Ramachandra Raju

Indian actor

Ramachandra Raju

Born|

Ramchandra Raju

(1980-07-07) July 7, 1980 (age 43)

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Other names| Garuda Ram[1]
Occupation| Actor
Years active| 2018–present

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 villainous role in K.G.F: Chapter 1 and for his dominant screen presence.[3]

## Career[edit]

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[edit]

Key  †  | Denotes films that have not yet been released

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Year  | Film  | Role(s)  | Language(s)  | Notes  | Ref.

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2018 | K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Garuda | Kannada |  | [5]
2021  | Sulthan | Jayaseelan | Tamil |  | [5]
Kodiyil Oruvan | Pedha Perumal | Tamil  |  | [8]
Maha Samudram | Dhananjay | Telugu |  | [9]
Madhagaja | Tandava | Kannada  |  |
Rider | JD | Kannada  |  |
2022 | Aaraattu | 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, Pandi  | Tamil  | Dual role  | [11]
2023  | Red Sandalwood | Harimaran  | Tamil  |  |
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Rudra Manaar  | Telugu  |  |
2024  | Rathnam †  | TBA | Tamil  | Filming  |
Bagheera †  | TBA | Kannada  | Post-production  |

## Awards and nominations[edit]

Year | Award | Category | Film | Result  | Ref.

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2019 | Zee Kannada | Best Villain | K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Won | [12]
2019 | 8th SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Nominated | [13]
2022 | 10th SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Madhagaja | Nominated | [14]

## References[edit]

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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b c "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. ^ "Emmeya Kannadiga Awards 2019 winners list a big win for Rachitha Ram, Yash and Chikkana". Zee Kannada.
13. ^ "SIIMA Awards 2019: Vijay, Yash, Keerthi, KGF win big, here's full winners list". Deccan Chronicle.
14. ^ "SIIMA Awards 2022 Voting, Nominations, Date and More Details". Total Reporter. 27 September 2023.

## External links[edit]

* Ramachandra Raju at IMDb
* Ramachandra Raju on Instagram

*[TBA]: To be announced