| Raghu Karumanchi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002 - Present |
Raghu Karumanchi is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu films. He acted in more than 150 films. He also appeared in several television shows, including Jabardasth.
Life
He was born and brought up in Hyderabad. His family hails from Tenali, Andhra Pradesh. His father is a retired army officer and his mother is a housewife. He completed his MBA and worked as a software engineer. He is married and has two children.
Career
He made his debut as an actor with the film Aadi starring Jr. NTR. He got break as an actor with the film Adhurs. He also led a team called Roller Raghu in the popular TV comedy show Jabardasth on ETV.
He appeared in 1500 TV episodes in 32 titles on various channels. He received an award from Prasar Bharati and UNICEF for producing the best short film on saving the girl child in 2006.
Filmography
Telugu films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Aadi | Erra Srinu / Sri Krishnananda Swamy | |
| Neetho | Madhav's friend | ||
| 2003 | Dil | ||
| Tagore | Subbu | ||
| 2007 | Yogi | ||
| 2008 | Hare Ram | ||
| 2009 | Kick | priest | |
| 2010 | Adhurs | ||
| 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 | |||
| Mirchi | |||
| 2014 | Loukyam | Banti | |
| Aagadu | Biriyani Raju | ||
| Yevadu | |||
| Power | Raghu | ||
| Race Gurram | Peddi Reddy's henchman | ||
| Rabhasa | Dhanunjay's henchman | ||
| Govindudu Andarivadele | Bangari's friend | ||
| 2015 | Kick 2 | ||
| Temper | Madhav | ||
| Ketugadu | |||
| Pataas | Mahathi's colleague | ||
| Mirchi Lanti Kurradu | |||
| Soukhyam | Bavuji's henchman | ||
| Dagudumootha Dandakor | |||
| 2016 | Supreme | MLA's henchman | |
| Oopiri | Police Officer | ||
| Speedunnodu | |||
| Ism | |||
| Banthi Poola Janaki | |||
| 2017 | Winner | ||
| Khaidi No. 150 | Ward Corporator | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2024 | Viraaji | ||
| Gorre Puranam | |||
| Viswam |
Other language films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Angrez | Nerella Ramesh | Dakhini | |
| 2006 | Hyderabad Nawabs | Arif | ||
| 2011 | Siruthai | Acid Raja | Tamil | |
| 2015 | The Angrez 2 | Nerella Ramesh | Dakhini | |
| 2016 | Thozha | Police Officer | Tamil | |
| Goli Soda | Kannada | Dubbed in Telugu as Evadu Thakkuva Kadu | ||
| 2019 | Hyderabad Nawabs 2 | Dakhini |
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 |
References
- "Raghu Karumanchi". maastars.com. Movie Artists Association. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- 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.
