Ramachandra Raju

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

Ramachandra Raju
Born1980 (age 42)
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 in several other Tamil and Kannada-language films.[4] Raju played the villain in Sulthan directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan. He will feature in Jana Gana Mana directed by I. Ahmed.[5][6][7] He will feature in Yaanai and Ulaganayagan 233.

Filmography
Key
Films that have not yet been released 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
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 [10]
2023 Jana Gana Mana Films that have not yet been releasedTBATamil Filming[7]
Aranmanai 4 dagger TBA Tamil Filming
TBA Sthambam 2 Films that have not yet been released TBA Malayalam Filming [11]

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryFilmResult Ref.
2019Zee Kannada Hemmeya Kanndiga AwardsBest VillainK.G.F: Chapter 1Won[12]
20198th SIIMA AwardsBest Actor in a Negative RoleK.G.F: Chapter 1Nominated[13]

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. Yaanai - Official Trailer | Hari | Arun Vijay | Priya Bhavani Shankar | GV Prakash | Drumsticks, retrieved 31 May 2022
  11. "KGF fame Garuda Ram roped in to play lead in Malayalam film 'Sthambam 2' - Times of India". The Times of India.
  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.
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