Rajendra Prasad (actor)

Rajendra Prasad

Prasad at the audio launch event of Quick Gun Murugun (2009), sporting his look from the film.
Born Gadde Rajendra Prasad
(1956-07-19) 19 July 1956
Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Residence Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Occupation Actor, Producer, Movie Artist Association (MAA) President
Years active 1977–Present
Spouse(s) Vijaya Chamundeswari

Gadde Rajendra Prasad (Telugu: గద్దె రాజేంద్ర ప్రసాద్; born 19 July 1956) is an Indian film actor who predominantly works in the Telugu cinema is considered to be one of the finest comic heroes in Telugu film industry. In 1991, he received Andhra Pradesh state's Nandi Award for Best Actor for Erra Mandaram.[1] And after almost 25 years, he received his second Nandi Award for Best Actor for Aa Naluguru. Additionally, he has also received Honorary doctorate from Andhra University.[2] In 2012, he starred in the medical thriller Dream, for which he won the Royal Reel Award along with director K. Bhavani Shankar at the Canada International Film Festival[3][4]

He has been honoured with the title "Hasya Kireeti" by the Telugu Alliances of Canada, held at Mississauga.[5] He was also honoured to walk the green carpet at the IIFA film festival held in 2009, marking his performance in the Bollywood film, Quick Gun Murugun.[6] The film was also screened at the London Film Festival, the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, the New York Asian Film Festival and in The Museum of Modern Art, New York.[7]

He was elected president of Movie Artist Association (MAA) for two years in April 2015.[8]

Personal life

Prasad was born into a middle-class family to Gadde Venkata Narayana and Manikyambba from Dondapadu, near Gudivada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Prasad completed his education, graduating with a diploma in Ceramic Engineering before entering the film industry. His son, Balaji, got married in February 2015 in Hyderabad.

Career

Prasad débuted on the silver screen with the film Sneham directed by Bapu and rose to fame with Vamsy's Ladies Tailor. In a career of over 35 years, he acted in more than 200 Telugu films and few Tamil films. Prasad has been called a great comedy actor[9] and is fondly called the King of Comedy and Natakireeti in Andhra Pradesh.[10] His collaboration with director Jandhyala in Aha Naa Pellanta established him as a star over night. He also had a very successful collaboration with directors Vamsy, E.V.V. Satyanarayana, S. V. Krishna Reddy and Relangi Narasimha Rao. Notably, Relangi made 32 films (out of 70 as director) with Prasad. One Major role which garnered him a lot of accolades is Aa Naluguru for which he won the State Nandi Award for second time in his career.[11] Critically accalaimed films such as Mee Sreyobhilashi, Onamalu made him one of the most reliable actors for such roles in Telugu film industry. He acted as Lord Hanuman in the blockbuster multi-starrer film Devullu.

He also performed crucial roles in films like Julai, Aagadu, S/O Satyamurthy, Srimanthudu, Nannaku Prematho as well as elderly characters in films like Dagudumoota Dandakore.

Telugu people emigrated abroad would take Prasad's movies along with them. Such was the popularity and impact of his films on at least two generations of Telugu people. Even former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao is a big fan of Prasad.[12]

He was elected Movie Artist Association (MAA) President In 2015, winning with 85 votes against actress Jayasudha, with Sivaji Raja winning as General Secretary.

Awards

Nandi Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
CineMAA Awards

Filmography

1977 - 1985

SNo Title Year Role
1Sneham1977
2Nijam1980
3Adadee Gadapa Daatite 1980
4Moodu Mulla Bandham 1980 Murali
5Ee Charitra Ae Sirato 1982
6Manchu Pallaki 1982 Hari
7Kalavaari Samsaram 1982 Rajeev
8Rama Rajyamlo Bheermaraju 1983 Satish
9Pelli Choopulu 1983
10Navodayam 1983
11Mundadugu 1983
12Poratam 1983
13Idi Kaadu Mugimpu 1983 Krishna
14Ee Pillaku Pellavutundaa? 1983
15Ee Desamlo Oka Roju 1983
16Adavallu Aligite 1983 Karthik
17Ee Chaduvulu Makkodu 1984
18Aakali Neeku Joharlu 1984
19Rojulu Marayi 1984
20Udayam 1984
21Kotha Pelli Koothuru 1984 Raja
22Gundi Gantalu Mrogayi 1984 Mestri
23Tandava Krishnudu 1984 Raja
24Challenge 1984 Vidhardhi
25 Swati 1984
26Desham lo Dongalu Paddaru 1984
27 Vandemataram 1985
28 Ada Pillale Nayam 1985 Devadasu
29 Ottuku Viluva Ivvandi 1985
30 Aagraham 1985
31 Babayi-Abbayi 1985 Taxi Driver
32 Kattula Kondaiah 1985 Inspector Vijay
33 Musugu Donga 1985 Giri
34 Puli 1985 Inspector Prasad
35Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu 1985
36Anadiga Aadadi 1985
37Bharyabhartala Bhandam 1985 Satish
38Preminchu Pelladu 1985 Rambabu
39Ladies Tailor 1985 Sundaram
40Muchhataga Mugguru 1985 Suresh

