Balireddy Prudhviraj (born 6 August 1964) is an Indian actor and politician who appears in Telugu films.[1][2] Known for his comic roles, he has acted in over 100 films. He is popularly known by the moniker 30 Years Industry, which was a dialogue mouthed by him in the 2002 film Khadgam.[3]

Prudhvi Raj
Born
Balireddy Pruthviraj

(1964-08-06) 6 August 1964 (age 60)
EducationM.A
Alma materAndhra University, Visakhapatnam
Occupations
  • Actor
  • politician
OrganizationMovie Artists Association
Political partyJana Sena Party (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations
YSR Congress Party (2019−2022)
SpouseSri Laxmi

In February 2019, he was appointed as state secretary to YSR Congress Party of Andhra Pradesh.[4] He worked as chairman of SVBC TV channel run by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams until January 2020. He is currently serving as the vice president of the Movie Artists Association since 2021.

Career

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Prudhviraj was born in Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced by noted actor M. Prabhakar Reddy and E. V. V. Satyanarayana in their first film Aa Okkati Adakku (1992). During this film he spent forty days with Rao Gopala Rao, where he learnt about the film industry. He played many roles in about 100 films. He was well recognized for his dialogue "30 Years Industry ikkada" in Krishna Vamsi's film Khadgam (2002) and this film changed his fate.[5] In the year 2022, he joined Jana Sena Party.[6]

Controversy

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Prudhvi Raj had joined the YSRCP in 2018, and after it came into power he has been nominated as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel in 2019.[7] In January 2020, his audiotape recording with a female employee of SVBC TV channel went viral on YouTube and SVBC employees protested urging him to resign from his post as the chairman of the channel. Following that incident Prudhviraj resigned as chairman of Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel.[8][9]

Prithviraj joined the Janasena party at the Janasena office in Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, on 24 January 2024 in the presence of party president Pawan Kalyan.[10]

Filmography

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Telugu films

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Year Film[a] Role Ref.
1986 Ladies Tailor
1989 Gandipeta Rahasyam
1990 Intinta Deepavali
Prema Khaidi
Prajala Manishi Hari
Nagastram
1991 Vidhata Inspector Jagannath
1992 Aa Okkati Adakku
1993 Varasudu
1996 Ninne Pelladata
1997 Sindhooram Naxalite
1998 Ganesh Dr. Anand
Chandralekha Ramaraju
1999 Samudram Police Officer
2000 Bachi
Devullu
2002 Kalusukovalani Interviewer
Idiot Police Officer
Khadgam 30 Years Industry
2003 Ammayi
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi Police officer
Simhachalam Sriram Yadav
2004 Arya Reddy
Sri Anjaneyam
2005 Okkade Police Officer
Gowtam SSC Police Officer
2006 Ranam Police Inspector
Pokiri Viswanath
2007 Evadaithe Nakenti Diwakar
Dhee
2008 Gautama Buddha
Ready
King
Souryam Police Officer
Yuvatha Krishna Manohar
2009 Sasirekha Parinayam Lorry Driver
Fitting Master Police Officer
Rechipo Police Officer
Kick Minister
Naa Style Veru
Current Police Officer
Snehituda... Police Officer
Sankham Pasupathi's brother-in-law
Ek Niranjan Ex-Minister
A Aa E Ee Police Officer
2010 Adhurs
Namo Venkatesa Prasad's Gang Member
Rama Rama Krishna Krishna
Prasthanam
Vedam Bullebbayi
2011 Jai Bolo Telangana
Kudirithe Kappu Coffee Company MD
Aha Naa Pellanta Pilot
Brahmi Gadi Katha Producer's henchman
Dookudu Dummy Doctor
Bezawada
2012 Poola Rangadu Eedara Gavvaraju
Six Jagga Reddy
Nuvva Nena
Gabbar Singh
Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? Siddha
Damarukam Ad film director
Yamudiki Mogudu
2013 Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Baadshah
Sukumarudu
Action 3D
1000 Abaddalu Police Officer
Athadu Aame o Scooter Govind Raju's father
Attarintiki Daredi Paata Basthi Parameswar
Venkatadri Express Subrahmanyam
Kevvu Keka Punchutality Prabhanjanam
Aadu Magaadra Bujji
2014 Legend Party Candidate
Bhimavaram Bullodu A Blind Man
Adavi Kaachina Vennela
Oohalu Gusagusalade Marriage Broker
Power Cabinet Minister
Rabhasa College Principal
Aagadu Veera Kesavulu
Geethanjali House Broker
Loukyam 'Boiling Star' Bablu
2015 Pandaga Chesko
Jadoogadu
James Bond
Dongaata ACP Kanakambaram
Mirchi Lanti Kurradu
Kick 2
Sher Pappi's uncle
Sankarabharanam Percentage Paramesh S.I.
Bengal Tiger 'Future Star' Siddappa
Bruce Lee – The Fighter Ratnam
Soukhyam Shivudu
Jatha Kalise [11]
2016 Abbayitho Ammayi
Dictator Ramesh Patro
Terror MLA Ravi
Speedunnodu Sobhan's brother-in-law
Sarrainodu Obul Reddy's henchman
Supreme Tom
Parvathipuram KTV News Channel head
Selfie Raja Ankusam
Babu Bangaram Batayyi Babji
Aatadukundam Raa
Chuttalabbai Mr. Ego / E. Govardhan Reddy
Jakkanna Katakatala Katappa
Abhinetri Spirit Priest
Eedu Gold Ehe Narada
Premam Suma's father
Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha Police Officer
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada Doctor
Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu 'Variation Star' Veera Babu
2017 Khaidi No. 150 Minister Shekar
Winner Singham Sujatha
Gunturodu Babu Rao
Kittu Unnadu Jagratha Rechukka
Nenorakam
Katamarayudu NASA Sarvam
Mister Director
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Kunthala Kingdom's Minister
Rarandoi Veduka Chudham Dorababu
Ninnu Kori Lova Babu
LIE Indrudu
Paisa Vasool Advocate Pruthviraj
Raja the Great Bank Manager Babji
PSV Garuda Vega Doctor
Prematho Mee Karthik
Balakrishnudu Maddy R
2018 Achari America Yatra
Gayatri Minister Shankar Rao
Ego CI Aavugadda Apparao
Raa Raa
MLA Kalyan's PA
Bharat Ane Nenu MLA
Pantham House Owner Vaadakam
Tej I Love You Tej's Uncle
Raju Gadu Dr. Saima
Vijetha Police SI
Rangu Stage Artist
Desamudurs Bhoom Bhaskar
Shailaja Reddy Alludu Manikyam
Devadas Jahnavi's manager
My Dear Marthandam Lawyer
Bluff Master Dhana Shetty
2019 Vinaya Vidheya Rama Rajasekhar
F2: Fun and Frustration Ramaswamy Naidu
Yatra Sujaya Krishna Ranga Rao
Maharshi Journalist
Burrakatha Bongaram Hema
Edaina Jaragocchu
Software Sudheer Doctor
Iddari Lokam Okate Mukesh
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy Madhavayyar
2021 Bangaru Bullodu Bank Manager
Zombie Reddy Veera Reddy's henchmen
Idhe Maa Katha
2022 Super Machi
Son of India
F3 Palace Incharge
Ante Sundaraniki Sundar's uncle
Konda Nalla Balli Sudhakar Rao
Saakini Daakini Raghu
Geetha
Nachindi Girl Friendu Police inspector
2023 Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu
Das Ka Dhamki Sanjay’s uncle
Meter Arjun’s girlfriend’s father
Bhuvana Vijayam
Boo Cop
Unstoppable
Maya Petika Corporator
Bro Sambabu
Sound Party
Extra Ordinary Man Yadav [12]
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire Village Sarpanch
2024 Inti No. 13 [13]
Vey Dharuvey Puli Parasuram
Prathinidhi 2
Tiragabadara Saami
Swag
Viswam Jali Reddy

