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| caption            = Prasad at the audio launch event of ''[[Quick Gun Murugun]]'' (2009)
| caption            = Prasad at the audio launch event of ''[[Quick Gun Murugun]]'' (2009)
| birth_name        = Gadde Rajendra Prasad<ref name="n18" />
| birth_name        = Gadde Rajendra Prasad<ref name="n18" />
| birth_date        = {{Birth date  and age|df=yes|1956|7|19}}<ref name="n18">{{Cite web|last=Rachamalla|first=Suresh|title=#HBDRajendraprasad : నవ్వుల రారాజుకు 64వ పుట్టినరోజు శుభాకాంక్షలు.. ప్రత్యేక కథనం..|url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/rajendra-prasad-celebrates-64-birthday-today-a-special-story-sr-557520.html|access-date=2021-03-01|website=News18 Telugu|language=te|date= 19 July 2020}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{Birth date  and age|df=yes|1958|7|19}}<ref name="n18">{{Cite web|last=Rachamalla|first=Suresh|title=#HBDRajendraprasad : నవ్వుల రారాజుకు 64వ పుట్టినరోజు శుభాకాంక్షలు.. ప్రత్యేక కథనం..|url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/rajendra-prasad-celebrates-64-birthday-today-a-special-story-sr-557520.html|access-date=2021-03-01|website=News18 Telugu|language=te|date= 19 July 2020}}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[Nimmakuru]], [[Andhra State]], India
| birth_place        = [[Nimmakuru]], [[Andhra State]], India
| occupation        = Actor
| occupation        = Actor
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'''Gadde Rajendra Prasad''' (born 19 July 1956) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. He is a recipient of four [[Andhra Pradesh]] state [[Nandi Awards]], three [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]], and three [[Santosham Film Awards]].
'''Gadde Rajendra Prasad''' (born 19 July 1958) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. He is a recipient of four [[Andhra Pradesh]] state [[Nandi Awards]], three [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]], and three [[Santosham Film Awards]].


Prasad made his debut in 1977 with ''[[Sneham (1977 film)|Sneham]]'' and gained recognition with ''[[Manchu Pallaki]]'' (1982). He then went on to be starred in several successful comedy films such as ''[[Rendu Rellu Aaru]]'' (1986), ''[[Ladies Tailor]]'' (1986), [[Aha Naa-Pellanta! (1987 film)|''Aha Naa-Pellanta!'']] (1987), ''[[Appula Appa Rao]]'' (1991), and ''[[Mayalodu]]'' (1993).<ref name="n18" /> He received [[Nandi Award for Best Actor]] for ''[[Erra Mandaram]]'' (1991) and ''[[Aa Naluguru]]'' (2004). He has also received an [[Honorary doctorate]] from [[Andhra University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Here-comes-the-Creator/article16576899.ece|title=Here comes the Creator|first=M. l|last=Narasimham|date=19 March 2010|access-date=16 August 2018|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> In 2012, he starred in the medical thriller ''[[Dream (2012 film)|Dream]]'', for which he won the Royal Reel Award at the [[Canada International Film Festival]].<ref>[http://www.canadafilmfestival.com/Festival/2013OfficialSelections/tabid/486/Default.aspx 2013 Official Selections<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://www.webcitation.org/6EnNtTNiS?url=http://www.canadafilmfestival.com/Default.aspx?TabId=486&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 |date=1 March 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/dream-hops-to-canada-in-flying-colours/article4473298.ece|title=‘Dream’ hops to Canada in flying colours|first=Suresh|last=Krishnamoorthy|date=4 March 2013|access-date=16 August 2018|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
Prasad made his debut in 1977 with ''[[Sneham (1977 film)|Sneham]]'' and gained recognition with ''[[Manchu Pallaki]]'' (1982). He then went on to be starred in several successful comedy films such as ''[[Rendu Rellu Aaru]]'' (1986), ''[[Ladies Tailor]]'' (1986), [[Aha Naa-Pellanta! (1987 film)|''Aha Naa-Pellanta!'']] (1987), ''[[Appula Appa Rao]]'' (1991), and ''[[Mayalodu]]'' (1993).<ref name="n18" /> He received [[Nandi Award for Best Actor]] for ''[[Erra Mandaram]]'' (1991) and ''[[Aa Naluguru]]'' (2004). He has also received an [[Honorary doctorate]] from [[Andhra University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Here-comes-the-Creator/article16576899.ece|title=Here comes the Creator|first=M. l|last=Narasimham|date=19 March 2010|access-date=16 August 2018|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> In 2012, he starred in the medical thriller ''[[Dream (2012 film)|Dream]]'', for which he won the Royal Reel Award at the [[Canada International Film Festival]].<ref>[http://www.canadafilmfestival.com/Festival/2013OfficialSelections/tabid/486/Default.aspx 2013 Official Selections<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://www.webcitation.org/6EnNtTNiS?url=http://www.canadafilmfestival.com/Default.aspx?TabId=486&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 |date=1 March 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/dream-hops-to-canada-in-flying-colours/article4473298.ece|title=‘Dream’ hops to Canada in flying colours|first=Suresh|last=Krishnamoorthy|date=4 March 2013|access-date=16 August 2018|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
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==Early life==
==Early life==
Prasad was born into a middle-class family to Gadde Venkata Narayana and Manikyamba from [[Nimmakuru]], [[Krishna District]], Andhra Pradesh.<ref name="n18" /><ref name="eenadu">Eenadu Telugu newspaper daily, July 19, 2016</ref> His father was a teacher. Prasad completed his graduation with a diploma in Ceramic Engineering before entering the film industry. He joined a company, but had to resign from the job because he was too young. After witnessing the shooting of the film, ''[[Tatamma Kala]]'', he had an ambition to join the industry, and with the suggestion of [[N. T. Rama Rao|N.T.R]] and [[N. Trivikrama Rao]] he joined an acting school.
Prasad was born into a middle-class family to Gadde Venkata Narayana and Manikyamba from [[Nimmakuru]], [[Krishna District]], Andhra Pradesh.<ref name="n18" /><ref name="eenadu">Eenadu Telugu newspaper daily, July 19, 2016</ref> His father was a teacher. Prasad completed his graduation with a diploma in Ceramic Engineering before entering the film industry. He joined a company, but had to resign from the job because he was too young. After witnessing the shooting of the film ''[[Tatamma Kala]]'', he aspired to join the industry, and upon the suggestion of [[N. T. Rama Rao|N.T.R]] and [[N. Trivikrama Rao]] he joined an acting school.


