Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper, Music Composer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/01/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Karimnagar, Telangana, India |
Latest News about Roll Rida
10/09/2025
Roll Rida, known for his Telugu rap hits, is expanding his career to Bollywood after establishing himself in the Telugu film industry with electrifying performances and catchy beats. The BTech graduate, inspired by Flo Rida, left his software job to pursue music full-time and now aims to blend street rap styles into Hindi cinema. This move marks a significant milestone in his journey from Hyderabad's music scene to national recognition.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Rahul Kumar Velpula |
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| Nickname | Roll Rida |
| Famous For | His Raps |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B, Indi-pop |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown (dyed) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Johnson Grammar School, Hyderabad |
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| Qualification | B. Tech in Computer Science |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Singing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Sitaram Pillutla |
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| Mother | Vijayalakshmi Pillutla |
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Career
| Summary | Indian rapper and music composer mainly rapping in the Telugu language |
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Favourites
| Bike Collection | Bullet |
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Style Quotient
| Bike Collection | Bullet |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rollrida/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/rollridaofficial/ | |
| https://twitter.com/rollrida | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@rollrida |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. An Indian rapper and music composer originally from Hyderabad. | |
| 2. Began his professional journey as a software engineer at Tech Mahindra in Hyderabad. | |
| 3. Known for his exceptional rapping skills in the South Indian music scene. | |
| 4. Provided voice-overs in Telugu movies for Akhil Akkineni and Jr. NTR. | |
| 5. Participated in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 2 in 2018. | |
| 6. Some of his popular tracks are Kirana, Dilkush, Patang, and many more. | |
| 7. Stage name inspired by American rapper Flo Rida. | |
| 8. Started rapping after being ragged in college to perform Linkin Park lyrics. | |
| 9. Raps in Telugu using Deccani from Hyderabad streets and Telangana dialect. | |
| 10. One of the first artists to create rap songs in Telugu from Telangana State. | |
| 11. Sang for Pawan Kalyan in the movie Gopala Gopala, marking an early career high. | |
| 12. Chooses to rap in Telugu rather than English to maintain cultural uniqueness. | |
| 13. Worked at Google in Hyderabad before joining Tech Mahindra. | |
| 14. Formed a college band with friend Syed Kamran, which later evolved into a long‑standing musical partnership. |