Rajendra Prasad
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.
College Kumar
(Sasi Kumar (Telugu Version))
Gully Rowdy
Quick Gun Murugan
(Quick Gun Murugun)
Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam
Pelli SandaD
(Maya's father)
Super Machi
Pattabhishekham
(Rajesh)
April 1st Vidudala
(Diwakaram)
Mahasadhvi Mallamma
(Barama Reddy)
Aha Naa Pellanta!
(Krishna Murthy)
Shashtipoorti
Senapathi
(Senapathi/Krishnamurthy)
Robinhood
(Janardhan Sunnipenta / Agent John Snow)
Mama Alludu
(Vijay)
Mogudu
(Anjaneya Prasad)
Bhama Kalapam
(Krishna Murthy)
Vivaha Bhojanambu
(Sita Rama Rao)
Mister Pellam
(Balaji/ Lord Vishnu)
Gaduggai
(Gopi / Pandu)
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
(Harischadra)
Nippu
(Murthy)
Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu
(Alibaba)
Brahmalokam to Yamalokam via Bhulokam
Maa Alludu Very Good
(AV Rao)
Appula Appa Rao
(Apparao)
Bhale Mogudu
(Rama Krishna)
Lingababu Love Story
(Lingababu)
Ammo Bomma
Sarada Saradaga
Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu
(Venkataramana)
Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha
(Raja)
Devullu
(Lord Hanuman)
Preminchu Pelladu
Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram
(Satyanarayana)
Kobbari Bondam
(Raju)
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
Pelli Pustakam
Daddy
(Prasad)
Sasanasabha
(Narayana Swamy)
Hitler
(Balu)
Rakshasudu
Challenge
(Vidyarthi)
Puli
Manchu Pallaki
(Hari)
Thrimoorthulu
Baava
Macherla Niyojakavargam
(Surendra, Swathi’s father)
Andaru Dongale Dorikite
(Bangaru Raju)
Ravana Kalyanam
Aagadu
(Raja Rao)
Jilebi
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
(Prasad)
Anukoni Prayanam
Utsavam
Maate Mantramu
Pavitra
(Kishtayya)
Son of Satyamurthy
(Paida Sambhashiva Rao)
Ayyare
Kalki 2898-AD
(Rumi)
Srimanthudu
(Narayana Rao)
Yerra Mandaram
(Ramudu)
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
(Raghava)
Station Master
Waltair Veerayya
(CI Seethapathi)
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
(Raja Vallabha Devudu / Nala)
Mayalodu
(Veera Babu)
Nannaku Prematho...
(Ramesh chandra prasad (subramaniyam))
Family Circus
(Pataudi (Tenant))
Akhil
(K.V. Rajendra Prasad)
Julayi
(DIG Sitaram IPS)
Aa Naluguru
(Raghu Ramayya)
Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam
(Advocate Narayana)
Lucky Chance
Supreme
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa!
(Ramudu)
Naku Pellam Kavali
Thikka
Kee
Onamalu
(Narayana Rao Master)
Pekata Paparao
(Paparao)
Andhhagadu
(Ranjith Kulkarni)
Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam
(Gopala Krishna)
Shamantakamani
(Uma Maheswara Rao)
Raja the Great
(Prasad)
Andagadu
(Sundaram)
Rangula Ratnam
Gunturodu
(Suryanarayana)
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
(Ranga)
Darja Donga
Raju Gadu
(Raju's Father)
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Mee Sreyobhilashi
Srinivasa Kalyanam
Sandade Sandadi
(Balu / Balasubramanyam)
Rajendrudu Gajendrudu
Ee Maaya Peremito
F2: Fun and Frustration
(Prasad)
Aa Okkati Adakku
(Chitti Babu)
Madam
Ninne Premistha
(Ramesh)
Kousalya Krishnamurthy
(Krishnamurthy)
Oh! Baby
(Pasupuleti Kanakaraju "Chanti")
Burra Katha
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
Sarileru Neekevvaru
(Prasad)
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
(G.Prajapati (DIG of Police))
Tholu Bommalata
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
(Satish)
Chevilo Puvvu
(Prasad)
Vaddu Bava Tappu
(Raja)
Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam
(Giri)
Kaashmora
(Darkha)
Thodallullu
(Bhaskar)
Minor Raja
(Minor Raja)
Rendu Rellu Aaru
(Madhu)
Chettu Kinda Pleader
(Balaraju)
Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police
Brahmachari Mogudu
(Ram Babu)
Teneteega
Vande Mataram
Antha Mana Manchike
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
Akasa Veedhilo
Miss India
(Dr. Vishwanath)
Adavalle Aligithe
Solo Brathuke So Better
Babai Abbai
(Taxi Driver)
Gaali Sampath
(Gaali Sampath)
Climax
(Vijay Modi)
F3: Fun and Frustration
(Nagaraju)
Ladies Tailor
(Sundaram)
Vichitra Prema
Brindavanam
Dagudumuthala Dampathyam
(Kishtaiah)
Lawyer Suhasini
(Surya Prakash Rao)
Golmaal Govindam
(Golmaal Govindam)
Joker
(Balaji)
Kannayya Kittayya
Pelli Chesi Choodu
(Mohan)
Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha
(Chittibabu)
Annabelle Sethupathi
(Sivabalan)
Swathi
(Subba Rao)
Janaka Aithe Ganaka
Laggam
(Manasa's Father)
Mass Jathara
(Hanuman Bheri)
Mundhadugu
(Mohan)
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw
(Bullabbai)
#Single
(ASR Murthy)
Poratam
(Tailor Appa Rao)
Ladies Doctor
(Dr.ram prasad)
Paradha
(Krishna)
Lovely
Dabbevariki Chedu
(Vidya sagar)
Pelli Choopulu
Mummy Mee Aayanochadu
(Satish)
Kaboye Alludu
(Prasad)
Chikkadu Dorakadu
(Raja)
Kalavaari Samsaram
(Rajiv)
Makutamleni Maharaju
(Mohan)
Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi
(Prabhu)
Family
Dammit Katha Addam Thirigindi
Sahakutumbaanam
Allarodu
(Krishna Murthy)
Muthyamantha Muddhu
(Anudeep)
Simhadri
Parugo Parugu
(Rambabu)
Attintlo Adde Mogudu
(gopi)
Idem Pellam Baboi
Pellam Pichodu
(Srinu)
Sriramachandrulu
(Sriram)
Rambantu
(Rambantu)
Samsaram
(Ravi Babu)
Ketu Duplicate
(Vijay)
Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu
(Balu)
Apparao Driving School
(Appa Rao)
Dagudumootha Dandakor
(Rajugaru)
Mama Bagunnava
Mister Middle Class
(Actor)
Vasuki
(Balu)
Inimai Idho Idho
Asthulu Anthasthulu
(Kishtaiah)
Tommy
(Viswam Master)
Guru Sishyulu
(Babu)
Valu Jada Tholu Beltu
(Accha Rao)
Chinnodu Peddodu
Bench Life
(Prasad Sir)
Harikatha: Sambhavami Yuge Yuge
(Rangachari)