Rao Ramesh
Known for: Acting
Rao Ramesh (born April 21, 1968) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema, alongside appearances in Tamil and Kannada films. After working in theatre and television, he gained wider recognition in Telugu films with *Gamyam* (2008), *Kotha Bangaru Lokam* (2008), *Avakai Biryani* (2008), and *Magadheera* (2009). Over the following decade, he established an extensive filmography as a character actor, appearing in *Leader* (2010), *Maryada Ramanna* (2010), *Julai* (2012), *Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu* (2013), and *Attarintiki Daredi* (2013). For his performance in *Mukunda* (2014), he received a SIIMA Award nomination for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu. His subsequent credits included *S/O Satyamurthy* (2015), *A Aa* (2016)—earning a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu—*Duvvada Jagannadham* (2017), *Rangasthalam* (2018), *Bharat Ane Nenu* (2018), and *Jersey* (2019). In the 2020s, Ramesh expanded his presence across multi-industry productions, appearing in *Pushpa: The Rise* (2021), the legal drama *Jai Bhim* (2021), and the Kannada feature *K.G.F: Chapter 2* (2022). He later appeared in *Dhamaka* (2022), *Guntur Kaaram* (2024), played the titular lead in the comedy drama *Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam* (2024), and featured in the Tamil film *Vettaiyan* (2024) and *Pushpa 2: The Rule* (2024).
Filmography
Film
Peddi
Subhadra Rao
2026
Film
Sri Sri
2026
Film
Aadarsha Kutumbam
2026
Film
K.G.F: Chapter 2
Kanneganti Raghavan
2022
Film
Pushpa 2 - The Rule
Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu
2024
Film
HIT: The Third Case
Nageswara Rao
2025
3G Love
2013
Series
Mansion 24
The Watchman / Seetharam
2023
Film
S. Saraswathi
Chief Justice Uma Maheswar
2026
Film
Villagelo Vinayakudu
Colnel Lakshmipati
2009
Film
Pushpa: The Rise
Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu
2021
Film
Sukumarudu
2013
Film
RX 100
Vishwanath, Indhu's Father
2018
Film
Mirapakay
2011
Film
Cinema Chupista Maava
Somnath Chaterjee
2015
Film
Antha Ramuloru Chusukuntaru
Film
Anaganaga Oka Raju
2026
Film
Jai Bhim
Ram Mohan
2021
Film
HIT: The 2nd Case
Nageswara Rao
2022
Film
Magadheera
Ghora
2009
Film
Jersey
Lawyer
2019
Film
Bus Stop
2012
Film
Ustaad Bhagat Singh
2026
Film
Maharshi
Professor
2019
Film
Kiss
Dr. Marcus
2025
Film
A Aa
Pallam Venkanna, Nagavalli’s father
2016
Film
Legacy
2026
Rainbow
Film
Guntur Kaaram
Narayana
2024
Film
Bharat Ane Nenu
Vasumathi’s Father
2018
Film
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham
Royyala Naidu
2017
Film
1st Rank Raju
2019
Film
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Geetha's father
2013
Film
Yashoda
Central Minister Giridhar
2022
Film
The Girlfriend
Bhooma's Father
2025
Film
Sarileru Neekevvaru
Raghav
2020
Film
Andhra King Taluka
Simhadri
2025
Film
Easan
Neethirajan
2010
Film
Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava
Krishna Reddy
2018
Film
Majili
Rama Chandra Rao
2019
Film
Aagadu
Commissioner of Police
2014
Pushpa 3 - The Rampage
Bhumireddy Siddappa Naidu
Film
Thikka
2016
Film
Khaleja
Tantrik
2010
Film
Julayi
ADGP Raja Manikyam IPS
2012
Film
Badrinath
2011
Film
Naa Peru Surya - Naa Illu India
Surya’s Godfather
2018
Film
Iddarammayilatho
Akanksha's Father
2013
Film
Swathi Muthyam
Venkatrao, Bala's father
2022
Film
Butterfly
2022
Film
Dhamaka
Pranavi’s father
2022
Film
Junior
Gopalam
2025
Film
Bheemla Nayak
Nagaraju
2022
Film
Gabbar Singh
Minister Pradeep Kumar
2012
Film
Pelli SandaD
Vashistha's father
2021
Film
Devadas
Dr. Bharadwaj
2018
Film
A1 Express
2021
Film
Nenu Local
bride's father
2017
Film
Ravanasura
Home Minister Mudi Reddy
2023
Film
Tuck Jagadish
Devudu Babu
2021
Film
Naa Saami Ranga
2024
Film
