Prudhvi Raj
Balireddy Prudhviraj (born August 6, 1964) is a comedian in Telugu.[1][2] He was introduced by Prabhakar Reddy.[3] Later he acted in Aa Okkati Adakku. During this movie Prudhviraj spent 40 days with Rao Gopala Rao where he learned about the industry. He acted in more than 100 movies. He is noted for his role of "30 Years Industry", in Krishna Vamsi's movie, Khadgam.[4][5] He worked as chairman of SVBC channel which was run by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams until January 12, 2020.
Prudhvi Raj | |
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| Born | Balireddy Pruthviraj August 6, 1964 |
| Education | M.A |
| Alma mater | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam |
| Occupation | Actor, Politician, Ex-SVBC channel chairman |
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On January 11, 2020, an obscene illicit conversation between Prudhviraj and his female employee working in SVBC was found out and broadcast by the channel 99TV. Subsequently he was found guilty and was asked to resign from his SVBC chairman post.[6]
Biography
Prudhviraj (born Balireddy Prudhviraj), is a famous comedian in Telugu film industry. He was born August 6 at Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced by famous Dr. Prabakar Reddy and E V V Satyanarayana in their first film Aa Okkati Adakku. During this film he spent forty days with Rao Gopala Rao, where he learnt about the film industry. He played many roles in about 100 films. He was well recognized for his dialogue “30 Years Industry ikkada” in Krishna Vamsi's film Khadgam and this film changed his fate.
Prudhviraj hails from a respected farmer family in Tadepalligudem. Prudhviraj completed his master's degree in Economics from Andhra University. Since childhood, he participated in many stage shows and cultural activities. From his childhood, he had a dream to work in movies. With that interest, he entered into the industry. Prudhvi Raj's mother also supported him a lot to enter into the industry. After his debut film “Aa Okkati Adakku” he left Chennai. Then Prudhviraj tried his luck in Tamil film industry but unfortunately he failed there.
Again he returned to the Telugu film industry and tested his luck. With the movie Kadgam, Prudhviraj became very popular. Before acting in Kadgam he worked in a hotel as a receptionist and also in a guest house.
Prudhviraj is mostly suitable for comedy roles. His dialogue delivery and comedy in films is very effective. He had a well-noted role in the movie Loukyam.
Prudhviraj played roles with top Tollywood actors such as Ravi Teja, Venkatesh, Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Pawan Kalyan, Mahesh Babu, Rajendra Prasad, Allu Arjun, Gopichand, Jr. NTR and Nithiin.
He has been nominated as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel in 2019. On 11 January 2020, his Audio tape recording with female employee of SVBC channel went viral in Youtube and SVBC employees protested urging him to resign from his post of chairman of Svbc channel.
On 11 January 2020, Prudhviraj resigned as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel.
Filmography
| Year | Film[lower-alpha 1] | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Khaidi No. 420 | ||
| 1986 | Ladies Tailor | ||
| 1989 | Gandipeta Rahasyam | ||
| 1990 | Intinta Deepavali | ||
| 1990 | Prema Khaidi | ||
| 1990 | Nagastram | ||
| 1992 | Aa Okkati Adakku | ||
| 1996 | Ninne Pelladata | ||
| 1997 | Sindhooram | Naxalite | |
| 1998 | Ganesh | Dr. Anand | |
| 1998 | Chandralekha | Ramaraju | |
| 1999 | Samudram | Police Officer | |
| 2000 | Bachi | ||
| 2000 | Devullu | Lord Venkateshwara | |
| 2002 | Idiot | Police Officer | |
| 2002 | Khadgam | 30 Years Industry | |
| 2003 | Ammayi | ||
| 2003 | Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | Police officer | |
| 2004 | Arya | Reddy | |
| 2004 | Sri Anjaneyam | ||
| 2005 | Okkade | Police Officer | |
| 2006 | Ranam | Police Inspector | |
| 2006 | Pokiri | Vishwanath | |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai | Murthy | |
| 2007 | Evadaithe Nakenti | Diwakar | |
| 2007 | Dhee | ||
| 2008 | Ready | ||
| 2008 | King | ||
| 2008 | Souryam | Police Officer | |
| 2008 | Yuvatha | Krishna Manohar | |
| 2009 | Sasirekha Parinayam | Lorry Driver | |
| Fitting Master | Police Officer | ||
| Kick | |||
| Current | Police Officer | ||
