Prudhvi Raj
Balireddy Prudhviraj (born August 6, 1964) is an Indian actor and politician who appears in Telugu films.[1][2] Known for his comic roles, he has acted in over 100 films. He is noted for his dialogue of 30 Years Industry in the 2002 film Khadgam, which also became his moniker.[3]
Prudhvi Raj | |
|---|---|
| Born | Balireddy Pruthviraj August 6, 1964 |
| Education | M.A |
| Alma mater | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam |
| Occupations |
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| Political party | Jana Sena Party (from 2022) |
| Other political affiliations | YSR Congress Party (until 2022) |
In February 2019, he was appointed as state secretary to YSR Congress Party of Andhra Pradesh.[4] He worked as chairman of SVBC TV channel run by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams until January 2020.
Career
Prudhviraj was born in 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 (1992). 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 (2002) and this film changed his fate.[5] From November 2022 Prudhviraj is doing Political Battayilu setirical show in Prime 9 News, Written and directed by Vijaya Nagesh. In the year 2022, he joined Jana Sena Party[6]
Controversy
He has been nominated as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel in 2019. In January 2020, his audiotape recording with a female employee of SVBC TV channel went viral on YouTube and SVBC employees protested urging him to resign from his post as the chairman of the channel. Following that incident Prudhviraj resigned as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel.[7][8]
Filmography
| Year | Film[a] | 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 Venkateswara | |
| 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 | Viswanath | |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai | Murthy | Tamil film |
| 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 | Pasupathi'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 | "Dummy Doctor | ||
| Bezawada | |||
| 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 | |||
| Action 3D | |||
| 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 | Cabinet Minister | ||
| Rabhasa | College Principal | ||
| Aagadu | Veera Kesavulu | ||
| Geethanjali | House Broker | ||
| Loukyam | 'Boiling Star' Bablu | ||
| 2015 | Pandaga Chesko | ||
| Jadoogadu | |||
| James Bond | |||
| Dongaata | ACP Kanakambaram | ||
| Mirchi Lanti Kurradu | |||
| Kick 2 | |||
| Sher | Pappi's uncle | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sarrainodu | Obul Reddy's henchman | ||
| Supreme | Tom | ||
| Parvathipuram | KTV News Channel head | ||
| Selfie Raja | Ankusam | ||
| 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 | ||
| Nenorakam | |||
| Katamarayudu | NASA Sarvam | ||
| Mister | Director | ||
| Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Kunthala Kingdom's Minister | ||
| Rarandoi Veduka Chudham | Dorababu | ||
| Ninnu Kori | Lova Babu | ||
| LIE | Indrudu | ||
| Paisa Vasool | Advocate Pruthviraj | ||
| Raja the Great | Bank Manager Babji | ||
| PSV Garuda Vega | Doctor | ||
| Balakrishnudu | Maddy R | ||
| 2018 | Achari America Yatra | ||
| Gayatri | Minister Shankar Rao | ||
| Ego | CI Aavugadda Apparao | ||
| Raa Raa | |||
| MLA | Kalyan's PA | ||
| Bharat Ane Nenu | MLA | ||
| Pantham | House Owner Vaadakam | ||
| Tej I Love You | Tej's Uncle | ||
| Raju Gadu | Dr. Saima | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2021 | Bangaru Bullodu | Bank Manager | |
| Zombie Reddy | Veera Reddy's henchmen | ||
| Idhe Maa Katha | |||
| Parris Jeyaraj | Prakash Raj | Tamil film | |
| 2022 | Super Machi | ||
| Son of India | |||
| Beast | Veera's psychiatrist | Tamil film | |
| F3 | Palace Incharge | ||
| Ante Sundaraniki | Sundar's uncle | ||
| Konda | Nalla Balli Sudhakar Rao | ||
| Saakini Daakini | Raghu | ||
| Nachindi Girl Friendu | Police inspector |
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.
- ^ Y., Sunita Chowdhary (25 December 2015). "Patience pays, finally for Prudhviraj". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- ^ "Jagan's YSRCP appoints Telugu actor Prudhvi Raj as state secretary". The News Minute. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Yalavarthi, Sunita (12 December 2015). "Exclusive Interview with Prudhviraj (30 years industry)". telugu360.com. Telugu 360. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ^ Rao, G. v r Subba (6 October 2022). "Actor Prudhvi Raj to join Jana Sena Party". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
- ^ "Prudhviraj steps down as SVBC chairman". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 13 January 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "Actor Prudhvi Raj resigns from TTD's SVBC chairmanship". The Times of India. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
External links
- Prudhvi Raj at IMDb
- Chithr.com