Jaguar
Krishna's Father
2016
Film
Brahmotsavam
Pranitha's Father
2016
Film
Ramayya Vasthavayya
CBI Officer Avinash
2013
Film
Yuddham Sharanam
Murali Krishna
2017
Film
Raju Gari Gadhi 2
Amurtha's father
2017
Film
Bhola Shankar
2023
Film
Pandaga Chesko
Karthik's Father
2015
Film
Om Namo Venkatesaya
Govindarajulu
2017
Film
Varudu
ACP Umesh Gupta IPS
2010
Film
Dohchay
Chandu's Father
2015
Film
Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki
Sarvesh Anand Rao
2014
Film
Chandramukhi 2
Guruji
2023
Film
Shambo Shiva Shambo
2010
Film
Dookudu
Ramachandra’s brother
2011
Film
Keshava
Krishnamoorthy
2017
Film
Oh! Baby
Shekar "Nani"
2019
Film
Inji Iduppazhagi
Sweety's Father
2015
Film
Mukunda
Municipal Chairman
2014
Film
Prati Roju Pandaage
Anand Rao
2019
Film
Srirastu Subhamastu
Anu's father
2016
Film
Sardaar Gabbar Singh
Ramesh Talwar
2016
Film
Pilla Zamindar
"Military" Rajanna
2011
Film
Sreekaram
2021
Operation Duryodhana 2
2013
Film
Mr. Majnu
Satya Prasad
2019
Film
Balupu
2013
Film
Son of Satyamurthy
Pallavi's father
2015
Film
Shadow
2013
Film
Avakai Biryani
Guruji
2008
Film
Agnyaathavaasi
Varma
2018
Film
Bangarraju
Sarpanch Ramesh
2022
Film
Maryada Ramanna
Broker
2010
Film
Vettaiyan
DGP D. Shrinivas
2024
Film
Atharintiki Daaredi
Shekhar
2013
Film
Maha Samudram
Gooni Babji
2021
Film
Mazaka
Venkata Ramana
2025
Film
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Rajendra
2014
Film
Operation Gold Fish
2019
Film
Extra Ordinary Man
Somu
2023
Film
Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam
Subramanyam
2024
Film
Seetimaarr
Sarpanch
2021
Film
Sri Sri Sri Raja Vaaru
2025
Film
Doosukeltha
Sarweshwar, Alekhya's father
2013
Film
Khiladi
2022
Film
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
2008
Film
Oohalu Gusagusalade
Venky's Uncle
2014
Film
Saahasam
Inspector Rajamanickam
2016
Film
Katamarayudu
Narsappa
2017
Film
Venky Mama
MLA Pasupathi
2019
Film
Mysaa
2026
Film
Hyper
The Minister
2016
Film
Savyasachi
Doctor
2018
Film
Bandipotu
Seshagiri
2015
Film
Nee Jathaga Nenundali
2014
Film
Dongala Bandi
2008
Film
Geethanjali
Ramesh Rao
2014
Film
Manmadhudu 2
Attharu Pushparaju
2019
Film
Yatra
K. V. P. Ramachandra Rao
2019
Film
Saakshyam
2018
Film
Narappa
2021
Film
Chal Mohan Ranga
Ramesh
2018
Film
Jump Jilani
2014
Film
Raju Gadu
Anji
2018
Film
Seema Tapakai
2011
Film
Gunturodu
Minister Krishna Rao
2017
Film
Das Ka Dhamki
Sanjay's Paternal Uncle
2023
Film
Aakasa Ramanna
Inspector Ali
2010
Film
Solo Brathuke So Better
2020
Film
Brother
Siva Gurunathan
2024
Film
Subramanyam For Sale
B.M. Bujji
2015
Film
Abbayitho Ammayi
Prardhana's father
2016
Film
Where Is Vidya Balan?
Doctor
2015
Film
Naai Sekar Returns
Max
2022
Film
Rowdy Fellow
2014
Film
Geethanjali Malli Vachindi
Ramesh Rao
2024
Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha
Anil's Father
2013
Film
Solo
2011
Film
Inkosari
2010
Sye Aata
2010
Film
Pakka Commercial
Vivek
2022
Film
Vishwambhara
Film
Ammammagarillu
2018
Film
Karthikeya
Prudhviraj
2014
Film
Speedunnodu
Ramachandrappa
2016
Film
Leader
Mavayya
2010
Fitting Master
2009
Film
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
Diwakar
2023
Film
Peddha Kapu - 1
2023
Film
Gamyam
Naxalite Sheshu
2008
Film
Amrutham Chandamama Lo
Chandramohan "Chandu"
2014
Film
Leharaayi
Purushotham
2022
Film
Bachhala Malli
2024
Film
24 Kisses
2018
Film
Surya Vs Surya
Doctor
2015
Film
90ML
2019
Film
Okkadunnadu
A Man searching for Bombay Blood Bank
2007
Film
Police Station Mein Bhoot
Film
Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends
Raghava Rao
2016
Kshatriya
Psychiatrist
2014
Film
Hyderabad Love Story
2018
Film
Howrah Bridge
2018
Film
Tripura
2015
Film
Priyathama Neevachata Kusalama
Rao
2013
Film
Chalte Chalte
2018
Film
Om 3D
2013
Film
Kadhalna Summa Illai
2009
Film
Kaali Charan
2015