Chaitanya Rao Madadi
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Chaitanya Rao Madadi | |
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| Born | 13 July 1989 |
| Alma mater | Osmania University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015-present |
Chaitanya Rao Madadi (born 13 July 1989) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu short films and feature films. He made his debut with Bhandook (2015) and then appeared in films such as Valentines Night, Annapurna Photo Studio and Keedaa Cola.[1]
Early life[edit]
Chaitanya was born on 13 July 1989 in Karimnagar, Telangana. He did his schooling at Jyothishmathi School, Karimnagar and graduated from Osmania University in Hyderabad. He did his masters' degree from Canberra University in Australia.
Career[edit]
Chaitanya returned to Hyderabad to pursue a career in acting and was then trained at Ramanand acting School. He started his acting career with Bandook (2015). He appeared in short roles in a few movies like Premam (2016) and Shamantakamani (2017). Chaitanya acted in the lead role as Charlie in Hawaa (2019), which is the first Telugu movie to be shot entirely in Australia.[2]
Chaitanya then acted in a web series 30 Weds 21 (2021) on YouTube, which gave him recognition.[3] He played a character that suffered from Tourette syndrome in Keedaa Cola (2023) and took three days to prepare for the role.[1]
Filmography[edit]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bhandook | Chaitanya | ||
| 2016 | Premam | Uncredited Role | ||
| 2017 | Shamantakamani | Ravi | ||
| 2019 | Hawaa | Charlie | [2][4] | |
| 2020 | Guvva Gorinka | Aarya | ||
| 2021 | Vakeel Saab | Uncredited Role | ||
| Thimmarusu | Uncredited Role | |||
| 2022 | Mukhachitram | Dr. Satya | ||
| Jagamemaya | Ajay | |||
| 2023 | A Journey to Kasi | [5] | ||
| Valentines Night | Ajay | |||
| Annapurna Photo Studio | Chanti | [6] | ||
| Keedaa Cola | Vaasthu | [7][8] | ||
| 2024 | Sharathulu Varthisthai | Chiranjeevi | ||
| Parijatha Parvam | Chaitanya | [9][10] | ||
| TBA | Honeymoon Express † | Filming | [11] | |
| TBA | Theppa Samudram † | Filming |
Web series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 2022 | 30 Weds 21 | Prudhvi | YouTube | Web debut | [3] |
| TBA | Bharyalu † | Filming | RGV Directorial | [12] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "I took three days to prep for my role in 'Keedaa Cola': Chaitanya Rao". The South First. 27 October 2023. Archived from the original on 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ a b The Indian Express (3 November 2018). "Hawaa to hit screens on November 23". Archived from the original on 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Actor Chaitanya Rao speaks on his web series '30 Weds 21'". Telangana Today. 18 June 2021. Archived from the original on 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Hawaa Telugu Movie Review". 123telugu.com. 2019-08-23. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
- ^ "'A Journey To Kashi' is slated to hit the screens on January 6". The Times of India. 4 January 2023. Archived from the original on 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Annapurna Photo Studio passes through censor formalities". Cinema Express. 17 July 2023. Archived from the original on 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "'Keeda Cola' is an out and out entertainer: Chaitanya Rao Madadi". The Hans India. 27 October 2023. Archived from the original on 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "'Keedaa Cola': Chaitanya Rao Madadi, Rag Mayur, Vishnu Oi, Jeevan Kumar and Ravindra Vijay hold forth on director Tharun Bhascker's Telugu comic caper". The Hindu. 1 November 2023. Archived from the original on 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "'Rang Rang Rangila' adds anticipation to 'Parijatha Parvam'". The Hans India. 4 March 2024. Archived from the original on 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Paarijatha Parvam Telugu Movie Review". 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Chaitanya Rao to star next in Honeymoon Express". Cinema Express. 16 December 2023. Archived from the original on 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "A fanboy moment with maverick filmmaker". Telangana Today. 27 July 2021. Archived from the original on 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.