Krishnam Raju

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Venkata Krishnam Raju is an Indian actor and politician.

He is best known for his appearances in Telugu language films and is best known as Rebel Star for his rebellious acting style.

He is also the winner of the inaugural Nandi Award for Best Actor.

In his career, Krishnam Raju has appeared in more than 183 feature films.

He made his film debut with the 1966 Chilaka Gorinka film directed by Kotaya Pratyagatma.

Krishnam Raju has received five Filmfare Awards South and three state Nandi Awards.

Krishnam Raju (1976), Jeevana Tarangalu (1979), Sati Savitri (1978), Kosana Pataya (1981), Bava Bavaraju (1990), Bava Bavamaridi (1994), Pata Perfo (1984), Bava Bavamaridi (1991), B. Bruton (1995), Nirishnamu (1979), Krishnamuru (1979), Rangoon Rowdy (1978), Krisha (1982), Bike (1980) Kr (1981) Vinci (1984), Hara (1979), Aya (1978), Kra (1981), Bhakta (1986), Bava (1984), Bava (1984) Bava (1986) Bike (1984), Bibi (1984) Bava (1984), Bike U (1984) Bha (1994), Pata (1984) Bhakta (1984), Bava (1994) Bike Uta (1982) Bava (1997) Bava Bharammu (1984), Katha Bhara (1990), Bava Brahm (1984), Bike (1994), Bava Bike (1989), Bha (1986) Bika Barma Bava Bachata Bingham (1991) Bava B. He became involved in politics in the late 1990s.

He joined Bharatiya Janata Party and was elected to the 12th and 13th Lok Sabha from Kakinada and Narasapur constituencies.

He served as Minister of State for External Affairs in the Third Valiant Ministry from 1999 to 2004.

He joined the Praja Rajyam Party, which Chiranjeevi founded on March 24.

He ran for M.P. in the 2009 state Assembly elections. Until recently, Rajahmundry had a seat.

Personal life

Uppalapati Venkata Raju was born in Mogalthur, West Godavari district, on January 20, 1940, to Uppalapati Venkata Raju. He completed his early education at Government Boys School in Mogalthur and later at Taylor's High School in Narasapuram. He graduated from Badruka College in Hyderabad with a B.Com degree. Krishnam Raju married Seeta Devi, who died, and Syamala Devi, with whom he had three children, married him on September 20. U. Suryanarayana Raju is his younger brother and actor Prabhas is his nephew. Siddharth Rajkumar, his nephew, made his acting debut with Keratam (2011). Krishnam Raju worked as a writer for Andhra Ratna. He was named the state's second best photographer. He was devoted to cameras and had a collection of cameras. He was the producer of Gopi Krishna Movies. He suffered from chronic heart rhythm disorder, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and chronic asthma inhalers at a young age.

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Career

Krishnam Raju appeared in Tollywood in 1966 in the film Chilaka Gorinka directed by Kotaya Pratyayaka alongside Krishna Kumari. The film received the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Silver for the first year, but Raju did not have the desired results. Later in the film Sri Krishnavataram (1967), which also stars N. T. Rama Rao, he appeared in the mythological film Sri Krishnavataram (1967). He appeared in Nenante Nene, 1968. Given that the role is an antagonist and that he debuted in films in a protagonist role, he was reluctant to participate in the film for the first time. He took on the role after being advised by his peers and co-actors to gain exposure to a more diverse character. The film was a hit. Following the critical acclaim he received in the role, he received numerous calls for antagonist roles. He appeared in a few films and later returned to protagonist roles. He appeared in several films with established actors N. T. Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Krishna Kumari, Rajasulochana, Jamuna, and Kanchana appeared in numerous films with the established actresses.

