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{{Indian name|Rajasekhar|Varadharajan}}'''Rajasekhar Varadharajan''' (born 4 February 1962), known professionally as '''Rajasekhar''', is an Indian actor known for his works primarily in [[Telugu cinema]]. In a career spanning more than 38 years, he has acted in over 80 Telugu films in a variety of roles.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Turmoil-in-T-town/articleshow/7099300.cms|title=Turmoil in T-town|website=The Times of India|last1=Bhat |first1=Prashanth }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/121120/entertainment-tollywood/article/rajasekhar-finds-policemans-role-irresistible|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203030852/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/121120/entertainment-tollywood/article/rajasekhar-finds-policemans-role-irresistible|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 December 2013|title=Rajasekhar finds policeman's role irresistible<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref> He starred in several notable films, including ''[[Talambralu (film)|Talambralu]]'', ''[[Sruthilayalu]]'', ''[[Aahuthi|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]]'', and ''[[PSV Garuda Vega]]''. Rajasekhar won two [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu|Filmfare Best Actor Awards - Telugu]] for ''Magaadu'' and ''Anna''.
{{Indian name|Rajasekhar|Varadharajan}}'''Rajasekhar Varadharajan''' (born 4 February 1962), known professionally as '''Rajasekhar''', is an Indian actor known for his works primarily in [[Telugu cinema]]. In a career spanning more than 38 years, he has acted in over 80 Telugu films in a variety of roles.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Turmoil-in-T-town/articleshow/7099300.cms|title=Turmoil in T-town|website=The Times of India|last1=Bhat |first1=Prashanth }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/121120/entertainment-tollywood/article/rajasekhar-finds-policemans-role-irresistible|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203030852/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/121120/entertainment-tollywood/article/rajasekhar-finds-policemans-role-irresistible|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 December 2013|title=Rajasekhar finds policeman's role irresistible<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref> He starred in several notable films, including ''[[Talambralu (film)|Talambralu]]'', ''[[Sruthilayalu]]'', ''[[Aahuthi|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]]'', and ''[[PSV Garuda Vega]]''. Rajasekhar won two [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu|Filmfare Best Actor Awards - Telugu]] for ''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.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://www.apcollegeadmissions.com/2011/02/nature-waldorf-school-hyderabad.html|title=Nature Waldorf School Hyderabad Admissions 2011-12}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://www.teluguvaaditv.com/2026/01/rajasekhar-gotilla-factory-real-or-fake.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260115114749/https://www.teluguvaaditv.com/2026/01/rajasekhar-gotilla-factory-real-or-fake.html|url-status=live|archive-date=15 January 2026|title=Rajashekhar “Gotilla Factory” Viral Jobs: Real or Fake? Full Fact Check on Social Media Claims|website=Telugu Vaadi TV}}&lt;/ref&gt;
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><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.teluguvaaditv.com/2026/01/rajasekhar-gotilla-factory-real-or-fake.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260115114749/https://www.teluguvaaditv.com/2026/01/rajasekhar-gotilla-factory-real-or-fake.html|url-status=live|archive-date=15 January 2026|title=Rajashekhar “Gotilla Factory” Viral Jobs: Real or Fake? Full Fact Check on Social Media Claims|website=Telugu Vaadi TV}}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Rajasekhar was born on 4 February 1962 in [[Lakshmipuram, Theni|Lakshmipuram]], [[Theni district]], [[Tamil Nadu]].&lt;ref name=":0"&gt;{{Cite web |date=2022-02-04 |title=Happy Birthday Rajasekhar: Some Lesser-Known Facts About Angry Young Man |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-rajasekhar-some-lesser-known-facts-about-angry-young-man-4733867.html |access-date= |website=News18}}&lt;/ref&gt; Although his mother tongue is [[Tamil language|Tamil]], he identifies himself as [[Telugu people|Telugu]].