Dhanraj (actor)

Indian comedian

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

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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

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* 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)
* Bachchala Malli (2024)

### Television

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List of television shows and roles  Year  | Title  | Role  | Network

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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

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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.

## External links

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* Interview
* Interview
* Dhanraj at IMDb
* Dhanraj on Twitter

Portal:

* Biography

Dhanraj (actor) at Wikipedia's sister projects:

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