| Snehituda... | Police Officer | ||
| Sankham | Pasupati's brother-in-law | ||
| Ek Niranjan | Ex-Minister | ||
| 2010 | Adhurs | ||
| Namo Venkatesa | Prasad's Gang Member | ||
| Rama Rama Krishna Krishna | |||
| Prasthanam | |||
| Vedam | Bullebbayi | ||
| 2011 | Aha Naa Pellanta | Pilot | |
| Dookudu | |||
| 2012 | Poola Rangadu | Eedara Gavvaraju | |
| Six | Jagga Reddy | ||
| Nuvva Nena | |||
| Gabbar Singh | |||
| Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Siddha | ||
| Damarukam | Ad film director | ||
| Yamudiki Mogudu | |||
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | ||
| Baadshah | |||
| Sukumarudu | |||
| Veyyi Abaddalu | Police Officer | ||
| Attarintiki Daredi | Paata Basthi Parameswar | ||
| Venkatadri Express | Subrahmanyam | ||
| Kevvu Keka | Punchutality Prabhanjanam | ||
| Aadu Magaadra Bujji | |||
| 2014 | Legend | Party Candidate | |
| Bhimavaram Bullodu | A Blind Man | ||
| Adavi Kaachina Vennela | |||
| Oohalu Gusagusalade | Marriage Broker | ||
| Power | |||
| Aagadu | Veera Keshavulu | ||
| Geethanjali | House Broker | ||
| Loukyam | Boiling Star Bablu | ||
| 2015 | Pandaga Chesko | ||
| Jadoogadu | |||
| James Bond | |||
| Sankarabharanam | Percentage Paramesh S.I | ||
| Bengal Tiger | 'Future Star' Siddappa | ||
| Bruce Lee – The Fighter | Ratnam | ||
| Soukhyam | Shivudu | ||
| 2016 | Abbayitho Ammayi | ||
| Dictator | Ramesh Patro | ||
| Terror | MLA Ravi | ||
| Speedunnodu | Sobhan's brother-in-law | ||
| Oru Nodiyil | KTV News Channel head | Tamil film | |
| Sarrainodu | Obul Reddy's henchmen | ||
| Supreme | Tom | ||
| Parvathipuram | KTV News Channel head | ||
| Selfie Raja | SI Ankusham / CI Ankusham | ||
| Babu Bangaram | Batayyi Babji | ||
| Aatadukundam Raa | |||
| Chuttalabbai | Mr. Ego / E. Govardhan Reddy | ||
| Jakkanna | Katakatala Katappa | ||
| Abhinetri | Spirit Priest | ||
| Eedu Gold Ehe | Narada | ||
| Premam | Suma's father | ||
| Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | Police Officer | ||
| Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | Doctor | ||
| Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu | 'Variation Star' Veera Babu | ||
| 2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | Minister Shekar | |
| Winner | Singham Sujatha | ||
| Gunturodu | Babu Rao | ||
| Kittu Unnadu Jagratha | Rechukka | ||
| Katamarayudu | NASA Sarvam | ||
| Mister | Director | ||
| Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Kunthala Kingdom's Minister | ||
| Rarandoi Veduka Chudham | Dorababu | ||
| Ninnu Kori | Lova Babu | ||
| Patel S. I. R. | Monti | ||
| LIE | Indrudu | ||
| Paisa Vasool | Advocate Pruthviraj | ||
| Raja the Great | Bank Manager Babji | ||
| PSV Garuda Vega | Doctor | ||
| Balakrishnudu | Maddy R | ||
| 2018 | Achari America Yatra | ||
| Ego | Inspector Ramaraju | ||
| MLA | Kalyan's PA | ||
| Bharat Ane Nenu | Minister | ||
| Pantham | House Owner Vaadakam | ||
| Tej I Love You | Tej's Uncle | ||
| Vijetha | Police SI | ||
| Rangu | Stage Artist | ||
| Desamudurs | Bhoom Bhaskar | ||
| Shailaja Reddy Alludu | Manikyam | ||
| Devadas | Jahnavi's manager | ||
| My Dear Marthandam | Lawyer | ||
| Bluff Master | Dhana Shetty | ||
| 2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | Rajasekhar | |
| F2: Fun and Frustration | Ramaswamy Naidu | ||
| Yatra | Sujaya Krishna Ranga Rao | ||
| Maharshi | Journalist | ||
| Burrakatha | Bongaram Hema | ||
| Edaina Jaragocchu | |||
| Software Sudheer | Doctor | ||
| Iddari Lokam Okate | Mukesh | ||
| Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Madhavayyar |
Notes
- Films are listed in the order of their release date
References
- Hemanth, Kumar. "Prudhvi Raj gets rave reviews for his role in Loukyam". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times of India. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- Kavirayani, Suresh. "It's not been an easy journey: Prudhviraj". deccanchronicle.com. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
- Yalavarthi, Sunita. "Exclusive Interview with Prudhviraj (30 years industry)". telugu360.com. Telugu 360. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- Y., Sunita Chowdhary. "Patience pays, finally for Prudhviraj". thehindu.com. The Hindu. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- "TORI Live Show with Comedian Prithviraj". teluguportals.com. 14 March 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6VdbkNRjOo