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Raju Daniel
Raju Daniel
Allegiance	; India;
Service/branch	; Indian Army;
Years of service	1971-1976
Rank	; Captain

Captain Raju
Captain Raju
	; Captain Raju at Model Engineering College; ;
Born	; Raju Daniel; ; (1950-06-27)27 June 1950; ; Omallur, Travancore-Cochin, India;
Died	17 September 2018(2018-09-17) (aged 68); ; Kochi, Kerala, India;
Occupation	; Actor, Army officer;

Raju Daniel (27 June 1950 – 17 September 2018), better known by his stage name Captain Raju, was an Indian army officer and actor. He acted in more than 600 films in various languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and English. He was best known for his performances in character roles, and as a villain. He also appeared in television serials and advertisements.

Personal life

He was the third of the seven children of K. G. Daniel and Annamma, and was born at Omallur, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.^[1] He has four sisters named Elizabeth, Saji, Sophy, Sudha and two brothers, George and Mohan. Both his parents were teachers at Govt. UP School Omalloor.^[2] He had his primary education from Govt. UP School Omalloor and NSS English Medium School, Omalloor. He was a volleyball player.^[3] He pursued a degree in Zoology from Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta.^[4]^[4] After graduation, Raju joined the Indian Army as an officer at the age of 21 and rose to the rank of a captain. He worked as marketing chief at glucose and starch manufacturing company, Lakshmi Starch, at Mumbai after serving 5 years of Indian army and later he left the job to act in films.^[5] While working at the company, he started acting in amateur drama troupes like Prathiba theatres in Mumbai. He later moved to films. He made his directorial debut with the Malayalam film Etha Oru Snehagatha in 1997. His second film as director was Mr. Pavanayi 99.99 (2012) in which he reprised the role of Mr. Pavanayi, his character from the 1987 Malayalam film Nadodikkattu.

He was married to Prameela, and had a son, Ravi.^[6]^[7] He was a Christian by birth, but also respected other religions, and even visited the others' shrines.
He was a native of Puthenpeedika, Pathanamthitta.
He was observed very dynamic and vibrant during his childhood.
He was also an active member of St. George Orthodox Church, Palarivattom.
His parents' wish was to see him become a Priest, about which he expressed at several places.
He was a staunch Orthodox believer and his contributions for the Church and the society are noteworthy.

Death

A healthy, strong man during his youth, Raju's health was severely affected by a car accident, which occurred in 2003 near Thrissur. He was seriously injured, and was hospitalised for a long period. Though he survived, he lost the vision in his left eye, and also had problems with walking. Still he was active in films and public.

During his last days, Raju suffered from various ailments like diabetes and hypertension. He had a heart attack in 2015, for which he had treatment. He suffered a massive stroke during a plane journey to New York and was admitted to a hospital in Muscat. He was brought back to Kochi for further treatment, and later left to his home. He died aged 68 on 17 September 2018 at his residence in Palarivattom, Kochi. He was given full state honours. ^[8]^[9]

Filmography

As actor

English

Cotton Mary (1999) ... Inspector Ramiji Raj

Telugu

Balidanam (1982)

Shatruvu (1990)

Rowdy Alludu (1991)

Rowdy Inspector (1992)

Kondapalli Raja (1993)

Jailor Gaari Abbayi (1994) as Bapineedu

Gandeevam (1994)

Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam (1994)

Maatho Pettukoku (1995)

Amma Koduku

Tamil

Nalla Naal (1984)

Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987)

Jallikattu (1987)

Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan (1987)

Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)

En Jeevan Paduthu (1988)

Soora Samhaaram (1988)

Jeeva (1988)

Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)

Chinnappadass (1989)

En Rathathin Rathame (1989)

Thaai Naadu (1989)

Naangal (1992)

Sevagan (1992)

Ulle Veliye (1993)

Priyanka (1994)

Rajakumaran (1994)

Veluchami (1995)

Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen (2007)

Hindi

Kashmakash (2011)

Malayalam

Masterpiece (2017) ... As Himself & Pavanayi

Aashamsakalode Anna (2015)

Nikkah (2015)

Masala Republic (2014)

Mumbai Police (2013)

Abhiyum Njanum (2013) ... Devanandan

Ezhamathe Varavu (2013) ... Chief Archaeologist

Mr. Pavanayi 99.99 (2012) ...Mr. Pavanayi

Theruvu Nakshatrangal (2012)

