Puri Jagannadh
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Puri Jagannadh is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, who works primarily in Telugu cinema. He began his film career assisting Ram Gopal Varma on Shiva (1990), gaining insights into raw, urban storytelling before directing his debut Badri (2000). From there, he built a reputation for high voltage commercial cinema. Notable films include Idiot (2002), Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003), Pokiri (2006), Desamuduru (2007), Bujjigadu (2008), Businessman (2012), Temper (2015) and iSmart Shankar (2019). Puri's films emphasize mass heroism, punchy dialogues, stylish action and recurring themes of the mafia and underworld exploring gang empires, antiheroes, extortion rackets and moral ambiguity. Puri has won several prestigious awards throughout his career which includes the Filmfare Award and the Nandi Award.
Puri Jagannadh Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Puri Jagannadh reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Puri Jagannadh's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Puri Jagannadh's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Businessman, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Puri Jagannadh Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Puri Jagannadh's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Puri Jagannadh has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Double iSmart | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Ori Devuda..! | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | GodFather | Govardhan | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Liger | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Romantic | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | iSmart Shankar | Cameo Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ism | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Temper | Biker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Businessman | Cameo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Shiva | Shiva's friend | Hit | Similar → |
Puri Jagannadh - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Puri Jagannadh?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Puri Jagannadh is "Businessman" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Puri Jagannadh acted in?
Puri Jagannadh has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Puri Jagannadh?
Other notable films include "Ori Devuda..!", "Ye Maaya Chesave", and "Shiva".