Rajasekhar (born 4 February 1962) is an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema. In a career spanning more than 40 years, he has acted in over 80 Telugu films in a variety of roles. He starred in several notable films, including Talambralu, Sruthilayalu, Aahuti, Ankusam, Magaadu, Allari Priyudu, Anna, Omkaram, Suryudu, Sivayya, Manasunna Maaraju, Maa Annayya, Simharasi, Evadaithe Nakenti, Gorintaku, and PSV Garuda Vega. Rajasekhar won two Filmfare Best Actor Awards - Telugu for Magaadu and Anna.

The Nature Waldorf School is owned by Rajasekhar and Jeevitha, to whom he is married. The school is affiliated to Dr. Rajasekhar Charitable Trust and started its operations in July 2010. The mission of the school is to impart non-commercialised education to students.

Early life Rajasekhar was born on 4 February 1962 in Lakshmipuram, Theni district, Tamil Nadu. Although his mother tongue is Tamil, he identifies himself as Telugu. His father, Varadharajan Gopal, originally from Chittoor district, worked as a Sub-Inspector of Police in Guntur district, where his mother, Andalu, also hails from. According to Rajasekhar, the family migrated to Tamil Nadu and later returned to Andhra Pradesh. His brother, Selva, has acted in Tamil films as a lead actor. Before entering the film industry, Rajasekhar studied medicine (M.B.B.S.) and practiced in Aminjikarai, Chennai while also studying acting course at Adyar film institute to pursue his acting dreams.

Rajasekhar is a practicing Saiva Hindu, after undergoing a transformative personal experience during his formative years.Account of Personal Life - Religious Views Source

Personal life He married erstwhile actress Jeevitha and has two daughters. Their younger daughter Shivathmika debuted with Dorasaani, in 2019 while their elder daughter Shivani debuted with Adbhutham, in 2021.

Recently, Jeevitha was named as one of the nine members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with Pahlaj Nihalani as chairman.

Career Rajashekhar made his acting debut in Tamil with Pudhumai Penn (1984) and also had a character role in Puthiya Theerpu (1985) with Vijayakanth. His Telugu film debut was in 1985 with Vande Mataram. Since then, he has acted in variety of films such as Pratighatana, Repati Pourulu, Station Master, Sruthilayalu, Kashmora, Aradhana, Talambralu, Aruna Kiranam, Mamatala Kovela and Akka Mogudu.

Some of his notable films include Aahuthi, Aartanaadam Nyayam Kosam, Ankusam, Magaadu, Rowdyism Nasinchali, Papa Kosam, Moratodu Naa Mogudu, Anna, Balarama Krishnulu, Agraham, Sivayya, and Evadaithe Nakenti. He is known as the angry young man of Telugu cinema.

He has acted in more than 75 movies though he is mocked for his diction. His voice for most of his Telugu movies was dubbed by Telugu actor Saikumar till 1996 and then was taken over by Srinivasa Moorthy who started dubbing for him in 1997, when he won his first Nandi award for the movie Sivayya. Except for the 2003 film Villain, where Sai's younger brother P. Ravi Shankar dubbed for both Rajasekhar and Vijayan, respectively.

Later, he also gained fame for his family drama films such as Maa Aayana Bangaram, Suryudu, Simharasi, Maa Annayya, Deergha Sumangali Bhava, Manasunna Maaraju and Gorintaku. He was also applauded for his performance in the romance film Allari Priyudu.

He is considered a versatile actor. His performance in Omkaram is a classic example of that, which was directed by Kannada director Upendra. His electrifying performance in the movie Sheshu was applauded critically. His biggest hit of the career came in the year 2007 with Evadaithe Nakenti and his last genuine hit as a lead actor was Gorintaku in the year 2008 until he again tasted success with PSV Garuda Vega in 2017.

Ithu Thaanda Police, the Tamil dub of Ankusam was a hit. His Telugu films were dubbed in Tamil such as Magaadu as Meesaikaran.

Filmography

All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.

Year Film Role Notes1984 Pudhumai Penn Rajasekhar Tamil film1985 Puthiya Theerpu Bhaskar Tamil film Vande Mataram Satyam Pratighatana Prakash 1986 Ee Prasnaku Baduledi Dora Bidda Challani Ramayya Chakkani Sitamma Talambralu Repati Pourulu Aruna Kiranam Kashmora Darkha Mr. Bharath Prakash 1987 America Abbayi Prajaswamyam Ashok Aahuthi Yuga Kartalu Raju Idaa Prapancham Sruthilayalu Narayana Murthy Aradhana Lawrence 1988 Nyayam Kosam Nava Bharatam Annapurnamma Gaari Alludu Neeku Naaku Pellanta Mr. Hero Indra Dhanassu Station Master Rama Rao Bava Marudula Saval Inspector Jai Kumar 1989 Aarta Nadam Mamatala Kovela Ankusam Prajaa Teerpu Chennapatnam Chinnollu Yamapasam Dharma Yuddham Manchivaaru Maavaaru Vinta Dongalu 1990 Rowdyism Nasinchali Silasasanam Papa Kosam Magaadu 1991Aagraham1992 Moratodu Naa Mogudu Akka Mogudu Ahankari Balarama Krishnulu Krishna Murthy 1993 Amma Koduku Allari Priyudu Raja 1994 Gangmaster Raja Anga Rakshakudu Aavesam Anna Komaranna 1995 Raja Simham Major Raj Kumar / Chinna Raja and Shrimannarayana Ghatotkachudu Karna Cameo appearance1996 Vetagadu 1997 Ratha Yatra Omkaram Satya Maa Aayana Bangaram 1998 Suryudu Suryam Deergha Sumangali Bhava Rama Rao Sivayya Sivayya 1999 Neti Gandhi Bobbili Vamsam Raghava Rayudu Mechanic Mavayya Raju/Siva 2000 Ravanna Ravanna Okkadu Chaalu Surya Manasunna Maaraju Dorababu Maa Annayya Madhu and Gopalam 2001 Simharasi Narasimharaju Subhakaryam 2002 Seshu Seshu Bharatasimha Reddy Raja / Devudayya 2003 Aayudham Siddartha Villain Siva and Vishnu 2004 Aaptudu Bose 2005 Nayakudu Raju 2006Rajababu Rajababu 2007 Evadaithe Nakenti Major Surya Also writer2008 Gorintaku Ashok and Sarvarayudu 2009 Satyameva Jayate DCP Sathya Also writer Naa Style Veru Sivaram 2010 Maa Annayya Bangaram Sivaji 2013 Mahankali ACP Mahankali Also writer2015 Gaddam Gang Daasu 2017 PSV Garuda Vega Pullela Chandrashekhar 2019 Kalki Kalki IPS 2020Arjuna 2021Deyyam Shankar 2022Shekhar Sekhar 2023Extra Ordinary Man IG Vijay Chakravarthy2026BikerBullet Sunil Narayan

Awards Nandi Award for Best Villain - Talambralu (1986)(in Telugu) Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu - Magaadu (1990) Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu - Anna (1994)

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