Dhanraj Koranani
Indian comedian
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Dhanraj Koranani is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Telugu cinema and television.
Dhanraj | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupations | Actor, director |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Television | Jabardasth |
| Spouse | Sirisha |
Career
He started his career in films with Teja film, Jai.[1] Dhanraj entered the film industry with only four hundred rupees, leaving his hometown and parents without notice.[citation needed] He worked in a hotel in Hyderabad and attended acting school.[citation needed] He was leading a team "Dhanadhan Dhanraj" in a popular TV comedy-show Jabardasth telecast on ETV.[2][3]
Dhanraj played opposite Lakshmi Manchu in the unreleased film, Pilavani Perantam.[4] Dhanraj participated in Telugu reality series Bigg Boss 1. He got eliminated in the 6th week.[5] He was team leader of "Dhanraj Blasters" in the comedy-show Adhirindhi on Zee Telugu.[6] He made his directorial debut with Ramam Raghavam.[7]
Filmography
Telugu films
As actor
- Jai (2004)
- Godava (2007)
- Jagadam (2007)
- Yuvatha (2008)
- Parugu (2008)
- Pellikaani Prasad (2008)
- Vaade Kaavali (2009)
- Saarai Veerraju (2009)
- Adugu (2009)
- Gopi Gopika Godavari (2009)
- Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu (2010)
- Pilla Zamindar (2011)
- Madatha Kaja (2011)
- Nakoo O Loverundi (2011)
- Nenu Nanna Abaddam (2011)
- Ala Modalaindi (2011)
- Ayyare (2012)
- Poola Rangadu (2012)
- Mem Vayasuku Vacham (2012)
- Housefull (2012)
- Eega (2012)
- Gabbar Singh (2012)
- Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu (2012)
- Vennela 1½ (2012)
- Adda (2013)
- Abbai Class Ammai Mass (2013)
- Jaffa (2013) as Sujith
- Aha Naa Premanta (2013)
- Priyathama Neevachata Kushalama (2013)
- Athadu Aame O Scooter (2013)
- Sukumarudu (2013)
- Attarintiki Daredi (2013)
- Dalam (2013)
- Music Magic (2013)
- Vintha Katha (2014)
- Basanti (2014)
- Nenu Nene Ramune (2014)
- Hrudayam Ekkadunnadi (2014)
- Bhoo (2014)
- Naa Karma Kaali Poyindi (2014)
- AK Rao PK Rao (2014)
- Jump Jilani (2014)
- Ee Varsham Sakshiga (2014)
- Gopala Gopala (2015)
- Raju Gari Gadhi (2015)
- Bham Bolenath (2015)
- Jyothi Lakshmi (2015)
- Dhanalaxmi Thalupu Thadithe (2015)
- Jatha Kalise (2015)[8]
- Express Raja (2016)
- Parvathipuram (2016) (dubbed in 2023 as Veera Khadgam)
- Manamantha (2016)
- Banthi Poola Janaki (2016)
- Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada (2016)
- Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu (2016)
- Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends (2016)
- Devi Sri Prasad (2017)
- Nagamani (2017)
- London Babulu (2017)
- C/o Surya (2017)
- Oye Ninne (2017)
- Bhaagamathie (2018)
- Hyderabad Love Story (2018)
- Seven (2019)
- Kathanam (2019)
- Sivaranjani (2019)
- Oh! Baby (2019)
- Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu (2019; co-producer)
- Power Play (2021)
- Induvadana (2022)
- Bujji Ila Raa (2022)
- Anukoni Prayanam (2022)
- Bhuvana Vijayam (2023)
- Vimanam (2023)
- Keshava Chandra Ramavath (2024)
- Bachchala Malli (2024)
- Ramam Raghavam (2025)
- Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani (2026)
As director
- Ramam Raghavam (2025); also actor
Other language films
- FM Fun Aur Masti (2007) (Dakhini)
- Odipolama (2009) (Tamil)
- Koottam (2014) (Tamil)
- Durgamati (2020) (Hindi)
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2016 | Jabardasth | Team Leader | ETV |
| 2017 | Bigg Boss 1 | Contestant | Star Maa |
| 2019–2020 | Adhirindi | Team Leader | Zee Telugu |
| 2022 | Comedy Stars | Team leader | Star Maa |
