Raj Madiraju is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and
producer. In a career spanning about 20 years, he predominantly worked
in Telugu cinema. In 2011-12, he wrote and directed Rushi, for which
he won the Nandi Award for the best story from the state government of
Andhra Pradesh.Raj Madiraju was born as Raja Sekhar Madiraju, the
middle of the three children of Vijayananda Madiraju and Seshukala
Madiraju in New Paloncha, Khammam District of then Andhra Pradesh
State. Vijayananda worked as an electrical engineer in the Kothagudem
Thermal Power Station. As a child, Madiraju always dreamt of becoming
a singer.The family moved to Hyderabad, the state capital, in 1984
thanks to Vijayananda's transfer. Madiraju studied DECE from Govt.
Polytechnic. He joined Grad IETE in 1990 but discontinued due to lack
of focus. He did some odd marketing jobs and teaching jobs. His
passion for music and entertainment prompted him join Hyderabad Film
Talents' Guild, a renowned music group in Hyderabad. He gave stage
shows between 1992 and 1996. He joined Avanthi School of Business
Management, affiliated to Osmania University, in 1995 to pursue a
master's degree in business administration.
producer. In a career spanning about 20 years, he predominantly worked
in Telugu cinema. In 2011-12, he wrote and directed Rushi, for which
he won the Nandi Award for the best story from the state government of
Andhra Pradesh.Raj Madiraju was born as Raja Sekhar Madiraju, the
middle of the three children of Vijayananda Madiraju and Seshukala
Madiraju in New Paloncha, Khammam District of then Andhra Pradesh
State. Vijayananda worked as an electrical engineer in the Kothagudem
Thermal Power Station. As a child, Madiraju always dreamt of becoming
a singer.The family moved to Hyderabad, the state capital, in 1984
thanks to Vijayananda's transfer. Madiraju studied DECE from Govt.
Polytechnic. He joined Grad IETE in 1990 but discontinued due to lack
of focus. He did some odd marketing jobs and teaching jobs. His
passion for music and entertainment prompted him join Hyderabad Film
Talents' Guild, a renowned music group in Hyderabad. He gave stage
shows between 1992 and 1996. He joined Avanthi School of Business
Management, affiliated to Osmania University, in 1995 to pursue a
master's degree in business administration.
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