Rajendra Prasad
Born: 1956-07-19 in Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Known For: Acting
Biography
Rajendra Prasad (born Gadde Rajendra Prasad; 19 July 1956) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. He made his acting debut with a minor role in *Sneham* (1977) and initially appeared in supporting and antagonistic roles. Prasad had his breakthrough with Vamsy's romantic comedy *Ladies Tailor* (1986). He subsequently appeared in comedy films including *Aha Naa Pellanta* (1987), *Chettu Kinda Pleader* (1989), *April 1 Vidudala* (1991), *Appula Appa Rao* (1991), *Aa Okkati Adakku* (1992), and *Rajendrudu Gajendrudu* (1993). He won his first Nandi Award for Best Actor for the drama *Erra Mandaram* (1991). In the 2000s, Prasad began appearing in character roles, including that of a newspaper editor in the philosophical drama *Aa Naluguru* (2004), for which he won his second Nandi Award for Best Actor. He also appeared in *Mee Sreyobhilashi* (2007) and *Onamalu* (2012). He won the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for *Srimanthudu* (2015) and appeared in *Julayi* (2012), *Nannaku Prematho* (2016), *Mahanati* (2018), *F2: Fun and Frustration* (2019), and *F3* (2022). In 2024, Prasad appeared in the science-fiction film *Kalki 2898 AD*, the family drama *Sathya*, and the comedy *Bhale Unnade*. His film credits also include *Sankranthiki Vasthunnam* (2025), *Hari Hara Veera Mallu* (2025), and *Kannappa* (2025). He has received the title "Nata Kirti" and an Honorary Doctorate from Andhra University.
Filmography
2026
- Mister Middle Class as Actor
2025
- Paradha as Krishna
- Mass Jathara as Hanuman Bheri
- Robinhood as Janardhan Sunnipenta / Agent John Snow
- #Single as ASR Murthy
- Sahakutumbaanam
- Shashtipoorti
2024
- Kalki 2898-AD as Rumi
- Harikatha: Sambhavami Yuge Yuge as Rangachari
- Bench Life as Prasad Sir
- Jilebi
- Utsavam as Aaradhyulu
- Laggam as Manasa's Father
- Janaka Aithe Ganaka
2023
- Waltair Veerayya as CI Seethapathi
- Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu as Venkataramana
- Anni Manchi Sakunamule as Prasad
2022
- Macherla Niyojakavargam as Surendra, Swathi’s father
- F3: Fun and Frustration as Nagaraju
- Sasanasabha as Narayana Swamy
- Super Machi
- Anukoni Prayanam
2021
- Pelli SandaD as Maya's father
- Annabelle Sethupathi as Sivabalan
- Gaali Sampath as Gaali Sampath
- Gully Rowdy
- Climax as Vijay Modi
- Senapathi as Senapathi/Krishnamurthy
2020
- Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo as G.Prajapati (DIG of Police)
- Sarileru Neekevvaru as Prasad
- Miss India as Dr. Vishwanath
- Solo Brathuke So Better
- College Kumar as Sasi Kumar (Telugu Version)
2019
- F2: Fun and Frustration as Prasad
- Kousalya Krishnamurthy as Krishnamurthy
- Oh! Baby as Pasupuleti Kanakaraju "Chanti"
- Kee
- Tholu Bommalata
- Burra Katha
2018
- Rangula Ratnam
- Raju Gadu as Raju's Father
- Ee Maaya Peremito
- Srinivasa Kalyanam
2017
- Raja the Great as Prasad
- Shamantakamani as Uma Maheswara Rao
- Gunturodu as Suryanarayana
- Andhhagadu as Ranjith Kulkarni
2016
- Nannaku Prematho... as Ramesh chandra prasad (subramaniyam)
- Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam as Advocate Narayana
- Supreme
- Thikka
- Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam as Gopala Krishna
2015
- Son of Satyamurthy as Paida Sambhashiva Rao
- Tommy as Viswam Master
- Srimanthudu as Narayana Rao
- Dagudumootha Dandakor as Rajugaru
- Akhil as K.V. Rajendra Prasad
2014
- Aagadu as Raja Rao
2011
- Mogudu as Anjaneya Prasad
2009
- Quick Gun Murugan as Quick Gun Murugun
2007
2006
- Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw as Bullabbai
- Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu as Balu
