Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari


Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari is an Indian actor who prominently worked in Telugu films. He made his debut with Avanti Cinema's Nirudyoga Natulu in 2018 and was seen in Raj Rachakonda's Mallesham followed by George Reddy and Palasa 1978. His role as Kesava in the 2021 film Pushpa: The Rise brought him nationwide recognition. He was arrested in 2023 for allegedly abetting his ex-girlfriend's suicide.

Early life

Jagadeesh was born and raised in Warangal and he came to Hyderabad looking for help to finish his first unreleased short film, which eventually made him a regular at short films screenings at Prasad Labs, and eventually got him a role in Nirudyoga Natulu.

Arrest

He was arrested and booked under Section 306 of IPC for allegedly abetting his former girlfriend's suicide. On 2 February 2024, The Indian Express reported that he was out on bail and resumed his work on films.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2019MalleshamAnji
2019George ReddyBheem Naik
2020Palasa 1978Muthyalu
2021Pushpa: The RiseKesava "Mondelu"
2022PickpocketJaggu
2022Virata ParvamCameo
2023Butta Bomma
2023Sathi Gani Rendu EkaraluSathi
2023Extra Ordinary ManAbhinay's friend
2023O KathaAshok
2024Ambajipeta Marriage BandSanjeev
2024Double EngineAs playback singer and lyricist
2024Pushpa 2: The RuleKesava "Mondelu"
2024Chivaraku MigiledhiGopi

Awards and nominations

FilmAwardCategoryResult
Pushpa: The RiseSouth Indian International Movie AwardsBest Supporting Actor – TeluguWon