Sivaji

Biography:

Sivaji is a multi-talented Indian personality known for his roles in Telugu cinema, his career as a dubbing artist, and his involvement in politics. He hails from Narsarsopet in the Guntur district. Sivaji initially worked as an editor at Gemini TV before stepping into the entertainment industry. His journey in Telugu cinema began with a role in a TV serial, which opened doors to more opportunities in the film industry. In the early stages of his career, he took on minor roles in well-known movies like “Kushi” and “Indra.” Notably, unlike many of his peers, he did not come from a family with a background in the film industry.

One of his significant contributions to Telugu cinema was his dubbing work, particularly for actor Nithiin during the early stages of Nithiin’s career. Sivaji gradually transitioned into playing secondary hero roles in several films. His breakthrough moment as a solo lead actor came with the 2003 film “Missamma.”

Beyond his film career, Sivaji became actively involved in political matters, particularly in advocating for the unity of Andhra Pradesh. Despite his affiliation with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he embarked on a hunger strike demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh, a promise made by the previous Congress government during the state’s bifurcation. Initially, he was critical of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and its leader, former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu. However, due to the lack of decisive action by the federal government regarding Andhra Pradesh’s special status, he began to support the TDP and Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s efforts in this regard. He ceased his activism after the formation of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) government in Andhra Pradesh.