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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari
| image = Actor Jagadeesh Prathap bandari (cropped).png
| caption = Jagadeesh in 2021
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1993|1|18}}
| birth_place = Chinnakodepaka, [[Andhra Pradesh]] (now in [[Telangana]]), India
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2017–present
| notable_works =
| parents =
}}

'''Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Do you know who is the actor next to Pushparaj in the film?|url=https://telugustop.com/jagadeesh-prathap-bandari-do-you-know-about-this-guy-in-pushpa-movie-with-allu-arjun-%E0%B0%9C%E0%B0%97%E0%B0%A6%E0%B1%80%E0%B0%B7%E0%B1%8D-%E0%B0%AA%E0%B1%8D%E0%B0%B0%E0%B0%A4%E0%B0%BE%E0%B0%AA|website=Telugu Stop|date=19 December 2021|access-date=26 December 2021|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226134743/https://telugustop.com/jagadeesh-prathap-bandari-do-you-know-about-this-guy-in-pushpa-movie-with-allu-arjun-%E0%B0%9C%E0%B0%97%E0%B0%A6%E0%B1%80%E0%B0%B7%E0%B1%8D-%E0%B0%AA%E0%B1%8D%E0%B0%B0%E0%B0%A4%E0%B0%BE%E0%B0%AA|url-status=live}}</ref> is an Indian actor who prominently worked in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] films. He made his debut with Avanti Cinema's ''Nirudyoga Natulu'' in 2018 and was seen in Raj Rachakonda's ''[[Mallesham]]'' followed by [[George Reddy (film)|''George Reddy'']] and ''[[Palasa 1978]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Palasa 1978' review: A good message lost in poor execution|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2020/mar/07/palasa-1978-review-a-good-message-lost-in-poor-execution-2113394.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=The New Indian Express|date=7 March 2020 |archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226133239/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2020/mar/07/palasa-1978-review-a-good-message-lost-in-poor-execution-2113394.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His role as Kesava in the 2021 film ''[[Pushpa: The Rise]]'' brought him nationwide recognition.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-20|title=Unknown facts about Keshava role in 'Pushpa'|url=https://www.tollywood.net/unknown-facts-about-keshava-role-in-pushpa/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Tollywood|language=en-US|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226133248/https://www.tollywood.net/unknown-facts-about-keshava-role-in-pushpa/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Who Played All Arjun's Friend role Keshava in 'Pushpa'? - Jagdish Pratap Bandari - Telegraph Star|date=21 December 2021|url=https://telegraphstar.com/who-played-all-arjuns-friend-role-keshava-in-pushpa/|access-date=2021-12-27|language=en-US|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227065240/https://telegraphstar.com/who-played-all-arjuns-friend-role-keshava-in-pushpa/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was arrested in 2023 for allegedly abetting his ex-girlfriend's suicide.<ref name=":0" />

== Early life ==
Jagadeesh was born and raised in [[Warangal]] and he came to [[Hyderabad]] looking for help to finish his first unreleased short film, which eventually made him a regular at short films screenings at [[Prasad Labs]], and eventually got him a role in ''Nirudyoga Natulu''.

== Arrest ==
He was arrested and booked under Section 306 of [[Indian Penal Code|IPC]] for allegedly abetting his former girlfriend's suicide.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=SHOCKING! Pushpa actor Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari arrested for abetting girlfriend's suicide {{!}} Etimes - Times of India Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/etimes/bollywood/shocking-pushpa-actor-jagadeesh-prathap-bandari-arrested-for-abetting-girlfriends-suicide/videoshow/105808914.cms |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=17 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217074347/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/etimes/bollywood/shocking-pushpa-actor-jagadeesh-prathap-bandari-arrested-for-abetting-girlfriends-suicide/videoshow/105808914.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-06 |title=Actor Jagadeesh Prathap of Pushpa fame arrested for abetting suicide |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/actor-jagadeesh-prathap-of-pushpa-fame-arrested-for-abetting-suicide/article67611442.ece |access-date=2023-12-17 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=17 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217081029/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/actor-jagadeesh-prathap-of-pushpa-fame-arrested-for-abetting-suicide/article67611442.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-07 |title=Pushpa actor Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari aka Kesava arrested in junior artist's suicide case |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/pushpa-actor-jagadeesh-prathap-bandari-aka-kesava-arrested-in-junior-artist-suicide-case-2023-12-07-906198 |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en |archive-date=17 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217074721/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/pushpa-actor-jagadeesh-prathap-bandari-aka-kesava-arrested-in-junior-artist-suicide-case-2023-12-07-906198 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 2 February 2024, [[The Indian Express]] reported that he was out on bail and resumed his work on films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-02 |title=Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari released on bail in suicide abetment case, joins the sets of Pushpa 2 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jagadessh-prathap-bandari-released-on-bail-in-suicide-abetment-case-joins-the-sets-of-pushpa-2-9140956/ |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