==Personal life==
Prasad is married to Vijaya Chamundeswari. They have a son and a daughter.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chiranjeevi, Samantha at Rajendra Prasad's son wedding|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/pix-chiranjeevi-samantha-at-rajendra-prasads-son-wedding/20150210.htm|access-date=2021-03-01|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref>
Prasad is married to Vijaya Chamundeswari. They have a son and a daughter.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chiranjeevi, Samantha at Rajendra Prasad's son wedding|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/pix-chiranjeevi-samantha-at-rajendra-prasads-son-wedding/20150210.htm|access-date=2021-03-01|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref>


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His collaboration with director [[Jandhyala]] in ''[[Aha Naa Pellanta (1987 film)|Aha Naa Pellanta]]'' established him as a overnight star. He also made successful collaboration with directors [[Vamsy]], [[E. V. V. Satyanarayana]], [[S. V. Krishna Reddy]] and [[Relangi Narasimha Rao]]. Notably, Relangi made 32 films (out of 70 as director) with Prasad. One major role which garnered him a lot of accolades was in the movie ''[[Aa Naluguru]],'' for which he has won the State [[Nandi Awards|Nandi Award]] for the second time in his career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/research/differentperspective/aanaluguru.html|title=Aa Naluguru – Telugu cinema different perspective – analysis on latest Telugu movies|website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=16 August 2018}}</ref> Critically acclaimed films such as ''[[Mee Sreyobhilashi]]'' and ''[[Onamalu]]'' made him one of the most promising actors in Telugu film industry. He acted as [[Lord Hanuman]] in the blockbuster multi-starrer film ''[[Devullu]]''.
His collaboration with director [[Jandhyala]] in ''[[Aha Naa Pellanta (1987 film)|Aha Naa Pellanta]]'' established him as a overnight star. He also made successful collaboration with directors [[Vamsy]], [[E. V. V. Satyanarayana]], [[S. V. Krishna Reddy]] and [[Relangi Narasimha Rao]]. Notably, Relangi made 32 films (out of 70 as director) with Prasad. One major role which garnered him a lot of accolades was in the movie ''[[Aa Naluguru]],'' for which he has won the State [[Nandi Awards|Nandi Award]] for the second time in his career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/research/differentperspective/aanaluguru.html|title=Aa Naluguru – Telugu cinema different perspective – analysis on latest Telugu movies|website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=16 August 2018}}</ref> Critically acclaimed films such as ''[[Mee Sreyobhilashi]]'' and ''[[Onamalu]]'' made him one of the most promising actors in Telugu film industry. He acted as [[Lord Hanuman]] in the blockbuster multi-starrer film ''[[Devullu]]''.


In 2009, Prasad played the titular role English-language film, ''[[Quick Gun Murugun]].'' The film was screened at the London Film Festival, the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, the New York Asian Film Festival and in [[The Museum of Modern Art]], New York.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web|date=28 August 2009|title=MoMA Celebrates Contemporary Indian Cinema|url=http://www.huliq.com/13/80845/moma-celebrates-contemporary-indian-cinema|access-date=13 September 2011|publisher=Huliq}}</ref>
In 2009, Prasad played the titular role in English-language film, ''[[Quick Gun Murugun]]''. The film was screened at the London Film Festival, the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, the New York Asian Film Festival and at [[The Museum of Modern Art]], New York.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web|date=28 August 2009|title=MoMA Celebrates Contemporary Indian Cinema|url=http://www.huliq.com/13/80845/moma-celebrates-contemporary-indian-cinema|access-date=13 September 2011|publisher=Huliq}}</ref>


He played remarkable characters as supporting artist in films such as ''[[Julai]]'', ''[[Aagadu]]'', ''[[S/O Satyamurthy]]'', ''[[Srimanthudu]]'' and ''[[Nannaku Prematho]]'' as well as elderly characters in films like ''[[Dagudumoota Dandakore]]''.
He played remarkable characters as supporting artist in films such as ''[[Julai]]'', ''[[Aagadu]]'', ''[[S/O Satyamurthy]]'', ''[[Srimanthudu]]'' and ''[[Nannaku Prematho]]'' as well as elderly characters in films like ''[[Dagudumoota Dandakore]]''.
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