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{{Short description|Indian film actor}}
{{Distinguish|Rajasekar}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Rajasekhar
| image = Telugu Film Actors, Smt. Jeevitha and Dr. Rajashekhar calling on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on October 26, 2015.jpg
| caption = Rajashekhar and family with the Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] in 2015
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1962|02|4}}
| birth_place = [[Lakshmipuram]], [[Theni]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| death_date =
| occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 1985-present
| spouse = [[Jeevitha]] <br>(m. 1991-present)
| children = Shivani <br>Shivatmika
}}

'''Rajasekhar''' (born '''Rajasekhar Varadharajan''') is an [[Indian film]] actor known for his works primarily in [[Telugu cinema]], and a few Tamil films. In a career spanning more than thirty years, he has acted in over eighty films in a variety of roles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Turmoil-in-T-town/articleshow/7099300.cms|title=Turmoil in T-town - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/121120/entertainment-tollywood/article/rajasekhar-finds-policemans-role-irresistible|title=Rajasekhar finds policeman's role irresistible | Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> He starred in blockbuster films, including ''[[Talambralu]]'', ''[[Sruthilayalu]]'', ''[[Aahuti (1985 film)|Aahuti]]'', ''[[Ankusam]]'', ''[[Magaadu (1990 film)|Magaadu]]'', ''[[Allari Priyudu]]'', ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'', ''[[Omkaram]]'', ''[[Suryudu]]'', ''[[Sivayya]]'', ''[[Manasunna Maaraju]]'', ''[[Maa Annayya]]'', ''[[Simharasi]]'', ''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'', ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Gorintaku]]'', ''[[PSV Garuda Vega]]'' and ''[[Kalki (2019 Telugu film)|Kalki]]''. Rajasekhar won two [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu|Filmfare Best Actor Awards - Telugu]] for the ''Magaadu'' and ''Anna''.

The Nature Waldorf School is owned by Rajasekhar and [[Jeevitha]], to whom he is married. The school is affiliated to Dr. Rajasekhar Charitable Trust and started its operations in July 2010. The mission of the school is to impart non-commercialised education to students.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.apcollegeadmissions.com/2011/02/nature-waldorf-school-hyderabad.html|title=Nature Waldorf School Hyderabad Admissions 2011-12}}</ref>

==Early life==
Rajasekhar was born on 4 February 1962, in [[Lakshmipuram]], [[Theni district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]] in a [[Tamils|Tamil]] family to D. C Varadharajan, a retired police officer and Andal.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/Actor-Rajasekhar-to-join-politics/article15158455.ece|title=Actor Rajasekhar to join politics|date=5 February 2008|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> His brother [[Selva (actor)|Selva]] has also appeared in Tamil films as a lead actor. Before joining films, he studied [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|M.B.B.S.]] and practiced in Aminjikarai, [[Chennai]].{{Citation needed|reason=Reliable source needed for the whole sentence|date=March 2021}}

Rajasekhar is a practicing [[Shaivism|Saiva]] [[Hindu]], after undergoing a transformative personal experience during his formative years.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/fervour-gaiety-mark-sivaratri-celebrations/article17365619.ece/amp/ Account of Personal Life] - Religious Views Source</ref>

==Personal life==
He married erstwhile actress [[Jeevitha]] and has two daughters.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/Bholakpur-cholera-claims-1-more/article16595707.ece|title=Bholakpur: cholera claims 1 more|date=13 May 2009|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> Their elder daughter Shivani is set to debut in films with the upcoming movie ''Vanda Ki Vanda''<ref>{{cite web |title=Rajasekhar's daughter Shivani set for her Debut in Films |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/05/rajasekhars-daughter-shivani-set-for-her-debut-in-films/ |work=IANS |publisher=news.biharprabha.com |access-date=7 May 2014}}</ref> while their younger daughter Shivatmika debuted with [[Dorasaani]]. Recently, Jeevitha was named as one of the nine members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with [[Pahlaj Nihalani]] as chairman.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/actordirector-jeevitha-inducted-into-censor-board/article6804049.ece|title=Actor-director Jeevitha inducted into Censor Board|date=20 January 2015|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>

==Career==
Rajashekhar made his acting debut in Tamil with [[Pudhumai Penn (1984 film)|Pudhumai Penn]] and also had a character role in [[Puthiya Theerpu]] with [[Vijaykanth]]. His Telugu film debut was in 1985 with ''Vande Mataram''. Since then, he has acted in variety of films such as ''[[Pratighatana]]'', ''Repati Pourulu'', ''Station Master'', ''[[Sruthilayalu]]'', ''Kashmora'', ''Aradhana'', ''Talambralu'', ''Aruna Kiranam'', ''Mamatala Kovela'' and ''Akka Mogudu''.

Movies from which he rose to fame and created an image of an Angry Young Man of Tollywood are ''Ahuti'', ''Aartanaadam'' ''Nyayam Kosam'', [[Ankusam]], ''Magadu'', ''Rowdyism Nasinchali'', ''Morotodu Na Mogudu'', ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'', ''Papa Kosam'', ''[[Balarama Krishnulu]]'', ''Agraham'', ''Sivayya,'' and ''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]''.

