Ramachandra Raju

Ramachandra Raju, better known as Garuda Ram, is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He rose to fame for his role as the antagonist Garuda in the K.G.F film series.[2] He rose to fame for his great villainous look and for his dominant present.[3]

Ramachandra Raju
Born
Ramchandra Raju

(1980-07-07) July 7, 1980
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Other namesGaruda Ram[1]
OccupationActor
Years active2018–present

Career

Prior to acting, Raju worked as Yash's bodyguard.[3] Raju made his film debut K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018). He played the antagonist in the film and garnered acclaim for his portrayal of Garuda. His role in the film enabled him to get offers to play negative roles in several other films across the four South Indian languages.[4] Raju played the villain in Sulthan directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan.[5][6][7]

Filmography
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role(s) Language(s) Notes Ref.
2018K.G.F: Chapter 1GarudaKannada [5]
2021 SulthanJayaseelanTamil [5]
Kodiyil OruvanPedha PerumalTamil [8]
Maha SamudramDhananjayTelugu [9]
MadhagajaTandavaKannada
RiderJDKannada
2022Aaraattu Badai Raju Malayalam [10]
Bheemla Nayak Prisoner Telugu Cameo appearance in Title song
K.G.F: Chapter 2 Garuda Kannada archival footage
Bhala Thandanana Anand Bali Telugu
Yaanai Lingam and Pandi Tamil Dual role [11]
2023 Red Sandalwood Harimaran Tamil
Aranmanai 4 † TBA Tamil Filming
Salaar† Garuda Telugu Post- production
TBA Sthambam 2 † TBA Malayalam Filming [12]

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryFilmResult Ref.
2019Zee KannadaBest VillainK.G.F: Chapter 1Won[13]
20198th SIIMA AwardsBest Actor in a Negative RoleK.G.F: Chapter 1Nominated[14]
202210th SIIMA AwardsBest Actor in a Negative RoleMadhagajaNominated[15]

References
  1. "Garuda Ram's got a finger in every pie of the Southern film industry". The Times of India. 10 January 2022.
  2. Sebastian, Shilpa (28 July 2020). "Meet Ramachandra Raju, the 'KGF' villain". The Hindu.
  3. "How KGF changed the life of Yash's bodyguard to make him a busy bee in films". International Business Times. 23 January 2020.
  4. "'KGF' villain Ramachandra Raju ready to rock Kollywood? – Times of India". The Times of India.
  5. "KGF-fame Ram to play villain in Karthi-Rashmika starrer". The New Indian Express.
  6. "'Jiivi' actor Vetri's next to star KGF villain". The New Indian Express.
  7. "KGF villain in Ravi-Taapsee's next? – Times of India". The Times of India.
  8. "KGF's antagonist Garuda, Ramchandra Raju, now 'Bumper' villain". The New Indian Express.
  9. "Maha Samudram Movie Review: A joyless, indulgent drama". Cinema Express.
  10. "KGF fame Ramachandra Raju to play antagonist in Mohanlal's Aaraattu". India Today.
  11. "Yaanai review. Yaanai Tamil movie review, story, rating". IndiaGlitz.com.
  12. "KGF fame Garuda Ram roped in to play lead in Malayalam film 'Sthambam 2' - Times of India". The Times of India.
  13. "Emmeya Kannadiga Awards 2019 winners list a big win for Rachitha Ram, Yash and Chikkana". Zee Kannada.
  14. "SIIMA Awards 2019: Vijay, Yash, Keerthi, KGF win big, here's full winners list". Deccan Chronicle.
  15. "SIIMA Awards 2022 Voting, Nominations, Date and More Details". Total Reporter. 27 September 2023.
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