Raja (actor)
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Raja Abel (born 09 November 1978) is a Telugu
film actor. He played the lead role in the Telugu
movieAnand
, which won 7 Nandi Awards
in 2004.
cinema industry.
Raja studied in St. Andrew's High School, Saidabad (New SBH Colony) and finished his schooling in 1993. He went to Vikas Residential college for his Intermediate education and dropped out after the first year unable to bear the beatings of the principal Tummala NagaPrasad. He has two sisters. Younger sister Padmini is married and lives in Akkayyapalem while elder sister Vijaya/Victory is still single.
and Srikanth. He started his career with a few flop films. Though his initial movies were not successful, he won many accolades for his performance. He was well known for his performance in the film Anand
, which became a big hit in the year 2004. Even before Anand was released, he played a small role in Mahesh Babu
's Arjun
, which made him noticeable. Immediately after Anand he acted in another hit film Aa Naluguru
in which he played the son of Rajendra Prasad
. Raja delivered another big hit, Vennela in 2005 which was mostly filmed in USA by debutant NRIs. In 2008, he appeared in the film Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna
, alongside actress Sneha.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
film actor. He played the lead role in the Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
movieAnand
Anand (2004 film)
Anand is a 2004 Telugu film that was directed, produced and written by Sekhar Kammula. According to Kammula, the film means ..contentment, happiness. The lead roles are played by Raja and Kamalinee Mukherjee. The film was well received by critics and owing to its success at the box office, it was...
, which won 7 Nandi Awards
Nandi Awards
The Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi...
in 2004.
Early life & Family
Raja was born as Raja Abel in Vishakapatnam to a Christian mother from London and Brahmin father from Andhra Pradesh.http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/raja.html In 1983, his mother died of uterine cancer and in 1989, his father died of cardiac arrest. His cousins Isaiah and Richard are also based in TeluguTelugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
cinema industry.
Raja studied in St. Andrew's High School, Saidabad (New SBH Colony) and finished his schooling in 1993. He went to Vikas Residential college for his Intermediate education and dropped out after the first year unable to bear the beatings of the principal Tummala NagaPrasad. He has two sisters. Younger sister Padmini is married and lives in Akkayyapalem while elder sister Vijaya/Victory is still single.
Career
Raja made his debut in the film O Chinnadana alongside GajalaGajala
Gajala is an Indian film actress, who has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She has worked with actors like Dileep, Arjun Sarja and Jr. NTR.-Career:She was launched in films in 2001-2002 in Telugu Films and later in Tamil and Malayalam Films...
and Srikanth. He started his career with a few flop films. Though his initial movies were not successful, he won many accolades for his performance. He was well known for his performance in the film Anand
Anand (2004 film)
Anand is a 2004 Telugu film that was directed, produced and written by Sekhar Kammula. According to Kammula, the film means ..contentment, happiness. The lead roles are played by Raja and Kamalinee Mukherjee. The film was well received by critics and owing to its success at the box office, it was...
, which became a big hit in the year 2004. Even before Anand was released, he played a small role in Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu born Mahesh Babu Ghattamaneni on 9 August 1975 is an Indian film actor from Telugu Cinema. Born to Legendary Telugu actor Superstar Krishna, Mahesh Babu faced the camera at the age of four as a child artist in the movie Needa...
's Arjun
Arjun (film)
Arjun is a Tollywood film released on 18 August 2004, and was directed by Gunasekhar. This is the second time Mahesh Babu and Gunasekhar have teamed up after delivering the blockbuster Okkadu...
, which made him noticeable. Immediately after Anand he acted in another hit film Aa Naluguru
Aa Naluguru
Aa Naluguru is a 2004 Telugu film starring Rajendra Prasad and Amani. The film was directed by Chandra Sidhartha and produced by Sarita Patra.-Plot:...
in which he played the son of Rajendra Prasad
Rajendra Prasad (actor)
Gadde Rajendra Prasad Gadde Rajendra Prasad Gadde Rajendra Prasad (born 19 July 1956, is a Telugu film actor. He was born in a middle class family from Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. He acquired an engineering (Ceramic Engineering) Diploma.Studied in Gudur Polytechnic at age of 19 ...
