Captain Raju

Captain Raju
Born Raju Daniel
(1950-06-27)27 June 1950
Omallur, Travancore-Cochin, India
Died 17 September 2018(2018-09-17) (aged 68)
Kochi, Kerala, India
Occupation Actor, Army officer
Raju Daniel
Allegiance  India
Service/branch  Indian Army
Years of service 1971-1976
Rank Captain

Raju Daniel (27 June 1950 – 17 September 2018), better known by his stage name Captain Raju, was an Indian army officer and actor. He acted in more than 600 films in various languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and English. He was best known for his performances in character roles, and as a villain. He also appeared in television serials and advertisements.

Personal life

He was the second of the seven children of K. G. Daniel and Annamma, and was born at Omallur, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.[1] He has four sisters named Elizabeth, Saji, Sophy, Sudha and two brothers, George and Mohan. Both his parents were teachers at Govt. UP School Omalloor.[2] He had his primary education from Govt. UP School Omalloor and NSS English Medium School, Omalloor. He was a volleyball player.[3] He pursued a degree in Zoology from Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta.[4][4] After graduation, Raju joined the Indian Army as an officer at the age of 21 and rose to the rank of a captain. He worked as marketing chief at glucose and starch manufacturing company, Lakshmi Starch, at Mumbai after serving 5 years of Indian army and later he left the job to act in films.[5] While working at the company, he started acting in amateur drama troupes like Prathiba theatres in Mumbai. He later moved to films. He made his directorial debut with the Malayalam film Etha Oru Snehagatha in 1997. His second film as director was Mr. Pavanayi 99.99 (2012) in which he reprised the role of Mr. Pavanayi, his character from the 1987 Malayalam film Nadodikkattu.

He was married to Prameela, and had a son, Ravi.[6][7] He was a Christian by birth, but also respected other religions, and even visited the others' shrines. He was a native of Puthenpeedika, Pathanamthitta. He was observed very dynamic and vibrant during his childhood. He was also an active member of St. George Orthodox Church, Palarivattom. His parents' wish was to see him become a Priest, about which he expressed at several places. He was a staunch Orthodox believer and his contributions for the Church and the society are noteworthy.

Death

During his last days, Raju suffered from various ailments like diabetes and hypertension. He suffered a massive stroke during a plane journey to New York and was admitted to a hospital in Muscat. He was brought back to Kochi for further treatment, and later left to his home. He died aged 68 on 17 September 2018 at his residence in Palarivattom, Kochi. He was given full state honours. [8][9]

Filmography

As actor

English

Telugu

Tamil

Hindi

  • Kashmakash (2011)

