Raja Goutham

Raja Goutham
Other namesGoutham
Years active2004–present
FatherBrahmanandam[1]

Raja Goutham is an Indian film actor, who appears in Telugu films. He is a frequent collaborator with his father Brahmanandam.

Career

Raja Goutham learned acting at age 19 in his final year of BBA under Satyanand in Vizag.[2] He made his debut in Telugu with the movie Pallakilo Pellikoothuru (2004) after his father helped him fetch the offer.[2] Though it was a high-profile launch involving names like K. Raghavendra Rao and M. M. Keeravani, the film was a box office failure. His performance received mixed reviews with critics citing him as average and needing improvement.[3][4][5] He reportedly denied the film Godavari, citing the film as female-centric". After the failure of his first film, Brahmanandam didn't further help his son for a period as he wanted him to learn on his own.[6] His next film Vareva (2011) had a low key release.[7] Raja Goutham revealed his interest to do good films the reason for the long gap in between his films.[2]

His histrionics in the film Basanti in serious and action scenes were better received by critics but the film was also released to mixed reviews.[8][9][10]

Raja Goutham collaborated with short filmmaker Phanindra Narsetti for the crowdfunded venture Manu. He okayed the film during a script narration at a coffee shop.[11] Although the film was released to mixed reviews, the roles of the lead cast were cited as "career-defining".[12][13][14]

The thriller film Break Out, which began production in 2022, only released in 2025 through ETV Win.[15][16] He played a grandson to his father in Brahma Anandam (2025), which was also released to mixed reviews.[17][18]

Personal life

He married his girlfriend Jyothsna on 25 October 2012.[19][20]

Filmography

  • All films are in Telugu.
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Pallakilo Pellikoothuru Goutham credited as Goutham
2011 Vareva Rishi
2016 Charuseela Voice role; credited as Goutham
2014 Basanti Arjun
2018 Manu Manu
2025 Break Out Maniratnam
Brahma Anandam Chilaka Brahmanandam

Television

Year Title Role Network Notes
2023 Dhootha Chakrapani Veerula Amazon Prime Video

References

  1. ^ Veronica, Shreya (3 May 2025). "From Father to Friend: Brahmanandam and Goutham on Life, Laughter, and Legacy". The New Indian Express.
  2. ^ a b c "Raja Goutham interview about Basanthi - Telugu cinema actor". Idlebrain.com.
  3. ^ "Pallakilo Pellikoothuru". Sify. 5 August 2004. Archived from the original on 26 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  4. ^ Srihari, Gudipoodi (2 August 2004). "Wholesome entertainer". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Movie review – Pallakilo Pellikoothuru". Idlebrain. 30 July 2004. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Wanted my son to learn the hard way: Brahmanandam". India Forums.
  7. ^ "Brahmanandam's son Raja Goutham opts for a family entertainer with yet another short filmmaker". The Times of India. 28 August 2019.
  8. ^ "Basanthi review - Telugu cinema review - Raja Goutham, Alisha Baig". www.idlebrain.com.
  9. ^ "Basanti Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  10. ^ "Basanti Telugu movie review, rating". The Hans India. 28 February 2014. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Raja Goutham said yes to Phanindra Narsetti's 'Manu' because he was impressed by the story". The Times of India. 5 September 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  12. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (7 September 2018). "'Manu' is a mixed bag of riddles". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 December 2024 – via www.thehindu.com.
  13. ^ "Manu Movie Review {2.5/5}: Manu is one film where its form takes precedence over content". The Times of India.
  14. ^ kavirayani, suresh (10 September 2018). "Replete with plot-holes". Deccan Chronicle.
  15. ^ "Allu Arjun unveils the trailer of Raja Goutham's survival thriller Break Out". OTTPlay.
  16. ^ "Break Out OTT release date: When and where to watch Raja Goutham's thriller". OTTPlay.
  17. ^ "Brahmanandam on Brahma Anandam: 'Everyone will come for me but take away Raja Goutham with them'". OTTPlay.
  18. ^ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (14 February 2025). "'Brahma Anandam' movie review: Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore shine in this half-baked dramedy". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  19. ^ "Brahmanandam's son Gautham, Jyothsna tie the knot". The Times of India. 15 January 2017.
  20. ^ Online, India Today (26 October 2012). "Raja Goutham marries girlfriend Jyothsna". India Today.
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