Captain Raju

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Characters played by Captain Raju

Naveen Kumar — Naangal (1992)

Naveen Kumar is a police officer who wants a promotion and seeks to take charge of the double murder investigation assigned to Keerthi. His attempt to control the case puts him in conflict with Keerthi; the two eventually fight, and the dispute is taken up in court, where Keerthi hires Chaturvedi as his lawyer.

Police Officer — Aranyakam (1988)

The Police Officer is connected to the authorities' response to the Naxalite Leader's actions. After the Naxalite Leader accidentally kills Mohan while pursuing a feudal lord, the police intervene and kill him, ending the immediate threat of further violence.

SP Prabhakara Varma — Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988)

Senior police officer initially handling the case.

Professional Assassin — August 1 (1988)

Cunning, nameless killer hired to eliminate high-ranking politicians with precision.

Peter Lal — Kankettu (1991)

A corrupt underworld don who runs a hospital as a front for illegal organ transplantation. He tortures Sujatha to obtain incriminating documents and serves as the primary antagonist in the rescue arc.

Ravi Prakash — Chinnappadass (1989)

Ravi Prakash is the leader of a smuggling gang. Chinnappadass joins the gang under compulsion after being suspended from his teaching job, placing Ravi Prakash in a position of authority over him within the criminal operation.

Bhaskar — Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)

Bhaskar is a smuggler for whom Shankar used to work. He kidnaps Sumathi to force Shankar to smuggle diamonds. Shankar reluctantly agrees in an effort to save her, but Bhaskar refuses to release her, leading to a fight against Shankar and Raju that ends with Bhaskar's arrest.

Aringodar — Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989)

A master Chekavar from Tulunadu, Aringodar trains Chandu and provides the martial discipline that shapes his later mastery. He agrees to fight for Unnichandror against Unnikonnar, defeats Aromal Chekavar in the duel, and is killed when Aromal uses his broken sword during a moment of lowered guard.

King — Daya (1998)

The King first tests Daya's intelligence and rewards her, allowing her to live with Mansoor. Later, after Daya disguises herself as a man and becomes a respected minister, he plans her marriage to his daughter and threatens punishment when her identity is revealed, but ultimately forgives and reappoints her.

C.K. Gupta — Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku (1987)

Gupta is a businessman who owns milk-processing factories and is also involved in illegal trading. He is ultimately revealed to be the man who molested Roy's sister. After Alexander brings Sophie to him, Gupta attempts to molest her, flees when Roy arrives, and later hits and kills Roy's escaping sister on the road.

Abdul Rahman — Udayapuram Sulthan (1999)

Father of Sulaiman and husband of Malavika Thampuratti. His relationship with Malavika causes her to leave the royal palace, establishing the foundational family conflict that drives the narrative.

Pavanayi — Nadodikkattu (1987)

Local associate in Nadodikkattu, involved in boat operations.

Career Overview

Captain Raju has 134 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Samrajyam Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Itha Oru Snehagatha, Innaleyude Baakki, Nikkah. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
134
Birth Date
1950-06-27
Birth Place
Omallur, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q5036783), public domain (CC0).