Biography
Narasimha Raju or Narasimharaju is a Telugu film and television actor. He rose to the heights of stardom with his movies Needaleni Adadi (1974), Thoorpu Padamara (1976), Kanya-Kumari (1977), Idekkadi Nyayam (1977), and Jaganmohini (1978). He is considered the folk hero of the generation next to the likes of N. T. Rama Rao and Kanta Rao. He is also known by the moniker Andhra Kamal Haasan.Raju made his debut as an actor in 1974 with the film Needa Leni Aadadi. It is also the debut film for actress Prabha. The film ran for a hundred days and was commercially successful. Raju started getting offers for roles from other directors.
The film Jaganmohini (1978), directed by B. Vittalacharya, in which Raju plays the main character became a blockbuster. Later, he acted in such films as Gandhrava Kanya, Mantradandam, Mohini Sapatham, all directed by Vittalacharya. He also worked with other directors as a folklore hero in films like Triloka Sundari (1980), directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Raju acted in about 100 films in two decades. He is now active in Tamil Television Serials.
Filmography
all 11
Movies 11
Producer 1
Kalyanam Kamaneeyam (2023)
Anukoni Prayanam (2022)
Maha Bhaktha Siriyala (2014)
Darling (2010)
Jaganmohini (2009)
Prema Katha (1999)
Ganesh (1998)
Lambadolla Ramadasu (1991)
Punnami Naagu (1980)
Jaganmohini (1978)
Seethapathi Samsaram (1978)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1951-12-26 (72 years old)
Birth Nameవేటుకూరి నరసింహ రాజు
Birth PlaceWest Godavari district, India
CitizenshipsIndia
ResidencesHaidrābād · Hyderabad, India
Also Known AsNarashima Raju, Narasimharaju , Vetukuri Narasimha Raju
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