Gautam Raju is an Indian actor from Andhra Pradesh predominantly acted in Telugu films. He acted in more than 200 films. He got two

Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named after ...

as a Best Male Comedian. He also received Rajababu award.

Early and personal life

Gautam Raju was born in Rajolu,

East Godavari District East Godavari is a district in the Coastal Andhra region of Andhra Pradesh, India. Its district headquarters is at Rajahmundry. As of census 2011, it became the most populous district of the state with a population of 5,151,549. In the Madras Pre ...

Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh (, abbr. AP) is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of and tenth-most populous state with 49,386,799 inhabitants. It is bordered by Telangana to the ...

, India. His son Krishna also entered the film industry.

Career

He moved to

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in search of a job. He was also trying to get a chance in films because of his interest in acting. He made his debut as an actor with the film '' Vasantha Geetam'' starring

Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao (20 September 1923 – 22 January 2014), widely known as ANR, was an Indian actor and producer, known for his works majorly in Telugu cinema. He starred in many landmark films in his seventy five-year career, and became on ...

. Later he acted in Sri Katna Leelalu, '' Coolie No.1'', ''

Gharana Mogudu ''Gharana Mogudu'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Nagma and Vani Viswanath with Rao Gopal Rao and Kaikala Satyanarayana in supporting roles. Music is composed ...

'' gave him a good break.

Filmography

* '' Vasantha Geetam'' (1984) * ''

Indrudu Chandrudu ''Indrudu Chandrudu'' is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language black comedy film directed by Suresh Krissna and produced by D. Ramanaidu, starring Kamal Haasan, Vijayashanti and Charan Raj. It was released on 24 November 1989. The film is based on the 1 ...

'' (1989) * '' Coolie No. 1'' (1991) * ''

'' (1992) * '' President Gari Pellam'' (1992) * ''

Rajendrudu Gajendrudu ''Rajendrudu Gajendrudu'' is a 1993 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by K. Achi Reddy under Manisha Films, presented by Kishore Rathi and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Rajendra Prasad, Soundarya and music composed by S. ...

'' (1993) * '' Hello Brother'' (1994) * ''

Pokiri Raja ''Pokiri Raja'' is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by A. Venkat Rami Reddy under L V S Productions and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Venkatesh, Roja, Pratibha Sinha, Ali with music by Raj–Koti. Venkatesh p ...

'' (1995) * ''

Maato Pettukoku ''Maatho Pettukoku'' () is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by S. Gopal Reddy under the Bhargav Art Productions banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja, Rambha, and music compo ...

'' (1995) * ''

Sisindri ''Sisindri'' is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and produced by Nagarjuna. The film stars Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni (in his debut). Nagarjuna, Giri Babu, Tanikella Bharani, Sudhakar, Aamani, Sara ...

'' (1995) * ''

Vinodam ''Vinodam'' is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. K. Atchi Reddy produced the film under ''Manisha Films'' banner. S. V. Krishna Reddy also composed the music for this film. The film stars Srikanth and Ra ...

'' (1996) * '' Aahvaanam'' (1997) * '' Dongaata'' (1997) * ''

Egire Paavurama ''Egire Paavurama'' () is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film, produced by P. Usharani under the Chandra Kiran Films banner, presented by Sri Sravanthi Movies and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Srikanth, Lail ...

'' (1997) * ''

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'' (1997) * '' Aahaa..!'' (1998) * ''

Auto Driver ''Auto Driver'' is a 1998 Telugu film, produced by D. Siva Prasad Reddy under the Kamakshi Movies banner, directed by Suresh Krishna. It stars Nagarjuna, Deepti Bhatnagar and Simran, with music composed by Deva. It was dubbed into Tamil as ' ...

'' (1998) * ''Manasulo Maata'' (1999) * ''Preminche Manasu'' (1999) * ''

Premaku Velayera ''Premaku Velayara'' ( It's time for love) is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film co-written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Soundarya and Prakash Raj while Srihari and Ravi Teja play support ...