In Nenante Nene (1968), Krishnam Raju appeared alongside Kanchana (1968) and started the trend of handsome villains. He appeared in Bhale Abbayilu (1969), the Telugu version of Yash Chopra's 1965 film Waqt. Later, he appeared in films including Buddhimantudu (1969), Manushulu Marali (1969), Malli Pelli (1970), and Jai Jawan (1970). In Amma Kosam (1970), he appeared opposite Bollywood actress Rekha in her first film as an actor. Later, he appeared in films including Anuradha, Bhagyavantudu (1971), and Bangaaru Talli (1971), the remake of the critically acclaimed 1957 Hindi film Mother India's critically acclaimed 1956 Hindi film Mother India. Later, he appeared in films including Muhammad-bin-Tughluq (1972) describing the role of Islamic scholar Ibn Battuta (1972), Hantakulu (1972), opposite Rajasulu (1972) opposite Kanchana and Vintha Dampatulu (1972) opposite Jamuna (1972). Later, he appeared in films including Badi Panthulu (1972), Bala Mitrula Katha (1972), Jeevana Tarangalu (1973), and Kanna Koduku (1973). In the majority of the films, he appeared as an antihero, villain, and supporting actor in a few films.

In Bantrothu Bharya, Krishnam Raju was present in his first interaction with Krishnam Raju with Dasari Narayana Rao. Later in V. Madhusudhan Rao's critically acclaimed film Krishnaveni opposite Vanisri. Krishnam Raju's debut as a producer was shot in this film by Gopi Krishna Movies, India's own production house. Later, he appeared in Parivartana opposite Jamuna, Kanchana, and Lakshmi, as well as Bharati against Jamuna, Iddaru Iddare, and Yavvanam Katesindi. He appeared in Bhakta Kannappa later in the role of Arjuna and Kannappa Nayanar, Bapu's unique Telugu film to win the National Film Award for Best Audiography. Later, he appeared in the crime drama Manchiki Maro Peru. Later, he appeared in Kurukshetram portraying the role of Karna under control of Kamalakara Rao. He appeared in Amara Deepam, marking Krishnam Raju's first collaboration with K. Raghavendra Rao. He received the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) and the Nandi Award for Best Actor for the year 1977. Later, he appeared in films including Jeevana Teeralu, Manushulu Chesina Dongalu, and Sati Savitri. Later, he appeared in the lavishly made Katakatala Rudrayya, which earned a total of 75 lakh (US$23,000) on a budget of 18 lakh (US$23,000). Later, he appeared in Mana Voori Pandavulu, which was produced by him and Jaya Krishna. The film was nominated for the Best Film Award (Telugu) in 1978 by Filmfare, and Krishnam Raju shared the award with Jaya Krishna. Kataala Rudraiah and Mana Voori Pandavulu were released within a ten-day gap, and both films became blockbusters. He appeared in films after Ramabanam, Andadu Aagadu, in which he plays a spy similar to James Bond, which became a smash hit. Later in Rangoon Rowdy, Sri Vinayamu portraying Lord Shiva. Later, he appeared in films directed by K. Viswanath as Shivamettina Satyam, Kalyana Chakravarti, and Alludu Pattina Bharatam. He appeared in Sita Rambuli, Bebbuli, and Prema Tarangalu, the Telugu version of the 1978 Bollywood blockbuster Muqaddar Ka Sikandar. He appeared in Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu, directed by K. Balachander in 1981. He was active in Agni Poolu, which was based on Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani's book of the same name. Later, he appeared in Puli Bidda, Taxi Driver, Ragile Jwala, Guvvala Janta, Madhura Swapnam, Narco Telaga, Golconda Abbulu, Jagja, Pralaya Rudrudu, and the critically acclaimed Trisulam. Adavi Simhalu, Puli Bebbuli, Kotikokkadu, and Dharmaatmudu appeared in Nijam Chebite Nerama later.

