Dhanraj (actor)

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Dhanraj
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NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, director
Years active2004-present
Television Jabardasth
SpouseSirisha

Dhanraj Koranani is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Telugu cinema and television.

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Career

He started his career in films with Teja's film, Jai . [1] Dhanraj entered the film industry with only four hundred rupees, leaving his hometown and parents without notice.[ citation needed ] He worked in a hotel in Hyderabad and attended acting school.[ citation needed ] He was leading a team "Dhanadhan Dhanraj" in a popular TV comedy-show Jabardasth telecast on ETV. [2] [3]

Dhanraj played opposite Lakshmi Manchu in the unreleased film, Pilavani Perantam. [4] Dhanraj participated in Telugu reality series Bigg Boss 1. He got eliminated in the 6th week. [5] He was team leader of "Dhanraj Blasters" in the comedy-show Adhirindhi on Zee Telugu. [6]

Filmography

Television

List of television shows and roles
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2013–2016 Jabardasth Team Leader ETV
2017 Bigg Boss 1 Contestant Star Maa
2019–2020AdhirindiTeam Leader Zee Telugu
2022Comedy StarsTeam leader Star Maa

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  6. "Enjoy this super entertaining skit from #Adhirindi!!Please vote and support me by giving missed call to 8291829160". @DhanrajOffl. 9 March 2020.
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