'' (1999) * '' Seenu'' (1999) * ''

Kodanda Ramudu ''Kodanda Ramudu'' is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language Romance film, directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Rambha and Laya, with music composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. Plot Kodanda Ramudu, alias Ramu ( J. D. Chak ...

'' (2000) * ''

Sardukupodaam Randi ''Sardukupodaam Randi'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language comedy film produced by Burugupalli Sivaramakrishna on Sri Venkateswara Art Films banner and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. Starring Jagapati Babu, Soundarya and music also composed ...

'' (2000) * ''

Choosoddaam Randi ''Choosoddaam Randi'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Raja Vannem Reddy and produced by Sunkara Madhu Murali under the Melody Multimedia banner. It stars Jagapati Babu, Srikanth, Rambha and music composed by M. M. Kee ...

'' (2000) * ''

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'' (2000) * ''

Budget Padmanabham ''Budget Padmanabham'' is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Grandi Narayana Rao under the Sri Dhanalakshmi Films banner and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Ramya Krishna, Ravi Teja and music comp ...

'' (2001) * ''

Bhalevadivi Basu ''Bhalevadivi Basu'' is a 2001 Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad under the Sridevi Movies banner and directed by P. A. Arun Prasad. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Anjala Zhaveri, Shilpa Shetty and the ...

'' (2001) * ''

Snehamante Idera ''Snehamante Idera'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language buddy comedy drama film produced by R.B. Chowdhary under the Super Good Films banner and directed by Balasekaran. It stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sumanth, Sudhakar, Bhumika Chawla and P ...

'' (2001) * '' Seema Simham'' (2002) * ''

Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu ''Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by Mohan Babu under Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures. The film stars Mohan Babu, Srikanth, Gracy Singh, Sujatha and Radhik ...

(2002) * ''

Kalusukovalani ''Kalusukovalani'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by R. Raghuraj and written by Vakkantham Vamsi. The film stars Uday Kiran, Gajala and Prathyusha. The film also marks Prathyusha's final film, just before her ...

'' (2002) * ''

Nee Thodu Kavali ''Nee Thodu Kavali'' ( te, నీ తోడు కావాలి) is a 2002 Telugu romantic drama directed and produced by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao under Sampada Creation. Deepak, Charmi (in her film debut) and Rimi Sen played the lead roles. ...

'' (2002) * '' Jodi No.1'' (2003) * '' Juniors'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2003) * '' Satta'' (2003) * '' Kabaddi Kabaddi'' (2003) * ''

Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi ''Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language sports drama film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars Ravi Teja, Jayasudha, Asin Thottumkal (in her major Telugu debut), and Prakash Raj, while Ali, and Subbaraju play sup ...

'' (2003) * ''

Ottesi Cheputunna ''Ottesi Cheputunna'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by E. Satthi Babu. The film stars Srikanth, Sravanthi (her Telugu debut), Sivaji and Sunil. The plot follows Surya (Srikanth), an orphan who consi ...

'' (2003) * '' Athade Oka Sainyam'' (2004) * '' Anandamanandamaye'' (2004) * '' Malliswari'' (2004) * ''

Donga Dongadi ''Donga Dongadi'' is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Subramaniam Siva, produced by NV Prasad and Sanam Naga Ashok Kumar under Sri Saideva Productions banner and starring Manoj Manchu and Sadaf while ...

'' (2004) * '' Shankar Dada MBBS'' (2004) * ''Keelu Gurram'' (2005) * '' Soggadu'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2005) * ''

Modati Cinema ''Modati Cinema'' () ( te, మొదటి సినిమా) is a 2005 romantic Telugu film starring Navdeep and Poonam Bajwa. It was directed by Kuchipudi Venkat to music by Swaraj. Plot Sreeram is from a rich family. Sindhu is a middle-cl ...

