Charan Raj

Charan Raj is an Indian film actor, director, film producer, and writer who primarily works in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia and Hindi movies. Charan Raj has become an instant hit for his performance as villain in the 1985 movie Pratighatana. He is also known for his performances in films like Indrudu Chandrudu, Kartavyam and Gentleman. He was also a part of Rajanikanth hits Phool Bane Angaray, Veera, Dharma Dorai and Baasha. He debuted in Kannada films as a hero. Siddalingaiah is considered to be his godfather.

Career
Charan Raj made his acting debut with Thaliya Bhagya (1984), produced by A. L. Abbaiah Naidu and went on to appear in all the films produced by him. His performance as "Kali" in the movie Pratighatana brought him huge career boost and he continued to play the villain characters for almost the next six years in Telugu. Towards 1990's, Charan Raj started appearing in supporting roles. He made his directorial debut with Annan Thangachi playing the lead role, however the film was a failure and Charan Raj incurred losses as producer. He announced another project as director titled Pudhusa Irukku in 2005 however, the film was shelved.

Controversy
In 2014, Charan Raj was accused of carrying a gun at Sri Varasiddhi Vinayak Temple, Andhra Pradesh.

Kannada

 * Aasha (1983)
 * Thaliya Bhagya (1984)
 * Thayiya Hone (1985)
 * Maruthi Mahime (1985)
 * Africadalli Sheela (1986) as Shankar
 * Hrudaya Pallavi (1987)
 * Gandhada Gudi Part 2 (1994)
 * Samara (1995)
 * Thavarina Thottilu (1996)
 * God Father (1996)
 * Annavra Makkalu (1996)
 * Mahabharata (1997)
 * CBI Durga (1997)
 * Soorappa (2000)
 * Papigala Lokadalli (2000)
 * Mafia (2001)
 * Daddy No. 1 (2002)
 * Shri Renuka Devi (2003)
 * Ondagona Baa (2003)
 * Good, Bad and Ugly (2005)
 * Gadipar (2005)
 * Thirupathi (2006)
 * Mr. Theertha (2010)
 * Swayam Krushi (2011)
 * Shikari (2012)
 * Raja Huli (2013)
 * Rathavara (2015)

Telugu

 * Actor


 * Pratighatana (1985) as Kali
 * Kotigadu (1986)
 * Aranyakanda (1986)
 * America Abbayi (1987)
 * Donga Mogudu (1987)
 * Swayam Krushi (1987) as Govind
 * Indrudu Chandrudu (1987)
 * Maa Inti Katha (1990)
 * Surya IPS (1991)
 * Karthavyam (1991) as Kashipati
 * Aashayam (1993) as Sagar
 * Gaayam (1993) as Mohana Krishna
 * Hello Brother (1994)
 * Palnati Pourusham (1994)
 * Police Brothers (1994)
 * Chilakapachcha Kaapuram (1995) as Bullebbayi
 * Peddannayya (1997) as Bhaskar Rayudu
 * Egire Paavurama (1997)
 * Rana (1998)
 * Suryudu (1998)
 * Vamshoddharakudu (2000) as Sudarshan Rao
 * Adavi Chukka (2000) as Arjun
 * Amma Nagamma (2001) as Amar
 * Naa Alludu (2005)
 * Athadu (2005) as Police Officer
 * Asadhyudu (2006)
 * Current (2009)
 * Em Pillo Em Pillado (2010)
 * Komaram Puli (2010)
 * Yadartha Prema Katha (2012)
 * Adhinayakudu (2012)
 * Paisa (2014)

Hindi

 * Pratighaat as Kali Prasad (1987)
 * Kudrat Ka Kanoon (1987) as MLA Charan Das
 * Kahan Hai Kanoon (1989) as Raja/Gatarchaap,Smuggler
 * Phool Bane Angaray (1991) as Charan Raj Prasad
 * Parakrami (1991) Unreleased Movie
 * Hafta Bandh (1991)
 * Police Aur Mujrim (1992) as Banarasi Das
 * I Love You (1992) as Kishen dad
 * Tejasvini (1994) as Police Officer Pandey
 * Mafia (1996) as Gawda
 * Husn Ke Lootere (2001) as Jairam

Odia

 * Ja Devi Sarva Bhuteshu (1989)

Malayalam

 * Oliyambukal (1990)
 * Lelam (1997)
 * Red Indians (2001) as Jacky/Jackson
 * Pokkiri Raja as Maniannan
 * Madhura Raja as Maniannan