&lt;ref name=":1"&gt;{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2eDsoOGzl4 |title=Actors Rajasekhar And Jeevitha {{!}} Open Heart With RK {{!}} Full Episode {{!}} ABN Telugu |date=2019-06-10 |last=ABN Telugu |access-date=2025-06-11 |via=YouTube}}&lt;/ref&gt; His father, Varadharajan Gopal, originally from Chittoor district, worked as a [[Sub-inspector|Sub-Inspector of Police]] in Guntur district, where his mother, Andalu, also hails from. According to Rajasekhar, the family migrated to Tamil Nadu and later returned to [[Andhra Pradesh]].&lt;ref name=":1" /&gt;&lt;ref name="hin"&gt;{{Cite news |date=5 February 2008 |title=Actor Rajasekhar to join politics |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/Actor-Rajasekhar-to-join-politics/article15158455.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |via=www.thehindu.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |title=Rajasekhar's father Varadarajan Gopalu passes away! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sad-news-in-telugu-actor-rajasekhars-house/articleshow/87537077.cms |access-date=2022-02-04 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; His brother, [[Selva (actor)|Selva]], has acted in Tamil films as a lead actor. Before entering the film industry, Rajasekhar studied medicine ([[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|M.B.B.S.]]) and practiced in Aminjikarai, Chennai while also studying acting course at Adyar film institute to pursue his acting dreams.&lt;ref name=screen&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/jun19/south1.htm|title=The Healing Touch|website=Express India|access-date=31 August 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991023003305/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/jun19/south1.htm|archive-date=23 October 1999}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=":0" /&gt;
Rajasekhar was born on 4 February 1962 in [[Lakshmipuram, Theni|Lakshmipuram]], [[Theni district]], [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-02-04 |title=Happy Birthday Rajasekhar: Some Lesser-Known Facts About Angry Young Man |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-rajasekhar-some-lesser-known-facts-about-angry-young-man-4733867.html |access-date= |website=News18}}</ref> Although his mother tongue is [[Tamil language|Tamil]], he identifies himself as [[Telugu people|Telugu]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2eDsoOGzl4 |title=Actors Rajasekhar And Jeevitha {{!}} Open Heart With RK {{!}} Full Episode {{!}} ABN Telugu |date=2019-06-10 |last=ABN Telugu |access-date=2025-06-11 |via=YouTube}}</ref> His father, Varadharajan Gopal, originally from Chittoor district, worked as a [[Sub-inspector|Sub-Inspector of Police]] in Guntur district, where his mother, Andalu, also hails from. According to Rajasekhar, the family migrated to Tamil Nadu and later returned to [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name="hin">{{Cite news |date=5 February 2008 |title=Actor Rajasekhar to join politics |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/Actor-Rajasekhar-to-join-politics/article15158455.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Rajasekhar's father Varadarajan Gopalu passes away! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sad-news-in-telugu-actor-rajasekhars-house/articleshow/87537077.cms |access-date=2022-02-04 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> His brother, [[Selva (actor)|Selva]], has acted in Tamil films as a lead actor. Before entering the film industry, Rajasekhar studied medicine ([[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|M.B.B.S.]]) and practiced in Aminjikarai, Chennai while also studying acting course at Adyar film institute to pursue his acting dreams.<ref name=screen>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/jun19/south1.htm|title=The Healing Touch|website=Express India|access-date=31 August 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991023003305/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/jun19/south1.htm|archive-date=23 October 1999}}</ref><ref name=":0" />


