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, India.

Career

He worked as a junior artist in many films for small roles as a comedian starting with '' Jai'' (2004). His first major role was in '' Munna'' (2007) as Tillu. He also was a part of the comedy television series '' Jabardasth''. In 2014, during filming of the series, Yelandi and his team were attacked by a group who were offended by the portrayal of their caste in the scenes being filmed. The police arrested Yeldandi and others involved. Both Venu and the community leaders lodged official complaints, each claiming the other party was at fault. Yelandi was charged under Section 509 (insulting the modesty of a woman) and 323 (causing hurt), while members of the community who attacked the group were charged under Section 341 (wrongful restraint). He worked as a ghost writer for ''

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'' (2015) and ''

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'' (2017). Yelandi's directorial debut was with his film '' Balagam''.

Filmography

As director

*'' Balagam'' (2023)

As an actor

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Yeldandi, Venu Living people Indian film directors Indian screenwriters Indian male actors Indian film critics Film people from Telangana Year of birth missing (living people)