His full name is Gadde Rajendra Prasad, and he is a senior actor who predominantly works in Telugu movies. He made his debut with 'Sneham' in 1977 and gained recognition with 'Manchu Pallaki' in 1982.
Tollywood actor Rajendra Prasad turns 69 on Friday, and he was born on July 19, 1956, in Nimmakuru, Andhra Pradesh. Prasad is called “Nata Kireeti” and has been honored with the title “Hasya Kireeti.”
His full name is Gadde Rajendra Prasad, and he is a senior actor who predominantly works in Telugu movies. He made his debut with ‘Sneham’ in 1977 and gained recognition with ‘Manchu Pallaki’ in 1982.
His popular and successful comedy films are Rendu Rellu Aaru in 1986, Ladies Tailor in 1986, Aha Naa-Pellanta in 1987, Appula Appa Rao in 1991, and Mayalodu in 1993. Prasad got a Nandi Award for Best Actor for Erra Mandaram in 1991 and Aa Naluguru in 2004.
He has a prestigious honorary doctorate from Andhra University. He also won the Royal Reel Award at the Canada International Film Festival in 2012. He has received four AP State Nandi Awards, three SIIMA Awards, and three Santosham Film Awards so far.
Rajendra Prasad married Vijaya Chamundeswari, who is the niece and adoptive daughter of senior Tollywood film actress Rama Prabha. The couple has a son and a daughter.
Prasad was elected President of the Movie Artist Association (MAA) after beating senior actress Jayasudha in 2015. His latest film, Senapathi, is currently streaming on the ‘Aha’ platform.