Prudhvi Raj
Prudhvi Raj | |
|---|---|
| Born | Balireddy Pruthviraj (1964-08-06) 6 August 1964Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Education | M.A |
| Alma mater | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
| Organization | Movie Artists Association |
| Political party | Jana Sena Party (2024–present) |
| Other politicalaffiliations | YSR Congress Party (2019−2022) |
| Spouse | Sri Laxmi |
Balireddy Prudhviraj (born 6 August 1964) is an Indian actor and politician known for his roles in Telugu films.[1][2] He has appeared in over 100 films, primarily in comedic roles, and is widely recognised for his iconic dialogue "30 years industry" from the 2002 film Khadgam.[3]
In addition to his career in cinema, Prudhviraj has been actively involved in politics. In February 2019, he was appointed as the state secretary of the YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh.[4] He also served as the chairman of the SVBC TV channel, which is operated by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, until January 2020. Prudhviraj is currently a member of the Janasena Party.
Career
Prudhviraj was born in Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced by noted actor M. Prabhakar 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] In the year 2022, he joined Jana Sena Party.[6]
Controversy
Prudhvi Raj had joined the YSRCP in 2018, and after it came into power he has been nominated as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel in 2019.[7] 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.[8][9]
Prithviraj joined the Janasena party at the Janasena office in Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, on 24 January 2024 in the presence of party president Pawan Kalyan.[10]
Filmography
Telugu films
| Year | Title[a] | Role | Notes and Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Ladies Tailor | ||
| 1989 | Gandipeta Rahasyam | Character resembling NTR | |
| 1990 | Intinta Deepavali | ||
| Prema Khaidi | |||
| Prajala Manishi | Hari | ||
| Nagastram | |||
| 1991 | Vidhata | Inspector Jagannath | |
| 1992 | Aa Okkati Adakku | ||
| 1993 | Varasudu | ||
| 1996 | Ninne Pelladata | ||
| 1997 | Sindhooram | Naxalite | |
| Priyamaina Srivaru | |||
| 1998 | Ganesh | Dr. Anand | |
| Chandralekha | Ramaraju | ||
| 1999 | Samudram | Police Officer | |
| 2000 | Bachi | ||
| Devullu | |||
| 2001 | Inspector Vikram | ||
| 2002 | Kalusukovalani | Interviewer | |
| Idiot | Police Officer | ||
| Khadgam | 30 Years Industry | ||
| 2003 | Ammayi | ||
| Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | Police officer | ||
| Simhachalam | Sriram Yadav | ||
| 2004 | Arya | Reddy | |
| Sri Anjaneyam | |||
| 2005 | Okkade | Police Officer | |
| Gowtam SSC | Police Officer | ||
| 2006 | Ranam | Police Inspector | |
| Pokiri | Viswanath | ||
| Evandoi Srivaru | Himself | ||
| 2007 | Evadaithe Nakenti | Diwakar | |
| Dhee | Rowdy | ||
| Yamagola Malli Modalayindi | Man in Rama getup | Uncredited | |
| 2008 | Gautama Buddha | ||
| John Apparao 40 Plus | |||
| Ready | |||
| King | |||
| Souryam | Police Officer | ||
| Yuvatha | Krishna Manohar | ||
| 2009 | Sasirekha Parinayam | Lorry Driver | |
| Fitting Master | Police Officer | ||
| Rechipo | Police Officer | ||
| Kick | Minister | ||
| Naa Style Veru | |||
| Current | Police Officer | ||
| Snehituda... | Police Officer | ||
| Ek Niranjan | Ex-Minister | ||
| A Aa E Ee | Police Officer | ||
| 2010 | Adhurs | ||
| Namo Venkatesa | Prasad's Gang Member | ||
| Rama Rama Krishna Krishna | |||
| Prasthanam | |||
| Vedam | Bullebbayi | ||
| 2011 | Jai Bolo Telangana | ||
| Kudirithe Kappu Coffee | Company MD | ||
| Aha Naa Pellanta | Pilot | ||
| Brahmi Gadi Katha | Producer's henchman | ||
| Dookudu | Dummy Doctor | ||
| Bezawada | |||
| 2012 | Poola Rangadu | Eedara Gavvaraju | |
| Six | Jagga Reddy | ||
| Nuvva Nena | |||
| Gabbar Singh | |||
| Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Siddha | ||
| Vennela 1½ | |||
| Damarukam | Ad film director | ||
| Yamudiki Mogudu | |||
