Teja Kakumanu

Actor, Director, Actor trainer

Indian Dondapadu, Andhra Pradesh Scorpio 188 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Director, Actor trainer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/11/1986
Age39 years
BirthplaceDondapadu, Andhra Pradesh
Zodiac SignScorpio

Latest News about Teja Kakumanu

15/10/2026

Telugu star Sai Durgha Tej announced his next film, tentatively titled SDT19, on his birthday. Teja Kakumanu is set to make his feature directorial debut with the project, which is being produced by Anil Sunkara under AK Entertainments. The film is reported to be a new genre for the actor, and Teja is known for Baahubali and for directing the web series Save the Tigers.

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameKumar Teja Kakumanu
Other nameKumar Teja

Physical Stats & More

Height188 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Mary Matha English Medium High School in Thullur, Andhra Pradesh
  • PB Siddhartha Junior College in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
College/University
  • Sarada Degree College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
  • Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, Telangana
Educational Qualification
  • A bachelor's degree at Sarada Degree College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
  • Master of Performing Arts at Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Master of Philosophy at Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, Telangana

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesGardening, Doing yoga

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

WifeSneha Rao
ChildrenHe has two daughters. One of her daughters' names is Aradhya Teja.
FatherHis father is a farmer.
SiblingsHis sister lives in the US, and his brother is a chartered accountant.

Career

Debut
As an Actor
Film (Telugu)Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) as Saketudu
OTT/Web Series (Telugu)Shoot Out At Alair (2020) as Akhtar Ahmed
Film (Telugu) - Known forGuntur Kaaram (2024) as Samba; Seetharamula Kalyanam Chothamu Rarandi (2021); Egise Taara Juvvalu (2017)
As a Director
OTT/Web Series (Telugu)Save the Tigers (2023) streamed on Disney+ Hotstar
Upcoming Feature Film DebutSDT19 with Sai Durgha Tej, produced by AK Entertainments

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teja.kakumanu/
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/teja-kakumanu-582893118

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Teja Kakumanu is an Indian actor and director prominent in Telugu entertainment.
2. He gained fame as Saketudu in the movie Baahubali: The Beginning (2015).
3. Teja is recognized for portraying Sambadu in Aakashavaani (2021).
4. In 2023, he directed the Telugu web series Save the Tigers on Disney+ Hotstar.
5. Born in Dondapadu, Andhra Pradesh, he grew up in Abbarajupalem, Thullur Mandal.
6. Teja's early ambitions were in politics during his college days in Vijayawada.
7. He received the Nandi Award from the Andhra Pradesh State government for his role in Kalyani in 2013.
8. Starting with minor roles, he landed a significant part in Baahubali: The Beginning.
9. Teja conducts acting workshops for aspiring talents.
10. With a farming background, Teja enjoys gardening and maintains a terrace garden.
11. He first appeared on screen in the Telugu romantic thriller Neeku Naaku Dash Dash (2012).
12. He was involved in student politics and served as a state-level executive in ABVP during college.
13. He assisted in direction for Pesarattu with Mahesh Kathi and Bhale Manchi Roju with Sriram Aditya.
14. He starred as the lead hero in the zombie comedy Tanu Vachenanta released on 21/10/2016.

Also born on 19 November

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