Dhanraj (actor)

Dhanraj
Dhanraj
Born	Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation(s)	Actor, director
Years active	1999-present
Television	Jabardasth
Spouse	Sirisha

Dhanraj Koranani is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Telugu cinema and television.

Career

He started his career in films with Muppalaneni Shiva's film, Raja.^[1] Dhanraj entered the film industry with only four hundred rupees, leaving his hometown and parents without notice.^{[citation needed]} He worked in a hotel in Hyderabad and attended acting school.^{[citation needed]} He was leading a team "Dhanadhan Dhanraj" in a popular TV comedy-show Jabardasth telecast on ETV.^[2]^[3]

Dhanraj played opposite Lakshmi Manchu in the unreleased film, Pilavani Perantam.^[4] Dhanraj participated in Telugu reality series Bigg Boss 1. He got eliminated in the 6th week.^[5] He was team leader of "Dhanraj Blasters" in the comedy-show Adhirindhi on Zee Telugu.^[6]

Filmography

Raja (1999); Uncredited role
Jai (2004)
Jagadam (2007)
Parugu (2008)
Gopi Gopika Godavari (2009)
Odipolama (2009) (Tamil)
Bheemli Kabbadi Jattu (2010)
Pilla Zamindar (2011)
Madatha Kaja (2011)
Nakoo O Loverundi (2011)
Nenu Nanna Abaddam (2011)
Ala Modalaindi (2011)
Mem Vayasuku Vacham (2012)
Housefull (2012)
Eega (2012)
Gabbar Singh (2012)
Poola Rangadu (2012)
Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu (2012)
Ayyare (2012)
Adda (2013)
Abbai Class Ammai Mass (2013)
Jaffa (2013) as Sujith
Aha Naa Premanta (2013)
Priyathama Neevachata Kushalama (2013)
Athadu Aame O Scooter (2013)
Attarintiki Daredi (2013)
Dalam (2013)
Music Magic (2013)
Vintha Katha (2014)
Basanti (2014)
Nenu Nene Ramune (2014)
Koottam (2014) (Tamil)
Hrudayam Ekkadunnadi (2014)
Bhoo (2014)
Naa Karma Kaali Poyindi (2014)
AK Rao PK Rao (2014)
Jump Jilani (2014)
Ee Varsham Sakshiga (2014)
Gopala Gopala (2015)
Raju Gari Gadhi (2015)
Bham Bolenath (2015)
Jyothi Lakshmi (2015)
Dhanalaxmi Thalupu Thadithe (2015)
Jatha Kalise (2015)^[7]
Express Raja (2016)
Parvathipuram (2016) (dubbed in 2023 as Veera Khadgam)
Manamantha (2016)
Banthi Poola Janaki (2016)
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada (2016)
Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu (2016)
Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends (2016)
Devi Sri Prasad (2017)
Nagamani (2017)
London Babulu (2017)
C/o Surya (2017)
Oye Ninne (2017)
Bhaagamathie (2018)
Hyderabad Love Story (2018)
Seven (2019)
Kathanam (2019)
Sivaranjani (2019)
Oh! Baby (2019)
Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu (2019; producer)
Durgamati (2020) (Hindi)
Power Play (2021)
Induvadana (2022)
Bujji Ila Raa (2022)
Anukoni Prayanam (2022)
Bhuvana Vijayam (2023)
Vimanam (2023)
Keshava Chandra Ramavath (2024)

Television

List of television shows and roles
Year	Title	Role	Network
2013–2016	Jabardasth	Team Leader	ETV
2017	Bigg Boss 1	Contestant	Star Maa
2019–2020	Adhirindi	Team Leader	Zee Telugu
2022	Comedy Stars	Team leader	Star Maa

References

^ "Dhanraj - Business of Tollywood". Business of Tollywood. Archived from the original on 25 November 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
^ "ETV Telugu Jabardasth Katharnak Comedy Show,Nagababu,Roja,Jabardasth Latest All Episodes Online". Smarttalkies.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
^ "Tollywood's new funny men - Times of India". The Times of India. 15 January 2017.
^ "Promotional poster" (JPG). Pbs.twimg.com. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
^ "Bigg Boss Telugu, 26th August 217, episode no 42 update: Dhanraj evicted from the house; Siva Balaji in safe zone - Times of India". The Times of India. 27 August 2017.
^ "Enjoy this super entertaining skit from #Adhirindi!!Please vote and support me by giving missed call to 8291829160". @DhanrajOffl. 9 March 2020.
^ "Jatha Kalisey review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Ashwin Babu & Tejaswi Madivada". www.idlebrain.com.

External links

[auto-1] "Dhanraj - Business of Tollywood". Business of Tollywood. Archived from the original on 25 November 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2014.

[2] "ETV Telugu Jabardasth Katharnak Comedy Show,Nagababu,Roja,Jabardasth Latest All Episodes Online". Smarttalkies.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2014.

[3] "Tollywood's new funny men - Times of India". The Times of India. 15 January 2017.

[4] "Promotional poster" (JPG). Pbs.twimg.com. Retrieved 30 November 2014.

[5] "Bigg Boss Telugu, 26th August 217, episode no 42 update: Dhanraj evicted from the house; Siva Balaji in safe zone - Times of India". The Times of India. 27 August 2017.

[6] "Enjoy this super entertaining skit from #Adhirindi!!Please vote and support me by giving missed call to 8291829160". @DhanrajOffl. 9 March 2020.

[7] "Jatha Kalisey review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Ashwin Babu & Tejaswi Madivada". www.idlebrain.com.

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