Gautam Raju

Gautam Raju is an Indian film actor from Andhra Pradesh predominantly acted in Telugu films.[1] He acted in more than 200 films. He got two Nandi Awards as a best comedian. He also received Rajababu award.[1]

Gautam Raju
Born
Bhupati Raju Gautam Raju

Razole, Andra Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
EducationB.Sc
OccupationActor
Years active1984-present
Spouse(s)Jhansi
ChildrenLakshmi Prasanti, Veena Sravanti, Chiranjeevi Krishnam Raju
Parents
  • Krishnam Raj (father)
  • Lakshmi Kanthamma (mother)

Personal life

Gautam Raju was born in Rajolu, East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, India. His son Krishna also entered the film industry.[2]

When Sunil was trying to enter into film industry, Gautam Raju offered him a helping hand.[3]

Career

He migrated from his native place to Hyderabad in search of a job. He was also trying to get a chance in films because of his interest in acting. He made his debut as an actor with the film Vasantha Geetam starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao.[4] Later he acted in Sri Katna Leelalu, Coolie No.1, Gharana Mogudu gave him a good break.

Filmography
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References
  1. "Gautam Raju Biography on MAA". maastars.com. Movie Artists Association. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  2. "One more comedian's son coming". telugumirchi.com. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  3. "ఆయన నాకు అన్నం పెట్టి ఆదుకున్నాడు.. హీరో సునీల్!". andhrajyothy.com. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  4. "అక్కినేని ఆశీర్వాదంతో వెండితెరపై వెలుగొందాను: హాస్యనటుడు గౌతంరాజు". prabhanews.com. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
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