. Raja delivered another big hit, Vennela in 2005 which was mostly filmed in USA by debutant NRIs. In 2008, he appeared in the film Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna
Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna
Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna is a Telugu film directed by actor Giri Babu. The film stars Raja, Sneha in lead roles and Raghu Babu, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Kovai Sarala, Ali, Brahmanandam and Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao in supporting roles. It was released on 22 February 2008.-Plot:Madhu hails from a poor...
, alongside actress Sneha.
Filmography
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| 2010 2010 in film The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and... |
Inkosaari Inkosaari Inkosaari is a 2010 Telugu film, directed by Suman Pathuri & produced by Kalyan Palla starring Raja, Manjari Phadnis and Richa Pallod.-Cast:*Raja*Manjari Phadnis*Richa Pallod*Saandip*Ravi Varma*Vennela Kishore-Plot:... |
Ajay | Manjari Phadnis Manjari Phadnis Manjari Fadnis is an Indian film actress, who has appeared in Hindi, Telugu, Bengali and Tamil language films. She is best known for her performance in the 2008 Hindi film Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na.-Career:... , Richa Pallod Richa Pallod Richa Pallod is an Indian model and film actress who has featured in regional Indian films. After appearing as a child artiste, she appeared in an award-winning role in Nuvve Kavali, her first film in Telugu. She has appeared in several low-budget Hindi films with her most notable appearance being... |
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| 2009 2009 in film The year 2009 saw the release of many films. Seven made the top 50 list of highest-grossing films, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that as of this year, their Best Picture category would consist of ten nominees, rather than five .- Highest-grossing films :Please note... |
Samardhudu | Raja/Professional killer | Krishnam Raju Krishnam Raju Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju is a former popular Telugu film actor. He was popularly known as 'Rebel Star' for his rebellious acting style... , Sanjana |
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| Jaganmohini | Jagadeka Prathapudu | Meera Chopra Meera Chopra Meera Chopra , also known as Nila, is an Indian film actress, who appears in Telugu and Tamil films.- Background :Meera started her graduation at SGTB Khalsa College but completed her Bachelors degree from Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.,after which she went to New York... , Namitha |
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| Sontha Ooru | Innocent Boy | Thirtha | Winner 4 Nandi Awards Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi... |
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| 2008 2008 in film This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008... |
Nee Sukhame Ne Korukunna Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna is a Telugu film directed by actor Giri Babu. The film stars Raja, Sneha in lead roles and Raghu Babu, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Kovai Sarala, Ali, Brahmanandam and Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao in supporting roles. It was released on 22 February 2008.-Plot:Madhu hails from a poor... |
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| Mr. Medhavi Mr. Medhavi Mr. Medhavi is a 2008 Telugu film , directed by renowned Directed Neelakanta. The film stars Genelia D'Souza in the lead role and Raja.-Plot:... |
Vishwak | Genelia D'Souza Genelia D'Souza Genelia D'Souza is an Indian actress, model, and host. She has appeared in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam language films. After gaining wide attention in a Parker Pen commercial with Amitabh Bachchan, D'Souza began her acting career with Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003... |
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| Idhi Sangathi | Kalavar King | Tabu Tabu (actress) Tabu is an Indian film actress. She has mainly acted in Hindi films, though she has also starred in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Bengali language films, as well as one American film... , Abbas Abbas (actor) Mirza Abbas Ali , known as Abbas, is an Indian film actor and model. He has appeared in Kollywood Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films.Born in Calcutta and educated in Mumbai, he was discovered modeling in Bangalore... |
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| Bhadradri | Siddhu | Srihari Srihari Raghumudri Sri Hari, better known as Srihari , is an award-winning actor in Tollywood. He started out in Telugu cinema as the antagonist and subsequently went on to do some notable lead roles.-As lead actor:... |
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| Andamaina Abadhdham | Pradeep | Kamna Jethmalani Kamna Jethmalani Kamna Jethmalani is an Indian film actress. She debuted in 2005 with the Telugu film Premikulu and had her first commercial success with her third feature film Ranam... |
