Raghu Karumanchi | |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002 - 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.
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]
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]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Jabardasth | Various | ETV | ||
| 2016–2017 | Alitho Saradaga | Co-presenter | Episodes: 1–23 | ||
| 2023 | Athidhi | Harsha | Disney+ Hotstar | [9] |
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