Jiiva
ActingAbout Jiiva
Jiiva is an Indian film actor who predominantly appears in Tamil films. Son of film producer R. B. Choudary, he started his career as a child actor in his father's films in 1996. He performed his first lead role in the 2003 romantic film Aasai Aasaiyai, before starring in Raam (2005), for which he won the Best Actor Award at the Cyprus International Film Festival. In his subsequent films, he has taken on roles of various types such as a stuntman in Dishyum (2006), a slum dweller in E (2006) and a psychopath in Kattradhu Thamizh (2007). On 21 November 2007, Jiiva married his childhood friend Supriya in New Delhi.[27] Supriya is a MBA graduate and an interior designer by profession. The two first met in 1994 when he was studying in a school in T Nagar.[28] They have a son named Sparsh born in 2010.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jiiva reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jiiva's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jiiva remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Raam, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jiiva Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jiiva's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jiiva.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Aghathiyaa | Aghathiyan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Black | Vasanth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Yatra 2 | YS Jagan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Singapore Saloon | Reality Show Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Custody | Vishnu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Varalaru Mukkiyam | Karthik | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Coffee With Kadhal | Saravanan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Nitham Oru Vaanam | DSP Prabhagaran (Special Appearance) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | 83 | Krishnamachari Srikkanth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | Ashok | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Gypsy | Gypsy | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Seeru | Manimaran | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Gorilla | Jeeva | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Kee | Siddharth & Marvin | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Tamizh Padam 2 | Special Appearance | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Seenu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Vasu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kavalai Vendam | Aravind | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Karthik Kumar (Cameo Appearance) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Thirunaal | Blade Ganesh | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Pokkiri Raja | Sanjeevi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Inji Iduppazhagi | Cameo Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Yaan | Chandrasekhar (Chandru) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Chandra | Special Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Endrendrum Punnagai | Gowtham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | David | David (Tamil Version) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Varun Krishnan | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Special Appearance | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Mugamoodi | Anand/Bruce Lee/Mugamoodi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Nanban | Sevarkodi Senthil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Vandhaan Vendraan | Arjun | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Rowthiram | Shiva | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Ko | Ashwin Kumar Jayaraman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Singam Puli | Ashok and Siva | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Boss Engira Baskaran | Cameo (Shiva) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kacheri Arambam | Paari | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Siva | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Thenavattu | Kottai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Kattradhu Thamizh | Prabhakar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rameswaram | Jeevan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Pori | Hari | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | E | Easwaran | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Keerthi Chakra | Havildar Jaikumar | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dishyum | 'Risk' Bhaskar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Raam | Ramakrishnan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Thithikudhe | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Aasai Aasaiyai | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Golmaal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Jiiva 46 | - | Flop | Similar → |
Jiiva - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jiiva?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jiiva is "Raam" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Jiiva acted in?
Jiiva has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jiiva?
Other notable films include "Thithikudhe", "Kattradhu Thamizh", and "Ko".