| Raja | |
|---|---|
| Born | Raja Abel (1978-11-09) 9 November 1978 (age 46) Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | 2002–2014 |
| Spouse |
Amritha Vincent (m. 2014) |
| Children | 3 |
Raja Abel is an Indian actor who worked in Telugu films. He is best known for his role in the Telugu film Anand.
He debuted in 2002, playing a small role in the romantic comedy O Chinnadana. Since entering the industry, he has appeared in the successful films like Anand, Aa Naluguru, Vennela, and Style.
Early and personal life
Raja was born as Raja Abel in Visakhapatnam. He was born to a Telugu-speaking father, who was a Brahmin, and a British mother.
He canvased in support of YSRCP, in the Indian elections of 2014. He quit cinema and is currently serving as a pastor in Hyderabad.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | O Chinnadana | Shrinivasa Shastri | Debut film |
| 2003 | Vijayam | Raja | |
| Appudappudu | Sandeep | ||
| 2004 | Anand | Anand | |
| Kala | Raja | ||
| Aa Naluguru | Raja | ||
| Arjun | Uday | ||
| 2005 | Vennela | Naveen | |
| Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu | Moorti | ||
| Oka Oorilo | Ravi | ||
| 2006 | Bangaram | Vinay | |
| Kokila | Rahul | ||
| Style | Raja | ||
| Mayabazaar | Shrinivas | ||
| 2007 | Toss | Parashuram | |
| Kanna | Kanna | Tamil film | |
| Veduka | Shrikar | ||
| 2008 | Andamaina Abaddham | Pradeep | |
| Bhadradri | Siddhu | ||
| Idi Sangathi | Clover King | cameo appearance | |
| Mr. Medhavi | Vishwaksen | ||
| Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna | Madhu | ||
| 2009 | Sontha Ooru | Bujjigaadu | |
| Samarthudu | Raja | ||
| Jaganmohini | Jagathalapradhapan | Tamil film | |
| 2010 | Inkosaari | Ajay | |
| 2012 | Mr. Nookayya | Kiran | |
| Nuvva Nena | Raja | ||
| Hostel Days | |||
| 2013 | Oh My Love |
References
- Radhika Rajamani. "Looking for Ms Right!". Rediff.com.
- "Raja - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film actor".
- "Ali tho Saradaga: Actor-turned-pastor Raja Abel reveals why he quit the industry and would discourage acting aspirants". The Times of India. 11 December 2020.