Raju Daniel, better known by his stage name Captain Raju, was an Indian actor and army officer. He acted in more than 600 films in various languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and English. He was best known for his performances in character roles, and as a villain. He also appeared in television serials and advertisements and has also directed two Malayalam films. The comic professional assassin character called Pavanayi played by Captain Raju appearing in the movie Nadodikkattu developed a cult status in Malayalam cinema.
Nanayam (transl. Coin) is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by T. Damodaran. The film stars Madhu, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Seema, Poornima Jayaram, and Srividya. It is the story of two step brothers, Babu and Raju, who takes over the business of their parents, and the problems they encounter while running it. The music was composed by Shyam.
Athirathram is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by John Paul and starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Seema. Mammootty's character Tharadas re-appears in Sasi's 2006 film Balram vs. Tharadas.
Theerthayaathra is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Sukumari and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer. The movie was also the debut film for Telugu actress Supriya as Parvathikkutty.
Unni Vanna Divasam is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Rajan Balakrishnan and produced by K. G. Mohan. The film stars Sukumari, Sankaradi, Captain Raju and Rajkumar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. The film was dubbed in Tamil as Love Birds.
Eettappuli is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Crossbelt Mani. The film stars Shankar, Ambika, Balan K. Nair and Silk Smitha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Visham is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. T. Rajan and produced by Thomas Mathew. The film stars Srividya, Ratheesh, Menaka and MG Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raghu Kumar.
Agni is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by C. Radhakrishnan and produced by Hassan and P. M. K. Bapu. The film stars Madhu, Vidhubala, Sankaradi and Aboobacker in the lead roles. The film's musical score is by A. T. Ummer.
Snehikkan Samayamilla is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Vijay Anand and produced by Srikanth. The film stars Madhu, Jayan, Adoor Bhasi and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. The movie was based on 1968 Tamil hit movie Galatta Kalyanam starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalitha.
Pushyaraagam is a 1979 Indian Malayalam family entertainer directed by C. Radhakrishnan The film stars Madhu,Jayan, Sharada in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Rajaneegandhi is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Madhu, Lakshmi, Adoor Bhasi and Jose in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Neethipeedam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Crossbelt Mani. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, K. P. Ummer and Maniyanpilla Raju. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. The film was a remake of the Tamil film Ezhai Padum Padu.
Saraswathi Yaamam is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mohan Kumar. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Prameela, Adoor Bhavani and Janardanan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Kiraatham is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Ratheesh, Santhosh and Captain Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan.
Naale Ennundengil is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Sajan. The film stars Sukumaran, Silk Smitha, Captain Raju and Jagannatha Varma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Chilanthivala is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Vijayanand and produced by A. Raghunath. The film stars M. N. Nambiar, Sreenath, K. P. Ummer and Captain Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Guna Singh.
Paavam Krooran is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language Crime Thriller film, directed by Rajasenan and produced by V. Rajan. The film stars Shankar, Bhagyalakshmi (actress), Madhuri, T. G. Ravi and Captain Raju. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. The film is loosely inspired from the 1983 English Thriller 10 to Midnight.
Alakadalinakkare is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. It is a remake of the 1982 Hindi movie Vidhaata. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Shobana and Mammootty in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Gangai Amaran.
Kooduthedunna Parava is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. K. Joseph and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Ratheesh, Captain Raju, Balan K. Nair and Jalaja in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Ivide Ee Theerathu is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by Augustine Prakash. The film stars Rahman, Madhu, Srividya, Rohini and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
