Raavu Ramesh Rao, born on May 25, 1968, is an acclaimed Indian actor known for his work in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre, and television. He comes from a family with a strong acting background, as his father is the veteran actor Rao Gopal Rao. Ramesh initially made appearances in films like “Seema Simham” (2002) and “Okkadunnadu” (2007). However, his breakthrough role in Krish’s “Gamyam” (2008) brought him widespread recognition. In the film, he portrayed a reformed Naxalite and received critical acclaim for his performance, contributing to the film’s success at the box office.
Following the success of “Gamyam,” Rao Ramesh went on to deliver notable performances in films such as “Kotha Bangaru Lokam” (2008), “Avakai Biryani” (2008), and S. S. Rajamouli’s “Magadheera” (2009). His portrayal of a hunchbacked old Tantric in “Magadheera” garnered him further praise. Throughout the early 2010s, Rao Ramesh established himself as a popular supporting actor, and by 2015, he was considered to be in the prime of his career.
Rao Ramesh was born in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, and was raised in Chennai. He completed his initial schooling at Sri Ramakrishna Mission School in T. Nagar. Later, he pursued a degree in Communications before venturing into the field of still photography. He gained experience as an assistant to cinematographer K. S. Prakasa Rao, the brother of renowned director K. Raghavendra Rao. Additionally, he spent time in Bangalore to learn industrial photography.
Rao Ramesh’s acting career began with a television series directed by Ghantasala Ratna Kumar, but unfortunately, the production was halted. He then returned to Chennai and started appearing in soap operas like “Pavithra Bandham” and “Kalavari Kodalu,” accumulating an impressive record of over 1000 episodes in just four and a half years.
| Name | Rao Ramesh |
|---|---|
| Also Known as | Raavu Ramesh Rao |
| Date of Birth | 25/05/1968 |
| Current Residence | Hyderabad, India |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nationality | India |
| Height | 180 CM |
| Father | Rao Gopal Rao |
| Mother | Kamala Kumari |
| Sibling | Rao Kranthi Kuma, Sitadevi |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | Son & Daughter |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Communications |
| College (s) | Suguna polytechnic college |
| School (s) | Ramakrishna Mission School |
| Debut Movies | |
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| Language | Movie Name |
| Telugu | Seema Simham |
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