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | ||
| Baadshah | |||
| Sukumarudu | |||
| Action 3D | |||
| 1000 Abaddalu | Police Officer | ||
| Dalam | |||
| Athadu Aame o Scooter | Govind Raju's father | ||
| 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 | Pataas | Politician | |
| 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 | ||
| Jatha Kalise | [11] | ||
| 2016 | Abbayitho Ammayi | ||
| Dictator | Ramesh Patro | ||
| Terror | MLA Ravi | ||
| Speedunnodu | Sobhan's brother-in-law | ||
| Sarrainodu | Obul Reddy's henchman | ||
| Supreme | Tom | ||
| Rarandoi Veduka Chudham | Dorababu | ||
| 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 | Uncredited[12] | |
| 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 | ||
| Ninnu Kori | Lova Babu | ||
| Vaisakham | Babu Rao | ||
| LIE | Indrudu | ||
| Paisa Vasool | Advocate Pruthviraj | ||
| Raja the Great | Bank Manager Babji | ||
| PSV Garuda Vega | Doctor | ||
| Prematho Mee Karthik | |||
| Balakrishnudu | Maddy R | ||
| 2018 | Achari America Yatra | ||
| Gayatri | Minister Shankar Rao | ||
| Ego | CI Aavugadda Apparao | ||
| Raa Raa | |||
| MLA | Kalyan's PA | ||
| Rangasthalam | |||
| 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 | |
| Jai Sena | |||
| Zombie Reddy | Veera Reddy's henchmen | ||
| Idhe Maa Katha | |||
| 2022 | Super Machi | ||
| Son of India | |||
| F3 | Palace Incharge | ||
| Ante Sundaraniki | Sundar's uncle | ||
| Konda | Nalla Balli Sudhakar Rao | ||
| Saakini Daakini | Raghu | ||
| Geetha | |||
| Nachindi Girl Friendu | Police inspector | ||
| 2023 | Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu | ||
| Das Ka Dhamki | Sanjay’s uncle | ||
| Meter | Arjun’s girlfriend’s father | ||
| Bhuvana Vijayam | |||
| Boo | Cop | ||
| Unstoppable | |||
| Maya Petika | Corporator | ||
| Bro | Sambabu | ||
| Sound Party | |||
| Extra Ordinary Man | Yadav | ||
| Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Village Sarpanch | ||
| 2024 | Inti No. 13 | [13] | |
| Vey Dharuvey | Puli Parasuram | ||
| Prathinidhi 2 | |||
| Tiragabadara Saami | |||
| Swag | Ekambaram | ||
| Viswam | Jali Reddy | ||
| Zebra | Shrungara Samaram | ||
| Pranaya Godari | |||
| 2025 | Game Changer | Bobbili Mopidevi's assistant | |
| Ramam Raghavam | Kasinadh | ||
| Dear Uma | Doctor | ||
| Jigel | |||
| 2026 | Vanaveera |
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pudhupettai | Murthy | |
| 2021 | Parris Jeyaraj | Prakash Raj | |
| 2022 | Beast | Veera's psychiatrist | |
| 2023 | Kannitheevu | ||
| Boo | Cop | ||
| 2024 | Bloody Beggar | Kuberan | credited as Maruthi Prakash Raj |
| 2025 | Veera Dheera Sooran | "Periyavar" Ravi |
Films in other languages
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Tathagatha Buddha | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Rowdy Inspector | Bhojpuri |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Lady Detective | ETV | Episode 72 |
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". Deccan Chronicle. 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.
- ^The News Minute (29 July 2019). "Actor-comedian Prudhvi Raj named as chairman and director of devotional channel SVBC". Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^"Prudhviraj steps down as SVBC chairman". The Hindu. 13 January 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^"Actor Prudhvi Raj resigns from TTD's SVBC chairmanship". The Times of India. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ^Deccan Chronicle (24 January 2024). "Prudhvi Raj, Shaik Jani Join Jana Sena". Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^"Jatha Kalisey review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Ashwin Babu & Tejaswi Madivada". www.idlebrain.com.
- ^"Abhinetri review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Prabhu Deva & Tamanna". Archived from the original on 25 October 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^"Inti Number 13 Movie Review : Eerie and visually engaging". The Times of India.
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