M. Ramakrishna, known professionally as Shatru, is an Indian actor who appears and works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil films.[2] He is best known for his roles in the films Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha (2016), Rangasthalam (2018), Kadaikutty Singam (2018), and Pushpa: The Rise (2021).[3]
Shatru | |
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| Born | M. Ramakrishna (1984-08-06)August 6, 1984 Sarla, Bargarh district, Odisha, India[1] |
| Alma mater | Ravenshaw University, Cuttack |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse | Vinoothna |
Ramakrishna was born into a Telugu-speaking family to M. Satyanarayana and M. Sarojini Devi in the Sarla village of the Bargarh district in Odisha. He completed a Bachelor's degree in microbiology from Ravenshaw University.[4] Ramakrishna later moved to Hyderabad to pursue his acting career.[5] After starring in several films, including Leader (2010) in brief roles, Shatru had a breakthrough for his portrayal of Ramaraju in Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha (2016).[6] Shatru debuted in Tamil films with Kathakali (2016) before starring in Kadaikutty Singam (2018) where he played the antagonist.[5] In a review of the film by the Deccan Chronicle, the reviewer wrote that "Telugu actor Shatru plays the villain and is suited for the role".[7]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Leader | |||
| 2013 | Alias Janaki | Mysa | ||
| Attarintiki Daredi | Prameela's kidnapper | |||
| 2014 | Love You Bangaram | |||
| Legend | Police Officer | |||
| Aagadu | Durga | |||
| 2015 | Subramanyam for Sale | Bala | ||
| Loafer | One of the Rama's Henchmen | |||
| 2016 | Kathakali | Thamba's brother-in-law | Tamil film debut | |
| Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | Ramaraju | |||
| Eedu Gold Ehe | ||||
| Ism | Javed Bhai's henchmen | |||
| 2017 | Mister | Shatru | ||
| Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Pindaari tribal leader | Also shot in Tamil | ||
| Duvvada Jagannadham | Badda Stephen Prakash | |||
| Veedevadu | ||||
| Jai Lava Kusa | Jai's henchmen | |||
| Raju Gari Gadhi 2 | Goon | |||
| PSV Garuda Vega | Yakub Ali | [8] | ||
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | Kasi | ||
| Bharat Ane Nenu | Jagadish | |||
| Kadaikutty Singam | Kodiyarasu | Tamil film | ||
| Sailaja Reddy Alludu | ||||
| Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Subbadu | |||
| Padi Padi Leche Manasu | Dhanraj Pillai's henchman | [9] | ||
| 2019 | Kalki | Perumaallu | [10] | |
| Rustum | Banty Yadav | Kannada film debut | ||
| Gaddalakonda Ganesh | Kasi | |||
| George Reddy | Kishan Singh | [11] | ||
| 2020 | World Famous Lover | Patnaik | ||
| 2021 | Lakshya | Rahul | [12] | |
| Pushpa: The Rise | DSP Govindappa | [3] | ||
| 2022 | Theal | Paulraj | Tamil film | |
| Veerapandiyapuram | Karthi | Tamil film | ||
| Bheemla Nayak | Nagaraju's assistant | |||
| Acharya | Khilla | |||
| Sita Ramam | Lieutenant Vikas | |||
| Yashoda | TBA | Also shot in Tamil |
| Year | Work | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11th Hour | Rajvardhan Rathore | Aha | [13] |
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