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


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
He married erstwhile actress [[Jeevitha]] and has two daughters.&lt;ref&gt;{{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}}&lt;/ref&gt; Their younger daughter [[Shivathmika Rajashekar|Shivathmika]] debuted with ''[[Dorasaani]]'', in 2019 while their elder daughter [[Shivani Rajashekar|Shivani]] debuted with ''[[Adbhutham]]'', in 2021.
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 younger daughter [[Shivathmika Rajashekar|Shivathmika]] debuted with ''[[Dorasaani]]'', in 2019 while their elder daughter [[Shivani Rajashekar|Shivani]] debuted with ''[[Adbhutham]]'', in 2021.


Recently, Jeevitha was named as one of the nine members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with [[Pahlaj Nihalani]] as chairman.&lt;ref&gt;{{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}}&lt;/ref&gt;
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==
==Career==
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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)|''Gorintaku'']]. He was also applauded for his performance in the romance film [[Allari Priyudu]].
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)|''Gorintaku'']]. He was also applauded for his performance in the romance film [[Allari Priyudu]].


He is considered a versatile actor.&lt;ref name="auto"&gt;{{Cite web|url=http://starzsecrets.blogspot.com/2013/08/star-portrait-drrajasekhar.html|title=StarzSecrets: Star Portrait-Dr.Rajasekhar|date=15 August 2013}}&lt;/ref&gt; 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 ''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'' and his last genuine hit as a lead actor was ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Gorintaku]]'' in the year 2008 until he again tasted success with ''[[PSV Garuda Vega]]'' in 2017.
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 ''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'' and his last genuine hit as a lead actor was ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Gorintaku]]'' in the year 2008 until he again tasted success with ''[[PSV Garuda Vega]]'' in 2017.


''[[Ankusam|Ithu Thaanda Police]]'', the Tamil dub of ''Ankusam'' was a hit.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/itsybitsy/article2096211.ece|title=Repeat success?|work=The Hindu|date=11 June 2011|last=Raghavan|first=Nikhil}}&lt;/ref&gt; His Telugu films were dubbed in Tamil such as  ''Magaadu'' as ''Meesaikaran''.
''[[Ankusam|Ithu Thaanda Police]]'', the Tamil dub of ''Ankusam'' was a hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/itsybitsy/article2096211.ece|title=Repeat success?|work=The Hindu|date=11 June 2011|last=Raghavan|first=Nikhil}}</ref> His Telugu films were dubbed in Tamil such as  ''Magaadu'' as ''Meesaikaran''.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| ''[[Aahuthi]]'' || ||
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| ''Yuga Kartalu'' || Raju || &lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web | title=Archived copy | url=https://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1987/Sep/25-sep-1987.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913153926/http://zaminryot.com/pdf/1987/Sep/25-sep-1987.pdf | archive-date=2016-09-13}}&lt;/ref&gt;
| ''Yuga Kartalu'' || Raju || <ref>{{Cite web | title=Archived copy | url=https://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1987/Sep/25-sep-1987.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913153926/http://zaminryot.com/pdf/1987/Sep/25-sep-1987.pdf | archive-date=2016-09-13}}</ref>
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| ''Idaa Prapancham'' || ||  
| ''Idaa Prapancham'' || ||  
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| ''Ahankari'' || || &lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web| title=Providing educational opportunities to sex workers | url=http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1992/Jun/12-jun-1992.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913105103/http://zaminryot.com/pdf/1992/Jun/12-jun-1992.pdf | archive-date=2016-09-13}}&lt;/ref&gt;
| ''Ahankari'' || || <ref>{{Cite web| title=Providing educational opportunities to sex workers | url=http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1992/Jun/12-jun-1992.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913105103/http://zaminryot.com/pdf/1992/Jun/12-jun-1992.pdf | archive-date=2016-09-13}}</ref>
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| ''[[Balarama Krishnulu]]'' ||Krishna Murthy ||  
| ''[[Balarama Krishnulu]]'' ||Krishna Murthy ||  
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|''[[Shekhar (film)|Shekhar]]'' || Sekhar || &lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Dr Rajasekhar And Daughter Shivani To Act Together in Upcoming Telugu Film Sekhar |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/dr-rajasekhar-and-daughter-shivani-to-act-together-in-upcoming-telugu-film-sekhar-4652861.html |website=News18 |date=13 January 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt;
|''[[Shekhar (film)|Shekhar]]'' || Sekhar || <ref>{{cite web |title=Dr Rajasekhar And Daughter Shivani To Act Together in Upcoming Telugu Film Sekhar |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/dr-rajasekhar-and-daughter-shivani-to-act-together-in-upcoming-telugu-film-sekhar-4652861.html |website=News18 |date=13 January 2022}}</ref>
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==Awards==
==Awards==
* [[Nandi Award for Best Villain]] - ''Talambralu'' (1986)&lt;ref&gt;{{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 &amp; Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])&lt;/ref&gt;
* [[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 &amp; 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)&lt;ref&gt;[[38th filmfare awards south | Refer Filmfare Magazine August 1991]] Madras Awards:Winners&lt;/ref&gt;
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu]] - ''[[Magaadu (1990 film)|Magaadu]]'' (1990)<ref>[[38th filmfare awards south | Refer Filmfare Magazine August 1991]] Madras Awards:Winners</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu]] - ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994)&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/42nd-annual-filmfare-awards-south-telugu-malayalam-winners | title=42nd Annual Filmfare Awards South Telugu &amp; Malayalam Winners | date=5 August 2024 }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web | url=https://archive.org/download/42ndannualFilmfareTeluguWinnersbestactorbestactress/42nd_filmfare_telugu_winners%5B1%5D.jpg | title=Manikchand Congratulates | format=JPG}}&lt;/ref&gt;
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu]] - ''[[Anna (1994 film)|Anna]]'' (1994)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/42nd-annual-filmfare-awards-south-telugu-malayalam-winners | title=42nd Annual Filmfare Awards South Telugu &amp; Malayalam Winners | date=5 August 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://archive.org/download/42ndannualFilmfareTeluguWinnersbestactorbestactress/42nd_filmfare_telugu_winners%5B1%5D.jpg | title=Manikchand Congratulates | format=JPG}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Rajasekhar
Rajashekhar in 2015
Born
Rajashekhar Varadharajan

