Rahul Ramakrishna

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Rahul Ramakrishna
Born (1991-01-15) 15 January 1991 (age 33)
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, singer, lyricist, journalist
Years active2014–present

Rahul Ramakrishna (born 15 January 1991) is an Indian actor, writer and journalist. [1] [2] [3] He made his debut with the short film, Sainma. He became popular with his role in the 2017 Telugu film, Arjun Reddy . [4] [2]

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Early life

Rahul Ramakrishna was born in Hyderabad, Telangana. His father was a yoga instructor and his mother is an assistant editor for a business magazine. He studied mechanical engineering in VJIT but discontinued it after second year.

Career

Rahul Ramakrishna worked as a journalist in evening dailies, Post Noon and Metro India. He also worked as a translator for journalists visiting Hyderabad on assignments. Along with a short stint as a film review writer for a Hindustan Times affiliated website, Rahul did many varied odd-jobs, as a songwriter, screenwriter, and as a presenter for a television cook show.

Film career

Rahul's affiliation with acting began as a theatre enthusiast where he worked with several theatre groups as part of their production crew. According to his interviews, Rahul developed a keen interest in acting after a workshop with playwright and activist N Madhusudan and Dr. Sagari Ramdas, both of whom Rahul credits as his teachers and guides. His first attempt at acting was in a short film, Sainma directed by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam. Following the appreciation that poured in both for the film's attempt and aesthetics and for the acting prowess of the entire cast, he signed up to play the main lead's supporting friend in a comic role in the Telugu film, Jayammu Nischayammu Raa starring Srinivasa Reddy and Poorna directed by Sivaraju Kanumuri.

After this, Rahul shot to fame as Shiva, in the film Arjun Reddy , where his character's unwavering loyalty to the lead's combined with wit and emotional support garnered him a massive fan following in the audience and the film fraternity alike.

The success of Arjun Reddy and the widespread recognition furthered his career with instrumental characters in many Telugu films of 2018 such as Bharat Ane Nenu , Sammohanam , Chi La Sow . Rahul repeated his "hero's best friend" role and combination with actor Vijay Deverakonda in the film Geetha Govindam . In 2020 he appeared in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo .

In late 2018, Rahul announced that he will be marrying his girlfriend, however, he later postponed the marriage citing busy shooting schedules. [5]

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
As actor
YearFilmRoleNotes
2014SainmaRamuShort film
2016 Jayammu Nischayammu Raa YadagiriAlso dialogue writer
Sheeshmahal Filmmaker
2017 Arjun Reddy Shiva
2018 Inttelligent Rahul
Bharat Ane Nenu Ramana
Sammohanam Murthy
Chi La Sow Police Officer
Geetha Govindam Ramakrishna
Husharu Raj Bollam
Mithai Sai
2019 Kalki Deva Dutta
Brochevarevarura Rambo
2020 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Ravindra
Pressure Cooker Chandrasekhar
Guvva Gorinka Amazon Prime Video film
2021 A1 Express Rahul
Jathi Ratnalu Jogipet Ravi
YBaalu Aha film
Shaadi Mubarak Driver
Paagal Youth leader
Net Lakshman
Republic Mani
Skylab Subedar Ramarao
2022 RRR Lacchu
Virata Parvam
Ante Sundaraniki Dr. Guruvesh
Happy Birthday Gunda
Krishna Vrinda Vihari
Ori Devuda God's Assistant
2023 Intinti Ramayanam Seenu
Vimanam Koti [6]
Kushi RK
2024 Om Bheem Bush Madhav Relangi
As lyricist

Television

YearTitleRoleChannel/PlatformNotes
2016Wow Emi RuchiHost/ChefETV Abhiruchi
2017 Story Discussion Rahul Avanti Cinema Also singer for "Rangu Rangula Sitralanni"
2018 Gangstars Red Amazon Prime Video [7]
Nirudyoga Natulu HimselfAvanti CinemaCameo appearance in the Season Finale [7]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef.
2018 SIIMA Best Comedian (Telugu) Arjun Reddy Won [8]
2019 Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actor – Telugu Geetha Govindam Nominated [9]
2020 Zee Cine Awards Telugu Best Comedian Brochevarevarura Won [10]
2021 SIIMA Nominated

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