Pradeep Rawat (actor)
Indian actor (1952–2026)
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Pradeep Rawat (21 January 1952 – 4 August 2026) was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil language films. Notable for playing villainous roles, Rawat's first appearance was in B.R. Chopra's Mahabharat as Ashwatthama.[1]
Rawat was introduced into Telugu cinema with the film Sye. In Tamil cinema, he acted in the film Ghajini (2005) where he appeared in a double role. He reprised his role in the Hindi remake.[2] He debuted in Kannada cinema with Parodi; Malayalam cinema with China Town; Bengali cinema with Hero 420 and Bhojpuri cinema with Crack Fighter.
He died from blood cancer in Mumbai on 4 August 2026.[3]
Awards
- 2004: Winner, Filmfare Best Villain Award (Telugu) for Sye[4]
- 2004: Winner, Santosham Best Villain Award for Sye[4]
- 2004: Winner, Nandi Award for Best Villain for Sye[4]
- 2012: Nominated – SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) for Mangala
- 2014: Nominated – SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) for Naayak
Filmography
Telugu
| Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sye | Bikshu Yadav | Filmfare Award for Best Villain[5] |
| 2005 | Bhadra | Veerayya | |
| Andarivadu | Satti Bihari | ||
| Jagapati | MLA Goud | ||
| Chhatrapati | Ras Bihari | ||
| 2006 | Lakshmi | Rayudu | |
| Maayajaalam | MP Pradeep | ||
| Hanumanthu | Krishna Murthy "KM" | ||
| Stalin | MLA | ||
| 2007 | Desamuduru | Tambi Durai | |
| Yogi | Narsing Pahilwan | ||
| Maharadhi | |||
| Jagadam | Manikyam | ||
| Maisamma IPS | Khan Bhaiyya | ||
| 2008 | Veedhi Rowdy | ||
| Nagaram | Kaasim Bhai | ||
| Bhale Dongalu | Veer Raju | ||
| Homam | Police Officer Vishwanath | ||
| Baladur | Umapathi | ||
| Adivishnu | Yadagiri | ||
| Raksha | Sanathan Baba | ||
| 2009 | Maska | Shinde | |
| Mesthri | Subbaraju | ||
| Mitrudu | |||
| Oy! | Ras Bihari | ||
| Kasko | Basavanna | ||
| 2010 | Panchakshari | Radeep/Billa Bhai | |
| Ragada | Peddhanna | ||
| 2011 | Mangala | ||
| Chattam | |||
| Veera | Pedda Rayudu | ||
| Rajanna | |||
| Dalapati | |||
| 2012 | All the Best | Razak | |
| Rebel | Simhadri | ||
| Nippu | Raja Goud | ||
| Poola Rangadu | Lala Goud | ||
| Adhinayakudu | Ramappa | ||
| Genius | MLA Nanaji | ||
| 2013 | Sevakudu | Balram Jadoo | |
| Naayak | Minister Rawat | ||
| Baadshah | Violent Victor | ||
| Wall Poster | |||
| 2014 | 1: Nenokkadine | Taxi Driver | |
| Alludu Seenu | Bhanu Bhai | ||
| 2015 | Lion | Dhooli Krishna | |
| Soukhyam | Bavuji | ||
| 2016 | Nenu Sailaja | Maharshi | |
| Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Bhairav Singh's father | ||
| Sarrainodu | Obul Reddy | ||
| 2017 | Prajapathi | Sivaji | |
| Aakatayi | Jehangir | ||
| Katamarayudu | Radia | ||
| Jayadev | Don | [6] | |
| Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Sarpanch | ||
| Jai Lava Kusa | Yadagiri | ||
| 2018 | Achari America Yatra | Subramanyam | |
| Naa Peru Surya | PC | ||
| 2019 | Mismatch | Mahalakshmi's father | |
| 2022 | Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu | Vasu | |
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | David | [7] |
| 2026 | Gaayapadda Simham | Bhikshu Das |
Hindi
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Aitbaar | Police Inspector | |
| Meri Jung | Rawat | ||
