Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, film producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/01/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Madras (Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Jiiva
31/08/2026
Jiiva completed principal photography for the family drama Thagappan, directed by Ra Venkat and produced by Lark Studios, in 40 days, ahead of schedule. The film, set largely in rural Madurai, is now in post-production and is scheduled for a December 2026 theatrical release. Rajisha Vijayan plays the female lead.
15/01/2026
Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil, a Tamil political satire directed by Nithish Sahadev and starring Jiiva as a village council president, was released in theatres. The film was reported as both a critical and commercial success, marking a comeback after a series of earlier box-office failures.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Amar Choudary |
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| Known As | Jiiva (also spelled Jeeva) |
| Summary | Indian actor and film producer who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He began as a child actor in films produced by his father in the 1990s and made his lead debut in Aasai Aasaiyai (2003). His performance in Raam (2005) brought him wider recognition, including a Best Actor award at the Cyprus International Film Festival. He later returned to commercial success with the 2026 political satire Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil, after a run of box-office setbacks. |
| Years Active | 1991, 2003–present |
| Honours | Kalaimamani (2006) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Supriya |
| Marriage Date | 21/11/2007 |
| Marriage Place | New Delhi |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Supriya |
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| Relationship Note | Supriya was a childhood friend whom he married in 2007. |
Family
| Father | R. B. Choudary (film producer) |
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| Brother | Jithan Ramesh |
| Spouse | Supriya |
| Children | Sparsh |
| Number of Children | 1 |
Career
| Debut | Aasai Aasaiyai (2003), as lead actor |
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| Breakthrough | Raam (2005) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He trained in Kung fu for three years and underwent gymnastics training for his stunt role in Dishyum. | |
| 2. He and his wife first met in 1994 when he was studying at a school in T Nagar. | |
| 3. Katradhu Thamizh is considered a cult classic despite modest commercial performance at release. |
