
Krishnam Raju entered Tollywood in 1966 with the film Chilaka Gorinka directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma alongside Krishna Kumari. He is fond of cameras and has a collection of cameras.

He was awarded the Second Best Photographer in state level. Krishnam Raju worked as a journalist for the Andhra Ratna. Another nephew Siddharth Rajkumar made his acting debut with Keratam (2011). Suryanarayana Raju is his younger brother and actor Prabhas is his nephew. Syamala Devi on 20 September 1996, with whom he has three daughters. Krishnam Raju was born in Mogalthur, West Godavari District on 20 January 1940 to Uppalapati Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Raju. 3.1 Role in the prohibition of cow slaughter.In 2009 State Assembly elections he contested for M.P. On 24 March 2009 he joined Praja Rajyam Party founded by Chiranjeevi. He served as a Minister of State for Ministry of External Affairs in the Third Vajpayee Ministry from 1999 to 2004. He joined Bharatiya Janata Party and was elected to the 12th and 13th Lok Sabha from Kakinada and Narasapur constituencies.
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Krishnam Raju acted in several blockbuster hit films such as Jeevana Tarangalu (1973), Krishnaveni (1974), Bhakta Kannappa (1976), Amaradeepam (1977), Sati Savitri (1978), Katakataala Rudraiah (1978), Mana Voori Pandavulu (1978), Rangoon Rowdy (1979), Shri Vinayaka Vijayamu (1979), Sita Ramulu (1980), Taxi Driver (1981), Trishulam (1982), Dharmaatmudu (1983), Bobbili Brahmanna (1984), Tandra Paprayudu (1986), Marana Sasanam (1987), Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987), Antima Theerpu (1988), Bava Bavamaridi (1993), Palnati Pourusham (1994).Īfter the late 1990s, he became active in politics. Krishnam Raju is also an active politician. Krishnam Raju has garnered five Filmfare Awards South and three state Nandi Awards. He made his film debut with the 1966 Chilaka Gorinka produced and directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma. Krishnam Raju has starred in more than 183 feature films in his career. He is also the winner of the inaugural Nandi Award for Best Actor.

He is known for his works in Telugu language films and is widely known as Rebel Star for his rebellious acting style. Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju (born 20 January 1940) is an Indian actor and politician.