| 1986 | Aap Ke Saath | Rajwa | Uncredited role |
| Samundar | Navy Officer | ||
| 1987 | Kaash | Man in hotel | |
| Insaaf | Police Inspector at hospital | Uncredited role | |
| 1988 | Mar Mitenge | Manjit's Henchman | |
| 1989 | Desh Ke Dushman | Rakka's goon | |
| Hisaab Khoon Ka | Rajkumar of the princely state | [8] | |
| 1990 | Maha-Sangram | Pakya | |
| Awaargi | Rajesh Kumar | ||
| Agneepath | Vijay's Henchman | ||
| Baaghi | Buddha | ||
| Zimmedaaar | |||
| Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | Gangaram | ||
| 1991 | Patthar Ke Phool | Meera's first husband | |
| 1992 | Apradhi | Tejoo | |
| 1993 | Andha Intequam | Karan | |
| Rani Aur Maharani | Police Inspector Sher Singh | ||
| Kayda Kanoon | Inspector Deshmukh | ||
| Kohra | Tinnu's henchman | [9] | |
| 1994 | Aag Aur Chingaari | ||
| Jazbaat | |||
| Insaniyat | Brijbhan's Man | ||
| Sangdil Sanam | Pradeep | ||
| 1995 | Vartmaan | ||
| Policewala Gunda | Jailor Patania | ||
| Sarhad | |||
| 1996 | Dushmani: A Violent Love Story | ||
| Rajkumar | |||
| 1997 | Koyla | Police Commissioner DIG | |
| 1998 | Major Saab | Subiedaar Singh | |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Sultan | |
| 2001 | Lagaan | Deva Singh Sodhi | [10] |
| 2003 | The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | Chief of RAW | |
| 2004 | Deewaar | Baldev | |
| 2008 | Ghajini | Ghajini Dharmatma | [11] |
| 2011 | Shabri | Rajdhar Bhau | |
| 2013 | Grand Masti | Robert Pereira | |
| 2015 | Singh Is Bliing | Kirpal Singh | |
| 2025 | Chhaava | Yesaji Kank | [12] |
Tamil
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Thotti Jaya | Seena Thana |
| Ghajini | Lakshman / Ram (dual role)[13] | |
| 2006 | Sabari | Vajravelu |
| Vathiyar | Nachiyar | |
| 2010 | Aasal | Kali Mama (Kalivardhan) |
| 2011 | Rajapattai | Abdul Kathir (Vappa) |
| 2012 | Mirattal | Soori |
| 2013 | Haridas | Aadhi |
| 2014 | Jilla | Commissioner |
| Veeram | Vanangamudi | |
| 2015 | Aambala | Pasupathy |
| Eli | Nagarajan | |
| 2017 | Shivalinga | Baba |
| Aayirathil Iruvar | Bhima Raju | |
| 2019 | Market Raja MBBS | Manohar Singh |
| 2022 | Gulu Gulu | David |
| 2023 | DD Returns | Fernandes |
Kannada
Malayalam
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | China Town | Gauda |
| 2013 | Ithu Pathiramanal | Police Constable Shouri |
| 2014 | Cousins | Nagarajan Adiga |
| 2019 | Oru Kadathu Naadan Kadha | Baba |
Other language films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Nightfall | Django | English | |
| 2012 | A.C.P. Ranveer | Salim Langda | Odia | [14] |
| 2016 | Hero 420 | Anukul Roy | Bengali | Indo-Bangladesh joint production |
| 2019 | Crack Fighter | Changez Khan | Bhojpuri | |
| 2024 | Hrashwo Deergha | Mahamant | Nepali | |
| Dharmarakshak Mahaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj: Chapter 1 | Muqarrab Khan | Marathi | ||
| 2026 | Aa Bata Aama | Father | Nepali | [15] |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1990 | Mahabharat | Ashwatthama | DD National | |
| 1994 | Tehkikaat | Episode 12/13 Terror Attack Conspirancy-Tiger, Sharp Shooter | ||
| Chandrakanta (TV series) | Aiyyar Himmat Singh | |||
| 1996 | Yug | British Police Officer Marshall | ||
| 1999–2000 | Gul Sanobar | |||
| 2003 | Mission Fateh | Puneet Nath Dutt's father | Sahara One | |