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| 2007 2007 in film This is a list of major films released in 2007.-Top grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2007... |
Veduka | Srikar | Poonam Bajwa Poonam Bajwa Poonam Bajwa is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu language films. A Punjabi by birth, she made her acting debut in the 2005 Telugu film Modati cinema, following which she appeared in several noted Telugu films, including Boss opposite superstar Nagarjuna and... |
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Parusuram | Upendra Upendra Upendra is a cine actor, director, script writer and singer. Born in a middle class family at Koteshwara near Kundapura, he belongs to Kannada speaking Kota Brahmin community. Upendra started his career off with famous director Kashinath as a writer and an assistant director... , Priyamani Priyamani Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer, better known by her stage name Priyamani is an Indian film actress and model who has appeared in several Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films... |
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| 2006 2006 in film - Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006... |
Mayabazar Mayabazar Mayabazar is a folklore Telugu Cinema first released in Andhra Pradesh, India on 27 March 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Alur Chakrapani. It was also dubbed in Tamil , and the Telugu version was later dubbed in Kannada. The story, dialogues, and song lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra... |
Srinivas | Bhumika Chawla Bhumika Chawla Bhumika Chawla is an Indian actress. She made her film debut in the Telugu film Yuvakudu and has since then worked in various Indian film industries and appeared in over thirty films in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Punjabi and Malayalam... , S. P. Balasubrahmanyam S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam is a multilingual Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and a film producer. He is referred to as S. P. B. or Balu by the media. He has won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer six times closely following K. J. Yesudas... |
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| Style Style (2006 film) Style is a Telugu film which was released on 12 January 2006 and was directed by Raghava Lawrence. This is Lawrence's second directorial venture after the blockbuster Mass with Akkineni Nagarjuna. It was produced by Larsco Entertainment with producers Sridhar and Sirisha Lagadapati.-Story:Ganesh ... |
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| Kokila Kokila Kokila may refer to :* Kokila - is a 1977 Kannada language film starring Kamal Haasan.* Kokilamma - is a 1983 Telugu film directed by K... |
Rahul | Saloni Aswani Saloni Aswani Saloni Aswani is an Indian film actress and model. After finishing her her education, Saloni ventured into modeling, appearing in various television advertisements... |
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| Bangaram Bangaram Bangaram is a Telugu film which released on 3 May 2006 and was directed by Tamil director Dharani. This film has Pawan Kalyan in the lead role and Meera Chopra, Raja, Reema Sen, Ashutosh Rana, Mukesh Rishi, and playing the supporting roles.The movie was an average grosser at box office.- Plot... |
Vinay | Pawan Kalyan Pawan Kalyan Pawan Kalyan ; is an Indian film Actor, Director, Screenwriter and Action choreographer in Telugu cinema... , Meera Chopra Meera Chopra Meera Chopra , also known as Nila, is an Indian film actress, who appears in Telugu and Tamil films.- Background :Meera started her graduation at SGTB Khalsa College but completed her Bachelors degree from Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.,after which she went to New York... |
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| 2005 2005 in film - Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2005... |
Oka Oorilo | Ravi | Saloni Aswani Saloni Aswani Saloni Aswani is an Indian film actress and model. After finishing her her education, Saloni ventured into modeling, appearing in various television advertisements... , Tarun Kumar Tarun Kumar Tarun Kumar is an Indian film actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema. He frequently appears in Romantic comedy films.-Career:... |
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| Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu is a Telugu film directed by Venky. In the film, there are only 3 characters,i.e. Raja, Shriya and Brahmanandam, which makes it different from all the other films.-Crew:*Story ... Venky*Direction .. Venky... |
