Krishnam Raju Wiki and Biography: Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju is an Indian actor and politician. He is popularly known for his works in Telugu movie Industry and he was called Rebel Star for his rebellious acting. He is the winner of the Nandi Award for Best Actor. Krishnam Raju had a career span of five decades.
He is the recipient of five Filmfare awards south and three Nandi Awards and he is also an active politician. He joined Bharatiya Janata Party and was elected to the Lok Sabha from Kakinada and Narasapur constituencies. He joined Praja Rajyam Party in 2009 and he contested for M.P but he lost. Right now he will be seen in Radhe Shyam’s movie.
Krishnam Raju Wiki: Biography, Age, First Wife, Family, Education, Height, Weight, Movies List, Career, Profession, Net Worth
Real Name | Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju |
Nick Name | Krishnam Raju, Rebel Star |
Profession | Actor, Politician, Photographer |
Famous For | Acting, Politics |
Wife Name | U. Syamaladevi |
Physical Status | |
Age | 82years |
Height | 5”8 |
Weight | 65Kgs |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | White |
Personal Information | |
Date of Birth | 20th January 1940 |
Birth Place | Mogalthur, Andhra Pradesh |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Nationality | Indian |
School Name | St. Patrick School, Chennai |
College Name | MSR College, Hyderabad |
Qualifications | BBA |
Family Profile | |
Father Name | Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Rao |
Mother Name | NA |
Siblings | U. Suryanarayana Raju |
Career | Acting, Politics |
Source of Income | Movies, Politics |
Appeared In | Movies, Politics |
Net Worth Salary | 200Crores+(Approx.) |
Krishnam Raju Biography
Krishnam, Raju Education
Krishnam Raju was born on 20th January 1940 in Mogalthur, West Godavari District. His father’s name is Uppalapati Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Raju. Krishnam Raju got married to U. Syamala Devi on 20th September 1996 they have three daughters. His brother late U. Suryanarayana Raju is a producer and his nephew is Prabhas. Krishnam Raju also worked as a journalist for the Andhra Ratna.
Krishnam Raju Career
Krishnam Raju made his debut in 1966 with the movie Chilaka Gorinka, Later on, he went on to work in movies like Jeevana Tarangalu, Krishnaveni, Bhakta Kannappa, Amaradeepam, Sati Savitri, Mana Voori Pandavulu, Rangoon Rowdy, Sita Ramulu, Taxi Driver, Bobbili Brahmanna, Tandra Paparayudu, Antima Theerupu, Palnati Poursham.
He won Rashtrapati Awards, Filmfare Awards South, Nandi Awards, TSR TV9 National Awards, Zee Telugu Awards. Now Krishnam Raju will be seen in an interesting role in Radhe Shyam movie which is releasing in theatres very soon.