Rahul Ramakrishna (born 15 January 1991) is an Indian actor, writer and journalist. He made his debut with the short film, ''Sainma''. He became popular with his role in the 2017

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Early life

Rahul Ramakrishna was born in

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. His father was a

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instructor and his mother is an assistant editor for a

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. He studied mechanical engineering in VJIT Hyderabad but discontinued it after second year.

Career

Rahul Ramakrishna worked as a journalist in evening dailies, ''Post Noon'' and ''Metro India''. He also worked as a translator for journalists visiting Hyderabad on assignments. Along with a short stint as a film review writer for a ''Hindustan Times'' affiliated website, Rahul did many varied odd-jobs, as a songwriter, screenwriter, and as a presenter for a television cook show.

Film career

Rahul's affiliation with acting began as a theatre enthusiast where he worked with several theatre groups as part of their production crew. According to his interviews, Rahul developed a keen interest in acting after a workshop with playwright and activist N Madhusudan and Dr. Sagari Ramdas, both of whom Rahul credits as his teachers and guides. His first attempt at acting was in a short film, '' Sainma'' directed by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam. Following the appreciation that poured in both for the film's attempt and aesthetics and for the acting prowess of the entire cast, he signed up to play the main lead's supporting friend in a comic role in the Telugu film, '' Jayammu Nischayammu Raa'' starring

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and Poorna directed by Sivaraju Kanumuri. After this, Rahul shot to fame as Shiva, in the film ''

'', where his character's unwavering loyalty to the lead's combined with wit and emotional support garnered him a massive fan following in the audience and the film fraternity alike. The success of ''Arjun Reddy'' and the widespread recognition furthered his career with instrumental characters in many Telugu films of 2018 such as '' Bharat Ane Nenu'', ''

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'', ''

Chi La Sow '' Chi La Sow '' () is a 2018 Indian romantic film directed by Rahul Ravindran. It stars Sushanth and Ruhani Sharma in the lead roles, marking the latter's debut in Telugu. Noted playback singer Chinmayi, wife of Rahul Ravindran, lent her voi ...

''. Rahul repeated his "hero's best friend" role and combination with actor Vijay Deverakonda in the film ''

Geetha Govindam ''Geetha Govindam'' is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Parasuram. It is produced by Bunny Vas under GA2 Pictures. The film stars Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, while Subbaraju, Rahul ...

''. In 2020 he appeared in ''

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''. In late 2018, Rahul announced that he will be marrying his girlfriend, however, he later postponed the marriage citing busy shooting schedules.

Filmography

;As actor ;As lyricist *''Sainma'' (2014) *''

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'' (2016)

Awards and nominations

References

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