- Sarada Saradaga
2005
- Andagadu as Sundaram
- Pellam Pichodu as Srinu
- Mahasadhvi Mallamma as Barama Reddy
2004
- Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu as Harischadra
- Andaru Dongale Dorikite as Bangaru Raju
- Aa Naluguru as Raghu Ramayya
- Apparao Driving School as Appa Rao
2003
- Simhadri
- Sriramachandrulu as Sriram
- Maa Alludu Very Good as AV Rao
2002
- Sandade Sandadi as Balu / Balasubramanyam
2001
- Daddy as Prasad
- Family Circus as Pataudi (Tenant)
- Ammo Bomma
- Akasa Veedhilo
2000
- Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
- Devullu as Lord Hanuman
- Ninne Premistha as Ramesh
- Antha Mana Manchike
1997
- Vasuki as Balu
- Hitler as Balu
- Mama Bagunnava
1996
- Family
- Ladies Doctor as Dr.ram prasad
- Mummy Mee Aayanochadu as Satish
1995
- Rambantu as Rambantu
- Ketu Duplicate as Vijay
- Lingababu Love Story as Lingababu
- Vaddu Bava Tappu as Raja
1994
- Allarodu as Krishna Murthy
- Parugo Parugu as Rambabu
- Lucky Chance
- Brahmachari Mogudu as Ram Babu
- Madam
1993
- Rajendrudu Gajendrudu
- Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu as Alibaba
- Mister Pellam as Balaji/ Lord Vishnu
- Mayalodu as Veera Babu
- Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu as Raja Vallabha Devudu / Nala
- Kannayya Kittayya
- Pekata Paparao as Paparao
- Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram as Satyanarayana
- Joker as Balaji
1992
- Appula Appa Rao as Apparao
- Valu Jada Tholu Beltu as Accha Rao
- Golmaal Govindam as Golmaal Govindam
- Aa Okkati Adakku as Chitti Babu
- Brindavanam
- Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha as Raja
1991
- Yerra Mandaram as Ramudu
- Minor Raja as Minor Raja
- Teneteega
- Attintlo Adde Mogudu as gopi
- Pelli Pustakam
- April 1st Vidudala as Diwakaram
- Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam
- Kobbari Bondam as Raju
- Vichitra Prema
1990
- Guru Sishyulu as Babu
- Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! as Ramudu
- Idem Pellam Baboi
- Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police
- Dagudumuthala Dampathyam as Kishtaiah
- Mama Alludu as Vijay
- Chevilo Puvvu as Prasad
1989
- Muthyamantha Muddhu as Anudeep
- Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi as Ranga
- Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
- Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam as Giri
- Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha as Chittibabu
- Chettu Kinda Pleader as Balaraju
- Gaduggai as Gopi / Pandu
1988
- Chinnodu Peddodu
- Asthulu Anthasthulu as Kishtaiah
- Chikkadu Dorakadu as Raja
- Station Master
- Bhama Kalapam as Krishna Murthy
- Thodallullu as Bhaskar
- Samsaram as Ravi Babu
- Vivaha Bhojanambu as Sita Rama Rao
- Pelli Chesi Choodu as Mohan
1987
- Kaboye Alludu as Prasad
- Dabbevariki Chedu as Vidya sagar
- Aha Naa Pellanta! as Krishna Murthy
- Dammit Katha Addam Thirigindi
- Thrimoorthulu
- Lawyer Suhasini as Surya Prakash Rao
- Makutamleni Maharaju as Mohan
- Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi as Prabhu
- Samsaram Oka Chadarangam as Raghava
- Naku Pellam Kavali
- Bhale Mogudu as Rama Krishna
- Madana Gopaludu as Gopalam
1986
- Ladies Tailor as Sundaram
- Rakshasudu
- Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
- Kaashmora as Darkha
- Rendu Rellu Aaru as Madhu
- Pavitra as Kishtayya
- Karu Diddina Kapuram as Satya Keerthi David
1985
- Preminchu Pelladu
- Babai Abbai as Taxi Driver
- Pattabhishekham as Rajesh
- Darja Donga
- Puli
- Vande Mataram
1983
- Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju as Satish
- Mundhadugu as Mohan
- Adavalle Aligithe
- Pelli Choopulu
- Inimai Idho Idho
- Poratam as Tailor Appa Rao
1982
- Kalavaari Samsaram as Rajiv
- Manchu Pallaki as Hari