(1962-02-04) 4 February 1962 (age 64)
OccupationActor
Years active1985-present
Spouse(s)
(
m. 1991)
Children2
RelativesSelva (brother)

Rajasekhar Varadharajan (born 4 February 1962), known professionally as Rajasekhar, is an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema. In a career spanning more than 38 years, he has acted in over 80 Telugu films in a variety of roles.[1][2] He starred in several notable films, including Talambralu, Sruthilayalu, Aahuti, Ankusam, Magaadu, Allari Priyudu, Anna, Omkaram, Suryudu, Sivayya, Manasunna Maaraju, Maa Annayya, Simharasi, Evadaithe Nakenti, Gorintaku, and PSV Garuda Vega. Rajasekhar won two Filmfare Best Actor Awards - Telugu for 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.[3][4]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Rajasekhar was born on 4 February 1962 in Lakshmipuram, Theni district, Tamil Nadu.[5] Although his mother tongue is Tamil, he identifies himself as Telugu.[6] His father, Varadharajan Gopal, originally from Chittoor district, worked as a Sub-Inspector of Police in Guntur district, where his mother, Andalu, also hails from. According to Rajasekhar, the family migrated to Tamil Nadu and later returned to Andhra Pradesh.[6][7][8] His brother, Selva, has acted in Tamil films as a lead actor. Before entering the film industry, Rajasekhar studied medicine (M.B.B.S.) and practiced in Aminjikarai, Chennai while also studying acting course at Adyar film institute to pursue his acting dreams.[9][5]

Rajasekhar is a practicing Saiva Hindu, after undergoing a transformative personal experience during his formative years.[10]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

He married erstwhile actress Jeevitha and has two daughters.[11] Their younger daughter Shivathmika debuted with Dorasaani, in 2019 while their elder daughter Shivani debuted with Adbhutham, in 2021.

