Siva Reddy

Siva Reddy (born 1972) is a popular Telugu language comedian and actor.^[1] He has worked in over 100 films in Tollywood.^[2] He is popular for his imitation of popular Telugu film actors.^[3] He has performed in over 3,500 stage shows across the world. He donned various roles like movie artist, mimicry artist, anchor, dancer, singer and entertainer.

Early life

As a child, Siva Reddy was very interested in songs and dances, he used to dance for his school cultural programs. Siva Reddy’s father used to take him to the temple where Siva Reddy used to sing devotional songs.

During Siva Reddy ‘s school days, he used to perform on the stage and imitate his teachers and principal. And he used to imitate temple priest to perfection. Everybody used to appreciate him and he used to enjoy the applause. This brought Siva Reddy closer to every town. Since then he decide to pursue my talent.

Career

After the completion of siva Reddy’s 10th class, he went to Madras to act in movies. Although everyone appreciated his talent they said he needed to wait since he was still young.

Then Siva Reddy came to Warangal to his sister’s place and a gentleman named Sri. Nellutla Praveen Chandra offered Siva Reddy chance in Doordarshan. Late Sri. Sarangapani garu (renowned folk artist) encouraged him by taking Siva Reddy with him in all his programs. There Siva Reddy performed extensively in all his programs. In the process, Siva Reddy earned goodwill and respect of people of Warangal district.

Film career

Later, Siva Reddy met filmmaker Sana Yadi Reddy and he asked Siva Reddy to narrate few comedy anecdotes to him. He liked Siva Reddy’s performance and asked him if he could use these skits in his movie.

He gave Siva Reddy first opportunity in a movie titled ‘Pittala Dora’ as an artist. He granted Siva Reddy opportunities in all his next ventures of which ‘Bachelors’ was a good success. After Bachelors, Siva Reddy got an offer to act in a movie called ‘Ammai Kosam’ directed by Muppalaneni Siva on prestigious Eetaram banner. Siva Reddy was one of 4 heroes in the movie. After this movie, Siva Reddy got many roles like Anandam, Avunu Vallu Iddaru Istapaddaru, Manasantha Nuvve, Athade Oka Sainyam, Vasantham, Naaga, and Nenunnanu among many others.

Siva Reddy received a standing ovation for his performance in 2004 when he came with Koti garu were he became very emotion seeing the audience response. The response is on par with the response Siva Reddy got from India.

Personal life

Siva Reddy is married and has a daughter.

TV Shows

• Gemini TV - Jelsa (As an Anchor)
• Zee Telugu - Chittam chittam Praya chittam
• Gemini TV - Koteswara Rao
• Maa TV – Gharshana Dance Show

Live Shows

• Stage Show for Y.S. Rajashekhar Reddy
• Sakshi – Vinayaka chavithi – 2013
• TV 9- – Vinayaka chavithi – 2012
• Vajrotsavam

Filmography

Awards

• Bharathamuni award - 5 Awards
• The Vamsi-Berkely award for Athade Oka Sainyam
• Bharata-Muni award for Ammai Kosam
• The prestigious Relangi award and Yuvatarang award
• Jhendhyala award
• Rajababu award
• Relangi award
• Vamsi Barkil award
• Yuvatharanga award
• Jhoshna Kalapitam award
• Tirupati Kalpitha Ghantasala award award
• Comedy Titan award
• Bahumukha Nata Dhvani Anukarana Durienaa
• Fun Star

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