Happy Birthday Venkatesh: 9 facts about the Tollywood star all his fans should know

First Published Dec 13, 2018, 1:46 PM IST

On Venkatesh's 58th birthday, here are a few facts about the star we bet you didn't know.

Venkatesh was born to popular film producer D Ramanaidu and Rajeshwari in his ancestral village Karamchedu. He completed his schooling in Don Bosco and graduated in Loyola College, Chennai.

Venkatesh was born to popular film producer D Ramanaidu and Rajeshwari in his ancestral village Karamchedu. He completed his schooling in Don Bosco and graduated in Loyola College, Chennai.

He went on to pursue his MBA in the United States of America and upon return, he wanted to get into film production or venture into business.

He went on to pursue his MBA in the United States of America and upon return, he wanted to get into film production or venture into business.

The talented actor was seen as a child artist in the 1971 cult film ‘Prem Nagar’.

The talented actor was seen as a child artist in the 1971 cult film ‘Prem Nagar’.

Venkatesh earned the moniker ‘Victory’ with his nine back-to-back hits in mid 90's.

Venkatesh earned the moniker ‘Victory’ with his nine back-to-back hits in mid 90's.

Venkatesh acted alongside Karishma Kapoor in Anari which is the remake of his own Telugu super hit film Chanti.

Venkatesh acted alongside Karishma Kapoor in Anari which is the remake of his own Telugu super hit film Chanti.

He is the only Telugu actor with seven Nandi Awards and six Filmfare Awards.

He is the only Telugu actor with seven Nandi Awards and six Filmfare Awards.

Venky has also acted in another Hindi film Taqdeerwala which is, again, a remake of Telugu film Yamaleela starring Ali.

Venky has also acted in another Hindi film Taqdeerwala which is, again, a remake of Telugu film Yamaleela starring Ali.

Venkatesh is an avid cricket fan and is also the captain of the team Telugu Warriors in Celebrity Cricket League.

Venkatesh is an avid cricket fan and is also the captain of the team Telugu Warriors in Celebrity Cricket League.

Venkatesh Daggubati is a very spiritual person and believes in the philosophy of Ramana Maharshi. The actor is often spotted at the institutions of the saint, giving lectures on life and philosophy.

Venkatesh Daggubati is a very spiritual person and believes in the philosophy of Ramana Maharshi. The actor is often spotted at the institutions of the saint, giving lectures on life and philosophy.

MyNation wishes Venkatesh Daggubati a very Happy Birthday.

MyNation wishes Venkatesh Daggubati a very Happy Birthday.