# Uttej

Uttej is an Indian actor and screenwriter who works in Telugu films. He won the Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for the film Chandamama (2007).

## Personal life

Uttej was born and brought up in Nalgonda district. He is the nephew of noted lyricist Suddala Ashok Teja.
Uttej married Padmavathi who died in September 2021 due to cancer.

## Career

Uttej started his career as an assistant director in Ram Gopal Varma's directorial debut Siva in 1989. He also played the role of canteen waiter in the film. He recommended JD Chakravathi to play antagonist role in Siva. He acted along with many lead actors and also worked as assistant director to Krishna Vamsi for the film Gulabi.

## Filmography
### As actor

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1989 | Siva | Yadagiri | Child artist |
| 1990 | Shiva | Yadagiri | Hindi film; child artist |
| 1992 | Prema Sikharam | | |
| 1993 | Gaayam | | |
| 1993 | Money | | |
| 1994 | Money Money | | |
| 1995 | Mister Mayagadu | | |
| 1995 | Ammaleni Puttillu | | |
| 1995 | Ooriki Monagadu | | |
| 1995 | Rendu Krishnudu | | |
| 1996 | Vinodam | | |
| 1996 | Merupu | | |
| 1996 | Amma Durgamma | | |
| 1996 | Ninne Pelladata | | |
| 1997 | Master | Uttej | |
| 1997 | Ayyinda Leda | Compounder | |
| 1997 | Preminchukundam Raa | | |
| 1997 | Hitler | | |
| 1998 | Abhishekam | | |
| 1998 | Subbaraju Gari Kutumbam | | |
| 1999 | A. K. 47 | Ramu's friend | |
| 1999 | Nee Kosam | | |
| 2000 | Annayya | | |
| 2000 | Chitram | | |
| 2000 | Suri | | |
| 2000 | Badri | | |
| 2000 | 9 Nelalu | | |
| 2000 | Uncle | | |
| 2001 | Sorry Aunty | | |
| 2001 | Chandu | | |
| 2001 | Daddy | | |
| 2001 | Itlu Sravani Subramanyam | | |
| 2002 | Durga | | Hindi film |
| 2002 | 123 | Thief Rangarayudu | |
| 2002 | Khadgam | | |
| 2002 | Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu | | |
| 2003 | Ottesi Cheputunna | | |
| 2003 | Pellamto Panenti | | |
| 2003 | Dongodu | | |
| 2004 | Athade Oka Sainyam | | |
| 2005 | 786 Khaidi Premakatha | | |
| 2005 | Dhairyam | | |
| 2005 | Jai Chiranjeeva | | |
| 2006 | Kithakithalu | | |
| 2006 | Valliddari Vayasu Padahare | Car driver | |
| 2006 | Aadi Lakshmi | | |
| 2006 | Rakhi | | |
| 2006 | Annavaram | | |
| 2007 | Takkari | | |
| 2007 | Okkadunnadu | | |
| 2007 | Classmates | | |
| 2007 | Chirutha | Charan's colleague | |
| 2007 | Chandamama | Kondala Rao | |
| 2008 | Black and White | | |
| 2008 | Andhariki Vandanalu | | |
| 2008 | Gajibiji | | |
| 2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa | | |
| 2008 | Jalsa | | |
| 2008 | Krishna | | |
| 2008 | Rainbow | | |
| 2008 | Ninna Nedu Repu | Vamsi Krishna | |
| 2009 | Drona | | |
| 2009 | Bangaru Babu | | |
| 2009 | Mahatma | | |
| 2009 | A Aa E Ee | | |
| 2010 | Maa Annayya Bangaram | | |
| 2010 | Baava | | |
| 2010 | Pappu - Mr Intelligent | | |
| 2011 | Mangala | | |
| 2011 | Dhada | | |
| 2012 | Naa Ishtam | | |
| 2012 | Mythri | | |
| 2013 | Shadow | | |
| 2013 | Adhee Neevu Adhee Neenu | | |
| 2013 | Mahankali | Rapist | |
| 2014 | Maine Pyar Kyia | | |
| 2014 | Drushyam | Theatre operator | |
| 2014 | Power | Tiwari | |
| 2015 | Intelligent Idiots | | |
| 2015 | Jyothi Lakshmi | | |
| 2016 | Terror | Shiva | |
| 2016 | Manalo Okkadu | | |
| 2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | | |
| 2017 | Aaradugula Bullet | Prabhu | |
| 2018 | Sri Harsha | | |
| 2018 | Devadas | Raju | |
| 2018 | Taxiwaala | Doctor | |
| 2018 | Aghora | Doctor | |
| 2018 | Rahasyam | Doctor | |
| 2019 | Falaknuma Das | Peg Pandu | |
| 2019 | Manikanta Komarapu | Doctor | |
| 2020 | Pressure Cooker | Shiva Reddy | |
| 2021 | Love Story | Police inspector | |
| 2021 | Romantic | John | |
| 2023 | Bhola Shankar | Police officer | |
| 2023 | Devil: The British Secret Agent | Venkatachalam | |
| 2024 | Valari | Ramachandra | |

### As writer

* Raatri (1992)
* Money Money (1995)
* Ninne Pelladata (1996; additional dialogue)
* Khadgam (2002)
* Rakhi (2006; additional dialogue)
* Mahatma (2009; additional dialogue)
* Power (2014; additional dialogue)
* Bengal Tiger (2015; additional dialogue)

### As voice actor

* Vennela Kishore - Vennela
* Vadivelu - Pogaru
* Santhanam - Nene Ambani