M. Ramakrishna, known professionally as Shatru, is an Indian actor who appears and works predominantly in

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and Tamil films. He is best known for his roles in the films ''

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'' (2016), ''

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'' (2018), ''

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'' (2018), and '' Pushpa: The Rise'' (2021).

Early life and career

Ramakrishna was born into a

-speaking family to M. Satyanarayana and M. Sarojini Devi in the Sarla village of the

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in Odisha. He completed a

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from

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. Ramakrishna later moved to

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to pursue his acting career. After starring in several films, including ''

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'' (2010) in brief roles, Shatru had a breakthrough for his portrayal of Ramaraju in ''

'' (2016). Shatru debuted in Tamil films with ''

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'' (2016) before starring in ''

'' (2018) where he played the antagonist. In a review of the film by the ''

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'', the reviewer wrote that "Telugu actor Shatru plays the villain and is suited for the role".

Filmography

Telugu films

Tamil films

Kannada films

Television

References

External links

* Living people Indian male film actors Male actors in Telugu cinema Male actors from Odisha People from Bargarh district 21st-century Indian male actors Telugu male actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors in Kannada cinema 1984 births {{India-actor-stub