Raja Goutham

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Raja Goutham
Other namesGoutham
Years active2004–present
Father Brahmanandam [1]

Raja Goutham is an Indian film actor, who appears in Telugu films. He is a frequent collaborator with his father Brahmanandam.

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Career

Raja Goutham learned acting at age 19 in his final year of BBA under Satyanand in Vizag. [2] He made his debut in Telugu with the movie Pallakilo Pellikoothuru (2004) after his father helped him fetch the offer. [2] Though it was a high-profile launch involving names like K. Raghavendra Rao and M. M. Keeravani, the film was a box office failure. His performance received mixed reviews with critics citing him as average and needing improvement. [3] [4] [5] He reportedly denied the film Godavari , citing the film as female-centric". After the failure of his first film, Brahmanandam didn't further help his son for a period as he wanted him to learn on his own. [6] His next film Vareva (2011) had a low key release. [7] Raja Goutham revealed his interest to do good films the reason for the long gap in between his films. [2]

His histrionics in the film Basanti in serious and action scenes were better received by critics but the film was also released to mixed reviews. [8] [9] [10]

Raja Goutham collaborated with short filmmaker Phanindra Narsetti for the crowdfunded venture Manu . He okayed the film during a script narration at a coffee shop. [11] Although the film was released to mixed reviews, the roles of the lead cast were cited as "career-defining". [12] [13] [14]

The thriller film Break Out, which began production in 2022, only released in 2025 through ETV Win. [15] [16] He played a grandson to his father in Brahma Anandam (2025), which was also released to mixed reviews. [17] [18]

Personal life

He married his girlfriend Jyothsna on 25 October 2012. [19] [20]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004 Pallakilo Pellikoothuru Gouthamcredited as Goutham
2011 Vareva Rishi
2016CharuseelaVoice role; credited as Goutham
2014 Basanti Arjun
2018 Manu Manu
2025Break OutManiratnam
Brahma Anandam Chilaka Brahmanandam

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2023 Dhootha Chakrapani Veerula Amazon Prime Video

References

  1. ↑ Veronica, Shreya (3 May 2025). "From Father to Friend: Brahmanandam and Goutham on Life, Laughter, and Legacy". The New Indian Express.
  2. 1 2 3 "Raja Goutham interview about Basanthi - Telugu cinema actor". Idlebrain.com .
  3. ↑ "Pallakilo Pellikoothuru". Sify . 5 August 2004. Archived from the original on 26 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  4. ↑ Srihari, Gudipoodi (2 August 2004). "Wholesome entertainer". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  5. ↑ "Movie review – Pallakilo Pellikoothuru". Idlebrain. 30 July 2004. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  6. ↑ "Wanted my son to learn the hard way: Brahmanandam". India Forums.
  7. ↑ "Brahmanandam's son Raja Goutham opts for a family entertainer with yet another short filmmaker". The Times of India. 28 August 2019.
  8. ↑ "Basanthi review - Telugu cinema review - Raja Goutham, Alisha Baig". www.idlebrain.com.
  9. ↑ "Basanti Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  10. ↑ "Basanti Telugu movie review, rating". The Hans India . 28 February 2014. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  11. ↑ "Raja Goutham said yes to Phanindra Narsetti's 'Manu' because he was impressed by the story". The Times of India. 5 September 2018. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  12. ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (7 September 2018). "'Manu' is a mixed bag of riddles". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 December 2024 – via www.thehindu.com.
  13. ↑ "Manu Movie Review {2.5/5}: Manu is one film where its form takes precedence over content". The Times of India.
  14. ↑ kavirayani, suresh (10 September 2018). "Replete with plot-holes". Deccan Chronicle.
  15. ↑ "Allu Arjun unveils the trailer of Raja Goutham's survival thriller Break Out". OTTPlay.
  16. ↑ "Break Out OTT release date: When and where to watch Raja Goutham's thriller". OTTPlay.
  17. ↑ "Brahmanandam on Brahma Anandam: 'Everyone will come for me but take away Raja Goutham with them'". OTTPlay.
  18. ↑ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (14 February 2025). "'Brahma Anandam' movie review: Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore shine in this half-baked dramedy". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  19. ↑ "Brahmanandam's son Gautham, Jyothsna tie the knot". The Times of India. 15 January 2017.
  20. ↑ Online, India Today (26 October 2012). "Raja Goutham marries girlfriend Jyothsna". India Today.
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