Rebel star Krishnam Raju passes away at 83

Krishnam Raju, the rebel star, has passed away, aged 83. He left behind his three daughters and wife. The veteran actor was a former MP and a producer and appeared in "Radhe Shyam" earlier this year.

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Krishnam Raju, the Rebel Star and a veteran actor of Telugu film industry, died at the age of 83. He is survived by his three daughters and wife. Krishnam Raju was last seen in "Radhe Shyam" earlier this year. Krishnam Raju was also a former MP and a producer. Superstar Prabhas is his nepehew.

The Rebel Star Krishnam Raju played supporting and minor roles in his early years in the film industry. He debuted in 1966 with "Chilaka Gorinka." Rebel star Krishnam Raju established himself as a leading star in the Telugu film industry in the 70s and was at the top of the league in the 80s. He was in leading movies like Amara Deepam (1977), Bhakta Kannappa (1976), and Krishnaveni (1974). These films helped the Rebel star become prominent in the industry.

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Some other hits of the Rebel Star include Palnati Pourusham (1994), Bava Bavamaridi (1993), Antima Theerpu (1988), Viswanatha Nayakudu (1987), Tandra Paprayudu (1986), Bobbili Brahmanna (1984), Dharmaatmudu (1983), Trisulam (1982), Sita Ramulu (1980), Rangoon Rowdy (1979), and Mana Voori Pandavulu (1978). He was a key figure in movies like "Radhe Shyam," "Raam," "Rudrama Devi," "Rebel", and "Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu" in the 2000s. He shared the screen with Prabhas twice in his career, in Radhe Shyam and Billa. He gave many hits under the Gopi Krishna Movies banner and won a couple of Best Actor Nandi awards for "Amara Deepam" and "Bobbili Brahamana."

FAQs

Q1. When did rebel star Krishnam Raju make his debut?
A1. Rebel star Krishnam Raju debuted in 1966 with "Chilaka Gorinka."

Q2. Which are some of Krishnam Raju's most famous movies?
A2. He was a key figure in movies like "Radhe Shyam," "Raam," "Rudrama Devi," "Rebel", and "Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu."
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