Subbaraju

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Characters played by Subbaraju

Kumara Varma — Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)

Minor royal official appearing briefly in court proceedings.

Kumara Varma — Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)

Devasena's cousin, manipulated by Bijjaladeva into attempting assassination, meets tragic end.

Kumara varma — Bāhubali: The Epic (2025)

Kumara varma is Devasena's brother-in-law, manipulated by Bijjaladeva into believing that Bhallaladeva threatens Amarendra Bahubali. He enters the castle with soldiers and fights through Bhallaladeva's forces, but Bijjaladeva kills him and uses his wounds to create false evidence against Amarendra.

Mallik — Neninthe (2008)

A film hero who initially doubts whether Ravikumar's story can be made, but agrees to a trial shoot after Ravikumar pleads for a chance. Impressed by the result, Mallik persuades the producer to support the film and stars in it opposite Sandhya.

CI — Arjuna Phalguna (2021)

CI is a corrupt police officer who pursues Arjun and his friends after their cannabis transfer goes wrong. The group escapes his chase with Sravani’s unexpected help, and the swapped bags leave him connected to the money they find. Arjun later uses a secret video to pressure him into giving Tadi’s home back.

Naga — Aayudham (2005)

The son of Mahalakshmi's servant-maid and the dreaded don of Chennai. Obsessed with possessing Maha, he repeatedly clashes with Siva, who successfully has him arrested. Upon release, Naga murders Maha's father, brutally beats Siva to near death, and attempts to execute him with a gun before being killed by Siva.

Phaneendra — Geetha Govindam (2018)

Phaneendra is Geetha's protective brother and Govind's future brother-in-law. He reacts angrily when Geetha reports Govind's behavior, searches for the person who mistreated her, and later suggests Govind as a possible groom. After learning the truth, he helps reveal Geetha's feelings and finally agrees to Govind's plea.

Subbarajau — Devudu Chesina Manushulu (2012)

A police inspector who kills a crime boss's goon, escalating tensions. He travels to Bangkok to negotiate a peace deal, becomes injured during a chase, and ultimately witnesses the resolution between the protagonists and the crime syndicate.

Vivek — Nishabdham (2020)

A photographer who becomes friends with Sakshi and later falls in love with her possessive best friend, Sonali. After Sonali's death, he helps Sakshi plan revenge against her fiancé, Anthony. He participates in Anthony's interrogation and later partners with Sakshi to gather evidence against Richard Dawkins. He is briefly kidnapped by Richard but is rescued by Maha.

Azharuddin Babbar Khan (Gangster) — Money Money More Money (2011)

A gangster representing the wider criminal world surrounding the kidnapping and its consequences.

The Receptionist — Dongala Mutha (2011)

A resort employee posing as the front desk clerk who initially tells guests the hotel is full. He is actually a kidnapper working for Munna Bhai and helps detain the stranded couple.

RDX's brother — Aathi (2006)

Referred to as Robert in the plot, the brother of the gangster RDX. He is brought to India at RDX's request, kills Ramachandra in revenge, and directly challenges Aathi. He is ultimately slain by Aathi during the final confrontation.

Career Overview

Subbaraju has 114 screen credits in a career dating back to 2002. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Baahubali with 2 titles. Signature works include Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion, Bāhubali: The Epic, Neninthe. 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
114
Birth Date
1977-02-27
Birth Place
Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q16314846), public domain (CC0).