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 KGF: Chapter 1[2] and for his dominant screen presence.[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), acting alongside Yash. He played the antagonist in the film and garnered acclaim for his 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 made his Tamil debut playing the antagonist in Sulthan (2021)[5][6][7] and has acted in villain roles in Kodiyil Oruvan (2021) and Yaanai (2022).

Raju made his Telugu debut with Maha Samudram (2021) and his Malayalam debut with Aaraattu (2022).

Filmography
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of film credits
Year Title Role(s) Language(s) Notes Ref.
2018KGF: Chapter 1GarudaKannada [5]
2021 SulthanJayaseelanTamil [5]
Kodiyil OruvanPedha PerumalTamil [8]
Maha SamudramDhananjayTelugu [9]
MadhagajaTandavaKannada
RiderJDKannada
2022AaraattuBadai RajuMalayalam[10]
Bheemla NayakPrisonerTeluguCameo in title song
KGF: Chapter 2GarudaKannadaarchival footage
Bhala ThandananaAnand BaliTelugu
YaanaiLingam, PandiTamilDual role[11]
2023Red SandalwoodHarimaranTamil
Salaar: Part 1 – CeasefireRudra Raja ManaarTelugu
2024 Aranmanai 4SwamiTamilBilingual film[12]
Baak Telugu
Hit ListKaaliTamil[13]
Bagheera †TBAKannadaPost-production

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryFilmResult Ref.
2019Zee KannadaBest VillainK.G.F: Chapter 1Won[14]
20198th SIIMA AwardsBest Actor in a Negative RoleK.G.F: Chapter 1Nominated[15]
202210th SIIMA AwardsBest Actor in a Negative RoleMadhagajaNominated[16]

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. "Aranmanai 4 to take Thangalaan's Republic Day 2024 release date?". www.moviecrow.com. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  13. "Hit List Review: A Crime Thriller That Works in Parts". Times Now. 30 May 2024.
  14. "Emmeya Kannadiga Awards 2019 winners list a big win for Rachitha Ram, Yash and Chikkana". Zee Kannada.
  15. "SIIMA Awards 2019: Vijay, Yash, Keerthi, KGF win big, here's full winners list". Deccan Chronicle.
  16. "SIIMA Awards 2022 Voting, Nominations, Date and More Details". Total Reporter. 27 September 2023.
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