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Puri Jagannadh (Petla Jagannadh) was born on 28 September, 1966 in Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India, is an Indian film director and producer. Discover Puri Jagannadh's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
| Popular As |
Petla Jagannadh |
| Occupation |
Director · producer · screenwriter |
| Age |
57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
28 September 1966 |
| Birthday |
28 September |
| Birthplace |
Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality |
India
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Puri Jagannadh Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, Puri Jagannadh height not available right now. We will update Puri Jagannadh's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Puri Jagannadh's Wife?
His wife is Lavanya (m. 1996)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Lavanya (m. 1996) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2, including Akash Puri |
Puri Jagannadh Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Puri Jagannadh worth at the age of 57 years old? Puri Jagannadh’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from India. We have estimated Puri Jagannadh's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Director |
Puri Jagannadh Social Network
Timeline
Petla "Puri" Jagannadh (born 28 September 1966) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, who works primarily in the Telugu film Industry.
Puri Jagannadh was born on 28 September 1966 in Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh.
His native place is Bapiraju Kothapalli village of Anakapalli district in Andhra Pradesh.
He was schooled at St. Theresa High School, Pedda Boddapalli and graduated from A. M. A. L. College, Anakapalle in 1986.
His first younger brother, Petla Uma Sankara Ganesh, is an MLA from Narsipatnam, YSR Congress Party, while second younger brother, Sairam Shankar, is an actor.
The couple have a son, Akash and a daughter, Pavithra.
He made his Hindi film debut in 2004, with the film Shart: The Challenge.
In 2006, he directed the Telugu film Pokiri, premiered at the 7th IIFA Film Festival held in Dubai.
The film was later re-made into several Indian languages, and brought Puri widespread Indian recognition.
His paternal cousin, Parasuram, assisted Puri in several movies before making his directorial debut with Anjaneyulu (2009).
Puri started his film directional career as an assistant director to Ram Gopal Varma for several Telugu films mainly of action genre.
His Telugu film directorial debut, Badri starred Pawan Kalyan.
Apart from Telugu films, he has also worked in the Kannada film industry and introduced Puneeth Rajkumar with the film Appu.
In 2011, he directed the Hindi film Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap starring Amitabh Bachchan, which was archived in the Oscar library.
He also produces films under his co-owned production companies, Puri Jagannadh Touring Talkies, Vaishno Academy and Puri Connects in partnership with actress Charmme Kaur.
He owns a music company called Puri Sangeet.
The box office hits that he directed, in addition to Badri, including films Itlu Sravani Subramanyam, Appu, Idiot, Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, Sivamani, Pokiri, Desamuduru, Golimaar, Businessman, Iddarammayilatho, Heart Attack, Temper and iSmart Shankar.
In 2011 he worked with Amitabh Bachchan in the film Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap.
Akash made his film debut as a lead in Mehbooba (2018).
In 2020, Jagannadh directed action film Liger, which was produced by Dharma Productions and Charmme Kaur.
The film resulted as a box-office disappointment.
