Uttej is an Indian actor and screenwriter who works in Telugu films. He won the Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for the film Chandamama (2007).[1]

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Uttej
Born	Nalgonda district, Telangana, India
Occupation	Actor screenwriter
Spouse	Padmavathi ​ (died 2021)​

Personal life

Uttej was born and brought up in Nalgonda district.[2] He is the nephew of noted lyricist Suddala Ashok Teja.[3] Uttej married Padmavathi who died in September 2021 due to cancer.[4]

Career

Uttej started his career as an assistant director in Ram Gopal Varma's directorial debut Siva in 1989. He also played the role of canteen waiter in the film.[5] He recommended JD Chakravathi to play antagonist role in Siva. He acted along with many lead actors and also worked as assistant director to Krishna Vamsi for the film Gulabi.

Filmography

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Actor

Key

Denotes films that have not yet been released

Writer

• Raatri (1992)
• Money Money (1995)
• Ninne Pelladata (1996; additional dialogue)
• Khadgam (2002)
• Rakhi (2006; additional dialogue)
• Mahatma (2009; additional dialogue)
• Power (2014; additional dialogue)
• Bengal Tiger (2015; additional dialogue)

Dubbing artist

• Vennela Kishore - Vennela
• Vadivelu - Pogaru

References