Rahul Ramakrishna (born 15 January 1991) is an Indian actor, writer and journalist. He made his debut with the short film, Sainma. He became popular with his role in the 2017 Telugu film, Arjun Reddy.
Early life Rahul Ramakrishna was born in Hyderabad, Telangana. His father was a yoga instructor and his mother is an assistant editor for a business magazine. He studied mechanical engineering in VJIT but discontinued it after second year.
Career Rahul Ramakrishna worked as a journalist in evening dailies, Post Noon and Metro India. He also worked as a translator for journalists visiting Hyderabad on assignments. Along with a short stint as a film review writer for a Hindustan Times affiliated website, Rahul did many varied odd jobs, as a songwriter, screenwriter, and as a presenter for a television cook show.
Film career Rahul's affiliation with acting began as a theatre enthusiast where he worked with several theatre groups as part of their production crew. According to his interviews, Rahul developed a keen interest in acting after a workshop with playwright and activist N Madhusudan and Dr. Sagari Ramdas, both of whom Rahul credits as his teachers and guides. His first attempt at acting was in a short film, Sainma directed by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam. Following the appreciation that poured in both for the film's attempt and aesthetics and for the acting prowess of the entire cast, he signed up to play the main lead's supporting friend in a comic role in the Telugu film, Jayammu Nischayammu Raa starring Srinivasa Reddy and Poorna directed by Sivaraju Kanumuri.
After this, Rahul shot to fame as Shiva, in the film Arjun Reddy, where his character's unwavering loyalty to the lead's combined with wit and emotional support garnered him a massive fan following in the audience and the film fraternity alike.
The success of Arjun Reddy and the widespread recognition furthered his career with instrumental characters in Telugu films of 2018 such as Bharat Ane Nenu, Sammohanam, Chi La Sow. Rahul repeated his "hero's best friend" role and combination with actor Vijay Deverakonda in the film Geetha Govindam. In 2020 he appeared in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.
In late 2018, Rahul announced that he will be marrying his girlfriend, however, he later postponed the marriage citing busy work schedules.
Filmography
As Actor Year Film Role Notes 2014 Sainma Ramu Short film 2016 Jayammu Nischayammu Raa Yadagiri Also dialogue writerSheeshmahal Filmmaker 2017 Arjun Reddy Shiva 2018 Inttelligent Rahul Bharat Ane Nenu Ramana Sammohanam Murthy Chi La Sow Police Officer Geetha Govindam Ramakrishna Husharu Raj Bollam Mithai Sai 2019 Kalki Deva DuttaBrochevarevarura Rambo 2020 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Ravindra Pressure Cooker Chandrasekhar Guvva GorinkaAmazon Prime Video film2021A1 Express Rahul Jathi Ratnalu Jogipet Ravi YBaaluAha filmShaadi Mubarak Driver PaagalYouth leaderNetLakshmanRepublicManiSkylab Subedar Ramarao 2022RRRLacchuVirata ParvamVennela's cousinAnte SundaranikiDr. GuruveshHappy BirthdayGundaKrishna Vrinda VihariKrishna's colleagueOri DevudaGod's Assistant 2023 Intinti Ramayanam Seenu VimanamKotiKushiRK2024Om Bheem BushMadhav RelangiManameyRamulu2025Andhra King TalukaEshwar
As Lyricist Sainma (2014) Pelli Choopulu (2016) Keedaa Cola (2023)
Television
Year Title Role Channel/Platform Notes 2016 Wow Emi Ruchi Host/Chef ETV Abhiruchi 2017 Story Discussion Rahul Avanti Cinema Also singer for "Rangu Rangula Sitralanni"2018Gangstars Red Amazon Prime Video Nirudyoga Natulu Himself Avanti Cinema Cameo appearance in the Season Finale
Awards and nominations +Year AwardCategoryFilmResult 2018SIIMABest Comedian (Telugu)Arjun Reddy 2019 Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actor – Telugu Geetha Govindam 2020Zee Cine Awards TeluguBest Comedian Brochevarevarura2021SIIMA
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