Tamil films

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Year Film[a] Role
2006 Pudhupettai Murthy
2021 Parris Jeyaraj Prakash Raj
2022 Beast Veera's psychiatrist
2023 Kannitheevu
Boo Cop
2024 Bloody Beggar Kuberan

Films in other languages

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Year Film[a] Language
2008 Tathagatha Buddha Hindi
2022 Rowdy Inspector Bhojpuri

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Films are listed in the order of their release date

References

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  1. ^ Hemanth, Kumar. "Prudhvi Raj gets rave reviews for his role in Loukyam". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times of India. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  2. ^ Kavirayani, Suresh. "It's not been an easy journey: Prudhviraj". Deccan Chronicle. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  3. ^ Y., Sunita Chowdhary (25 December 2015). "Patience pays, finally for Prudhviraj". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Jagan's YSRCP appoints Telugu actor Prudhvi Raj as state secretary". The News Minute. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  5. ^ Yalavarthi, Sunita (12 December 2015). "Exclusive Interview with Prudhviraj (30 years industry)". telugu360.com. Telugu 360. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  6. ^ Rao, G. v r Subba (6 October 2022). "Actor Prudhvi Raj to join Jana Sena Party". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  7. ^ The News Minute (29 July 2019). "Actor-comedian Prudhvi Raj named as chairman and director of devotional channel SVBC". Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Prudhviraj steps down as SVBC chairman". The Hindu. 13 January 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Actor Prudhvi Raj resigns from TTD's SVBC chairmanship". The Times of India. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  10. ^ Deccan Chronicle (24 January 2024). "Prudhvi Raj, Shaik Jani Join Jana Sena". Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Jatha Kalisey review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Ashwin Babu & Tejaswi Madivada". www.idlebrain.com.
  12. ^ "Extra - Ordinary Man Movie Review: Needed extra thinking". Ragalahari. 8 December 2023.
  13. ^ "Inti Number 13 Movie Review : Eerie and visually engaging". The Times of India.
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