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V. Doraswamy Raju

Indian film producer, distributor, and politician (1941–2021)

V. Doraswamy Raju (8 September 1941 – 18 January 2021) was an Indian film producer, distributor, and politician. He produced and distributed several Telugu films under his banner VMC Productions.2

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Born 1946, died 2021.1

About

He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Telugu Desam Party representing Nagari constituency, Andhra Pradesh between 1994 and 1999. He won two Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards.

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Companies

Early life and education

Doraswamy Raju was born in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh to a family of farmers. He was married and has a son and daughter.

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Career

Occupation: politician, film producer.5

  • Date not recordedFounded VMC Productions3
  • Date not recordedMember of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly4

Films

Raju started VMC Productions in 1978, which was launched by actor-politician N. T. Rama Rao. His first film as a producer was Kirai Dada (1987), starring Nagarjuna. He later went on to produce successful films such as Seetharamayya gari Manavaralu (1991), President gari Pellam (1992), Madhavayya gari Manavadu (1992), Annamayya (1997), and Simhadri (2003).

In addition to production, he was also involved in film distribution in Rayalaseema. He has distributed over 750 films, giving him nickname "Rayalaseema Raju."

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Personal life

  • Born1946, Chittoor district6
  • CitizenshipIndia7

Politics

Raju began his political career in the early 1990s. He was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Nagari constituency in 1994. He contested the Telugu Desam Party ticket and defeated the Indian National Congress candidate R. Chenga Reddy. He also held positions such as member of TTD Board and president of Andhra Pradesh Film Chamber among others.

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