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Krishnam Raju

Acting Born Jan 20, 1940 Mogalthur, Andhra Pradesh, India 24 credits

Biography

Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju is an Indian film actor, known for his works in Telugu cinema. He is widely known as Rebel Star for his rebellious acting style. He is also the winner of the inaugural Nandi Award for Best Actor. Krishnam Raju has starred in more than 183 feature films in his career. He made his film debut with the 1966 Chilaka Gorinka produced and directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma. Uppalapati has garnered five Filmfare Awards South and three state Nandi Awards. Uppalapati is also an active politician.

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Known for

▦ Film

Yuddham

as Raja / Arjuna Rao
Film

Radhe Shyam

as Paramahamsa

Full filmography

  • Yuddham (1984) as Raja / Arjuna Rao
  • Radhe Shyam (2022) as Paramahamsa
  • Rudhramadevi (2015) as King Ganapatideva
  • Jeevana Tarangalu (1973) as Chandram
  • Rajamahal (1972)
  • Indra Bhavanam (1991)
  • Kurukshetram (1977) as Karna
  • Talli Kodukulu (1973)
  • Zombie Reddy (2021)
  • Bhakta Kannappa (1976) as Arjuna/Kannappa/Thinnadu
  • Billa (2009) as Krishnamurthy
  • Yavade Subramanyam (2015) as Ramaiah
  • Gangmaster (1994) as Purushottam
  • Neti Siddhartha (1990) as Krishna Prasad 'K. P.'
  • Manavoori Pandavulu (1978) as Krishna
  • Abhimanavanthulu (1973)
  • Chandi: The Power of Woman (2013)
  • Vamsodharakudu (2000) as Raja
  • Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987) as Sri Krishna Deva Rayalu
  • Bava Bavamaridi (1993) as Raghava Rao
  • Kirayi Dada (1987)
  • Sultan (1999) as Mustafa
  • Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu (2003)
  • Prema Tarangalu (1980) as Vijay