Recently, Jeevitha was named as one of the nine members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with Pahlaj Nihalani as chairman.[12]

Career[edit | edit source]

Rajashekhar made his acting debut in Tamil with Pudhumai Penn (1984) and also had a character role in Puthiya Theerpu (1985) with Vijayakanth. 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 in Telugu cinema are Aahuthi, Aartanaadam Nyayam Kosam, Ankusam, Magaadu, Rowdyism Nasinchali, Papa Kosam, Moratodu Naa Mogudu, Anna, 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 till 1996 and then was taken over by 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, 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. He was also applauded for his performance in the romance film Allari Priyudu.

He is considered a versatile actor.[13] 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 Evadaithe Nakenti and his last genuine hit as a lead actor was Gorintaku in the year 2008 until he again tasted success with PSV Garuda Vega in 2017.

Ithu Thaanda Police, the Tamil dub of Ankusam was a hit.[14] His Telugu films were dubbed in Tamil such as Magaadu as Meesaikaran.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

  • All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
1984 Pudhumai Penn Rajasekhar Tamil film
1985 Puthiya Theerpu Bhaskar Tamil film
Pratighatana Prakash
Vande Mataram Satyam
1986 Ee Prasnaku Baduledi
Dora Bidda
Challani Ramayya Chakkani Sitamma
Talambralu
Repati Pourulu
Aruna Kiranam
Kashmora Darkha
Mr. Bharath Prakash
1987 America Abbayi
Prajaswamyam Ashok
Aahuthi
Yuga Kartalu Raju [15]
Idaa Prapancham
Sruthilayalu Narayana Murthy
Aradhana Lawrence
1988 Nyayam Kosam
Nava Bharatam
Annapurnamma Gaari Alludu
Neeku Naaku Pellanta
Mr. Hero
Indra Dhanassu
Station Master Rama Rao
Bava Marudula Saval Inspector Jai Kumar
1989 Aarta Nadam
Mamatala Kovela
Ankusam
Prajaa Teerpu
Chennapatnam Chinnollu
Yamapasam
Dharma Yuddham
Manchivaaru Maavaaru
Vinta Dongalu
1990 Rowdyism Nasinchali
Silasasanam
Papa Kosam
Magaadu
1991 Aagraham
1992 Moratodu Naa Mogudu
Akka Mogudu
Ahankari [16]
Balarama Krishnulu Krishna Murthy
1993 Amma Koduku
Allari Priyudu Raja
1994 Gangmaster Raja
Anga Rakshakudu
Aavesam
Anna Komaranna
1995 Raja Simham Major Raj Kumar / Chinna Raja and Shrimannarayana
Ghatotkachudu Karna Cameo appearance
1996 Vetagadu
1997 Ratha Yatra
Omkaram Satya
Maa Aayana Bangaram
1998 Suryudu Suryam
Deergha Sumangali Bhava Rama Rao
Sivayya Sivayya
1999 Neti Gandhi
Bobbili Vamsam Raghava Rayudu
Mechanic Mavayya Raju/Siva
2000 Ravanna Ravanna
Okkadu Chaalu Surya
Manasunna Maaraju Dorababu
Maa Annayya Madhu and Gopalam
2001 Simharasi Narasimharaju
Subhakaryam
2002 Seshu Seshu
Bharatasimha Reddy Raja / Devudayya
2003 Aayudham Siddartha
Villain Siva and Vishnu
2004 Aaptudu Bose
2005 Nayakudu Raju
2006 Rajababu Rajababu
2007 Evadaithe Nakenti Major Surya
2008 Gorintaku Ashok and Sarvarayudu
2009 Satyameva Jayate DCP Sathya Also writer
Naa Style Veru Sivaram
2010 Maa Annayya Bangaram Sivaji
2013 Mahankali ACP Mahankali
2015 Gaddam Gang Daasu
2017 PSV Garuda Vega Pullela Chandrashekhar
2019 Kalki Kalki IPS
2020 Arjuna
2021 Deyyam Shankar
2022 Shekhar Sekhar [17]
2023 Extra Ordinary Man IG Vijay Chakravarthy
2026 Biker Not yet released TBA

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References[edit | edit source]

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