Malayalam

  • Masterpiece (2017) ... As Himself & Pavanayi
  • Aashamsakalode Anna (2015)
  • Nikkah (2015)
  • Masala Republic (2014)
  • Mumbai Police (2013)
  • Abhiyum Njanum (2013) ... Devanandan
  • Ezhamathe Varavu (2013) ... Chief Archaeologist
  • Mr. Pavanayi 99.99 (2012) ...Mr. Pavanayi
  • Theruvu Nakshatrangal (2012)
  • China Town (2011) ... Vincent Gomez
  • Arjunan Sakshi (2011)
  • Yakshiyum Njanum (2010)
  • Sanmanasullavan Appukuttan (2009)
  • Pazhassi Raja (2009) ... Mancheriyil Unnimootha
  • Twenty:20 (2008)
  • Kovalam (2008)
  • Mayakazhcha(2008)
  • Nasrani (2007) ... John
  • Goal (2007)
  • The Speed Track (2007) ... College Principal
  • Aanachandam (2006)
  • Thuruppu Gulan (2006)
  • Ashwaroodan (2006) ... Vishwanathan
  • Red Salute (2006)
  • Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006) ... Col. Panikkar
  • Vargam (2006) ... Aboobakar Haji
  • Boyy Friennd (2005) ... D. J. P.
  • Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (2005)
  • Sathyam (2004) ... Police Officer
  • Wanted (2004/I) ... Police Officer
  • Kottaram Vaidyan (2004)
  • War & Love (2003) ... Brigadier Nair
  • Pattalam (2003) ... Colonel
  • Soudamini (2003)
  • C.I.D. Moosa (2003) ... Karunan Chanthakkavala
  • Thandavam (2002) ... DYSP Rajiv
  • Punyam (2002)
  • Swarna Medal (2002) ... Ravi Varman
  • Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha(2002) ... Kannappa Chekavar
  • Sharja To Sharja (2001) ... Kanaran Kappithan
  • Rakshasa Rajav (2001)
  • Bhadra (2001)
  • Sraavu (2001) ... Mohan Roy
  • Valliettan (2000) ... Ilias Mohammad
  • Snehapoorvam Anna (2000) ... Father of Lover boy
  • Aayiram Meni (1999) ... Unnithan
  • Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) ... Chacko Tharakan
  • The Godman (1999)
  • Captain (1999) ... Ranger Jayadevan
  • My Dear Karadi (1999)
  • Stalin Sivadas (1999) ... Narendran
  • Olymbian Antony Adam (1999)
  • Pranaya Nilavu (1999) ... Hajiyar
  • Thachiledathu Chundan (1999) ... Velupillai
  • Udayapuram Sulthan (1999) ... Abdul Rahman
  • Daya (1998)
  • Ilavamkodu Desam (1998) ... Udayavarmman
  • Mattupetti Machan (1998) ... Mattupetti Mahadevan
  • Sooryavanam (1998)
  • Itha Oru Snehagatha (1997)
  • Sankeerthanam Pole (1997)
  • Kalyana Sowgandhikam (1996) ... Neelakantan Vaidyar
  • Agni Devan (1995) ... Pareeth
  • Thakshashila (1995)
  • Special Squad (1995)
  • Puthukottyile Puthu Manavalan (1995) ... Madassery Thampi
  • Sankeerthanam (1994)
  • Gentleman Security (1994) ... Rajkumar
  • Kabuliwala (1994) ... Circus Owner
  • Uppukandam Brothers (1993)
  • Rajashilpi (1992)
  • Advaitham (1992) ... Pathrose
  • Kavacham (1992)
  • Mahaan (1992)
  • Ragam Anuragam (1991) ... A K Menon
  • Kankettu (1991) ... Peter Lal
  • Neelagiri (1991)
  • Chakravarthi (1991) ... Ashwani Prasad
  • Kalamorukkam (1991)
  • Samrajyam (1990) ... Krishnadas
  • Appu (1990) ... Suresh
  • Arhatha (1990) ... Shekhu
  • Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990)
  • Nale Ennundekil (1990) ... Narendran
  • Enquiry (1990)
  • Nammude Naadu (1990) ... SP Devarajan
  • No.20 Madras Mail (1990)
  • Saandhram (1990) ... Police Officer
  • Vyooham (1990) ... Khalid
  • Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989) ... Aringodar
  • Aazhikkoru Muthu (1989)
  • Kali Kariyamayi: Crime Branch (1989) ... Balachandran
  • Agnipravesham (1989)
  • My Dear Rosy (1989)
  • Miss Pamela (1989)
  • Mahaaraajaavu (1989)
  • Mudra (1989)
  • Anagha (1989) ... Nalini's Father
  • Innale (1989) ... Circle Inspector of Police
  • August 1 (1988) ... Nicholas
  • Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988) ... Dy SP Prabhakara Varma
  • Aranyakam (1988) ... Police Officer
  • Evidence (1988) ... Damu
  • Chaaravalayam (1988) ... Basheer
  • Vadagagunda (1988)
  • Innaleyude Bakki (1988)
  • Simon Peter Ninakku Vendi (1988) ... Ramji
  • Adimakal Udamakal (1987) ... Sathyan
  • Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku (1987) ... C.K. Gupta
  • Amritamgamaya (1987) ... Suku
  • Nadodikkattu (1987) ... Mr. Pavanayi
  • Vrutham (1987) ... Victor
  • Neeyallengil Njan (1987) ... Balachandran
  • Aattakadha (1987)
  • Naalkkavala (1987)
  • Yaagagni (1987)
  • Theekkattu (1987) ... Basheer
  • Oru Sindoorapottinte Ormakku (1987)
  • Ee noottandile Maharogam (1987)
  • Ithrayum Kaalam (1987)
  • Ivare Sookshikkuka (1987)
  • Kalathinte Shabdham (1987) ... Devarajan
  • Aavanazhi (1986) ... Sathyaraj
  • Nimishangal (Yamam) (1986) ... Khalid
  • Hello My Dear: Wrong Number (1986) ... Fernandez
  • Prathyekam Sradhikkukka (1986) ... Shukkoor
  • Karimpin Poovinakkare (1985) ... Pappan
  • Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam (1985) ... Gopinathan
  • Janakeeya Kodathi (1985) ... Ayyappan
  • Nayakan (1985) ... Rahim
  • Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985)
  • Soundarya Pinakkam (1985)
  • Aazhi (1985)
  • Sammelanam(1985) ... Basheer
  • Shantham Bheekaram (1985)
  • Kiraatham (1985)
  • Premalekhanam (1985) ... Babu
  • Shabadham (1984) ... Prasad
  • Unni Vanna Divasam (1984)
  • Pavam Krooran(1984) ... Dasan
  • Thirakal (1984) ... Chandran
  • Minimol Vathikkanil (1984).....CID Inspector
  • Oru Sumagaliyude Kadha (1984) ... SI Vijayan
  • Koodu Thedunna Parava (1984)
  • Sapadham (1984)
  • Kurishuyudham (1984) ... Magician d'Souza/Lorence
  • Kadamattathachan (1984) ... Neeli's lover
  • Theere Pratheekshikkathe (1984) ... Mohan
  • Athirathram (1984) ... Rajesh
  • Changatham (1983) ... Prem
  • Ponthooval (1983)
  • Coolie(1983) ... Vikraman
  • Asuran (1983)
  • Rathilayam (1983) ... Appukuttan
  • Aana (1983) ... Ranger Narendran
  • Nadi Muthal Nadi Vare (1983)
  • Passport (1983)
  • Iniyenkilum (1983) ... Prasad
  • Mortuary (1983) ... Raju
  • Coolie (1983) ... Vikraman
  • John Jaffer Janardhanan (1982) ... Renji
  • Pooviriyum Pulari (1982)
  • Chilathivala (1982) ... Aravindan
  • Thadakam (1982)
  • Raktham (1981)

