Raghu Karumanchi

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Raghu Karumanchi
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OccupationActor
Years active2002 - Present

Raghu Karumanchi is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu films in comic and supporting roles. He acted in more than 150 films. [1] [2] [3] He also appeared in several television shows, including Jabardasth.

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Life

He was born and brought up in Hyderabad. [2] His family hails from Tenali, Andhra Pradesh. His father is a retired army officer and his mother is a housewife. [4] He completed his MBA and worked as a software engineer. [4] [5] He is married and has two children. [2]

Career

He made his debut as an actor with the film Aadi starring Jr. NTR. [6] He got break as an actor with the film Adhurs. [2] He also led a team called Roller Raghu in the popular TV comedy show Jabardasth on ETV. [4]

He appeared in 1500 TV episodes in 32 titles on various channels. [4] [7] He received an award from Prasar Bharati and UNICEF for producing the best short film on saving the girl child in 2006. [8]

Filmography

Telugu films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002 Aadi Erra Srinu / Sri Krishnananda Swamy
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

Other language films

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2005 The Angrez Nerella Ramesh Dakhini
2006 Hyderabad Nawabs Arif
2011 Siruthai Acid Raja Tamil
2015 The Angrez 2 Nerella RameshDakhini
2016 Thozha Police OfficerTamil
Goli Soda KannadaDubbed in Telugu as Evadu Thakkuva Kadu
2019 Hyderabad Nawabs 2 Dakhini

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef.
2013 Jabardasth Various ETV
20162017 Alitho Saradaga Co-presenterEpisodes: 123
2023 Athidhi Harsha Disney+ Hotstar [9]

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