Mahadevan

Ramaraju (born 6 May 1961), also known as Mahadevan, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films. He first appeared in the Telugu film Challenge Ramudu and is best known for Aswini (1991), Pithamagan (2003), Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha (2016) and Uppena (2021).

Early life and career Ramaraju was born in London, United Kingdom into a Telugu family. During his birth in London, his father was a doctor and had moved there for higher studies. Their family later moved to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, where he was raised and completed his studies. He reprised his role in the Kannada remake Anatharu (2007).

Filmography Telugu films

Challenge Ramudu (1980) Vande Mataram (1985) Illaliko Pariksha (1985) Aswini (1991) Muddayi Muddugumma (1995) Mrugam (1996) Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam (1996) Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997) Anthapuram (1998) Kauravudu (2000) Vijayaramaraju (2000) Narasimha Naidu (2001) Seema Simham (2002) Bharatasimha Reddy (2002) Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003) Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003) Tagore (2003) 143 (2004) Pandem (2005) Are (2005) Hungama (2005) Oka Oorilo (2005) Chinnodu (2006) Souryam (2008) Ekaloveyudu (2008) Venkatadri (2009) Manasara (2010) Kalyanram Kathi (2010) Damarukam (2012) Dalam (2013) Legend (2014) Vinavayya Ramayya (2015) Soggade Chinni Nayana (2016) Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha (2016) Malupu (2016) Khaidi No. 150 (2017) Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) Mahanubhavudu (2018) Middle Class Abbayi (2018) Bharat Ane Nenu (2018) Saakshyam (2018) Anthaku Minchi (2018) Padi Padi Leche Manasu (2018) Uppena (2021) Ardha Shathabdam (2021) Mercy Killing (2024) Zebra (2024) Nidurinchu Jahapana (2025) Mithra Mandali (2025) Shambhala (2025)

Tamil films Year Title Role 2003 Pithamagan Sekar Vasudevan 2004 Chatrapathy Chakravarthy Azhagesan Neelakandan Attagasam Samudrakani Annachi 2005DaasMinister GurumoorthyAanaiPolice Inspector 2006 Chithiram Pesuthadi Charu's uncle Mercury Pookkal Rathnam Thagapansamy Shanmugam 2007 Muruga Vinayaka Murthy Achacho Pirappu Maradhu Sabari Minister Sivaji Astrologer Ammuvagiya Naan Nathan 2008 Pirivom Santhippom Saathappan Dhaam Dhoom Shenba’s father 2009 Nesi Anjali's father Mathiya Chennai Odipolama Anjali's uncle 2010 Ayyanar Politician 2011 Kaavalan Devarajan Appavi Susa Ayyan Sadhurangam Singaperumal 2012 Maasi Maasilamani's senior officer 2013 Alex Pandian Swamiji Karuppampatti Vellai Desathin Idhayam 2014 Pannaiyarum Padminiyum Shanmugam Koottam N. Laxman Sooran Meagamann Chitti 2015 Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka Minister Duraiarasan Vaalu Priya's father 2017 143

Malayalam films Year Title Role 1988 Orkkappurathu J. J. Mansion's henchman 2004 NatturajavuPulikattil Mathachan 2009 Ee Pattanathil Bhootham Sathyatheerdhan / Raghavendran 2010 Thanthonni Hafees Ali Ibrahim 2011Sevenes Ramakrishna Moorthy

Kannada film Year Title Role 2007 Anatharu Estate Owner

Television Year Title Role Language Network 2015 Suryavamsam Tamil Zee Tamil 2022 Recce Ranganayakulu Telugu ZEE5 Maa Neella Tank Narasimham 2025 Viraatapalem Village president Devika & Danny priest JioHotstar