Prudhvi Raj | |
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Born | Balireddy Pruthviraj 6 August 1964 Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Education | M.A |
Alma mater | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam |
Occupations |
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Political party | Jana Sena Party (2024-present) |
Other political affiliations | YSR Congress Party (2019−2022) |
Balireddy Prudhviraj (born August 6, 1964) is an Indian actor and politician who appears in Telugu films. [1] [2] Known for his comic roles, he has acted in over 100 films. He is popularly known by the moniker 30 Years Industry, which was a dialogue mouthed by him in the 2002 film Khadgam . [3]
In February 2019, he was appointed as state secretary to YSR Congress Party of Andhra Pradesh. [4] He worked as chairman of SVBC TV channel run by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams until January 2020.
Prudhviraj was born in Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced by noted actor M. Prabhakar Reddy and E. V. V. Satyanarayana in their first film Aa Okkati Adakku (1992). During this film he spent forty days with Rao Gopala Rao, where he learnt about the film industry. He played many roles in about 100 films. He was well recognized for his dialogue "30 Years Industry ikkada" in Krishna Vamsi's film Khadgam (2002) and this film changed his fate. [5] In the year 2022, he joined Jana Sena Party. [6]
Prudhvi Raj had joined the YSRCP in 2018, and after it came into power he has been nominated as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel in 2019. [7] In January 2020, his audiotape recording with a female employee of SVBC TV channel went viral on YouTube and SVBC employees protested urging him to resign from his post as the chairman of the channel. Following that incident Prudhviraj resigned as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel. [8] [9]
Prithviraj joined the Janasena party at the Janasena office in Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, on 24 January 2024 in the presence of party president Pawan Kalyan. [10]
Year | Film [lower-alpha 1] | Role | Notes |
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1986 | Khaidi No. 420 | ||
Ladies Tailor | |||
1989 | Gandipeta Rahasyam | ||
1990 | Intinta Deepavali | ||
Prema Khaidi | |||
Prajala Manishi | Hari | ||
Nagastram | |||
1991 | Vidhata | Inspector Jagannath | |
1992 | Aa Okkati Adakku | ||
1993 | Varasudu | ||
1996 | Ninne Pelladata | ||
1997 | Sindhooram | Naxalite | |
1998 | Ganesh | Dr. Anand | |
Chandralekha | Ramaraju | ||
1999 | Samudram | Police Officer | |
2000 | Bachi | ||
Devullu | Lord Venkateswara | ||
2002 | Kalusukovalani | Interviewer | |
Idiot | Police Officer | ||
Khadgam | 30 Years Industry | ||
2003 | Ammayi | ||
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | Police officer | ||
Simhachalam | Sriram Yadav | ||
2004 | Arya | Reddy | |
Sri Anjaneyam | |||
2005 | Okkade | Police Officer | |
Gowtam SSC | Police Officer | ||
2006 | Ranam | Police Inspector | |
Pokiri | Viswanath | ||
2007 | Evadaithe Nakenti | Diwakar | |
Dhee | |||
2008 | Gautama Buddha | ||
Ready | |||
King | |||
Souryam | Police Officer | ||
Yuvatha | Krishna Manohar | ||
2009 | Sasirekha Parinayam | Lorry Driver | |
Fitting Master | Police Officer | ||
Rechipo | Police Officer | ||
Kick | Minister | ||
Current | Police Officer | ||
Snehituda... | Police Officer | ||
Sankham | Pasupathi's brother-in-law | ||
Ek Niranjan | Ex-Minister | ||
A Aa E Ee | Police Officer | ||
2010 | Adhurs | ||
Namo Venkatesa | Prasad's Gang Member | ||
Rama Rama Krishna Krishna | |||
Prasthanam | |||
Vedam | Bullebbayi | ||
2011 | Kudirithe Kappu Coffee | Company MD | |
Aha Naa Pellanta | Pilot | ||
Brahmi Gadi Katha | Producer's henchman | ||
Dookudu | Dummy Doctor | ||
Bezawada | |||
2012 | Poola Rangadu | Eedara Gavvaraju | |
Six | Jagga Reddy | ||
Nuvva Nena | |||
Gabbar Singh | |||
Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Siddha | ||
Damarukam | Ad film director | ||
Yamudiki Mogudu | |||
2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | ||