He has acted in more than 75 movies though he is mocked for his diction. His voice for most of his Telugu movies was dubbed by Telugu actor [[Saikumar Pudipeddi|Saikumar]] till 1996 and then was taken over by [[Sriniavasa Moorthy|Srinivasa Moorthy]] who started dubbing for him in 1997, when he won his first Nandi award for the movie Sivayya. Except for the 2003 film ''Villain'', where Sai's younger brother [[P. Ravi Shankar]] dubbed for both Rajasekhar and [[Vijayan (stunt coordinator)|Vijayan]], respectively.

Later, he also gained fame for his family drama films such as [[Maa Aayana Bangaram]], [[Suryudu]], [[Simharasi]], ''[[Maa Annayya]]'', [[Deergha Sumangali Bhava]], [[Manasunna Maaraju]] and [[Gorintaku (2008 film)]]. He was also applauded for his performance in the romance film [[Allari Priyudu]].

He is considered a versatile actor.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://starzsecrets.blogspot.com/2013/08/star-portrait-drrajasekhar.html|title=StarzSecrets: Star Portrait-Dr.Rajasekhar|date=15 August 2013}}</ref> His performance in ''Omkaram'' is a classic example of that, which was directed by Kannada director Upendra. His electrifying performance in the movie ''Sheshu'' was applauded critically. His biggest hit of the career came in the year 2007 with ''Avadaithe Nakenti'' and his last genuine hit was ''Gorintaku'' in the year 2008. Since then, he has had no hits. His last film was a hit; ''[[PSV Garuda Vega]]'' in 2017.

His movie [[Ankusam|Ithu Thaanda Police]] was a huge hit in Tamil. He has since been offered more movies in Tamil, he is noted in Tamil with films such as ''Meesaikaran'', ''Mannikka Vendugiren'', ''Aambala'', ''Diyala'', ''Akka'' etc.<ref name="auto"/> As an actor, he has done movies related to all genres.

==Filmography==

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* ''[[Pudhumai Penn (1984 film)|Pudhumai Penn]]'' (1984)
* ''Puthiya Theerppu'' (1985)
* ''[[Pratighatana]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Vande Mataram (1985 film)|Vande Mataram]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Ee Prashnaku Baduledi]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Dora Bidda]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Challani Ramaiah Chakkani Sitamma]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Talambralu]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Repati Pourulu]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Aruna Kiranam]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Kashmora (1986 film)|Kashmora]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Mister Bharat]]'' (1986)
* ''[[America Abbayi]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Prajaswamyam]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Aahuti (1987 film)|Aahuti]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Yuga Kartalu]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Idaa Prapancham]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Shrutilayalu]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Aradhana (1987 film)|Aradhana]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Nyayam Kosam]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Nava Bharatam]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Annapurnamma Gaari Alludu]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Neeku Naaku Pellanta]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Mr. Hero]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Indra Dhanassu]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Station Master (1988 film)|Station Master]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Bava Marudula Saval]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Aarta Nadam]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Mamatala Kovela]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Ankusham]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Prajaa Teerpu]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Chennapatnam Chinnollu]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Yamapasham]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Dharma Yuddham]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Manchivaaru Maavaaru]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Vinta Dongalu]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Rowdyism Nashinchali]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Shilashasanam]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Papa Kosam]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Magaadu (1990 film)|Magaadu]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Moratodu Naa Mogudu]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Akka Mogudu(film)]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Ahankari]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Balarama Krishnulu]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Aagraham (1993 film)|Aagraham]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Amma Koduku]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Allari Priyudu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Gangmaster (film)|Gangmaster]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Anga Rakshakudu]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Aavesham]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Raja Simham]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Ghatotkachudu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Vetagaadu (1996 film)|Vetagadu]]'' (1996)
* ''[[RathaYatra]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Omkaram]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Maa Aayana Bangaram]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Suryudu]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Deergha Sumangali Bhava]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Sivayya]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Neti Gandhi]]'' (1999)
* ''Bobbili Vamsham'' (1999)
* ''[[Mechanic Mavayya]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Maa Annayya]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Okkadu Chaalu]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Manasunna Maaraju]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Ravanna (film)|Ravanna]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Simharasi]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Seshu]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Bharatasimha Reddy]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Aayudham (2003 film)|Aayudham]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Villain (2003 film)|Villain]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Aapthudu]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Nayakudu (film)|Nayakudu]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Gorintaku]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Satyameva Jayate (2009 film)|Satyameva Jayate]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Naa Style Veru]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Maa Annayya Bangaram]]'' (2010)
* ''Mahankali'' (2013)
* ''[[Gaddam Gang]]'' (2015)
* ''[[PSV Garuda Vega]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Kalki (2019 Telugu film)|Kalki]]'' (2019)
*''[[Arjuna (2020 film)|Arjuna]]'' (2020)
{{div col end|4}}

==Awards==
* [[Nandi Award for Best Villain]] - ''Talambralu'' (1986) <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu]] - ''[[Magaadu (1990 film)|Magaadu]]'' (1990)<ref>http:// Refer Filmfare Magazine August 1991, [[38th filmfare awards south]] Madras Awards:Winners</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu]] - ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994)<ref>https://ia801901.us.archive.org/14/items/42ndAnnualFilmfaresouthawardsTeluguMalayalamwinners/IMG_20161006_074048%5B1%5D.jpg</ref><ref>https://ia802900.us.archive.org/13/items/42ndannualFilmfareTeluguWinnersbestactorbestactress/42nd_filmfare_telugu_winners%5B1%5D.jpg</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=0707362|name=Rajasekhar}}

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