'' (2005) * ''

Allare Allari ''Allare Allari'' is a 2006 Indian Telugu romantic comedy film starring Venu Thottempudi, Allari Naresh, Parvati Melton, Mallika Kapoor. Plot Ramulamma kills two of the three people who have murdered her husband. She takes a promise from Ba ...

'' (2006) * ''

Desamuduru ''Desamuduru'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film directed by Puri Jagannadh and produced by DVV Danayya. The film stars Allu Arjun and debutante Hansika Motwani. It was released on 12 January 2007 in 400 theatres. Plot ...

'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2007) * ''

Swagatam ''Swagatam'' () is a 2008 Telugu-language romance film and directed by Dasarath. It stars Jagapati Babu, Anushka Shetty, Arjun Sarja and Bhumika Chawla, with music composed by R. P. Patnaik. Shot in New York City, Rajahmundry and Hampi, it f ...

'' (2008) * '' Bujjigadu'' (2008) * '' Kathanayakudu'' (2008) * ''

King King is the title given to a male monarch in a variety of contexts. The female equivalent is queen, which title is also given to the consort of a king. *In the context of prehistory, antiquity and contemporary indigenous peoples, the tit ...

'' (2008) * '' Mesthri'' (2009) * '' Pistha'' (2009) * '' Ek Niranjan'' (2009) * ''

Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi ''Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi'' () is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by Murali Krishna on Laughing Lords Entertainments banner and directed by P. A. Arun Prasad. Starring Jagapati Babu, Neelima, Master Atulith and music composed ...

'' (2010) * ''Sab Ki Boltee Bandh'' (2011) * ''

Dookudu ''Dookudu'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla and written by Vaitla, Kona Venkat, and Gopimohan. It is produced by Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, and Anil Sunkara under the banner 14 Reels Entertainme ...

'' (2011) * ''

Julai ''Julayi'' () is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas, and produced by S. Radha Krishna under Haarika & Hassine Creations banner. The film stars Allu Arjun, Ileana D'Cruz, Sonu Sood, and ...

'' (2012) * '' Jai Sriram'' (2013) * '' Chinna Cinema'' (2013) * '' Veyyi Abaddalu'' (2013) * ''Bunny n Cherry'' (2013) * ''

Bhimavaram Bullodu ''Bhimavaram Bullodu'' is a 2014 Telugu romance film written by Kavi Kalidas and directed by Udayasankar. Produced by Daggubati Suresh Babu on his home banner Suresh Productions, the film features Sunil, Ester Noronha And Vikramjeet Virk in the ...

'' (2014) * '' Aagadu'' (2014) * '' S/O Satyamurthy'' (2015) * ''

Pataas '' Pataas ''() is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by debutant Anil Ravipudi and produced by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram under his banner N.T.R. Arts. It stars Kalyan Ram, Shruti Sodhi, Sai Kumar and Ashutosh Ran ...

'' (2015) * '' Supreme'' (2016) * '' Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha'' (2016) * '' Khaidi No. 150'' (2017) * ''

Raja the Great ''Raja The Great'' is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Anil Ravipudi and produced by Dil Raju on Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. The film stars Ravi Teja as a visually impaired man, alongside Mehre ...

'' (2017) * '' Ego'' (2018) * ''

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'' (2019) * ''

Oorantha Anukuntunnaru ''Oorantha Anukuntunnaru'' is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Balaji Sanala and starring Nawin Vijay Krishna, Srinivas Avasarala, Megha Chowdhury, and Sophia Singh. Plot Cast Production Actor Naresh's son, ...

'' (2019) * '' Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL'' (2019) * ''

Sita Ramam ''Sita Ramam'' is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language period romantic drama written and directed by Hanu Raghavapudi. Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies and Swapna Cinema, the film stars Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur (in her Telugu debut), Rashmika Mand ...

'' (2022)

References

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