Baadshah | |||
Sukumarudu | |||
Action 3D | |||
1000 Abaddalu | Police Officer | ||
Athadu Aame o Scooter | Govind Raju's father | ||
Attarintiki Daredi | Paata Basthi Parameswar | ||
Venkatadri Express | Subrahmanyam | ||
Kevvu Keka | Punchutality Prabhanjanam | ||
Aadu Magaadra Bujji | |||
2014 | Legend | Party Candidate | |
Bhimavaram Bullodu | A Blind Man | ||
Adavi Kaachina Vennela | |||
Oohalu Gusagusalade | Marriage Broker | ||
Power | Cabinet Minister | ||
Rabhasa | College Principal | ||
Aagadu | Veera Kesavulu | ||
Geethanjali | House Broker | ||
Loukyam | 'Boiling Star' Bablu | ||
2015 | Pandaga Chesko | ||
Jadoogadu | |||
James Bond | |||
Dongaata | ACP Kanakambaram | ||
Mirchi Lanti Kurradu | |||
Kick 2 | |||
Sher | Pappi's uncle | ||
Sankarabharanam | Percentage Paramesh S.I | ||
Bengal Tiger | 'Future Star' Siddappa | ||
Bruce Lee – The Fighter | Ratnam | ||
Soukhyam | Shivudu | ||
2016 | Abbayitho Ammayi | ||
Dictator | Ramesh Patro | ||
Terror | MLA Ravi | ||
Speedunnodu | Sobhan's brother-in-law | ||
Sarrainodu | Obul Reddy's henchman | ||
Supreme | Tom | ||
Parvathipuram | KTV News Channel head | ||
Selfie Raja | Ankusam | ||
Babu Bangaram | Batayyi Babji | ||
Aatadukundam Raa | |||
Chuttalabbai | Mr. Ego / E. Govardhan Reddy | ||
Jakkanna | Katakatala Katappa | ||
Abhinetri | Spirit Priest | ||
Eedu Gold Ehe | Narada | ||
Premam | Suma's father | ||
Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | Police Officer | ||
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | Doctor | ||
Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu | 'Variation Star' Veera Babu | ||
2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | Minister Shekar | |
Winner | Singham Sujatha | ||
Gunturodu | Babu Rao | ||
Kittu Unnadu Jagratha | Rechukka | ||
Nenorakam | |||
Katamarayudu | NASA Sarvam | ||
Mister | Director | ||
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Kunthala Kingdom's Minister | ||
Rarandoi Veduka Chudham | Dorababu | ||
Ninnu Kori | Lova Babu | ||
LIE | Indrudu | ||
Paisa Vasool | Advocate Pruthviraj | ||
Raja the Great | Bank Manager Babji | ||
PSV Garuda Vega | Doctor | ||
Prematho Mee Karthik | |||
Balakrishnudu | Maddy R | ||
2018 | Achari America Yatra | ||
Gayatri | Minister Shankar Rao | ||
Ego | CI Aavugadda Apparao | ||
Raa Raa | |||
MLA | Kalyan's PA | ||
Bharat Ane Nenu | MLA | ||
Pantham | House Owner Vaadakam | ||
Tej I Love You | Tej's Uncle | ||
Raju Gadu | Dr. Saima | ||
Vijetha | Police SI | ||
Rangu | Stage Artist | ||
Desamudurs | Bhoom Bhaskar | ||
Shailaja Reddy Alludu | Manikyam | ||
Devadas | Jahnavi's manager | ||
My Dear Marthandam | Lawyer | ||
Bluff Master | Dhana Shetty | ||
2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | Rajasekhar | |
F2: Fun and Frustration | Ramaswamy Naidu | ||
Yatra | Sujaya Krishna Ranga Rao | ||
Maharshi | Journalist | ||
Burrakatha | Bongaram Hema | ||
Edaina Jaragocchu | |||
Software Sudheer | Doctor | ||
Iddari Lokam Okate | Mukesh | ||
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Madhavayyar | ||
2021 | Bangaru Bullodu | Bank Manager | |
Zombie Reddy | Veera Reddy's henchmen | ||
Idhe Maa Katha | |||
2022 | Super Machi | ||
Son of India | |||
F3 | Palace Incharge | ||
Ante Sundaraniki | Sundar's uncle | ||
Konda | Nalla Balli Sudhakar Rao | ||
Saakini Daakini | Raghu | ||
Geetha | |||
Nachindi Girl Friendu | Police inspector | ||
2023 | Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu | ||
Das Ka Dhamki | Sanjay’s uncle | ||
Meter | Arjun’s girlfriend’s father | ||
Bhuvana Vijayam | |||
Boo | Cop | ||
Unstoppable | |||
Maya Petika | Corporator | ||
Bro | |||
Sound Party | |||
Extra Ordinary Man | Yadav | [11] | |
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Village Sarpanch |
Year | Film [lower-alpha 1] | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Pudhupettai | Murthy | Tamil |
2008 | Tathagatha Buddha | Hindi | |
2021 | Parris Jeyaraj | Prakash Raj | Tamil |
2022 | Rowdy Inspector | Bhojpuri | |
2023 | Kannitheevu | Tamil | |
Boo | Cop |
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