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.
Acted in 152
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Shashtipoorti
Movie
- 2024
Laggam
Manasa's Father
Utsavam
Aaradhyulu
Janaka Aithe Ganaka
Movie
Bench Life
Prasad Sir · 5 episodes
Jilebi
Movie
- 2023
Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu
Venkataramana
- 2022
Sasanasabha
Narayana Swamy
Anukoni Prayanam
Movie
Super Machi
Movie
- 2021
Senapathi
Senapathi/Krishnamurthy
Gaali Sampath
Gaali Sampath
Climax
Vijay Modi
- 2020
Solo Brathuke So Better
Movie
College Kumar
Sasi Kumar (Telugu Version)
2010s
- 2019
Tholu Bommalata
Movie
Kousalya Krishnamurthy
Krishnamurthy
Burra Katha
Movie
- 2018
Ee Maaya Peremito
Movie
Raju Gadu
Raju's Father
Rangula Ratnam
Movie
- 2017
Shamantakamani
Uma Maheswara Rao
Andhhagadu
Ranjith Kulkarni
Gunturodu
Suryanarayana
- 2016
Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam
Gopala Krishna
Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam
Advocate Narayana
Nannaku Prematho...
Ramesh chandra prasad (subramaniyam)
- 2015
Akhil
K.V. Rajendra Prasad
Srimanthudu
Narayana Rao
Dagudumootha Dandakor
Rajugaru
Tommy
Viswam Master
- 2014
Aagadu
Raja Rao
- 2012
Lovely
Movie
Nippu
Murthy
Ayyare
Movie
- 2011
Mogudu
Anjaneya Prasad
- 2010
Baava
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Quick Gun Murugan
Quick Gun Murugun
- 2007
Mee Sreyobhilashi
Movie
- 2006
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw
Bullabbai
Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu
Balu
Sarada Saradaga
Movie
- 2005
Pellam Pichodu
Srinu
Andagadu
Sundaram
Mahasadhvi Mallamma
Barama Reddy
- 2004
Aa Naluguru
Raghu Ramayya
Apparao Driving School
Appa Rao
Andaru Dongale Dorikite
Bangaru Raju
Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu
Harischadra
- 2003
Maa Alludu Very Good
AV Rao
Sriramachandrulu
Sriram
Simhadri
Movie
- 2002
Sandade Sandadi
Balu / Balasubramanyam
- 2001
Daddy
Prasad
Akasa Veedhilo
Movie
Family Circus
Pataudi (Tenant)
Ammo Bomma
Movie
- 2000
Devullu
Lord Hanuman
Ninne Premistha
Ramesh
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
Movie
1990s
- 1997
Mama Bagunnava
Movie
Hitler
Balu
- 1996
- 1995
Rambantu
Rambantu
Lingababu Love Story
Lingababu
- 1994
Parugo Parugu
Rambabu
Lucky Chance
Movie
Madam
Movie
Brahmachari Mogudu
Ram Babu
- 1993
Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu
Alibaba
Pekata Paparao
Paparao
Mister Pellam
Balaji/ Lord Vishnu
Mayalodu
Veera Babu
Kannayya Kittayya
Movie
Joker
Balaji
- 1992
Aa Okkati Adakku
Chitti Babu
Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha
Raja
Appula Appa Rao
Apparao
Brindavanam
Movie
- 1991
Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam
Movie
Yerra Mandaram
Ramudu
Pelli Pustakam
Movie
Minor Raja
Minor Raja
- 1990
Mama Alludu
Vijay
Chevilo Puvvu
Prasad
Idem Pellam Baboi
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Gaduggai
Gopi / Pandu
Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam
Giri
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
Movie
Chettu Kinda Pleader
Balaraju
Muthyamantha Muddhu
Anudeep
Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha
Chittibabu
- 1988
Pelli Chesi Choodu
Mohan
Thodallullu
Bhaskar
Chinnodu Peddodu
Movie
Vivaha Bhojanambu
Sita Rama Rao
Samsaram
Ravi Babu
- 1987
Aha Naa Pellanta!
Krishna Murthy
Bhale Mogudu
Rama Krishna
Madana Gopaludu
Gopalam
Thrimoorthulu
Movie
Lawyer Suhasini
Surya Prakash Rao
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
Raghava
Dabbevariki Chedu
Vidya sagar
- 1986
Ladies Tailor
Sundaram
Rakshasudu
Movie
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
Movie
Rendu Rellu Aaru
Madhu
Kaashmora
Darkha
- 1985
Pattabhishekham
Rajesh
Puli
Movie
Babai Abbai
Taxi Driver
Preminchu Pelladu
Movie
- 1984
Swathi
Subba Rao
Challenge
Vidyarthi
- 1983
Poratam
Tailor Appa Rao
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
Satish
Mundhadugu
Mohan
- 1982
Kalavaari Samsaram
Rajiv
Manchu Pallaki
Hari
No release date
Maate Mantramu
Movie
Sound 1
2000s
- 2005
Pellam Pichodu
Music