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]
Shatru | |
|---|---|
| Born | M. Ramakrishna 6 August 1984 |
| Alma mater | Ravenshaw University, Cuttack |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse | Vinoothna |
Early life and career
editRamakrishna 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
editTelugu films
edit| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Leader | Dhanunjay's assistant | |
| 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 | |||
| 2024 | Devaki Nandana Vasudeva |
Tamil films
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rustum | Banty Yadav |
Television
edit| Year | Work | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11th Hour | Rajvardhan Rathore | Aha | [14] |
References
edit- ^ "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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