Gautham Raju is an Indian actor who predominantly acts in

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. He acted in more than 200 films. He got No

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as a Best Male Comedian. He also received Rajababu award.

Early and personal life

Gautham Raju was born in Rajolu,

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, India. His son Krishna also entered the film industry.

Career

He moved to

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in search of a job. He was also trying to get a chance in films because of his interest in acting. He made his debut as an actor with the film '' Vasantha Geetam'' starring

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. Later he acted in Sri Katna Leelalu, '' Coolie No.1'', ''

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'' gave him a good break.

Filmography

* '' Vasantha Geetam'' (1984) * ''

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'' (1984) * ''Yugakartalu'' (1987) * ''

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'' (1989) * '' Coolie No. 1'' (1991) * '' Kobbari Bondam'' (1991) * ''

'' (1992) as Yousuf * ''

President Gari Pellam ''President Gari Pellam'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by V. Doraswamy Raju under VMC Productions. It stars Nagarjuna and Meena, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The movie was l ...

'' (1992) * ''

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'' (1993) * '' Hello Brother'' (1994) * ''

Pokiri Raja ''Pokiri Raja'' is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by A. Venkat Rami Reddy under L V S Productions and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Venkatesh, Roja, Pratibha Sinha, Ali with music by Raj–Koti. Venkatesh ...

'' (1995) * '' Maato Pettukoku'' (1995) * ''

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'' (1995) as Constable * ''

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'' (1995) * ''

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'' (1996) * ''

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'' (1996) * ''

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'' (1997) * ''

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'' (1997) * '' Dongaata'' (1997) * ''

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'' (1997) * ''Super Heroes'' (1997) * ''

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'' (1997) * '' Aahaa..!'' (1998) * ''Sreevarante Maavare'' (1998) * ''

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'' (1998) * '' Manasulo Maata'' (1999) * ''

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'' (1999) * ''

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'' (1999) * '' Seenu'' (1999) * ''

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'' (2000) * '' Sardukupodaam Randi'' (2000) * '' Maa Pellili Randi'' (2000) * '' Choosoddaam Randi'' (2000) * '' Ee Tharam Nehru'' (2000) as Panthulu * ''

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'' (2000) * ''

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'' (2001) * '' Pandanti Samsaram'' (2001) * ''

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'' (2001) * ''

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'' (2001) * '' Seema Simham'' (2002) * ''

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'' (2002) * ''

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'' (2002) * ''

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'' (2002) * ''

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'' (2003) * '' Ottesi Cheputunna'' (2003) * '' Athade Oka Sainyam'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2004) * '' Malliswari'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2004) * '' Shankar Dada MBBS'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2005) * '' Soggadu'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2007) * '' Maharathi'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2009) * '' Pistha'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * '' Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi'' (2010) * ''Sab Ki Boltee Bandh'' (2011) * ''

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'' (2011) * '' Julai'' (2012) * ''

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'' (2013) * '' Something Something'' (2013) * '' Chinna Cinema'' (2013) * ''Veyyi Abaddalu'' (2013) * '' Bunny n Cherry'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2016) * '' Khaidi No. 150'' (2017) * '' Raja the Great'' (2017) * ''

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References

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