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{{Short description|Indian film actor, writer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Rahul Ramakrishna
| image = https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSF_fRU6maayGN4wuhGTn5wsDW0kYGDLFAOuQ&usqp=CAU
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1991|01|15}}
| birth_place = [[Secunderabad, Telangana]], India
| parents =
| nationality = Indian
| education =
| occupation = Actor, singer, lyricist, journalist
| family =
| website =
| years active = 2014–present
}}
'''Rahul Ramakrishna''' (born 15 January 1991) is an Indian actor, writer and journalist.<ref>[https://telanganatoday.com/shiva-arjun-reddy-rahul-ramakrishna-rocked-role My role as Shiva in Arjun Reddy is the usual me: Rahul Ramakrishna]</ref><ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rahul-ramakrishna-redefines-on-screen-friendship-in-arjun-reddy/article19581112.ece|title=Redefining friendship | date=29 August 2017 | first=Y Sunita | last=Chowdhary | newspaper=The Hindu|accessdate=8 October 2018}}</ref><ref name="thehindu2">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/over-5-lakh-people-have-styled-their-name-using-the-arjun-reddy-font-generator-app-over-the-weekend/article19575700.ece|title=Arjun Reddy: In red and black|website=The Hindu|accessdate=31 August 2017}}</ref> He made his debut with the short film, ''Sainma''. He became popular with his role in the 2017 [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film, ''[[Arjun Reddy]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mahesh-babu-to-join-hands-with-arjun-reddy-director/articleshow/63828646.cms | title=Mahesh Babu to join hands with 'Arjun Reddy' director? | newspaper=The Times of India | date=19 April 2018 | accessdate=8 October 2018 }}</ref><ref name="thehindu" />

==Early life==
Rahul Ramakrishna was born in [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]]. His father was a [[yoga]] instructor and his mother is an assistant editor for a [[magazine|business magazine]]. He studied mechanical engineering in [[Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology|VJIT]] Puranapool but discontinued it after second year.

==Career==
Rahul Ramakrishna worked as a journalist in [[daily newspaper|evening dailies]], ''Post Noon'' and ''Metro India''. He also worked as a translator for journalists visiting Hyderabad on assignments. Along with a short stint as a film review writer for a ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' affiliated website, Rahul did many varied odd-jobs, as a songwriter, screenwriter, and as a presenter for a television cook show.

===Film career===
Rahul's affiliation with acting began as a theatre enthusiast where he worked with several theatre groups as part of their production crew. According to his interviews, Rahul developed a keen interest in acting after a workshop with playwright and activist N Madhusudan and Dr. Sagari Ramdas, both of whom Rahul credits as his teachers and guides. His first attempt at acting was in a short film, ''[[Sainma]]'' directed by [[Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam]]. Following the appreciation that poured in both for the film's attempt and aesthetics and for the acting prowess of the entire cast, he signed up to play the main lead's supporting friend in a comic role in the Telugu film, ''[[Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (2016 film)|Jayammu Nischayammu Raa]]'' starring [[Srinivasa Reddy]] and [[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]] directed by Sivaraju Kanumuri.

After this, Rahul shot to fame as Shiva, in the film ''[[Arjun Reddy]]'', where his character's unwavering loyalty to the lead's combined with wit and emotional support garnered him a massive fan following in the audience and the film fraternity alike.

The success of ''Arjun Reddy'' and the widespread recognition furthered his career with instrumental characters in many Telugu films of 2018 such as ''[[Bharat Ane Nenu]]'', ''[[Sammohanam]]'', ''[[Chi La Sow]]''. Rahul repeated his "hero's best friend" role and combination with actor Vijay Deverakonda in the film ''[[Geetha Govindam]]''. In 2020 he appeared in ''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]''.