As Director

  • Mr. Pavanayi 99.99 (2012)
  • Itha Oru Snehagatha (1997)

Television

Serials
  • Nizhalukal (Asianet)
  • Crime Branch (Kairali TV)
  • Paliyathachan (Doordarshan)
  • Pandavapada (Dooradarshan)
  • Vinodasala (Doordarshan)
  • alavudeenum albhuthavilakum (Asianet)
  • Dracula (Asianet)
  • Unniyarcha (Asianet)
  • Mahathmagandhi colony (Surya TV)
  • Sreemahabhagavatham (Asianet)
  • Vallarpadathamma (Shalom)
  • Makal
Shows
  • Airtel Challenge as Quiz master (Jeevan TV)

References

  1. ↑ "Omalloorile Onakazhchakal". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  2. ↑ "Life of Captain 1". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "Life of Captain". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  4. 1 2 http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=11&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=
  5. ↑ "സിനിമയിലെ ക്യാപ്റ്റന്‍". webdunia.com.
  6. ↑ "മിസ്റ്റര്‍ പവനായി സ്‌പീക്കിങ്‌, Interview – Mathrubhumi Movies" Archived 15 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine.. mathrubhumi.com.
  7. ↑ "ചെയര്മാന്റെ പിറന്നാള് സമ്മാനം". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  8. ↑ "Noted Malayalam actor Captain Raju dies". OnManorama. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  9. ↑ https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/specials/captain-raju/-captain-raju-passess-away-mohanlal-remembering-captain-raju-1.3147518
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