Rajendra Prasad
- Acting
- July 19, 1956 · Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
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.
Known for
Filmography
- Mister Middle Class · Actor
- Sahakutumbaanam
- Mass Jathara · Hanuman Bheri
- Paradha · Krishna
- Shashtipoorti
- #Single · ASR Murthy
- Robinhood · Janardhan Sunnipenta / Agent John Snow
- Harikatha: Sambhavami Yuge Yuge · Rangachari
- Laggam · Manasa's Father
- Utsavam · Aaradhyulu
- Janaka Aithe Ganaka
- Bench Life · Prasad Sir
- Jilebi
- Kalki 2898-AD · Rumi
- Anni Manchi Sakunamule · Prasad
- Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu · Venkataramana
- Waltair Veerayya · CI Seethapathi
- Sasanasabha · Narayana Swamy
- Anukoni Prayanam
- Macherla Niyojakavargam · Surendra, Swathi’s father
- F3: Fun and Frustration · Nagaraju
- Super Machi
- Senapathi · Senapathi/Krishnamurthy
- Pelli SandaD · Maya's father
- Gully Rowdy
- Annabelle Sethupathi · Sivabalan
- Gaali Sampath · Gaali Sampath
- Climax · Vijay Modi
- Solo Brathuke So Better
- Miss India · Dr. Vishwanath
- College Kumar · Sasi Kumar (Telugu Version)
- Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo · G.Prajapati (DIG of Police)
- Sarileru Neekevvaru · Prasad
- Tholu Bommalata
- Kousalya Krishnamurthy · Krishnamurthy
- Oh! Baby · Pasupuleti Kanakaraju "Chanti"
- Burra Katha
- Kee
- F2: Fun and Frustration · Prasad
- Ee Maaya Peremito
- Srinivasa Kalyanam
- Raju Gadu · Raju's Father
- Rangula Ratnam
- Raja the Great · Prasad
- Shamantakamani · Uma Maheswara Rao
- Andhhagadu · Ranjith Kulkarni
- Gunturodu · Suryanarayana
- Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam · Gopala Krishna
- Thikka
- Supreme
- Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam · Advocate Narayana
- Nannaku Prematho... · Ramesh chandra prasad (subramaniyam)
- Akhil · K.V. Rajendra Prasad
- Srimanthudu · Narayana Rao
- Dagudumootha Dandakor · Rajugaru
- Son of Satyamurthy · Paida Sambhashiva Rao
- Tommy · Viswam Master
- Aagadu · Raja Rao
- Julayi · DIG Sitaram IPS
- Onamalu · Narayana Rao Master
- Lovely
- Nippu · Murthy
- Ayyare
- Mogudu · Anjaneya Prasad
- Baava
- Brahmalokam to Yamalokam via Bhulokam
- Quick Gun Murugan · Quick Gun Murugun
- Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
- Mee Sreyobhilashi
- Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw · Bullabbai
- Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu · Balu
- Sarada Saradaga
- Pellam Pichodu · Srinu, Music
- Andagadu · Sundaram
- Mahasadhvi Mallamma · Barama Reddy
- Aa Naluguru · Raghu Ramayya
- Apparao Driving School · Appa Rao
- Andaru Dongale Dorikite · Bangaru Raju
- Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu · Harischadra
- Maa Alludu Very Good · AV Rao