Jarajapu Viraj Ashwin is an Indian actor who has appeared in several

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films. Debuting as a lead in ''Anaganaga O Premakatha'' (2018) and lauded for his performance, Viraj would gain recognition for his role in '' Thank You Brother'' (2021) directed by Ramesh Raparthi and playing lead role in ''Valliddari Madhya'' in 2022. Viraj is the grandson of the late film editor K. A. Marthand, nephew of film editor

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and film director Shankar K. Marthand.

Early life

Viraj Ashwin was born in a Telugu family in Hyderabad of Telangana, India to Venkateswararao Jarajapu and Venkateswari Jarajapu. His father was a retired scientist in the

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(ISRO).

Career

Viraj Ashwin made his debut with the Pratap Tatamsetti-directed romantic drama ''Anaganaga O Premakatha'' (2018) produced by K.L.N Raju. He also played the lead role in the Telugu short film '' Manasanamaha'' romantic drama short film (2020) which won many awards. He acted in the 2021 film '' Thank You Brother'', directed by Ramesh Raparthi produced by Magunta Sarath Chandra Reddy, and played the lead role in the 2022 film ''Valliddari Madhya''. Viraj Ashwin's '' Baby'' was released on 14 July 2023 to positive reviews from critics and grossed ₹80 crore (US$10 million) worldwide.

Filmography

Films

* ''All films are in Telugu unless otherwise noted.''

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ashwin, Viraj Living people Telugu people Male actors from Hyderabad, India Male actors in Telugu cinema 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors from Telangana Indian male stage actors Telugu male actors Year of birth missing (living people)