Venkatesh Turns 60: Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, Rana Daggubati And Others Shower Birthday Wishes For The ‘Drushyam’ Actor

Before making his debut as a lead actor in 1986, Daggubati Venkatesh first appeared as a child artist on screen in the 1971 movie ‘Prema Nagar’. Read on.

Image courtesy - Rana Daggubati (@ranadaggubati/Instagram), Chiranjeevi Konidela, Mahesh Babu (Twitter)

New Delhi: Telugu actor Daggubati Venkatesh celebrates his 60^th birthday today (December 13). The actor debuted in the film industry with the 1986 film ‘Kaliyuga Pandavulu’ for which he garnered the Nandi Award for Best Debut Actor. In a career spanning over 30 years, Venkatesh has won a total of 8 Nandi Awards. Before making his debut as a lead actor in 1986, Daggubati Venkatesh first appeared as a child artist on screen in the 1971 movie ‘Prema Nagar’. VIDEO | Lucky Ali Singing ‘O Sanam’ In Goa Goes Viral Venkatesh established his name in the South Indian film industry with movies like ‘Bobbili Raja’, ‘Chanti’, ‘Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu’, ‘Preminchukundam Raa’, ‘Suryavamsam’, ‘Raja’, ‘Kalisundam Raa’,’Drushyam’ and many others. As the actor celebrates his 60^th birthday today, many celebrities from the industry took to their social media to wish the actor. Chiranjeevi Konidela tweeted, “Dearest @VenkyMama Happy Birthday! I am always delighted at how you are as fun loving as you are profound & spiritual! Your #Narappa looks intense and makes a strong impact! May you have a great year ahead & savor another memorable success!”

Mahesh Babu tweeted, “Wishing the super cool @VenkyMama a very happy birthday! Good health and happiness to you always!”

Rana Daggubati released his uncle’s classic ‘Attention Everybody’ sung by the American rapper and popstar Raja Kumari. The ‘Baahubali’ actor paid a tribute to his uncle with this video song. Sharing the post, he penned down a special note for his uncle which read, “Style Swag and everything I learnt was from him!! Couldn’t find a better start to bring out the first SouthBay T-PoP song than “Attention-Everybody”!! Best one for his fans who loved the old and Working with RajaKumari truly brought about an international vibe to the song and was happiest to bring her to Rap and sing in Telugu. So here’s to a many more such singles from SouthBay!!”

Samantha Akkineni tweeted, “Happy birthday @VenkyMama.. You radiate positivity and I am so blessed to have you in my life . God bless you with all my heart”

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