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Krishnam Raju

Indian actor (1940-2022) · India · On the map · Actors · Died at 82

Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju was an Indian actor and politician. He was known for his works in Telugu cinema and was widely known as "Rebel Star" for his rebellious acting style. He was also the winner of the inaugural Nandi Award for Best Actor. Krishnam Raju starred in more than 183 feature films in his career.

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A life in dates

2022Died11 September 2022Radhe ShyamFilm, 2022Paramahamsa2019Crazy Crazy FeelingFilm2013Chandi: The Power of WomanFilm2010Thakita ThakitaFilm, Special Appearance2003Neeku Nenu Naaku NuvvuFilm1999SultanFilm, Mustafa1994GangmasterFilm, Purushottam1990Guru SishyuluFilm, Raja1988Anthima TheerpuFilm, G. Krishna Moorti1986Ravana BrahmaFilm, Brahma Naidu & Raghunath1983Adavi SimhaluFilm, Raju1978Manavoori PandavuluFilm, Krishna1976Bhakta KannappaFilm, Arjuna/Kannappa/Thinnadu1972Badi PanthuluFilm, Venu1940Born20 January 1940

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Filmography 40

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Awards

Nandi Award
Filmfare Awards South

About this person

He made his film debut with the 1966 film Chilaka Gorinka produced and directed by K. Pratyagatma. Krishnam Raju had won five Filmfare Awards South and four state Nandi Awards. Krishnam Raju was also an active politician.

Country
India
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2022 · aged 82

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