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Rao Ramesh Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 6, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth25 May 1968

Age57 Years

BirthplaceSrikakulam, Andhra Pradesh

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

FamilyFather - Rao Gopal Rao; Mother - Kamala Kumari; Children - a son and a daughter

Rao Ramesh Biography

Rao Ramesh is an Indian actor known for supporting and character roles across Telugu, Tamil and Kannada cinema. The son of actor Rao Gopal Rao, he launched

Early life and background

Rao Ramesh was born on 25 May 1968 in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. He grew up largely in Chennai and attended Sri Ramakrishna Mission School in T. Nagar. His father, Rao Gopal Rao, worked as an actor, and his mother, Kamala Kumari, was a Harikatha exponent with a background in Karnatic music. Rao Ramesh completed a B.Com and later pursued courses in mass communication and still photography.

As a young man he developed a strong interest in photography and animation. He considered studying photography and animation in the United States in the mid-1990s, but his plans changed after his father's death in 1994. Those family events and early ambitions shaped his subsequent decisions and entry into the film industry.

Career

Rao Ramesh's on-screen career began in Telugu cinema. His Telugu film debut came with Seema Simham (2002) in which he played Hema’s brother. Over time he became a familiar face in Telugu films, appearing in titles such as Avakai Biryani (2008), Magadheera (2009), Attarintiki Daredi (2013), S/O Satyamurthy (2014), A Aa (2016), Prati Roju Pandage (2019), and Jersey (2019).

He has also worked in Tamil and Kannada films. His Tamil debut is listed as Kadhalna Summa Illai (2009), and his Tamil film credits include Easan (2010), Saagasam (2016) and Jai Bhim (2021). In Kannada cinema he has appeared in Jaguar (2016) and K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022).

Before establishing himself in films, Rao Ramesh worked in television. He acted in serials including Sudigundali, Pavithra Bandham and Kalavari Kodalu. He has described early struggles in the industry following his father's passing: shifting between jobs, assisting filmmakers and learning industrial photography, trying business ventures, and eventually responding to his mother’s encouragement to pursue acting. His television work helped him gain momentum and led to steady film roles thereafter.

Rao Ramesh is known for character and supporting roles and for collaborating with prominent filmmakers and actors across South Indian cinema. He has spoken positively about working relationships, citing his experience with actor Suriya on Jai Bhim and praising Suriya’s dedication and helpfulness on set.

Public profile

Rao Ramesh stands about 180 cm tall (approximately 5 feet 11 inches). He has black hair and black eyes. His family includes his wife (name not publicly listed in the available material), a son and a daughter. His siblings include a brother, Rao Kranthi Kumar, who works as a senior systems analyst in Tampa, USA, and a sister named Sitadevi.

He has described both personal regret and growth following his father’s death, noting that he wished he had spent more time conversing with his father. That period prompted a series of career experiments — from assisting directors to attempting production and even running a mushroom business — before he transitioned into acting full time.

Latest updates

As of 2021, Rao Ramesh was reported to be working on Telugu films Bheemla Nayak, Bangarraju and Anni Manchi Sakunamule. His filmography continued to expand with roles in recent Kannada and Tamil projects such as K.G.F: Chapter 2 and Jai Bhim.

Rao Ramesh remains an active character actor in South Indian cinema, recognized for his steady presence in Telugu films and for crossover appearances in Tamil and Kannada projects.

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Recent Work

Bheemla Nayak

Telugu film reported as shooting as of 2021

2021
Bangarraju

Telugu film reported as shooting as of 2021

2021
Anni Manchi Sakunamule

Telugu film reported as shooting as of 2021

2021
K.G.F: Chapter 2

Kannada film appearance

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Telugu cinema with Seema Simham (2002).
  2. Appeared in major Telugu films including Magadheera, Attarintiki Daredi and Jersey.
  3. Worked in Tamil cinema with films such as Easan and Jai Bhim.
  4. Acted in Kannada films including Jaguar and K.G.F: Chapter 2.
  5. Built his career after early work in television serials like Sudigundali, Pavithra Bandham and Kalavari Kodalu.
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