Just like the actors who have a strong zeal for directing films, several directors too turned actors. While directors like Dasari, K Viswanath and Kasi Viswanath fulfilled their inner desires by playing important roles in numerous films, several others directors buried their passion deep in their hearts.
Following the elite club of directors who turned actors is Raj Madiraju. Raj earlier directed Rushi and Akash Puri's Andhra Pori in the prestigious Prasad Productions banner. Even though both his films ended up in flops, he is ready with Aithe 2.0, a variety thriller in cybercrime backdrop.
Recently, Raj Madiraju turned actor with the latest hit Kalyana Vaibhogame. In the film, Raj played Naga Shaurya's father. Even though his character starts off as a normal one in the beginning, it slowly develops into a heavy and an important part in the story.
Especially, Raj's surprisingly seasoned performance in the lengthy dialogue about how today's marriages have become a mere show off business has come in for special praise. Raj's natural performance has given depth to Lakshmi Bhupal's sensible dialogues. Well, if at all Raj's direction career fails to take a rise, he already has an alternative career to explore.