1986 - 1990

SNo Title Year Role
36Kashmora1986 Khadra
37Car Diddina Kapuram 1986 Satya Keeerthi David
38Punyasthree1986 Peter
39Padaharella Ammayi1986
40Pavithra1986 Kishtaiah
41Captain Nagarjun1986 Ravi
42Rakshasudu1986 Inspector Vijay
43Bramastram1986 Satish
44Rendu Rella Aaru1986 Mad / Madhusudhana Rao / Venkata Sivam
45Dharmapatni1986 Bosu
46Madana Gopaludu1987 Madan Gopal
47Aranyakanda1987 Singadu
48Samsaram Oka Chadarangam1987 Raghava
49Makutamleni Maharaju1987 Satish
50Manmadha Leela Kamaraju Gola1987 Kamaraju
51Trimurtulu1987 Sandeep
52Kaboye Alludu1987 Prasad
53Damit Katha Addamtirigindhi1987 (Duel role)
54Gundamma Gari Krishnulu1987 Gopala Krishna
55Bhale Mogudu1987 Krishna
56Dabbevariki Chedu1987 Vidyasagar
57Gandhinagar Rendo Veedhi1987 Prabhu / Ram Singh
58Aha Naa Pellanta1987 Krishna Murthy
59Naaku Pellam Kavali1987 Lakshmana
60Bhama Kalapam1988 Krishna Murthy
61Thodallulu1987 Bhaskar
62Animuthyam1987 Inspector Murali
63Bava Marudula Saval1988 Inspector Jai Kumar
64Bharya Bharthala Bhogotham1988 Vaasu
65Bhale Dampathulu1988 Raja
66Jeevan Jyothi 1988 Bahadoor
67Jhansi Rani1988 Mr.V / Sriraj
68Pelli Chesi Chudu1988 Mohan
69Samsaaram1988 Ravi
70Jeevana Ganga1988 Raja
71Chinnodu Peddodu1988 Chinnodu
72Sahasam Cheyiraa Dimbaka1988 Chandram
73Chikkadu Dorakudu1988 Raja & Chinnababu Dillep (Duel role)
74Station Master1988 Rama Rao
75Donga Kollu1988 Alli Billi Anjineelu
76Vivaha Bhojanambu1988 Sitarama Rao
77Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam1989 Giri
78Paila Pachiis1989
79Bhanduvulostunnaru Jagartha1989 Chittibabu
80Sakshi1989 Raja
81Gadugai1989 Gopi / Pandu
82Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata1989 Kishtaiah
83Chettu Kinda Pleader1989 Balaraju
84Muthyamantha Muddu1989 Anudeep
85Jayammu Nischayammura1989 Rambabu
86Zoo Laka Taka1989 Prabhu
87Premichi Choodu1989 Chittibabu
88Gopalarao Gari Abbai1989 Ranga
89Edem Pellam Ra Babboi1989 Kalyana Chakravarthy
90Guru Sishulu1990 Babu
91Rambha Rambabu 1990 Rambabu
92Dagudu Muthala Dhampathyam1990 Kishtaiyah
93Mama Alludu1990 Vijay
94Mahajananiki Maradhalu Pilla1990 Kishtaiyah / Ravi
95Prema Jhindabad1990 Gopalam
96Chevilo Puvvu1990 Prasad
97Master Kapuram1990 David

