Rajasekhar (actor)

Rajasekhar
Born	(1962-02-04) 4 February 1962 Lakshmipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1985–present
Spouse(s)	Jeevitha (m. 1993-present)
Children	Sivani (b. 1994) Sivatmika(b. 1999)

Rajasekhar (born Rajasekhar Varadharajan on 4 February 1962) is an Indian film actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and few Tamil films. In a career spanning more than thirty years, he acted in a variety of roles.^[1]^[2]^[3] He starred in Blockbusters films like Talambralu,Shrutilayalu,Aahuti, Ankusam, Magaadu, Allari Priyudu,Anna,Omkaram, Suryudu, Sivayya, Manasunna maaraju,Maa Annayya,Simha Raasi,Evadithe Nakenti & Gorintaku. The film Anna which premiered at International Film Festival of India.^[4]^[5]^[6] Rajasekhar won 2 Filmfare Awards Best actor - Telugu for the films Magaadu & Anna. In his Entire Career he has acted in more than 75 Movies.

The Nature Waldorf School is owned by Rajasekhar & Jeevitha. The school is affiliated to Dr. Rajasekhar Charitable Trust and started its operations from July 2010. The mission of school is to impart non-commercialised education to students. The school is Located at Rd No. 45, Jubliee Hills. The school has Nursery to class XII.^[7]

Early life

Rajasekhar was born in Lakshmipuram, Theni district of Tamil Nadu in a Tamil family to D. C Varadharajan, a retired police officer, and Andalu Pillai.^[8] His brother Selva has also appeared in Tamil film as a lead actor. Before joining films, he studied M. B. B. S. and practiced in Chennai. He married erstwhile Telugu actress Jeevitha and has two daughters.^[9] His daughter Shivani would debut in films with upcoming movie Vanda Ki Vanda.^[10] Recently Jeevitha has been named as one of the nine members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with Pahlaj Nihalani as chairman.^[11]

Career

Rajashekhar made his Telugu film debut in 1985 with Vande Mataram. Since then, he has acted in variety of films like Pratighatana, Repati Pourulu, Station Master, Shrutilayalu, Kashmora, Aradhana, Talambralu, Aruna Kiranam, Mamatala Kovela and Akka Mogudu.

But movies from which he rose to fame & created an image of an Angry Young Man of Tollywood are Ahuti, Aartanaadam Nyayam Kosam, Ankusam, Magadu, Rowdyism Nasinchali, Morotodu Na Mogudu, Anna, Papa Kosam, Balarama Krishnulu, Agraham,Sivaiya & "Evadaithe Nakenti".

Later he also gained fame for his family drama films like Ma Ayana Bangaram, Suryudu, Simha Raasi, Ma Annaya, Deergha Sumangali Bhava,Manasunna Maaraju and Gorintaku. He was also applauded for his performance in romance film Allari Priyudu. He tried his hand in comedy with Na Style Veru which was well received by audiences.

He is considered as a versatile actor.^[12] His performance in Omkaram is a classic example of that, which was directed by Kannada director Upendra. His electrifying performance in movie Sheshu was applauded critically. His Biggest hit of the career came in year 2007 "Avadaithe Nakenti" & His Last Genuine hit was "Gorintaku" in the year 2008. Since then he has not got a Hit. His last film was "Gaddam Gang" in 2015.

His movie "Idthu thaanda police" was a huge hit in Tamil.  He was then offered more movies in Tamil, his is noted in Tamil with films like "Meesaikaran", "Mannikka Vendugiren", "Aambala", "Diyaal", "Akka" etc.^[13]

As an actor he has done movies related to all genres.

Filmography

Patta Pagalu (2016)
Gaddam Gang (2015) FLOP
Mahankali (2013) FLOP
Maa Annayya Bangaram (2010) FLOP
Satyameva Jayate (2009) FLOP
Gorintaku (2008) HIT
Evadaithe Nakenti (2007) HIT
Nayakudu (2005) FLOP
Aphtudu (2004) FLOP
Villain (2003) FLOP
Aayudham (2003) FLOP
Bharata Simha Reddy (2002) FLOP
Seshu (2002)
Simharasi (2001) HIT
Ravanna (2000)
Manasunna Maaraju (2000)
Okkadu Chaalu (2005)
Maa Annayya (2000)
Mechanic Mavayya (2000)
Bobbili Vamsham (1999)
Neti Gandhi (1999)
Shivaiah (1998)
Deergha Sumangali Bhava (1998)
Suryudu (1998)
Maa Aayana Bangaram (1997)
Omkaram (1997)
Ratha Yatra (1997)
Vetagaadu (1996)
Ghatotkachudu (1995) HIT
Raja Simham (1995)
Anna (1994) HIT
Aavesham (1994)
Anga Rakshakudu (1994)
Gangmaster (1994)
Allari Priyudu (1993) HIT
Amma Koduku (1993)
Aagraham (1993)
Balarama Krishnulu (1992) HIT
Ahankari (1992)
Akka Mogudu (1992)
Moratodu Naa Mogudu (1992)
Magaadu (1990)
Papa Kosam (1990)
Shilashasanam (1990)
Rowdyism Nashinchali (1990)
Vinta Dongalu (1989)
Manchivaaru Maavaaru (1989)
Dharma Yuddham (1989)
Yamapasham (1989)
Chennapatnam Chinnollu (1989)
Prajaa Teerpu (1989)
Ankusham (1989) Hit
Mamatala Kovela (1989)
Aarta Nadam (1989)
Bava Marudula Saval (1988)
Station Master (1988)
Indra Dhanassu (1988)
Mr. Hero (1988)
Neeku Naaku Pellanta (1988)
Annapurnamma Gaari Alludu (1988)
Nava Bharatam (1988)
Nyayam Kosam (1988)
Aradhana (1987)
Shrutilayalu (1987) HIT
Idaa Prapancham (1987)
Yuga Kartalu (1987)
Aahuti (1987)
Prajaswamyam (1987)
America Abbayi (1987)
Mister Bharat (1986)
Kashmora (1986) HIT
Aruna Kiranam (1986)
Repati Pourulu (1986)
Talambralu (1986)
Challani Ramaiah Chakkani Sitamma (1986)
Dora Bidda (1986)
Ee Prashnaku Baduledi (1986)
Vande Mataram (1985)
Pratighatana (1985)
Puthiya Theerppu (1985)
Pudhumai Penn (1984)

Television

Shri Krishna (Hindi) as Nanda Gopal

Awards

Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu - Magaadu (1990)^[14]
Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu - Anna (1994) ^[15]^[16]
Nandi Award for Best Villain - Talambralu (1986)

Controversy

Rajasekhar is known to the media for having clashes and heated arguments with Telugu Megastar Chiranjeevi. Because of this, Chiranjeevi's fans attacked Rajasekhar. Chiranjeevi apologized for the attack.

References

External links

Rajasekhar at the Internet Movie Database

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