
Jiiva
ActingAbout Jiiva
Jiiva is an Indian film actor who predominantly appears in Tamil films. Son of film producer R. B. Choudary, he started his career as a child actor in his father's films in 1996. He performed his first lead role in the 2003 romantic film Aasai Aasaiyai, before starring in Raam (2005), for which he won the Best Actor Award at the Cyprus International Film Festival. In his subsequent films, he has taken on roles of various types such as a stuntman in Dishyum (2006), a slum dweller in E (2006) and a psychopath in Kattradhu Thamizh (2007). On 21 November 2007, Jiiva married his childhood friend Supriya in New Delhi.[27] Supriya is a MBA graduate and an interior designer by profession. The two first met in 1994 when he was studying in a school in T Nagar.[28] They have a son named Sparsh born in 2010.
Jiiva Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jiiva reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jiiva's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Jiiva'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 Raam, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jiiva Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jiiva's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jiiva has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil | Jeeva Rathnam | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Aghathiyaa | Aghathiyan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Black | Vasanth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Yatra 2 | YS Jagan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Singapore Saloon | Reality Show Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Custody | Vishnu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Varalaru Mukkiyam | Karthik | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Coffee With Kadhal | Saravanan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Nitham Oru Vaanam | DSP Prabhagaran (Special Appearance) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | 83 | Krishnamachari Srikkanth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | Ashok | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Gypsy | Gypsy | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Seeru | Manimaran | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Gorilla | Jeeva | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Kee | Siddharth & Marvin | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Tamizh Padam 2 | Special Appearance | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Seenu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Vasu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kavalai Vendam | Aravind | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Karthik Kumar (Cameo Appearance) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Thirunaal | Blade Ganesh | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Pokkiri Raja | Sanjeevi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Inji Iduppazhagi | Cameo Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Yaan | Chandrasekhar (Chandru) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Chandra | Special Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Endrendrum Punnagai | Gowtham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | David | David (Tamil Version) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Varun Krishnan | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Special Appearance | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Mugamoodi | Anand/Bruce Lee/Mugamoodi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Nanban | Sevarkodi Senthil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Vandhaan Vendraan | Arjun | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Rowthiram | Shiva | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Ko | Ashwin Kumar Jayaraman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Singam Puli | Ashok and Siva | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Boss Engira Baskaran | Cameo (Shiva) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kacheri Arambam | Paari | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Siva | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Thenavattu | Kottai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Kattradhu Thamizh | Prabhakar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rameswaram | Jeevan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Pori | Hari | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | E | Easwaran | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Keerthi Chakra | Havildar Jaikumar | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dishyum | 'Risk' Bhaskar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Raam | Ramakrishnan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Thithikudhe | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Aasai Aasaiyai | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Golmaal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Jiiva 46 | - | Flop | Similar → |
Jiiva - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jiiva?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jiiva is "Raam" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Jiiva acted in?
Jiiva has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jiiva?
Other notable films include "Thithikudhe", "Kattradhu Thamizh", and "Ko".




