Subbaraju

This article is about the actor. For the politician, see Datla Subbaraju.

Subbaraju
Subbaraju in the film sets
Born
Penmetsa Subbaraju[1]

27 February 1977
Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
OccupationActor
Years active2003-present

Penmetsa Subbaraju is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu cinema, as well as Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi cinema. Subbaraju has played a variety of roles, from negative to supporting characters.[2] His most notable works include Amma Nanna O' Tamil Ammayi, Arya, Pokiri, Leader, Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap, Businessman, Mirchi, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Temper, Duvvada Jagannadham, Geetha Govindam, and Majili. Subbaraju is immensely popular in Japan for his role as Kumara Varma in the 2017 epic action film, Baahubali: The Conclusion.[3][4]

Early life

Subbaraju was born in Bhimavaram, to Penmatsa Ramakrishnam Raju and Vijayalakshmi. Subbaraju did his education at D. N. R. College, Bhimavaram. He did his bachelor's degree in Mathematics before doing a computer course and joining Dell Computers, Hyderabad.

Career

Subbaraju's introduction to the cinema world was an accident. Director Krishna Vamsi's personal assistant asked Subbaraju to fix a computer issue for Krishna Vamsi's personal computer. After going to Krishna Vamsi's house, Subbaraju was then offered a small role in Krishna Vamsi's Khadgam. He is well known for his potrayal of Kumara Varma in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. He has a large fanbase in Japan who admired this role of his.

Personal life

Subbaraju is known to keep his personal life private. On 26th November 2024, Subbaraju shared via Instagram that he had tied the knot to Dr. Sravanthi Tapal in Florida, United States. Sravanthi is a dentist by profession.

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Telugu

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Khadgam
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi Anand
Guest House Villain's friend
2004 Sri Anjaneyam Thadu gang leader
Nenunnanu Arun
Arya Subbu
Samba Pasupathi's brother
Chanti Sarvarayudu's brother-in-law
Suryam Badhram
2005 Relax Veerendra
Sadaa Mee Sevalo MLA Ravindra Babu
Soggadu GK
Subash Chandra Bose Rajaratnam
Jagapati Bandaraju
Allari Pidugu Shankar
Bhadra Tulasi
2006 Shock Nagesh
Pokiri Nayar
Pournami Nagendra's son
Game Police Officer
Stalin Goon Cameo appearance
2007 Desamuduru Murugesan
Yogi Saidulu
Sri Mahalakshmi
Athidhi Ganni Bhai
Tulasi Ravi
2008 Okka Magaadu CBI Officer's assistant
Pourudu Hussain
Gautama Buddha
Parugu Chinnabhai
Kantri Bhyraagi
Bujjigadu Venkat
Maa Ayana Chanti Pilladu Veerababu
Baladur Veera
Raksha Vinay
Deepavali Inspector Ramesh
Neninthe Mallik
2009 Sasirekha Parinayam
Siddham Ashok
Billa Vikram Cameo appearance
2010 Khaleja Govardhan
Namo Venkatesa Bhadrappa
Bindaas Seshadri Naidu's son
Seetharamula Kalyanam
Leader Dhanunjay
Pappu Detective Ram
2011 Golconda High School Kiriti Das
Wanted Shiva
Aha Naa Pellanta Sanjana's brother 50th film
Dongala Mutha Hotel Receptionist
Nenu Naa Rakshasi Inspector Vikram
Dookudu Dinesh Goud
Madatha Kaja Ajay
Panjaa Ashok
2012 Businessman Jaidev's assistant
Bodyguard Shankaram
Dhenikaina Ready Narasimha Naidu's brother
Devudu Chesina Manushulu CI Subbaraju
2013 Mirchi Poorna
Shadow Sanyasi Naidu
Iddarammayilatho Shawar Ali's brother
Kamina Siva
2014 Bhimavaram Bullodu Kondapalli Suri
Power Rajeev
Yevadu Raja
2015 Temper Ravi
Srimanthudu Ravikanth's brother
2016 Shourya Netra's uncle
Srirastu Subhamastu ACP Anand
2017 Rogue
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Kumara Varma
Duvvada Jagannadham Royyala Avinash aka Chanti
Patel S. I. R. ACP Viswas
Jawaan Iqbal
2018 Nela Ticket Aditya's brother
Raju Gadu Gopi
Lover
Aatagallu DCP Nayak
Geetha Govindam Phaneendra
2019 F2: Fun and Frustration NTR
Mr. Majnu Ramesh Babu
Majili Bhushan
Gaddalakonda Ganesh Prabhakar's henchman
2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru Koti Cameo appearance
Nishabdham Vivek
2021 Idhe Maa Katha
Republic Vijay Kumar
Akhanda A. Bharath Reddy
Arjuna Phalguna DFO Subbaraju
2022 Sarkaru Vaari Paata Subbaraju
Chor Bazaar
Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga Rana
Swathi Muthyam Bala's AO
2023 Waltair Veerayya Edukondalo
Shaakuntalam [5]
Bro [6]
Rules Ranjann
2024 Jithender Reddy

Tamil

Year Title Role
2004 M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi Anand
2005 Aayudham Naaga
2006 Aathi Robert
Nenjirukkum Varai Police Officer
Saravana Duraisingam's younger brother
2007 Pokkiri Korattur Logu
2014 Thalaivan ACP
2017 Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Kumara Varma
2020 Asuraguru Manickavasagam

Kannada

Year Title Role
2005 Nammanna Marigudi
2008 Gaja
Satya In Love Veda's Elder Brother (Telugu Factionist)
2011 Sanchari
2017 Rogue

Hindi

Year Title Role
2008 Tathagatha Buddha
2011 Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap Tedha

Malayalam

Year Title Role
2005 Thaskara Veeran Smuggler
2013 Sound Thoma SI Rakesh

References

  1. ^ "Baahubali-2 fame Subbaraju becomes crucial in drug connection case". Deccan Herald. 21 July 2017. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  2. ^ Tanmayi, Bhawana. "Subbaraju the cool baddie of Tollywood". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  3. ^ Ravi, Murali (21 July 2018). "Subbaraju is king of Japan". Tollywood. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  4. ^ kavirayani, suresh (26 June 2018). "Japanese fans make Baahubali dreamier: Subba Raju". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 26 June 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  5. ^ "When will Shaakuntalam premiere on OTT? Check release date, time and where to watch Samantha Ruth Prabhu's film online". The Economic Times. 7 May 2023. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Bro". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 May 2023.