Viraj Ashwin


Jarajapu Viraj Ashwin is an Indian actor who has appeared in Telugu film. He debuted as a lead in Anaganaga O Premakatha and gained recognition for his role in Baby.

Personal life

Viraj Ashwin was born in a Telugu family in India to Venkateswararao Jarajapu and Venkateswari Jarajapu. His father was a retired scientist in the Indian Space Research Organisation. Viraj is the grandson of the late film editor K. A. Marthand, nephew of film editor Marthand K. Venkatesh and film director Shankar K. Marthand, and great-grandnephew of B. A. Subba Rao.

Career

Viraj Ashwin made his debut with the Pratap Tatamsetti-directed romantic drama Anaganaga O Premakatha produced by K.L.N Raju. He played the lead role in the Telugu short film Manasanamaha which won many awards. He acted in the 2021 film Thank You Brother, directed by Ramesh Raparthi and produced by Magunta Sarath Chandra Reddy, and played the lead role in the 2022 film Valliddari Madhya.
Viraj Ashwin's Baby was released in July 2023 to positive reviews from critics and grossed ₹100 crore worldwide.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018Anaganaga O PremakathaSuryacredited as Ashwin J. Viraj
2020ManasanamahaSuryaShort film
2021Thank You BrotherAbhi
2022Valliddari MadhyaVarun
2023Maya PetikaAli
2023BabyViraj
2023Jorugaa HusharugaaSanthosh
2023Hi NannaDr. Ashok Bhatia
2024Sriranga Neethulu