Rajendra Prasad

Acting

Rajendra Prasad

Born 1956-07-19 · Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Rajendra Prasad (born Gadde Rajendra Prasad on July 19, 1956) is a highly celebrated Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. Affectionately hailed as the "Comedy King" of Tollywood, he was born in Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, the same birthplace as legendary actor N. T. Rama Rao. He earned a diploma in Ceramic Engineering before discovering his passion for acting and completing a course at the Adyar Film Institute in Chennai. He made his acting debut with a minor role in the film *Sneham* (1977) and navigated years of struggle playing supporting characters and antagonists before finding his true calling in comedy. Prasad's career trajectory transformed when he collaborated with iconic directors Vamsy and Jandhyala in the mid-1980s. He achieved a massive breakthrough with Vamsy's romantic comedy *Ladies Tailor* (1986), which catapulted him to overnight stardom. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, he completely dominated the comedy genre, delivering an unprecedented string of blockbusters that became cultural phenomena. Cult classics like *Aha Naa Pellanta* (1987), *Chettu Kinda Pleader* (1989), *April 1 Vidudala* (1991), *Appula Appa Rao* (1991), *Aa Okkati Adakku* (1992), and *Rajendrudu Gajendrudu* (1993) cemented his status as a legendary leading man capable of carrying films entirely on his impeccable comedic timing and expressive body language. He won his first Nandi Award for Best Actor for his deeply moving performance in the drama *Erra Mandaram* (1991), proving his dramatic depth. In the 2000s, Prasad smoothly transitioned into playing profound, author-backed character roles, successfully shedding his comedic persona for emotionally resonant performances. He delivered one of the greatest performances of his career as a righteous newspaper editor in the philosophical drama *Aa Naluguru* (2004), which earned him his second Nandi Award for Best Actor. He continued to showcase his extraordinary versatility in critically acclaimed films like *Mee Sreyobhilashi* (2007) and *Onamalu* (2012). During the 2010s, he became a highly sought-after supporting actor in mainstream commercial cinema, winning the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for *Srimanthudu* (2015) and starring in major hits like *Julayi* (2012), *Nannaku Prematho* (2016), *Mahanati* (2018), and the blockbuster comedy franchise *F2: Fun and Frustration* (2019) and *F3* (2022). Continuing his prolific run into the contemporary era, Prasad remains an indispensable presence in Telugu cinema. In 2024, he featured in the global sci-fi blockbuster *Kalki 2898 AD*, the family drama *Sathya*, and the comedy *Bhale Unnade*. His extensive upcoming slate stretching through 2025 and 2026 includes Anil Ravipudi's high-profile action-drama *Sankranthiki Vasthunnam* (2025), the grand period epic *Hari Hara Veera Mallu* (2025), the pan-Indian mythological fantasy *Kannappa* (2025), the spy thriller *G2 (Goodachari 2)* (2026), and the historical actioner *Swayambhu* (2026). Honored with the prestigious title "Nata Kirti" and an Honorary Doctorate from Andhra University for his massive contributions to the arts, Rajendra Prasad's legacy as a trailblazing performer remains unparalleled in Telugu cinema.

Acting credits

Kalki 2898-AD poster
6.4

In the year 2898 AD, around 6000 years after Kurukshetra war, Ashwatthama gears up for his final battle of redemption at the sign of hope in a dystopian world and Bhairava, a wisecracking and self-interested bounty hunter, tired of the perilous life becomes the hurdle in the process.

Kalki 2898-AD

2024

F2: Fun and Frustration poster
5.5

After Venky, Varun also gets married thinking he can keep the wife in control but both of them gets frustrated with the marital life which generates fun.

F2: Fun and Frustration

2019

Paradha poster
5.7

A veiled village woman's life changes when city visitors challenge her traditions. As she questions customs and investigates a curse, rumors of Sati emerge, leading her to confront societal norms.

Paradha

2025

Raja the Great poster
5.9

Raja is a blind man who's trained by his head constable mother to use his disability to his advantage. Lucky is the pampered daughter of a police officer and they're each other's whole world. What happens when Lucky's world is shaken by a goon Deva? How does Raja fit into this picture?

Raja the Great

2017

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NR

Two crooks, Raja and Babu, who get released from jail, decide to help an innocent prisoner, who is falsely accused in a murder. In the process, both discover secrets about their childhood.