Krishnam Raju appeared in Yuddham, Sardar, Babulugaadi Debba, Konda Veeti Nagulu, and S. P. Bhayankar in 1984. Later, he appeared in Bobbili Brahmanna, a Tollywood business that gained him the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) and the Nandi Award for Best Actor. In 1986, he remade the film in Hindi as Dharm Adhikari with Dilip Kumar and Jeetendra. Later, he appeared in films including Raraju, Bharatamlo, Rowdy, Bandee, Tirugubatu, Aggi Raju, Bullet, Ukku Manishi, Ravana Brahma, Neti Yugadharmam, and Ugra Narasimham. In 1986, he appeared in Tandra Paparayudu portraying Tandra Paparayudu's role, winning him the Filmfare Best Actor Award for the year 1986. At the 11th International Film Festival of India, the film premiered. Later, he appeared in films including Sardar Dharmanna and Marana Shasanam, which earned him the Filmfare Best Actor Award for the year 1987. He appeared in Brahma Nayudu, Viswanatha Nayakudu, in 1987, portraying Srikrishnadevaraya's role. Later, he appeared in films including Maabam, Kirai Dada, Maa Inti Maharaju, Antima Teerpu, Prathvi Raj, Prakhachandhu, Prana Bharatam, Dharma Teja, Shri Ramachandrudu, Nagabaraju, Bennett Siddhartha, and Neti Siddhartha.

Krishnam Raju appeared in Vidhata, Bava Bavamaridi, Jailor Gaari Abbayi, Andaroo Andare, and Gangmaster in 1991. He appeared in Palnati Pourusham in 1994, and the film was a big hit at the box office. He appeared in Rikshaw Rudraiah, Simha Garjana, Nayudugaari Kutumbam, Tata Manavadu, Kutumba Gowravam, Kutumba Gowravam, Kutumba Gowravam, Kutumba Gowravam, Kutumba Kutumbam, Kutumba Gowravam, Kutumba Gowravam, Kutumba Gotumbam, Kutumba Kut He appeared in two Kannada films, viz. Hai Bangalore and Simhada Mari, in 1997. Later in Sultan, Valiantdharakudu, and Neeku Nenu Nuvvu, which received the Nandi Award for Best Home-Viewing Feature Film, he appeared in Nandi. Later, he appeared in Raam and Billa, a Don film film series, and appeared with Prabhas for the first time. He served in Thakita Thakita and Rebel later in life. Billa's second innings of his production house, Gopi Krishna Movies, come to an end. In an interview, Krishnam Raju said that he will continue to produce films under the banner. He appeared in Chandee, Yevade, India's first 3D historical film, Rudhramadevi, where he portrays Ganapati Devudu, the father of Rudrama Devi. Radhe Shyam (2022), in which he played Paramahamsa, was Raju's last film.

Political career

He ran unsuccessfully in 1992 from Narasapuram on a congressional ticket in 1992. After a brief hibernation, he returned to politics after accepting an invitation from the Bharatiya Janata Party. He defeated Kakinada's 1998 Lok Sabha elections. He set a record of over 165,000 votes, the highest majority in Andhra Pradesh, which guaranteed him a seat at the centre, which gave him the highest majority. Between 1998 and 1999, he was on the advisory committees of the Information and Broadcasting and Industry Ministries.

In the Lok Sabha, Yogi Adityanath introduced the Ban on Cow Slaughter in 1999, which called for a complete ban on cow slaughter for all purposes. "Article 48 of the Constitution enjoins farmers and animal husbandry on a modern and scientific basis, and in particular, it requires taking steps to preserve and improve the breeds and prohibiting the slaughter of cows and its progeny." Given the fact that the cow and its entire progeny must be saved to produce milk as well as manure, it is imperative to have a complete ban on cow slaughter.

Krishnam Raju proposed the Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Bill, 2000, with the following statement of objects and reasons: "Article 48 of the Constitution requires the state to organise agriculture and animal husbandry on scientific and scientific grounds, in particular, prohibiting the slaughter of cows and its progeny." G. M. Banatwala posed the question of whether Parliament's legislative power was sufficient to introduce legislation on the subject. Banatwala referred to the advice provided by the then Attorney General, M.C., when he wrote it. Setalvad in the Lok Sabha on April 1, 1984, to the extent that it was outside the House's legislative jurisdiction to bring any bill concerning Agriculture and Animal Husbandry. However, in his decision on Banatwala inter alia's assertion that the Bill is constitutionally within the House's legislative jurisdiction, the Chair does not determine whether the bill is constitutionally within the House's legislative jurisdiction or not. In addition, the House does not take a decision on the Bill's specifics. The motion was defeated and approved in the House of Commons. According to Krishnam Raju, the Chair approved the introduction of the Bill."

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