Ramaraju (actor)
Ramaraju | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 May 1961 |
| Other names | Mahadevan (in Tamil and Malayalam) |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980–present |
Ramaraju (born 6 May 1961), also known as Mahadevan, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films. He first appeared in the Telugu film Challenge Ramudu (1980) and is best known for Aswini (1991), Pithamagan (2003), Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha (2016) and Uppena (2021).
Early life and career
Ramaraju was born in London, United Kingdom into a Telugu family. During his birth in London, his father was a doctor and had moved there for higher studies. Their family later moved to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, where he was raised and completed his studies.[1]
Ramaraju debuted with the Telugu film Challenge Ramudu (1980) and later worked as an assistant cameraman in Malayalam films. He moved to Hyderabad in 1999 for a career in films. Since early 2000s he became an active actor and got his breakthrough portraying the antagonist in the Bala's Tamil film Pithamagan (2003).[1][2] He reprised his role in the Kannada remake Anatharu (2007).[3]
Filmography
Telugu films
- Challenge Ramudu (1980)
- Vande Mataram (1985)
- Illaliko Pariksha (1985)
- Aswini (1991)
- Muddayi Muddugumma (1995)
- Mrugam (1996)
- Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam (1996)
- Anaganaga Oka Roju (1996)
- Anthapuram (1998)
- Kauravudu (2000)
- Narasimha Naidu (2001)
- Seema Simham (2002)
- Bharatasimha Reddy (2002)
- Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003)
- Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003)
- Tagore (2003)
- 143 (2004)
- Pandem (2005)[4]
- Are (2005)
- Hungama (2005)
- Oka Oorilo (2005)
- Chinnodu (2006)
- Souryam (2008)
- Ekaloveyudu (2008)
- Venkatadri (2009)
- Manasara (2010)
- Kalyanram Kathi (2010)
- Damarukam (2012)
- Dalam (2013)
- Legend (2014)
- Vinavayya Ramayya (2015)
- Soggade Chinni Nayana (2016)
- Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha (2016)
- Malupu (2016)
- Khaidi No. 150 (2017)
- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
- Mahanubhavudu (2018)
- Middle Class Abbayi (2018)
- Bharat Ane Nenu (2018)
- Saakshyam (2018)
- Anthaku Minchi (2018)
- Padi Padi Leche Manasu (2018)
- Uppena (2021)
- Ardha Shathabdam (2021)
- Mercy Killing (2024)
- Zebra (2024)
- Nidurinchu Jahapana (2025)
- Mithra Mandali (2025)
- Shambhala (2025)
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Pithamagan | Sekar Vasudevan | [5] |
| 2004 | Chatrapathy | Chakravarthy | |
| Azhagesan | Neelakandan | ||
| Attagasam | Samudrakani Annachi | ||
| 2005 | Daas | Minister Gurumoorthy | |
| Aanai | Police Inspector | ||
| 2006 | Chithiram Pesuthadi | Charu's uncle | |
| Mercury Pookkal | Rathnam | ||
| Thagapansamy | Shanmugam | ||
| 2007 | Muruga | Vinayaka Murthy | |
| Achacho | |||
| Pirappu | Maradhu | ||
| Sabari | Minister | ||
| Sivaji | Astrologer | ||
| Ammuvagiya Naan | Nathan | ||
| 2008 | Pirivom Santhippom | Saathappan | |
| Dhaam Dhoom | Shenba’s father | ||
| 2009 | Nesi | Anjali's father | [6] |
| Mathiya Chennai | |||
| Odipolama | Anjali's uncle | ||
| 2010 | Ayyanar | Politician | |
| 2011 | Kaavalan | Devarajan | |
| Appavi | Susa | ||
| Ayyan | |||
| Sadhurangam | Singaperumal | ||
| 2012 | Maasi | Maasilamani's senior officer | |
| 2013 | Alex Pandian | Swamiji | |
| Karuppampatti | |||
| Vellai Desathin Idhayam | |||
| 2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Shanmugam | |
| Koottam | [7] | ||
| Sooran | |||
| Meagamann | Chitti | ||
| 2015 | Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka | Minister Duraiarasan | |
| Vaalu | Priya's father | ||
| 2017 | 143 |
Malayalam films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Orkkappurathu | J. J. Mansion's henchman |
| 2004 | Natturajavu | Pulikattil Mathachan |
| 2009 | Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | Sathyatheerdhan / Raghavendran |
| 2010 | Thanthonni | Hafees Ali Ibrahim |
| 2011 | Sevenes | Ramakrishna Moorthy |
Kannada film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Anatharu | Estate Owner | [3] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Suryavamsam | Tamil | Zee Tamil | |
| 2022 | Recce | Ranganayakulu | Telugu | ZEE5 |
| Maa Neella Tank | Narasimham | |||
| 2025 | Viraatapalem | Village president | ||
| Devika & Danny | priest | JioHotstar |
References
- ^ a b c HMTV (22 February 2016). Actor Ramaraju Exclusive Interview | Coffees & Movies | HMTV (Television production) (in Telugu). Event occurs at 1m2s. Retrieved 21 January 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Pitamagan". Sify. Archived from the original on 18 August 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Upendra shines in Anaatharu". Rediff.com.
Mahadevan, the villain had acted in the original has been retained in Kannada also
- ^ "Pandem - Telugu cinema Review - Jagapati Babu, Kalyani".
- ^ "Mahadevan : Biography, Age, Movies, Family, Photos, Latest News". Filmy Focus. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Nesi review. Nesi Tamil movie review, story, rating". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Koottam". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 20 June 2024.