Rahul Ramakrishna


Rahul Ramakrishna is an Indian actor, writer and journalist. He made his debut with the short film, Sainma. He became popular with his role in the 2017 Telugu film, Arjun Reddy.

Early life

Rahul Ramakrishna was born in Hyderabad, Telangana. His father was a yoga instructor and his mother is an assistant editor for a business magazine. He studied mechanical engineering in VJIT but discontinued it after second year.

Career

Rahul Ramakrishna worked as a journalist in evening dailies, Post Noon and Metro India. He also worked as a translator for journalists visiting Hyderabad on assignments. Along with a short stint as a film review writer for a Hindustan Times affiliated website, Rahul did many varied odd jobs, as a songwriter, screenwriter, and as a presenter for a television cook show.

Film career

Rahul's affiliation with acting began as a theatre enthusiast where he worked with several theatre groups as part of their production crew. According to his interviews, Rahul developed a keen interest in acting after a workshop with playwright and activist N Madhusudan and Dr. Sagari Ramdas, both of whom Rahul credits as his teachers and guides. His first attempt at acting was in a short film, Sainma directed by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam. Following the appreciation that poured in both for the film's attempt and aesthetics and for the acting prowess of the entire cast, he signed up to play the main lead's supporting friend in a comic role in the Telugu film, Jayammu Nischayammu Raa starring Srinivasa Reddy and Poorna directed by Sivaraju Kanumuri.
After this, Rahul shot to fame as Shiva, in the film Arjun Reddy, where his character's unwavering loyalty to the lead's combined with wit and emotional support garnered him a massive fan following in the audience and the film fraternity alike.
The success of Arjun Reddy and the widespread recognition furthered his career with instrumental characters in Telugu films of 2018 such as Bharat Ane Nenu, Sammohanam, Chi La Sow. Rahul repeated his "hero's best friend" role and combination with actor Vijay Deverakonda in the film Geetha Govindam. In 2020 he appeared in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.
In late 2018, Rahul announced that he will be marrying his girlfriend, however, he later postponed the marriage citing busy work schedules.

Filmography

;As actor
YearFilmRoleNotes
2014SainmaRamuShort film
2016Jayammu Nischayammu RaaYadagiriAlso dialogue writer
2016SheeshmahalFilmmaker
2017Arjun ReddyShiva
2018InttelligentRahul
2018Bharat Ane NenuRamana
2018SammohanamMurthy
2018Chi La SowPolice Officer
2018Geetha GovindamRamakrishna
2018HusharuRaj Bollam
2018MithaiSai
2019KalkiDeva Dutta
2019BrochevarevaruraRambo
2020Ala VaikunthapurramulooRavindra
2020Pressure CookerChandrasekhar
2020Guvva GorinkaAmazon Prime Video film
2021A1 ExpressRahul
2021Jathi RatnaluJogipet Ravi
2021YBaaluAha film
2021Shaadi MubarakDriver
2021PaagalYouth leader
2021NetLakshman
2021RepublicMani
2021SkylabSubedar Ramarao
2022RRRLacchu
2022Virata ParvamVennela’s cousin
2022Ante SundaranikiDr. Guruvesh
2022Happy BirthdayGunda
2022Krishna Vrinda VihariKrishna’s colleague
2022Ori DevudaGod's Assistant
2023Intinti RamayanamSeenu
2023VimanamKoti
2023KushiRK
2024Om Bheem BushMadhav Relangi
2024ManameyRamulu
2025Andhra King TalukaEshwar

;As lyricist
  • Sainma
  • Pelli Choopulu
  • ''Keedaa Cola''

    Television

YearTitleRoleChannel/PlatformNotes
2016Wow Emi RuchiHost/ChefETV Abhiruchi
2017Story DiscussionRahulAvanti CinemaAlso singer for "Rangu Rangula Sitralanni"
2018GangstarsRedAmazon Prime Video
2018Nirudyoga NatuluHimselfAvanti CinemaCameo appearance in the Season Finale

Awards and nominations