Teja Sajja (born 23 August 1995) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Beginning his film career as a child actor, Sajja has successfully transitioned into lead roles. He is known for his performances in Zombie Reddy (2021), Hanu-Man (2024), and Mirai (2025), among other.
Early Life and Personal
- Full Name: Teja Sajja
- Date of Birth: 23 August 1995
- Place of Birth: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Family:
- Siblings: He has at least one brother, Krishna Kireeti Sajja.
- Parents: His father is Ramakrishna Sajja, who is associated with Divis Laboratories. His mother’s name is less publicly documented; she is reported to be a homemaker.
- Marital Status: Unmarried (as of the latest reports)
- Physical Profile: Height approx. 183 cm; other physical attributes such as eye colour are reported as black; hair colour black.
Education
- Schooling: The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, Hyderabad.
- Further Studies: There is mention in some sources of study in business/management stream (e.g. BBA) and attendance of Muffakham Jah College of Engineering & Technology. However, these details are less confirmed in reliable mainstream sources and may need further verification.
Career
Child Acting Phase
Teja Sajja began acting at a very young age. His first on-screen appearance was as a child actor in Choodalani Vundi (1998). Over the years, he acted in numerous films as a child artist, many of them with prominent production houses like Vyjayanthi Movies.
Some of the notable films during his child actor period include:
- Kalisundam Raa (2000) (FilmiBeat)
- Yuvaraju (2000) (Wikipedia)
- Indra (2002) (Wikipedia)
- Tagore (2003) (Wikipedia)
- Gangotri (2003), Vasantam (2003), Samba (2004), Chatrapathi (2005), Balu (2005) etc. (Wikipedia)
Hiatus and Return / Adult Acting
After years as a child actor, Sajja took a break from prominent acting roles. He re-emerged as an adult actor with a supporting role in Oh! Baby (2019). (Wikipedia)
Lead Actor Roles and Major Films
- Zombie Reddy (2021): His first as full lead actor. The film is a zombie-comedy and was both a critical and commercial success. (Wikipedia)
- Adbhutham (2021): A sci-fi romance released on OTT (Hotstar). (Wikipedia)
- Ishq: Not a Love Story (2021): Another of his lead roles. (Wikipedia)
- Hanu-Man (2024): A superhero film that significantly raised his profile. One of the high grossers in Telugu for that year. (Wikipedia)
- Mirai (2025): His much-anticipated fantasy/mystical adventure film. (The Times of India)
Awards and Recognition
Teja Sajja has been nominated for and won several awards, reflecting critical acclaim:
| Year | Award | Category | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sakshi Excellence Awards | Jury Special Debutant Lead Actor of the Year | Zombie Reddy (Wikipedia) |
| 2022 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Most Promising Newcomer – Male | Zombie Reddy (Wikipedia) |
| 2024 | Radio City Cine Awards Telugu | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Hanu-Man (Wikipedia) |
Skills, Training, and Profession
- Teja is known for his dedication to performance and for preparing physically and mentally for roles (action / stunt scenes). (The Times of India)
- He is fluent in Telugu and English; some reports mention fluency or working knowledge of Hindi. (The Times of India)
- He has spoken in interviews about training in dance, dialects, and possibly martial arts for certain roles. (StarsUnfolded)
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Choodalani Vundi | Rama Krishna’s son | Child actor debut (Wikipedia) |
| 2000 | Kalisundam Raa | (child role) (Wikipedia) | |
| 2002 | Indra | Young Indrasena Reddy (Wikipedia) | |
| 2003-2005 | Multiple films as child actor (Tagore, Gangotri, Chatrapathi, etc.) (Wikipedia) | ||
| 2019 | Oh! Baby | Supporting role (adult) (Wikipedia) | |
| 2021 | Zombie Reddy | Lead role (Wikipedia) | |
| 2021 | Adbhutham | Lead / main role (Wikipedia) | |
| 2021 | Ishq: Not a Love Story | Lead (Wikipedia) | |
| 2024 | Hanu-Man | Lead (superhero) (Wikipedia) | |
| 2025 | Mirai | Lead role in mythological/fantasy genre (The Times of India) |
Style, Public Image, and Impact
- Teja Sajja’s journey from a child artist to a mainstream action/fantasy hero is noted in media as an example of career persistence in Telugu cinema. (Wikipedia)
- His roles often require physical transformation, action/stunt work, and special effects; films like Hanu-Man and Mirai underscore his willingness to take on challenging projects. (The Times of India)
- Critics and audiences have praised him for breathing new energy into genre films in Telugu cinema — particularly the superhero, fantasy and science fiction genres, which have been less common historically. (Wikipedia)
Controversies / Unverified Claims
While much of Teja’s public profile is positive and there are no major verified controversies, some personal and financial details (such as net worth, salary per film, exact details of education beyond school) are circulated in media but are less reliably sourced. When using such details, verifying from multiple primary / credible sources is recommended.
Recent / Upcoming Work
- Mirai (2025): Released in September 2025. A mythological / fantasy action-adventure where Sajja plays Vedha Prajapati. (The Times of India)
- Other projects in development also indicate continuation in high-action / genre cinema. (The Times of India)
References
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