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Krishnam Raju

Acting

Born January 20, 1940 · Mogalthur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Died September 11, 2022

Also known as Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju · Rebel Star · Sri Uppalapati

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Biography

Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju is an Indian film actor, known for his works in Telugu cinema. He is widely known as Rebel Star for his rebellious acting style. He is also the winner of the inaugural Nandi Award for Best Actor. Krishnam Raju has starred in more than 183 feature films in his career. He made his film debut with the 1966 Chilaka Gorinka produced and directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma. Uppalapati has garnered five Filmfare Awards South and three state Nandi Awards. Uppalapati is also an active politician.

Awards & recognition

  • Filmfare Awards South
  • Nandi Award

Filmography5 titles

Bobbili Brahmanna

1984as Brahmanna / Ravi

Rudhramadevi: The Warrior Queen

2015as King Ganapatideva

Billa

2009as Krishnamurthy

Radhe Shyam

2022as Paramahamsa

Rebel

2012as Bhupathi