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,

East Godavari District East Godavari is a district in the Coastal Andhra region of Andhra Pradesh, India. Its district headquarters is at Rajamahendravaram. Geography This district is surrounded by: * North East: Alluri Sitharama Raju district * North West: Eluru ...

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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'', ''

Gharana Mogudu ''Gharana Mogudu'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language masala film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Nagma and Vani Viswanath with Rao Gopal Rao and Kaikala Satyanarayana in supporting roles. The music was composed ...

'' gave him a good break.

Filmography

* '' Vasantha Geetam'' (1984) * '' Ananda Bhairavi'' (1984) * ''Yugakartalu'' (1987) * '' Indrudu Chandrudu'' (1989) * '' Coolie No. 1'' (1991) * '' Kobbari Bondam'' (1991) * ''

'' (1992) as Yousuf * '' President Gari Pellam'' (1992) * ''

Rajendrudu Gajendrudu ''Rajendrudu Gajendrudu'' is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by K. Achi Reddy under Manisha Films, presented by Kishore Rathi and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Rajendra Prasad, Soundarya and music composed ...

'' (1993) * '' Hello Brother'' (1994) * '' Pokiri Raja'' (1995) * '' Maato Pettukoku'' (1995) * '' Khaidi Inspector'' (1995) as Constable * '' Sisindri'' (1995) * ''

Vinodam ''Vinodam'' is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. K. Atchi Reddy produced the film under the Manisha Films banner. S. V. Krishna Reddy also composed the music for this film. The film stars Srikanth and Rav ...

'' (1996) * '' Akka! Bagunnava?'' (1996) * '' Egire Paavurama'' (1997) * '' Aahvaanam'' (1997) * '' Dongaata'' (1997) * '' Pattukondi Chuddam'' (1997) * ''Super Heroes'' (1997) * ''

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'' (1997) * '' Aahaa..!'' (1998) * ''Sreevarante Maavare'' (1998) * '' Auto Driver'' (1998) * '' Manasulo Maata'' (1999) * ''

Preminche Manasu ''Preminche Manasu'' () is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language romantic psychological thriller film directed by AVS Adi Narayana and starring Vadde Naveen and Keerthi Reddy. The film is a remake of the 1998 Tamil-language film '' Priyamudan''. It wa ...

'' (1999) * '' Premaku Velayera'' (1999) * '' Seenu'' (1999) * ''

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'' (1999) * '' Kodanda Ramudu'' (2000) * '' Sardukupodaam Randi'' (2000) * '' Maa Pellili Randi'' (2000) * '' Choosoddaam Randi'' (2000) * '' Ee Tharam Nehru'' (2000) as Panthulu * ''

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'' (2000) * '' Budget Padmanabham'' (2001) * '' Pandanti Samsaram'' (2001) * '' Bhalevadivi Basu'' (2001) * '' Snehamante Idera'' (2001) * '' Muthyam'' (2001) * '' Seema Simham'' (2002) * '' Malli Malli Choodali'' (2002) * '' Nee Thodu Kavali'' (2002) * ''

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'' (2002) * '' Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' (2002) * '' Vachina Vaadu Suryudu'' (2002) * '' Pilisthe Palukutha'' (2002) * '' Jodi No.1'' (2003) * '' Juniors'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2003) * '' Satta'' (2003) * '' Kabaddi Kabaddi'' (2003) * '' Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' (2003) * '' Ottesi Cheputunna'' (2003) * '' Athade Oka Sainyam'' (2004) * '' Anandamanandamaye'' (2004) * '' Malliswari'' (2004) * '' Donga Dongadi'' (2004) * '' Shankar Dada MBBS'' (2004) * '' Keelu Gurram'' (2005) * '' Soggadu'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2005) * '' Modati Cinema'' (2005) * '' Allare Allari'' (2006) * '' Desamuduru'' (2007) * '' Maharathi'' (2007) * ''

Swagatam ''Swagatam'' () is a 2008 Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Dasarath. The film stars Jagapathi Babu, Anushka, and Bhumika, with Arjun in a special role. The music was composed by R. P. Patnaik. The film was shot in New York C ...

'' (2008) * '' Bujjigadu'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2008) * '' Kathanayakudu'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2008) * '' Mesthri'' (2009) * '' Pistha'' (2009) * ''

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

Dookudu ''Dookudu'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla and written by Vaitla, Kona Venkat, and Gopimohan. It is produced by Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, and Anil Sunkara under the banner 14 Reels Entertain ...

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

Jai Sriram ''Jai Sriram'' is a 2013 Indian Telugu film, Telugu-language action film directed by Balaji N. Sai. The film had Uday Kiran and Reshma Rathore in lead roles with Adithya (actor), Adithya Menon as the villain. This film happened to be Uday Kiran' ...

'' (2013) * '' Something Something'' (2013) * '' Chinna Cinema'' (2013) * ''Veyyi Abaddalu'' (2013) * '' Bunny n Cherry'' (2013) * '' Bhimavaram Bullodu'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2014) * '' S/O Satyamurthy'' (2015) * '' Pataas'' (2015) * '' Supreme'' (2016) * '' Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha'' (2016) * '' Khaidi No. 150'' (2017) * '' Raja the Great'' (2017) * '' Ego'' (2018) * ''

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'' (2019) * '' Gaddalakonda Ganesh'' (2019) * '' Oorantha Anukuntunnaru'' (2019) * '' Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL'' (2019) * '' Sita Ramam'' (2022) * ''

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'' (2023) * '' Maa Awara Zindagi'' (2023) * '' Natho Nenu'' (2023) * '' Mr. Bachchan'' (2024) * ''

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'' (2024) * '' Viswam'' (2024) * ''Thalli Manasu'' (2025)

References

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