Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/01/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Latest News about Jeeva
2026
After a series of commercial failures, Jiiva made a comeback with the hit film Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil in 2026, re-establishing his presence as a leading actor in Tamil cinema and receiving widespread acclaim for his performance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Indian Tamil film actor born as Amar Choudary | |
| Son of renowned film producer R.B. Choudary | |
| Started career as a child artist in his father's productions | |
| Works primarily in Tamil cinema with appearances in Telugu and Malayalam films | |
| Known for versatile roles across multiple genres | |
| Also known by the stage name Jiiva |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School: Adarsh, T. Nagar, Chennai | |
| Multimedia Graphics course | |
| School: Adarsh Senior Secondary School, T. Nagar, Chennai |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Languages | Tamil, Hindi, English |
| Hobbies | Listening to music, watching films, playing cricket, playing computer games, badminton |
| Martial Arts | Trained in Kung Fu for 3 years |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Anna Liza (fashion & print designer) |
| Spouse | Supriya (childhood sweetheart, married 21/11/2007) |
Family
| Father | R.B. Choudary (film producer) |
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| Mother | Mahijabeen |
| Siblings | Suresh, Jeevan, Ramesh (actor) |
| Spouse | Supriya |
Career
| Debut |
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| Notable Films |
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| Career Highlights | Breakthrough role in Ameer's crime thriller Raam (2005); Malayalam debut in Keerthi Chakra (2006) opposite Mohanlal; Ko (2011) political thriller gained significant Tamil and Telugu audience recognition; Hindi debut in Kabir Khan's 83 (2021) portraying Krishnamachari Srikkanth; comeback with hit film Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil (2026) |
Favourites
| Actors | Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan |
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| Directors | Mani Ratnam, Vikraman, Shankar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jeeva is an Indian actor known for portraying Sandy Dharkar in the 2022 film 'Govinda Naam Mera' and is the son of actor Ranjeet. | |
| 2. As a child, Jeeva avoided watching films due to seeing his father's character being killed but later appreciated his father's acting skills. | |
| 3. Initially uninterested in acting, Jeeva explored film direction before transitioning to acting without leveraging his father's influence, giving numerous auditions. | |
| 4. Jeeva kept his aspiration to become an actor a secret from his father, Ranjeet, who was surprised when he secured a role and later provided acting tips. | |
| 5. Despite being a star kid, Jeeva disclosed facing struggles for nine years before landing a role in 'Govinda Naam Mera,' revealing this to his family months after signing the project. | |
| 6. Jeeva held various directorial positions in different companies, demonstrating his involvement in the business side of the industry. | |
| 7. In 2022, Jeeva starred in 'Govinda Naam Mera' alongside Kiara Advani, Vicky Kaushal, and Bhumi Pednekar, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity and sharing the news with his father after five to six months. | |
| 8. Was interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in Vancouver Film School | |
| 9. Not involved in any rumors | |
| 10. Trained in Kung Fu for 3 years | |
| 11. Participated in actors' fast in support of Sri Lankan Tamils | |
| 12. Second actor to receive an international award after late actor Shivaji Ganesan | |
| 13. Was interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree at Vancouver Film School | |
| 14. Won Best Pair Award with Gopika at Asianet Film Awards for Keerthi Chakra (2006) | |
| 15. Portrayed a psychopath character with long beard in Kattradhu Thamizh (2007) | |
| 16. Ko (2011) was dubbed as Rangam in Telugu and became a major hit in Telugu cinema | |
| 17. Played the role of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in the Telugu sequel Yatra 2 (2024) | |
| 18. Starred in the action movie Black (2024) which received positive responses from audiences and critics |