | April 28 Em Jarigindi | Film director | |
| Thellavarithe Guruvaram | Madhu’s father | ||
| Sashi | Sashi's father | ||
| Naarappa | Basavaiah | ||
| Love Story | Narasimham | ||
| Pelli SandaD | |||
| 2022 | RRR | Venkat Avadhani | |
| Sadha Nannu Nadipe | Dr Rajeev | ||
| Geetha | |||
| 2023 | Veera Simha Reddy | Suri Reddy | |
| Virupaksha | Harishchandra Prasad | ||
| Chakravyuham: The Trap | Sridhar | ||
| Samajavaragamana | Sarayu’s biological father | ||
| Bhaag Saale | Royal Murthy | ||
| Hidimbha | |||
| Natho Nenu | |||
| Peddha Kapu 1 | [7] | ||
| Mama Mascheendra | |||
| 2024 | Love Me | Builder | |
| Haddhu Ledhu Raa | |||
| Rakshana | Ram’s father | ||
| The Birthday Boy | Balu Dasari’s father | ||
| Average Student Nani | Nani's father | ||
| 2025 | Game Changer | Mukundha | |
| Brahma Anandam | Sarpanch | [8] | |
| Thala | |||
| Dear Uma | Uma’s father | ||
| Chaurya Paatham | Zamindar | ||
| Little Hearts | Nalli Gopal Rao | ||
| Love OTP | Shankar | Also shot in Kannada | |
| Andhra King Taluka | Surya’s manager | ||
| 2026 | Nawab Cafe | Ranganatham | |
| Couple Friendly | Mithra’s father |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Lady Detective | Gopal Varma | ETV |
| 1997–2000 | Ruthuragalu | Prudhvi | DD Saptagiri |
| 2000–2001 | Santhi Nivasam | Adarsh | ETV |
| 2020 | Metro Kathalu | Abbas | Aha |
| 2021 | Oka Chinna Family Story | ZEE5 | |
| 2023 | Dead Pixels | Bhargav's father | Disney+ Hotstar |
| 2025 | Hometown | Prasad | Aha |
| Constable Kanakam | Samba Siva Rao | ETV Win | |
| D/o Prasad Rao: Kanabadutaledu | ZEE5 |
References
- "Rajeev Kanakala 51st birthday celebrations". Ap7am. 13 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 September 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- "Rajiv Kanakala Reveals His Love Marriage Story With Suma- ." m.ap7am.com. Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- "Kanyadaanam". Andhra Today. Archived from the original on 9 February 1999.
- Srihari, Gudipoodi. "Weak script". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 September 2025 – via Idlebrain.com.
- "Donga Police Telugu Full Length Movie || Nikhil Siddharth, Rajeev Kanakala, Shashank". 25 June 2015 – via YouTube.
- "Srihari, Priyamani and Posani in Thikka!". 123Telugu.com. 16 November 2012. Archived from the original on 28 December 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
- "Peddha Kapu: Part 1 film". Times of India. 28 August 2023. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- "'Brahma Anandam' teaser: Brahmanandam-Raj Goutham starrer promises a delightful comedy drama". The Hindu. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.