Charan Raj
Charan Raj is an Indian film actor, director, music director, film producer, and writer who primarily works in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia and Hindi movies.[2] Charan Raj has became an instant hit for his performance as villain in the 1985 movie Pratighatana. He is also known for his performances in films like Indrudu Chandrudu, Kartavyam and Gentleman. He was also a part of Rajanikanth hits Phool Bane Angaray, Veera, Dharma Dorai and Baasha. He debuted in Kannada films as a hero. Siddalingaiah is considered to be his godfather.
Charan Raj | |
|---|---|
| Born | Brahmananda 27 April 1958[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, music director |
| Years active | 1984–2015 |
| Spouse(s) | Kalpana Charanraj |
| Children | Tej Raj, Eshwari, Devendra raj |
Career
Charan Raj made his acting debut with Thaliya Bhagya (1984), produced by A. L. Abbaiah Naidu and went on to appear in all the films produced by him. His performance as "Kali" in the movie Pratighatana brought him huge career boost and he continued to play the villain characters for almost the next six years in Telugu . Towards 1990's, Charan Raj started appearing in supporting roles. He made his directorial debut with Annan Thangachi playing the lead role, however the film was a failure and Charan Raj incurred losses as producer. He announced another project as director titled Pudhusa Irukku in 2005 however, the film was shelved.[3]
Controversy
In 2014, Charan Raj was accused of carrying a gun at Sri Varasiddhi Vinayak Temple, Andhra Pradesh.[4]
Partial filmography
Kannada
- Aasha (1983)
- Thaliya Bhagya (1984)
- Thayiya Hone (1985)
- Maruthi Mahime (1985)
- Africadalli Sheela (1986) as Shankar
- Hrudaya Pallavi (1987)
- Gandhada Gudi Part 2 (1994)
- Samara (1995)
- Thavarina Thottilu (1996)
- God Father (1996)
- Annavra Makkalu (1996)
- Mahabharata (1997)
- CBI Durga (1997)
- Soorappa (2000)
- Papigala Lokadalli (2000)
- Mafia (2001)
- Daddy No. 1 (2002)
- Shri Renuka Devi (2003)
- Ondagona Baa (2003)
- Good, Bad and Ugly (2005)
- Gadipar (2005)
- Thirupathi (2006)
- Mr. Theertha (2010)
- Swayam Krushi (2011)
- Shikari (2012)
- Raja Huli (2013)
- Rathavara (2015)
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Neethikku Thandanai | ||
| 1988 | Sakkarai Panthal | ||
| 1988 | Poovukkul Boogambam | ||
| 1988 | Poovum Puyalum | ||
| 1988 | Kazhugumalai Kallan | ||
| 1988 | Naan Sonnathey Sattam | ||
| 1988 | Sivapputhaali | ||
| 1988 | Adhu Antha Kaalam | ||
| 1988 | Kalicharan | ||
| 1988 | Kuttravali | ||
| 1989 | Karunguyil Kundram | ||
| 1989 | Sattathin Marupakkam | Sekhar | |
| 1989 | Rajanadai | Tiger | |
| 1990 | Panakkaran | Vijayakumar's Son | |
| 1990 | Adhisaya Manithan | ||
| 1990 | Pudhu Pudhu Ragangal | ||
| 1990 | Seetha | Boopathy | |
| 1991 | Dharma Dorai | Rajadorai | |
| 1991 | Sirai Kathavukal | ||
| 1992 | Pandiyan | Ashok kumar IPS | |
| 1993 | Gentleman | DIG Azhagar Nambi | |
| 1993 | Vedan | Boopathy | |
| 1993 | Manikuyil | Sundaram | |
| 1994 | Veera | Inspector | |
| 1995 | Baashha | Anwar | |
| 1996 | Nethaji | Charan | |
| 1997 | Arasiyal | Marudapandi | |
| 1999 | Annan Thangachi | Chinna Rasu | Also director — Remake of Tavarina Tottilu |
| 1999 | Ethirum Pudhirum | ||
| 2000 | Palayathu Amman | Satan | |
| 2000 | Rajakali Amman | Tantrik | |
| 2000 | Nee Enthan Vaanam | Alex Pandian | |
| 2004 | Arasatchi | ||
| 2004 | Arul | Inspector | |
| 2005 | Pon Megalai | ||
| 2005 | Ayodhya | Sundaram Pillai | |
| 2005 | Ji | MLA Varadharajan | |
| 2006 | Aacharya | Thiruvasagam | |
| 2007 | Nam Naadu | Sathya | |
| 2007 | Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan | ||
| 2007 | Vel | Thiagarajan | |
| 2008 | Kee Mu | Bhavani | |
| 2008 | Thotta | Prabhakar | |
Telugu
- Actor
- Pratighatana (1985) as Kali
- Kotigadu (1986)
- Aranyakanda (1986)
- America Abbayi (1987)
- Donga Mogudu (1987)
- Swayam Krushi (1987) as Govind
- Indrudu Chandrudu (1987)
- Maa Inti Katha (1990)
- Surya IPS (1991)
- Karthavyam (1991) as Kashipati
- Aashayam (1993) as Sagar
- Gaayam (1993) as Mohana Krishna
- Hello Brother (1994)
- Palnati Pourusham (1994)
- Police Brothers (1994)
- Chilakapachcha Kaapuram (1995) as Bullebbayi
- Peddannayya (1997) as Bhaskar Rayudu
- Egire Paavurama (1997)
- Rana (1998)
- Suryudu (1998)
- Vamshoddharakudu (2000) as Sudarshan Rao
- Adavi Chukka (2000) as Arjun
- Amma Nagamma (2001) as Amar
- Naa Alludu (2005)
- Athadu (2005) as Police Officer
- Asadhyudu (2006)
- Current (2009)
- Em Pillo Em Pillado (2010)
- Komaram Puli (2010)
- Yadartha Prema Katha (2012)
- Adhinayakudu (2012)
- Paisa (2014)
Hindi
- Pratighaat as Kali Prasad (1987)
- Kudrat Ka Kanoon as (1987) as Charan Das
- Phool Bane Angaray (1991) as Charan Raj Prasad
- Hafta Bandh (1991)
- Police Aur Mujrim (1992) as Banarsi Das
- Tejasvini (1994)
- Mafia (1996) as Gawda
- Husn Ke Lootere (2001) as Jairam
Odia
- Ja Devi Sarva Bhuteshu (1989)
Malayalam
- Oliyambukal (1990)
- Lelam (1997)
- Red Indians (2001) ....Jacky/Jackson
- Pokkiri Raja... Maniannan
- Madhura Raja ... Maniannan
References
- "Kollywood Movie Actor Charan Raj Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u.
- "Charanraj : Kannada Actor, Movies, Biography, Photos". chiloka.com.
- "- Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com.
- "Actor Charan Raj carries pistol inside temple; apologises". mid-day. 29 August 2014.
External links
- Charan Raj on IMDb