Raghavendra Raju R
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| Raghavendra Raju R in 2026 | |
| Born | 02 April 1986 (age 39) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.Com , Diploma (Journalism & Mass communication) |
| Alma mater | Indian Institute of Skill Development Training |
| Occupation | Journalist, Author, Social Activist |
| Years active | |
| Known for | Kannada Journalism, Crime Reporting, Social Activism |
| Notable works | Journalism, Writing, Government Documentaries |
| Awards | Sevarathna Award, Thumbs Up Book Record, Best Journalist Award |
| Spouse(s) | Likitha Achuth |
| Parents | Late P. Ramaraju (Father),
Sri Venkatalakshmi (mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Website | |
Raghavendra Raju R is an Indian journalist, author and social activist from Bengaluru, Karnataka. He is well known and recognized for his journalism and authoring skills. He has also got an title of "Wonder Boy" by a well known critic writer Parvathavani (All India Radio chief). He was praised by Chief minister of Karnataka (CM) Siddaramaiah ji for his article and CM said "This article is like holding a mirror to current events". As a child artist, he performed in more than 250 stage dramas and around 15-20 television serials, as well as a couple of films and documentaries for the government of his state, besides receiving State Awards for his remarkable performances.
Early Life & Education
Raghavendra Raju R was born on 2 April 1986 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His mother tongue is Kannada. His father name was late P. Ramaraju served as a officer in Indian Telephone Industry (ITI) and his mother name is Sri Venkatalakshmi. He completed his graduation in B.Com and diploma in Journalism & Mass Communications from Indian Institute of Skill Development Training.
Career
Raghavendra Raju R started his career journey by appointed as a Junior Reporter in Prajavani, Deccan Herald - Daily News. Thereafter, he worked under Senior Editor Sri. Gudihalli Nagaraj, Sudha magazine for a period of 1 year from 2010 to 2011.
Later, he worked as Reporter in Bangalore District for Janasri News Channel for a period of 1 year from 2011 to 2012.
From 2012 to 2022, he was involved in construction business in the name of M/s Banashankari Construction . From 2022 to 2024, he worked for a period of 2 years in Jotheyali News Paper (Fortnightly) as reporter.
Currently, he is working as Bengaluru District Reporter in National Media Vande Bharat News 24/7. His passion and dedication towards journalism shows his commitment to the profession.
Achievements and Recognition
- Acted in around 100 Stage Performances including Mono Acting. Received State and National Awards.
- Acted in Government Kannada Documentaries such as "Sri Basavanna" and "Bhakta Kanakadasa".
- Received Award from Pujya Sri.Shiva Kumar Swamiji.
- Received Award from Sri. Madivala Machideva.
- Received Award from State Government of Karnataka for the best performance of "KARANIKA SHISHU DRAMA" where I performed the role of "Sri. Basavanna" issued from Former Chief Minister Late Sri.J.H.Patel.
- Received a National Title called "Wonderboy" from Sri Parvathavani, All India Radio Chief.
- Received Award from "Thumpsup Book of Records".
Personal Life
Raghavendra Raju R married to Likitha Achuth and both resides in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He is a multilingual who knows Hindi, English, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.