In late 2018, Rahul announced that he will be marrying his girlfriend, however, he later postponed the marriage citing busy shooting schedules.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2018 |title=Talented comedian postpones his marriage for films |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/talented-comedian-postpones-his-marriage-for-films/articleshow/67055186.cms |access-date=26 March 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{{Pending films key}}
;As actor
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 2014 ||''Sainma''|| Ramu || Short film
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016 ||''[[Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (2016 film)|Jayammu Nischayammu Raa]]''|| Yadagiri ||Actor, Dialogue writer
|-
|''Sheesh Mahal''|| Filmmaker ||
|-
| 2017 ||''[[Arjun Reddy]]''|| Shiva ||
|-
| rowspan="9" | 2018 ||''[[Inttelligent]]''|| Rahul ||
|-
|''[[Bharat Ane Nenu]]''|| Ramana ||
|-
|[[Sammohanam (2018 film)|''Sammohanam'']]|| Murthy ||
|-
|''[[Gangstars]]''|| Red || [[Amazon Prime Video]] webseries
|-
|''[[Chi La Sow]]''|| Police Officer ||
|-
|''[[Geetha Govindam]]''|| Ramakrishna ||
|-
|''Nirudyoga Natulu''|| Himself || Web series; Cameo appearance in the Season Finale
|-
|''[[Husharu]]''|| Raj Bollam ||
|-
|[[Mithai ( 2018 )|''Mithai'']]|| Sai ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2019 ||''[[Kalki (2019 Telugu film)|Kalki]]''|| Deva Dutta
|
|-
|''[[Brochevarevarura]]''|| Rambo ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2020 ||''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]''
| Ravindra ||
|-
|''[[Pressure Cooker (2020 film)|Pressure Cooker]]''|| Chandrasekhar ||
|-
|''[[Guvva Gorinka]]''
|
|[[Amazon Prime Video]] film
|-
| rowspan="8" |2021||''[[A1 Express]]''
| Rahul ||
|-
|''[[Jathi Ratnalu]]''
| Jogipet Ravi ||
|-
|''Y''
|Baalu
|[[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]] film
|-
|''[[Shaadi Mubarak (film)|Shaadi Mubarak]]''
| Driver ||
|-
|''[[Paagal]]''
|Youth leader
|
|-
|[[Net (film)|''Net'']]
|Lakshman
|
|-
|''[[Republic (film)|Republic]]''
|Mani
|
|-
|''[[Skylab (film)|Skylab]]'' ||Subedar Ramarao ||
|-
| rowspan="6" |2022
|''[[RRR (film)|RRR]]''
|Lacchu
|
|-
|''[[Virata Parvam]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Ante Sundaraniki]]''
|Dr. Guruvesh
|
|-
|[[Happy Birthday (2022 Indian film)|''Happy Birthday'']]
|Gunda
|
|-
|''[[Krishna Vrinda Vihari]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Ori Devuda]]''
|God's Assistant
|Extended cameo appearance
|-
| rowspan="3" |2023 ||''[[Intinti Ramayanam (2023)|Intinti Ramayanam]]'' || Seenu ||
|-
|''[[Vimanam (2023 film)|Vimanam]]''
|Koti
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2023-05-19 |title=Vimanam Teaser {{!}} Samuthirakani {{!}} Anasuya Bharadwaj {{!}} Meera Jasmine |url=https://telanganatoday.com/vimanam-teaser-samuthirakani-anasuya-bharadwaj-meera-jasmine |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|[[Kushi (upcoming film)|''Kushi'']]
|RK
|
|}

;As lyricist
*''Sainma'' (2014)
*''[[Pelli Choopulu]]'' (2016)

==Television==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Show !! Channel !! Notes
|-
| Wow emi ruchi ||''ETV abhiruchi''|| host/cheff
|-
|}

== Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Film
!Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
|2018
|[[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA]]
|[[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu)|Best Comedian (Telugu)]]
|''[[Arjun Reddy]]''
|{{Won}}
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/film/in-pictures-the-south-indian-international-movie-awards-siima-in-dubai-1.770478|title=The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) in Dubai|last=|first=|date=15 September 2018|website=Arts and Culture|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=18 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
| 2019 || [[Filmfare Awards South]] || [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu|Best Supporting Actor – Telugu]] || ''[[Geetha Govindam]]'' || {{nom}} ||style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-37931.html|title=Nominations for the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019|website=[[Filmfare]]}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|[[Zee Cine Awards Telugu]]
| rowspan="2" |Best Comedian
| rowspan="2" |''[[Brochevarevarura]]''
|{{Won}}
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tollywood.net/complete-winner-list-of-zee-cine-awards-telugu-2020/|title=Complete winner list of Zee Cine awards Telugu 2020|last=|first=|date=12 January 2020|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=18 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|[[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA]]
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|8412322}}
*{{Twitter|id=eyrahul}}

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