1991 - 1995

SNo Title Year Role
98Vichitra Prema 1991 Sivudu
99Minor Raja1991 Minor Raja
100Teneteega1991 Varun Kumar
101April 1 Vidudala1991 Diwakaram
102Attintlo Adde Mogudu1991 Gopi
103Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police1991 Conistable Kishtaiyah & Anand: (Duelrole)
104Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam1991 Bava / Badaradandi Varaprasad
105Prema Thapassu1991 Rathaiyah
106Nava Yugam1991 Satya Murthy
107Yerra Mandaram 1991 Ramudu
108Pelli Pustakam 1991 KK / K.Krishna Murthy
109Kobbari Bondam1991 Raju
110Appula Appa Rao1992 Appula Apparao
111Golmaal Govindam1992 Govindam
112Subha Raidu Pelli1992 Subha Raidu
113Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha1992 Raja
114Seethapathi Challo Thirupathi1992 Seethapathi
115Vaalujada Tholubeltu1992 Accha Rao
116Aa Okkati Adakku 1992 Chitti Babu
117Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu1993 Raja Vallabha Devudu
118Rajendrudu Gajendrudu1993Rajendra
119Brundavanam1993 Ravi
120Kannaiya Kittaya1993 Kannaiya (Lord Krishna) & Kittaya (Duel role)
121Bramhachari Mogudu1993 Rambabu
122Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu1993 Alibaba
123Joker1993 Balaji
124Akka Pethanam Chellili Kapuram1993 Satyanarayana
125Mayalodu1993 Veerababu
126Mister Pellam 1993 Balaji
127Pekata Papa Rao1994 Pekata Papa Rao
128Madam1994 Prasad / Madam Sarojini / Mandakini
129Allarodu1994 Krishna Murthy
130Parugo Parugu1994 Rambabu
131Vaddu Bava Thappu1995 Raja
132Lingababu Love Story1995 Lingababu
133Ketu Duplicatu1995 Vijay
134Rambantu1995 Rambantu
135Mummy Mee Ayana Vachadu1995 Satish

1996 - 2000

SNo Title Year Role
136Topi Raja Sweety Roja1996 Raja
137Family1996 Krishna
138Ladies Doctor1996 Dr.Ram Prasad
139Hitler1997 Balu
140Thalli1997 Ramu
141Chilakkottudu1997 Rajendra Prasad
142 Jai Bajrangbali 1997 Madhu
143Mama Bhagunava1997 Gopala Krishna
144Pelli Koduku Ammabadunu {Tamil}1997 Balu
145 Navvulata 1998 Bosu
146All Rounder1998 Balaraju
147Ulta Palta1998 Raja & Raja (Duel role)
148Mee Aayana Jagratha1998 Gopi Krishna
149Chinni Chinni Aasa1999 Raja
150Yamajathakudu1999 Yama Dharma Raju
151Kshemamga Velli Labamgarandi2000 Rambabu
152Antha Mana Manchike2000 Jagapati
153Ninne Premistha2000 Ramesh
154Devullu2000 Lord Hanuman

2001 - Current

SNo Title Year Role
155Ammo Bomma2001 Rambabu
156Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi2001 Apparao & Appula Apparao (Duel Role)
157Daddy2001 Prasad
158Ammaye Navvithe 2001 Sundaram
159Akasa Veedhilo2001 Suribabu
160Family Circus2001 Pottodi
161Sandade Sandadi2002 Balu
162Sriramachandrulu2003 Sriram
163Maa Alludu Very Good2003 A.V.Rao
164Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu2004 Hari Chandra
165Andaru Dongale Dorikite 2004 Bangaru raju
166Apparao Driving School2004 Apparao
167Aa Naluguru 2004 Raghuram
168Andagadu2005 Sundaram
169Pellam Pichodu2005 Seenu
170Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu2006 Balu
171Sarada Saradaga2006 Balaraju
172Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw2006 Bullabbai
173Mee Sreyobhilashi2007 Rajaji
174Quick Gun Murugan {English}2009 Quick Gun Murugan
175Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam2010 Lord Brahma
176Gudu Gudu Gunjam2010 Gopalam
177Baava2010 Sitaramudu
178Bhale Pellam Bhale Mogudu2011 Venkat
179Yemainadoi Naalo2011 Lord Krishna
180Mogudu2011 Anjinneya Prasad
181Nippu2012 Narayana Murthy
182Ayyare2012 Prasad / Swamiji / Lord Krishna
183Lovely2012 Maharadhi
184Onamalu2012 Narayana Rao
185Julai2012 DIG Sitaram
186Aagadu2014 C.I.Rajaram
187Top Rankers2015 Principal Viswanath
188Tommy2015 Satyam Master
189S/O Satyamurthy2015 Paida Sambasiva Rao
190Dagudumootha Dandakor2015 Rajugaru
191Srimanthudu2015 Narayana Rao
192Akhil2015 K.V. Rajendra Prasad
193Nannaku Prematho2016 Ramesh Chandra Prasad alias Subramaniam
194Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam2016 Advocate Narayana
195Supreme2016
196Kathalo Rajakumari2016

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