Murthy | Shriya Saran Shriya Saran Shriya Saran , also known by the mononym Shriya, is an Indian film actress and model. She has worked in several of the regional industries of Indian cinema, having acted in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi language films, as well as a few films in English, Malayalam and Kannada... , Brahmanandam Brahmanandam Brahmanandam Kanneganti is an Indian actor, commonly appearing in Telugu films. He was born into a Viswakarma gold smith family. He holds Guinness World Record for acting in the most number of films in a single language. He was starred in over 900 films till date. He is noted for Physical comedy... |
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| Vennela Vennela Vennela is a 2005 Telugu film written and directed by Deva Katta, starring Raja and Parvati Melton as well as Sharwanand and Ravi Varma.-Audience, setting, and budget:... |
Naveen | Parvati Melton Parvati Melton Parvati Melton is a tall Indian model. She acts in Telugu and Malayalam movies. She acted with Raja in the film Vennela, which turned out to be a success. She acted in the super hit Malayalam film Hallo with South Indian star Mohanlal.-Filmography:-External links:... |
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| 2004 2004 in film The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol... |
Arjun Arjun (film) Arjun is a Tollywood film released on 18 August 2004, and was directed by Gunasekhar. This is the second time Mahesh Babu and Gunasekhar have teamed up after delivering the blockbuster Okkadu... |
Uday | Keerthi Reddy Keerthi Reddy Keerthi Reddy is an Indian actress. She also acted in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada movies.-Early life:Reddy was born to interior designer and mother a dress designer. Her grandfather is Ganga Reddy, Member of Parliament from Dichpally in Andhra Pradesh... , Mahesh Babu Mahesh Babu Mahesh Babu born Mahesh Babu Ghattamaneni on 9 August 1975 is an Indian film actor from Telugu Cinema. Born to Legendary Telugu actor Superstar Krishna, Mahesh Babu faced the camera at the age of four as a child artist in the movie Needa... |
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| Anand Anand (2004 film) Anand is a 2004 Telugu film that was directed, produced and written by Sekhar Kammula. According to Kammula, the film means ..contentment, happiness. The lead roles are played by Raja and Kamalinee Mukherjee. The film was well received by critics and owing to its success at the box office, it was... |
Anand | Kamalinee Mukherjee Kamalinee Mukherjee Kamalinee Mukherjee is an Indian actress. She has predominantly appeared in Telugu films as well as in a few Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada language films.... |
Winner 7 Nandi Awards Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi... |
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| Aa Naluguru Aa Naluguru Aa Naluguru is a 2004 Telugu film starring Rajendra Prasad and Amani. The film was directed by Chandra Sidhartha and produced by Sarita Patra.-Plot:... |
Raja | Rajendra Prasad Rajendra Prasad (actor) Gadde Rajendra Prasad Gadde Rajendra Prasad Gadde Rajendra Prasad (born 19 July 1956, is a Telugu film actor. He was born in a middle class family from Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. He acquired an engineering (Ceramic Engineering) Diploma.Studied in Gudur Polytechnic at age of 19 ... |
Winner 3 Nandi Awards Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi... |
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| 2003 2003 in film The year 2003 in film involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Pokémon Heroes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,... |
Appudappudu | Sundeep | Shreya Reddy Shreya Reddy Sriya Reddy is an Indian film actress, anchor and VJ. Born to former Indian test cricketer Bharath Reddy, Sriya worked as successful VJ at SS Music, before pursuing an acting career as well... |
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| Vijayam | Raja | Gajala Gajala Gajala is an Indian film actress, who has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She has worked with actors like Dileep, Arjun Sarja and Jr. NTR.-Career:She was launched in films in 2001-2002 in Telugu Films and later in Tamil and Malayalam Films... |
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| 2002 2002 in film The year 2002 in film involved some significant events. The first significant releases of sequels took place between The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Men in Black II, Analyze That, Spy Kids 2: The Island of... |
O Chinadaana | Srinivasa Sastry | Srikanth, Gajala Gajala Gajala is an Indian film actress, who has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She has worked with actors like Dileep, Arjun Sarja and Jr. NTR.-Career:She was launched in films in 2001-2002 in Telugu Films and later in Tamil and Malayalam Films... |
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| 2001 2001 in film The year 2001 in film involved some significant events, including the first of the Harry Potter series and also the first of The Lord of the Rings trilogy... |
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