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Uttej

Actor, also writer · Born August 15, 1975 (51) · Nalgonda, Telangana,India

Uttej (ఉత్తేజ్) is a Tollywood actor.His uncle Suddala Ashok Teja is a popular lyricist of Telugu cinema. He was introduced by Ram Gopal Varma with Shiva in 1989. He was one of the natural actors in Tollywood. His mentor Krishna Vamsi gave him life on the Silver Screen though introduced by Ram Gopal Varma. He received Nandi Award for Chandamama as a comedian. He acted along with many lead actors. He also worked as assistant director to Krishna Vamsi for the film 'Gulabi'.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
August 15, 1975 (51)
From
Nalgonda, Telangana,India
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 93 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 32% in 30 days

What are Uttej's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
23%
Bonds
20%
Self
16%
Power
16%
Morality
13%
Society
11%
Identity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 2

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 0 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Dread
4
Thrilling
3
Hopeful
2
Joyful
1
Other
4

How their films linger

Unsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Uttej's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Uttej's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

93 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page.

  • Nayanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 6 episodes · as Gowri shankar

  • Double Ismart(2024)

    as CI Ravi Prakash

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Valari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Bubblegum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Devil(2023)

    as INA Agent Venkata Chalam

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Bholaa Shankar(2023)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Panchathantram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Sambayya

  • Darja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Playback Singer

  • Romantic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as John

  • Aaradugula Bullet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Prabhu

  • Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Prema Janta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Falaknuma Das(2019)

    as Peg Pandu

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Sakala Kala Vallabhudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Taxiwala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Doctor

  • Devadas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Raju

  • Chalte Chalte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Terror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Power (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Tiwari

  • Nuvvala Nenila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Drushyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Movie Theater Operator

  • Shadow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Naa Ishtam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Login(2012)

    as Ward Boy

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Dhada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Panchakshari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Bendu Apparao R.M.P (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Mahatma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Bangaru Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Neninthe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Bhaskar

  • Kuberulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Nenu Meeku Telusa...? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Gorintaku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Naa Manasukemaindi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Bhale Dongalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Jalsa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Sanju's friend

  • Premabhishekam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Takkari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Bus Conductor

  • Thulasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Chandamama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Athili Sathibabu LKG (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Munna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Classmates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Okkadunnadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Constable

  • Madhumasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Yogi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Desamuduru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Radio Mirchi Reporter

  • Annavaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Rakhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Khatarnak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Police Constable

  • Maayajaalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Kitakitalu(2006)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Jai Chiranjeeva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Danger(2005)

    Dialogue

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Dhairyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • 143 (and I Miss You) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Athade Oka Sainyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Andhrawala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Tagore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Dongodu(2003)

    as Hanumanthu

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Idhi Maa Ashokgaadi Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Khadgam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Dialogue · as Murthy, Koti's Friend

  • 123 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Thief (Telugu)

  • Daddy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Priya's friend

  • Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Cheppalani Vundhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Moodu Mukkalaata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Chitram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Milk man

  • Annayya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Panchadara Chilaka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Samudram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Sagar's friend

  • Seenu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Nee Kosam(1999)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Abhishekam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Uttej

  • Paape Naa Pranam(1998)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Chandralekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Pelli Peetalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Preminchukundam Raa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Anaganaga Oka Roju (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Bus Driver

  • Hitler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Merupu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Ninne Pelladatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Dialogue · as Anji

  • Vinodham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Money Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Yadagiri

  • Govindha Govindha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Assistant Director · as Bus Stand Coolie

  • Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Yadagiri

  • Gaayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Yadgiri

  • Prema Sikharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Prashanth's friend

  • Raat(1992)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Kshana Kshanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Assistant Director

  • Siva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Assistant Director · as Yadagiri

Career shape

Star power in the 72nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 90 titles from 1989 to 2025; peak year 2007.

Biggest box office

Dongodu (2003)

$473K worldwide

Highest rated

Raat (1992)

Midcredits 76th

Most popular right now

Danger (2005)

Film career

19892025

Peak 2007 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1989Screen debut· Siva
  • 2018Career best· Taxiwala

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting87 of 90: 83 only acting, 4 with another role · typical Midcredits score23rdWriting3 of 90: 1 only writing, 2 with another roleOther crew4 of 90: 2 only other crew, 2 with another role

90 titles, 4 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1980s1 · 1 acting · 1 crew1990s20 · 19 acting · 3 crew2000s43 · 42 acting · 2 crew2010s15 · acting2020s11 · 10 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 14th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Uttej's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45th percentile, the median of all 11; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 41st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 11 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 11 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Bholaa Shankar (2023)

98th percentile spread · 59% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · writer

Raat (1992)

Midcredits 76th · 72% liked

Reviewers score the acting 63/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 29. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Uttej work with?

People who share at least 2 of Uttej's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Mohammad Ali shares the most, 2.

Actors

Composers