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Mukku Raju
Born
Saagiraju Rajamraju

1930 or 1931
Cherukuwada, Undi, Andhra Pradesh
Died 31 July 2014 (aged 83)
Nationality Indian
Occupation Choreographer, Actor
Years active 1984-2014
Children 3
Awards Nandi Award

Mukku Raju (Telugu: ముక్కు రాజు) was a famous actor from Tollywood, which is the name for the Telugu language film industry in India. His birth name was Sagiraju Rajamraju. He passed away on July 31, 2014, at the age of 83.

Mukku Raju started his career as a choreographer, meaning he created dance routines for movies. Later, he became an actor and appeared in more than 1000 films!

A Star of Tollywood: Mukku Raju

From Dance to Acting

Mukku Raju began his journey in the film world by designing dances. He helped actors move gracefully on screen. Over time, he found his true calling in acting. He became a familiar face in many Telugu movies. It's amazing to think he acted in over a thousand films! This shows how dedicated and talented he was.

Winning Awards

Mukku Raju was recognized for his acting skills. In 2008, he won the Nandi Award for Best Character Actor. This award is a very important honor in Telugu cinema. He received it for his role in the movie 1940 Lo Oka Gramam. Winning such an award proves his great contribution to the film industry.

Remembering Mukku Raju

Mukku Raju died at the age of 83 after a short illness. His funeral was held in Cherukuvada, his hometown. He is remembered for his long career and his many roles in Tollywood films.

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