Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/08/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh |
Latest News about Prudhvi Raj
12/02/2025
Prudhvi Raj filed a complaint with Hyderabad Cybercrime police alleging harassment by YSRCP social media wing members and party workers. He said he had been receiving abusive calls and messages, and family members accompanied him while lodging the complaint.
10/02/2025
Prudhvi Raj became part of a controversy after remarks he made during the pre-release event of Laila drew backlash. The comments were viewed as politically charged, and YSR Congress Party supporters called for a boycott of the film.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Prudhvi Raj Balireddy |
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| Nickname | Boiling Star Bablu |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm (5' 8") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Qualification | MA in Economics from Andhra University |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | Road Number 10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not known |
| Marriage Date | 16 May |
Family
| Spouse | Sri Laxmi |
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| Father | Balireddy Subbarao |
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Career
| Debut | Telugu Film: Khaidi No. 420 (1986) |
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| Notable Films | Aa Okkati Adakku, Sindhooram (1997), Ganesh (1998), Chandralekha (1998), Samudram (1999), Bachi (2000), Devullu (2000), Khadgam (2002), Loukyam (2014) |
| Total Films | Over 100 films |
| Known For | Comedic roles with unique dialogue delivery; famous for the dialogue '30 Years Industry ikkada' from Khadgam (2002) |
| Political Role | State Secretary of YSR Congress Party, Andhra Pradesh (appointed 2019); Joined Jana Sena Party (2022); Member of Janasena Party |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prudhvi Raj consumes alcoholic beverages. | |
| 2. He was raised in a farming family in Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh. | |
| 3. His interest in acting started at a young age. | |
| 4. He has acted in numerous Telugu and Tamil movies. | |
| 5. Prudhvi Raj is recognized for his comedic roles in Telugu films. | |
| 6. Before establishing his acting career, he worked as a receptionist in a guest house and hotel. | |
| 7. During his debut film 'Aa Okkati Adakku', he spent 40 days learning about the film industry from actor Rao Gopala Rao. | |
| 8. He attempted to establish himself in the Tamil film industry but returned to Telugu cinema. | |
| 9. He worked as chairman of SVBC channel run by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam until 12 January 2020. | |
| 10. In January 2020, an audiotape recording with a female employee of SVBC TV channel went viral, leading to protests by SVBC employees and his resignation as chairman. |