{{Pending films key}}
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+List of film roles
!Year
!Film
!Role
!Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{refh}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
! scope="row" |''[[Mallesham]]''
|Anji
|
|
|-
! scope="row" |[[George Reddy (film)|''George Reddy'']]
|Bheem Naik
|
|
|-
|2020
! scope="row" |''[[Palasa 1978]]''
|Muthyalu
|
|
|-
|2021
! scope="row" |''[[Pushpa: The Rise]]''
|Kesava "Mondelu"
| || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2021/dec/28/the-ones-who-won-2400344.html|title=The ones who won|work=The New Indian Express|author=Pawan CH|date=28 December 2021|access-date=6 January 2022|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104060313/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2021/dec/28/the-ones-who-won-2400344.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2021-12-17|title='Pushpa - The Rise' movie review: But for a few sparkling moments|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/pushpa-the-rise-movie-review-allu-arjun-shoulders-the-film-but-fahadh-faasils-role-is-a-disappointment/article37977023.ece|access-date=2021-12-26|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=17 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217124348/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/pushpa-the-rise-movie-review-allu-arjun-shoulders-the-film-but-fahadh-faasils-role-is-a-disappointment/article37977023.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2022
! scope="row" |''Pickpocket''
|Jaggu
|
|<ref>{{Citation|title=Pickpocket|url=https://mubi.com/films/pickpocket-2021|language=en-US|access-date=2022-01-08|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108120151/https://mubi.com/films/pickpocket-2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row"|''[[Virata Parvam]]''
|
|Cameo
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2023
!scope="row"|''[[Butta Bomma (film)|Butta Bomma]]''
|
|
|<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/butta-bomma-seals-its-ott-release-date.html#google_vignette| title=Butta Bomma seals its OTT release date| work=123telugu| date=28 February 2023| access-date=25 January 2024| archive-date=28 March 2023| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328093926/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/butta-bomma-seals-its-ott-release-date.html#google_vignette| url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row"|''[[Sathi Gani Rendu Ekaralu]]''
|Sathi
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-26 |title='Sathi Gani Rendu Ekaralu' movie review: Oddball characters sparkle in this rural Telangana dark comedy |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sathi-gani-rendu-ekaralu-telugu-movie-review-oddball-characters-in-a-rural-telangana-dark-comedy/article66892615.ece |access-date=2023-07-14 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=29 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629170005/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sathi-gani-rendu-ekaralu-telugu-movie-review-oddball-characters-in-a-rural-telangana-dark-comedy/article66892615.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"|''[[Extra Ordinary Man]]''
|Abhinay's friend
|
|
|-
! scope="row"|''O Katha''
|Ashok
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2024
! scope="row"|''[[Ambajipeta Marriage Band]]''
|Sanjeev
|
|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://filmyfocus.com/movies/ambajipeta-marriage-band | title=Ambajipeta Marriage Band: Cast, Crew, Movie Review, Release Date, Teaser, Trailer | website=filmyfocus.com | access-date=25 January 2024 | archive-date=8 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108085449/https://filmyfocus.com/movies/ambajipeta-marriage-band | url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"|''[[Double Engine (2024 film)|Double Engine]]''
|{{n/a}}
|As playback singer and lyricist
|
|-
! scope="row"|''[[Pushpa 2: The Rule]]''
|Kesava "Mondelu"
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-11 |title=Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' release date announced, to clash with 'Singham Again' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/story/allu-arjuns-pushpa-2-to-release-on-independence-day-2024-2434191-2023-09-11 |access-date=2023-09-11 |website=India Today |archive-date=2023-09-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914142214/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/story/allu-arjuns-pushpa-2-to-release-on-independence-day-2024-2434191-2023-09-11 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" |''Chivaraku Migiledhi''
|Gopi
|
|
|-
|{{TBA}}
|{{Pending|align=left|''Pickpocket 2: The Murder Plan'' {{dagger}}}}
|{{TBA}}
|
|
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+List of television roles
!Year
!Work
!Role
!Notes
!{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
|2017
|''Story Discussion''
|Fight Master
|Uncredited Cameo
|
|-
|2018
|''Nirudyoga Natulu''
|Jagadeesh
|MicTV's [[YouTube]] show
|
|-
|2019
|''[[Gods of Dharmapuri]]''
|Chalapathi
|[[ZEE5]] web series
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2020
|''[[Kotha Poradu]]''
|Addagutta Mallesh
|[[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]] series
|<ref>{{Cite news|title=Best Telugu Web Series of 2020 {{!}} Top Rated Telugu Web Series 2020 to Watch Online {{!}} Etimes|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/top-rated-web-series-l/telugu/best-web-series/2020/76086070|access-date=2021-12-26|newspaper=The Times of India|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226143248/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/top-rated-web-series-l/telugu/best-web-series/2020/76086070|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|''Story Discussion''
|Fight Master
|Cameo
|
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{{Infobox actor awards
| name = Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari
| image =
| wins = 1
| nominations = 1
}}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Film
! Award
! Category
! Result
! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
|''[[Pushpa: The Rise]]''
|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|[[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu|Best Supporting Actor – Telugu]]
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hymavathi |first=Ravali |date=2022-09-11 |title=SIIMA Awards 2022: Check Out The Complete List Of Tollywood Winners… |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/siima-awards-2022-check-out-the-complete-list-of-tollywood-winners-761317 |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en |archive-date=11 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911042654/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/siima-awards-2022-check-out-the-complete-list-of-tollywood-winners-761317 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pushpa: The Rise wins BIG at SIIMA Awards, Allu Arjun takes home Best Actor trophy, Sukumar wins Best Director |url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/pushpa-the-rise-wins-big-at-siima-awards-allu-arjun-takes-home-best-actor-trophy-sukumar-wins-best-director-2508584.html |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=Zee News |language=en |archive-date=7 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007215538/https://zeenews.india.com/regional/pushpa-the-rise-wins-big-at-siima-awards-allu-arjun-takes-home-best-actor-trophy-sukumar-wins-best-director-2508584.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2022 |first=Anindita |last=Mukherjee |title=SIIMA 2022 winner's list: Allu Arjun's Pushpa wins big in several categories |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/siima-2022-winner-s-list-allu-arjun-s-pushpa-wins-big-in-several-categories-1998924-2022-09-11 |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=7 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007215538/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/siima-2022-winner-s-list-allu-arjun-s-pushpa-wins-big-in-several-categories-1998924-2022-09-11 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}

== References ==
<references />

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=10153699}}
{{SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu}}

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