The black and white films period is a golden era for the Indian film industry irrespective of the language. Unfortunately, the veterans who started their careers and shined big during the black and white era left us. Sadly, one such big personality breathed his last, putting an end to an era.
Veteran actor-producer Krishnam Raju who is famous as Rebel Star Krishnam Raju is no more. He had an inspirational journey in the film industry and he even served as the Union Cabinet Minister. Krishnam Raju established himself as one of the few rare personalities who shined in films and politics as well.
Krishnam Raju had a humble beginning in the industry. He started his career by playing supporting roles and villain roles. Looking at his height and personality, the makers wrote special characters for him which helped him to rose to super fame and popularity.
Krishnam Raju made his debut as a hero with the Chilaka Gorinka movie. However, it took around a decade for him to taste stardom and since then there is no looking back. As he played many villain characters, audiences took some time to accept him as a hero.
Krishnam Raju introduced a new style of heroism to Telugu cinema. He started the trend of heroes flaunting muscles and muscular bodies which is still in fashion. His height and body helped him to enjoy the mass image. Films like Rangoon Rowdy and Katakatala Rowdy remain iconic in his career. The massive success of the films made him a rebel star given the rebel attitude of the characters.
Rebel star didn't restrict himself to just commercial and mass entertainers. In his glorious career, he acted in over 180 films and tried various scripts like Bhakta Kannappa, Trishulam, Tandra Paparayudu, and others. He acted in mythology-based films as well with Kuruskhestram.
Krishnam Raju is a successful producer as well. He started his production house Gopi Krishna Movies and bankrolled many critically acclaimed films. He hails from the Mogalturu region in the Godavari districts. He ventured into politics and served as the Union Cabinet Minister when he was with the BJP.
Veteran actor-producer Krishnam Raju who is famous as Rebel Star Krishnam Raju is no more. He had an inspirational journey in the film industry and he even served as the Union Cabinet Minister. Krishnam Raju established himself as one of the few rare personalities who shined in films and politics as well.
Krishnam Raju had a humble beginning in the industry. He started his career by playing supporting roles and villain roles. Looking at his height and personality, the makers wrote special characters for him which helped him to rose to super fame and popularity.
Krishnam Raju made his debut as a hero with the Chilaka Gorinka movie. However, it took around a decade for him to taste stardom and since then there is no looking back. As he played many villain characters, audiences took some time to accept him as a hero.
Krishnam Raju introduced a new style of heroism to Telugu cinema. He started the trend of heroes flaunting muscles and muscular bodies which is still in fashion. His height and body helped him to enjoy the mass image. Films like Rangoon Rowdy and Katakatala Rowdy remain iconic in his career. The massive success of the films made him a rebel star given the rebel attitude of the characters.
Rebel star didn't restrict himself to just commercial and mass entertainers. In his glorious career, he acted in over 180 films and tried various scripts like Bhakta Kannappa, Trishulam, Tandra Paparayudu, and others. He acted in mythology-based films as well with Kuruskhestram.
Krishnam Raju is a successful producer as well. He started his production house Gopi Krishna Movies and bankrolled many critically acclaimed films. He hails from the Mogalturu region in the Godavari districts. He ventured into politics and served as the Union Cabinet Minister when he was with the BJP.