Shatru | |
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Born | M. Ramakrishna 6 August 1984 |
Alma mater | Ravenshaw University, Cuttack |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2010–present |
Spouse | Vinoothna |
M. Ramakrishna (born 6 August 1984), known professionally as Shatru, is an Indian actor who appears and works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil films.[2] He is best known for his roles in the films Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha (2016), Rangasthalam (2018), Kadaikutty Singam (2018), and Pushpa: The Rise (2021).[3]
Early life and career
Ramakrishna was born into a Telugu-speaking family to M. Satyanarayana and M. Sarojini Devi in the Sarla village of the Bargarh district in Odisha. He completed a Bachelor's degree in microbiology from Ravenshaw University.[4] Ramakrishna later moved to Hyderabad to pursue his acting career.[5] After starring in several films in brief roles, including Leader (2010), Shatru had a breakthrough for his portrayal of Ramaraju in Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha (2016).[6] Shatru debuted in Tamil cinema with Kathakali (2016) before starring in Kadaikutty Singam (2018) where he played the antagonist.[5] In a review of the film by the Deccan Chronicle, the reviewer wrote that "Telugu actor Shatru plays the villain and is suited for the role".[7]
Filmography
Telugu films
Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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2010 | Leader | ||
2011 | Solo | ||
2013 | Alias Janaki | Mysa | |
Attarintiki Daredi | Prameela's kidnapper | ||
2014 | Love You Bangaram | Nag | |
Legend | Police Officer | ||
Aagadu | Durga | ||
2015 | Subramanyam for Sale | Bala | |
Loafer | One of the Rama's Henchmen | ||
2016 | Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | Ramaraju | |
Eedu Gold Ehe | |||
Ism | Javed Bhai's henchmen | ||
2017 | Mister | Shatru | |
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Pindaari tribal leader | ||
Duvvada Jagannadham | Badda Stephen Prakash | ||
Veedevadu | James | ||
Jai Lava Kusa | Jai's henchmen | ||
Raju Gari Gadhi 2 | Goon | ||
PSV Garuda Vega | Yakub Ali | [8] | |
2018 | Rangasthalam | Kasi | |
Bharat Ane Nenu | Jagadish | ||
Sailaja Reddy Alludu | Rival of Shailaja Reddy | ||
Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Subbadu | ||
Padi Padi Leche Manasu | Dhanraj Pillai's henchman | [9] | |
2019 | Kalki | Perumaallu | [10] |
Gaddalakonda Ganesh | Kasi | ||
George Reddy | Kishan Singh | [11] | |
2020 | World Famous Lover | Patnaik | |
2021 | Lakshya | Rahul | [12] |
Pushpa: The Rise | DSP Govindappa | [3] | |
2022 | Bheemla Nayak | Nagaraju's assistant | |
Acharya | Khilla | ||
Sita Ramam | Lieutenant Vikas | ||
Yashoda | Rishi IPS | ||
Top Gear | ACP Vikram | ||
Korameenu | Meesala Raju | ||
2023 | Ugram | Victor | |
Narakasura | Keshava | [13] | |
Vairam | |||
Ala Ninnu Cheri |
Tamil films
Year | Film | Role |
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2016 | Kathakali | Thamba's brother-in-law |
2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Pindaari tribal leader |
2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Kodiyarasu |
2022 | Theal | Paulraj |
Veerapandiyapuram | Karthi | |
Pattathu Arasan | Sadagoppan | |
Gatta Kusthi | Lokesh | |
2023 | Chandramukhi 2 | Vettaiyan Raja |
Kannada films
Year | Film | Role |
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2019 | Rustum | Banty Yadav |
Television
Year | Work | Role | Network | Ref. |
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2021 | 11th Hour | Rajvardhan Rathore | Aha | [14] |
References
- ^ "Odisha-born actor in Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa". 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Odia actor M Ramakrishna plays an important role in Pushpa movie". KalingaTV. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ a b Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (18 December 2021). "'Pushpa - the Rise' movie review: Allu Arjun shoulders a story with a few sparkling moments, but Fahadh Faasil's role is a disappointment". The Hindu.
- ^ Otv, News Desk. "Pushpa-The Rise: Meet M Ramakrishna From Odisha Who Played A Key Role In The Flick". Pushpa-The Rise: Meet M Ramakrishna From Odisha Who Played A Key Role In The Flick. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Shatru in Karthi's film". The Hindu. 13 July 2018.
- ^ Uddagiri, Nikisha. "Satiate your cravings". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 6 June 2020.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (16 July 2018). "Chinababu movie review: Karthi steals the show". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Garuda Vega review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Rajasekhar, Pooja Kumar, Sunny Leone & Shraddha das".
- ^ "Padi Padi Leche Manasu review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Sharwanand and Sai Pallavi".
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (28 June 2019). "Kalki review: This Dr Rajashekar film is steeped in mythological references". The Hindu.
- ^ "George Reddy movie review: A missed opportunity". 24 November 2019.
- ^ "Lakshya movie review: The archer hits mark, but film fails to". The New Indian Express. 10 December 2021.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (3 November 2023). "'Narakasura' review: Interesting revenge drama". The Hans India.
- ^ "11th Hour review: Tamannaah Bhatia tries her best, but is let down by the show's unflattering storyline". 11 April 2021.
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