Guru Sishyulu

1990

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo poster
6.6

After growing up enduring criticism from his father, a young man finds his world shaken upon learning he was switched at birth with a millionaire's son.

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo

2020

Robinhood poster
5.3

Ram, a modern-day Robin Hood, is a master thief who unexpectedly finds himself switching sides. When fate forces him to become the personal security officer for Neera, a rollercoaster ride of action, comedy, and unexpected twists follows.

Robinhood

2025

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NR

Dagudumuthala Dampathyam is a 1990 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Bogavalli Prasad on Sri Vijaya Prasanna Pictures banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Rajendra Prasad, Sharada, Vani Viswanath, Ramya Krishna and music composed by M. M. Keeravani.

Dagudumuthala Dampathyam

1990

Mass Jathara poster
4.5

A transport officer battles a violent drug lord and his criminal clan.

Mass Jathara

2025

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NR

Rajasekhar and Rajendra Prasad are two jobless guys who get taken under his wing by the station master (Rao Gopal Rao). They get married and have marital troubles and once again the station master has to come to the rescue.

Station Master

1988

Lucky Chance poster
9.0

Bose learns of an inheritance to the male heir of his family. A marriage of convenience between him and Bhanu follows. As their siblings join the race for having a child, they all learn a life lesson.

Lucky Chance

1994

Macherla Niyojakavargam poster
5.1

Siddhu is an IAS officer who is waiting for his posting in AP. In the meantime, he falls in love with Swathi, who hails from Macherla and has issues with Rajappa. Things get heated up when Siddhu gets posted in Macherla.

Macherla Niyojakavargam

2022

Lawyer Suhasini poster
NR

Suhasini, a poor woman, gets married to Shankar, much to his mother's chagrin. However, soon after their wedding, the money-minded mother-in-law starts creating rifts between the couple.

Lawyer Suhasini

1987

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Ravana Kalyanam

Supreme poster
5.6

A taxi driver and orphan join a battle to save royal heirs from a corrupt, greedy businessman.

Supreme

2016

Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi poster
7.2

Three mechanics in a car company are wayward husbands. Their weakness lies in drinking and spending half of their salary on the unnecessary items. Their wives have a tough time running their houses with the meager money provided by their men. Their world is turned upside down by a couple who move in next door.

Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi

2000

Mister Middle Class poster
5.0

A middle-class man's carefully balanced life is turned upside down by unexpected challenges that test his dreams, relationships, and resilience. As he faces one setback after another, he discovers the true meaning of family, perseverance, and self-worth.

Mister Middle Class

2026

Aa Naluguru poster
7.0

This film is a tale of a willing loser, a good everyday guy who constantly sticks to his principles, fails, and finally takes a drastic step when his family urges him to sacrifice everything he stands for,to give his children what they want.

Aa Naluguru

2004

Srimanthudu poster
6.8

Harsha, a multi-millionaire guy who has everything but there is something else he's looking for and in the process he adopts a complete village trying to bring change in the people.

Srimanthudu

2015

Super Machi poster
9.0

A humble middle class singer in his 20s get pursued by a beautiful woman who claims to be a girl friend whereas he hasn't seen that women in her life before. Things get mysterious and much complicated as he learns she officially registered herself as his wife without his knowledge..

Super Machi

2022

Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam poster
6.3

What happens when the lives of two friends take an unexpected turn? A whole lot of confusion follows! Will they be able to get out of the mess? That forms the crux of the story.

Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam

2016

Sarileru Neekevvaru poster
6.0

A tough army major is deployed to Kurnool on a mission to keep the country safe from external threats.

Sarileru Neekevvaru

2020

Yerra Mandaram poster
8.0

Dora kills Ramudu for revolting against the atrocities carried out by him in the village. Later, Ramudu's wife and son kill Dora, and allege the murder was committed by none other than Ramudu.

Yerra Mandaram

1991

Raju Gadu poster
5.0

Raj Tharun is a kleptomaniac. He can't stop himself from stealing small things. Even when he falls in love with the beautiful Amyra Dastur, he couldn't restrain himself from stealing. That creates a huge problem for his love life as Amyra's father hates criminals.

Raju Gadu

2018