Ramachandra Raju


Ramachandra Raju, popularly known as Garuda Ram, is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. He rose to fame for his role as the antagonist Garuda in ''KGF: Chapter 1.''

Career

Prior to acting, Raju worked as Yash's bodyguard. Raju made his film debut K.G.F: Chapter 1, acting alongside Yash. He played the antagonist Garuda in the film and garnered acclaim for the role. This enabled him to get offers to play negative roles in several other films across the four South Indian languages.
Raju made his Tamil debut playing the antagonist in Sulthan and has acted in villain roles in Kodiyil Oruvan and Yaanai.
Raju made his Telugu debut with Maha Samudram and his Malayalam debut with Aaraattu.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2018KGF: Chapter 1GarudaKannada
2021SulthanJayaseelanTamil
2021Kodiyil OruvanPedha PerumalTamil
2021Maha SamudramDhananjayTelugu
2021MadhagajaTandavaKannada
2021RiderJDKannada
2022AaraattuBadai RajuMalayalam
2022Bheemla NayakPrisonerTeluguCameo in title song
2022KGF: Chapter 2GarudaKannadaarchival footage
2022Bhala ThandananaAnand BaliTelugu
2022YaanaiLingam, PandiTamilDual role
2023Red SandalwoodHarimaranTamil
2023Salaar: Part 1 – CeasefireRudra Raja ManaarTelugu
2024Aranmanai 4SwamiTamil
2024Hit ListKaaliTamil
2024BagheeraRanaKannada
2024ZebraChief MinisterTeluguSpecial appearance
2025BadavaValavaTamil
2025VidyapatiJagguKannada
2025Padai ThalaivanThilaganTamil
2025Bakasura RestaurantWizardTelugu
2025DudeGajannaTamilCameo appearance
2025VrusshabhaTBATelugu-Malayalam
2026Mookuthi Amman 2TBATamil