Raghu Karumanchi

Raghu Karumanchi is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Telugu cinema as a comedian, and supporting actor. He acted in more than 150 films.[1][2][3] He also led a team called Roller Raghu in the popular comedy show Jabardasth on Eenadu TV Channel.[4] He made his debut as an actor with the film Aadi starring Jr. NTR.[5] He got break as an actor with the film Adhurs.[2] He also acted in 1500 TV episodes in 32 titles on various channels.

Raghu
Born
Raghu Karumanchi

(1968-05-12) 12 May 1968
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
NationalityIndian
EducationMasters in International Marketing and Information Technology
OccupationActor
Years active2002 - Present
Spouse(s)Vani
ChildrenJhansi Swaapnika
Tejaswi
Parents
  • Karumanchi Venkata Rao (father)
  • Karumanchi Sitamahalakshmi (mother)

Life

His native place is Tenali. He was born and brought up in Hyderabad.[2] His father Venkata Rao is a retired army officer and his mother Sitamahalakshmi is a housewife.[4] He completed his Masters in International Marketing and Information Technology and worked in TVS electronics group for 14 years.[4][6] He is married to Vani on 4 August 2000. She has an M.A in Political science from Nagarjuna University. The couple has two daughters Jhansi Swaapnika and Tejaswi.[2]

Career

He appeared in 1500 TV episodes in 32 titles on various channels.[4] He worked with all the contemporary Telugu heroes[7] except Pawan Kalyan. He worked with almost all contemporary directors except S. S. Rajamouli and Trivikram Srinivas.

Social awareness

He received an award from Prasar Bharati and UNICEF for producing the best short film on saving the girl child in 2006.[8]

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
2002AadiErra Srinu / Sri Krishnananda Swamy
2003Dil
2005The Angrez
2008Hare Ram
2010Adhurs
Brindavanam
Kalyanram Kathi
2011Oosaravelli
Pilla ZamindarRamana
2012DevarayaDorababu
BodyguardCash Reddy's friend
2013Sukumarudu
Mirchi
2014LoukyamBanti
AagaduBiriyani Raju
Yevadu
PowerRaghu
Race GurramPeddi Reddy's henchman
Govindudu Andarivadele
Natu kodiNot released
2015Kick 2
TemperMadhav
The Angrez 2
Ketugadu
PataasMahathi's colleague
SoukhyamBavuji's henchman
Dagudumootha Dandakor
2016Supreme
OopiriPolice Officer
ThozhaTamil film
Goli Soda
Speedunnodu
Ism
Banthi Poola Janaki
2017Winner
Khaidi No. 150Ward Corporator
SamanthakamaniConstable Satyanarayana
Anando Brahma
Raja the GreatKabaddi Team Player
Balakrishnudu
2018Kirrak Party
Devadas
Geetha Govindam
201990MLJohn Wick's henchman
Ruler Arnold
Venky Mama Raghuramaiah
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy Bulli Reddy
2020Anukunnadi Okkati Ayyandhi OkatiCult Kameshwar Rao
gollark: Does any other OS have a command named `b` which prints the alphabet?
gollark: But seriously, you should try it.
gollark: Must be being ratelimited.
gollark: Or was it mode2? Anyway.
gollark: Oh, yes, mode8.

References
  1. "Raghu Karumanchi". maastars.com. Movie Artists Association. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  2. "Interview : Raghu Karumanchi – My role in Adhurs was career defining". 123telugu.com. Mallemala Entertainments. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  3. "Telugu Movie Actor Raghu Karumanchi". nettv4u.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  4. "అదుర్స్ రఘు బర్త్ డే ఇంటర్వ్యూ..!". cinejosh.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  5. GV. "Comedian Raghu Karumanchi new films". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  6. "అవకాశం వస్తే విలన్ పాత్ర చేస్తా". namasthetelangaana.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  7. "Raghu Karumanchi profile". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  8. Staff, Reporter. "Prasar Bharati-UNICEF presents awards for short films". news.webindia123.com. Webdunia123. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.