Raghu Karumanchi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 May 1968 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh , India |
| Other names | Adhurs Raghu[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002 - Present |
Raghu Karumanchi is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu films. He acted in more than 150 films.[2][3][4] He also appeared in several television shows, including Jabardasth.
Personal life
He was born and brought up in Hyderabad.[3] His family hails from Tenali, Andhra Pradesh. His father is a retired army officer and his mother is a housewife.[5] He completed his MBA and worked as a software engineer.[5][6] He is married and has two children.[3]
Career
He made his debut as an actor with the film Aadi starring Jr. NTR.[7] He got break as an actor with the film Adhurs.[3] He also led a team called Roller Raghu in the popular TV comedy show Jabardasth on ETV.[5]
He appeared in 1500 TV episodes in 32 titles on various channels.[5][8] He received an award from Prasar Bharati and UNICEF for producing the best short film on saving the girl child in 2006.[9]
Filmography
Telugu films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Aadi | Simhadri | |
| Neetho | Madhav's friend | ||
| 2003 | Tagore | Subbu | |
| 2007 | Yogi | ||
| 2008 | Nagaram | Right's henchman | |
| Hare Ram | |||
| Black & White | [10] | ||
| 2009 | Kick | priest | |
| 2010 | Adhurs | Pandu's gang member | |
| Brindavanam | |||
| Kalyanram Kathi | |||
| 2011 | Oosaravelli | J. P.'s henchman | |
| Pilla Zamindar | Ramana | ||
| Madatha Kaja | Henchman | ||
| 2012 | Bodyguard | Cash Reddy's friend | |
| Sudigadu | Thikkal Reddy's henchman | ||
| Devaraya | Dorababu | ||
| 2013 | Jaffa | Prison Mate | |
| Naayak | Venu's friend | ||
| Sukumarudu | U. Venkat Rao | ||
| Mirchi | |||
| 2014 | Yevadu | ||
| Race Gurram | Peddi Reddy's henchman | ||
| Nuvvala Nenila | |||
| Rabhasa | Dhanunjay's henchman | ||
| Power | Raghu | ||
| Aagadu | Biriyani Raju | ||
| Loukyam | Banti | ||
| Govindudu Andarivadele | Bangari's friend | ||
| 2015 | Pataas | Mahathi's colleague | |
| Kick 2 | |||
| Temper | Madhav | ||
| Ketugadu | |||
| Where Is Vidya Balan | Srinu | ||
| Mirchi Lanti Kurradu | |||
| Soukhyam | Bavuji's henchman | ||
| Dagudumootha Dandakor | |||
| 2016 | Supreme | MLA's henchman | |
| Oopiri | Police Officer | ||
| Speedunnodu | |||
| Ism | |||
| Banthi Poola Janaki | |||
| 2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | Ward Corporator | |
| Winner | |||
| Kittu Unnadu Jagratha | |||
| Samanthakamani | Constable Satyanarayana | ||
| Anando Brahma | Ghost | ||
| Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Chandramouli | ||
| Raja the Great | Kabaddi Team Player | ||
| Balakrishnudu | |||
| 2018 | Raa Raa | ||
| Kirrak Party | Peon | ||
| Devadas | Local Rowdy | ||
| Geetha Govindam | |||
| Premaku Raincheck | Momo | ||
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Bulli Reddy | |
| 90ML | John Wick's henchman | ||
| Venky Mama | Raghuramaiah | ||
| Ruler | Arnold | ||
| 2020 | Anukunnadi Okkati Ayyandhi Okati | Cult Kameshwar Rao | |
| 2021 | Zombie Reddy | Veera Reddy's henchmen | |
| Crazy Uncles | |||
| 2022 | Hero | henchmen | |
| S5 No Exit | |||
| 2023 | Amigos | Thief | |
| 7:11 PM | Ganda | ||
| Slum Dog Husband | [11] | ||
| 2024 | Viraaji | ||
| Gorre Puranam | |||
| Viswam | |||
| 2025 | Game Changer | local goon | |
| Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama | Guy in stories | ||
| Sundarakanda | Venkatarao’s henchman | ||
| Mithra Mandali | Goon | ||
| 2026 | Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani |
Dakhini films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Angrez | Nerella Ramesh | |
| 2006 | Hyderabad Nawabs | Arif | |
| 2015 | The Angrez 2 | Nerella Ramesh | |
| 2019 | Hyderabad Nawabs 2 |
Other language films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Siruthai | Acid Raja | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Thozha | Police Officer | Tamil | |
| Goli Soda | Kannada | Dubbed in Telugu as Evadu Thakkuva Kadu |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Jabardasth | Various | ETV | ||
| 2016–2017 | Alitho Saradaga | Co-presenter | Episodes: 1–23 | ||
| 2023 | Athidhi | Harsha | Disney+ Hotstar | [12] |
References
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/sundarakanda/movie-review/123548689.cms
- ↑ "Raghu Karumanchi". maastars.com. Movie Artists Association. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Interview : Raghu Karumanchi – My role in Adhurs was career defining". 123telugu.com. Mallemala Entertainments. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ↑ "Telugu Movie Actor Raghu Karumanchi". nettv4u.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "అదుర్స్ రఘు బర్త్ డే ఇంటర్వ్యూ..!". cinejosh.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ↑ "అవకాశం వస్తే విలన్ పాత్ర చేస్తా". namasthetelangaana.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ↑ GV. "Comedian Raghu Karumanchi new films". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ↑ "Raghu Karumanchi profile". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ↑ Staff Reporter. "Prasar Bharati-UNICEF presents awards for short films". news.webindia123.com. Webdunia123. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ↑ NaChiKi (28 August 2008). "Black & White: Movie Review". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2010. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ↑ Pecheti, Prakash (29 July 2023). "Slum Dog Husband review: This absurd, disjointed satirical comedy might have been inspired by an illogical WhatsApp idea". The South First.
- ↑ The New Indian Express (31 August 2023). "Venu Thottempudi set to make OTT debut with Athidhi". Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
External links
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