China Town (2011) ... Vincent Gomez

Arjunan Sakshi (2011)

Yakshiyum Njanum (2010)

Sanmanasullavan Appukuttan (2009)

Pazhassi Raja (2009) ... Mancheriyil Unnimootha

Twenty:20 (2008)

Kovalam (2008)

Mayakazhcha(2008)

Nasrani (2007) ... John

Goal (2007)

The Speed Track (2007) ... College Principal

Aanachandam (2006)

Thuruppu Gulan (2006)

Ashwaroodan (2006) ... Vishwanathan

Red Salute (2006)

Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006) ... Col. Panikkar

Vargam (2006) ... Aboobakar Haji

Boyy Friennd (2005) ... D. J. P.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (2005)

Sathyam (2004) ... Police Officer

Wanted (2004/I) ... Police Officer

Kottaram Vaidyan (2004)

War & Love (2003) ... Brigadier Nair

Pattalam (2003) ... Colonel

Soudamini (2003)

C.I.D. Moosa (2003) ... Karunan Chanthakkavala

Thandavam (2002) ... DYSP Rajiv

Punyam (2002)

Swarna Medal (2002) ... Ravi Varman

Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha(2002) ... Kannappa Chekavar

Sharja To Sharja (2001) ... Kanaran Kappithan

Rakshasa Rajav (2001)

Bhadra (2001)

Sraavu (2001) ... Mohan Roy

Valliettan (2000) ... Ilias Mohammad

Snehapoorvam Anna (2000) ... Father of Lover boy

Aayiram Meni (1999) ... Unnithan

Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) ... Chacko Tharakan

The Godman (1999)

Captain (1999) ... Ranger Jayadevan

My Dear Karadi (1999)

Stalin Sivadas (1999) ... Narendran

Olymbian Antony Adam (1999)

Pranaya Nilavu (1999) ... Hajiyar

Thachiledathu Chundan (1999) ... Velupillai

Udayapuram Sulthan (1999) ... Abdul Rahman

Daya (1998)

Ilavamkodu Desam (1998) ... Udayavarmman

Mattupetti Machan (1998) ... Mattupetti Mahadevan

Sooryavanam (1998)

Itha Oru Snehagatha (1997)

Sankeerthanam Pole (1997)

Kalyana Sowgandhikam (1996) ... Neelakantan Vaidyar

Agni Devan (1995) ... Pareeth

Thakshashila (1995)

Special Squad (1995)

Puthukottyile Puthu Manavalan (1995) ... Madassery Thampi

Sankeerthanam (1994)

Gentleman Security (1994) ... Rajkumar

Kabuliwala (1994) ... Circus Owner

Uppukandam Brothers (1993)

Rajashilpi (1992)

Advaitham (1992) ... Pathrose

Kavacham (1992)

Mahaan (1992)

Ragam Anuragam (1991) ... A K Menon

Kankettu (1991) ... Peter Lal

Neelagiri (1991)

Chakravarthi (1991) ... Ashwani Prasad

Kalamorukkam (1991)

Samrajyam (1990) ... Krishnadas

Appu (1990) ... Suresh

Arhatha (1990) ... Shekhu

Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990)

Nale Ennundekil (1990) ... Narendran

Enquiry (1990)

Nammude Naadu (1990) ... SP Devarajan

No.20 Madras Mail (1990)

Saandhram (1990) ... Police Officer

Vyooham (1990) ... Khalid

Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989) ... Aringodar

Aazhikkoru Muthu (1989)

Kali Kariyamayi: Crime Branch (1989) ... Balachandran

Agnipravesham (1989)

My Dear Rosy (1989)

Miss Pamela (1989)

Mahaaraajaavu (1989)

Mudra (1989)

Anagha (1989) ... Nalini's Father

Innale (1989) ... Circle Inspector of Police

August 1 (1988) ... Nicholas

Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988) ... Dy SP Prabhakara Varma

Aranyakam (1988) ... Police Officer

Evidence (1988) ... Damu

Chaaravalayam (1988) ... Basheer

Vadagagunda (1988)

Innaleyude Bakki (1988)

Simon Peter Ninakku Vendi (1988) ... Ramji

Adimakal Udamakal (1987) ... Sathyan

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

Amritamgamaya (1987) ... Suku

Nadodikkattu (1987) ... Mr. Pavanayi

Vrutham (1987) ... Victor

Neeyallengil Njan (1987) ... Balachandran

Aattakadha (1987)

Naalkkavala (1987)

Yaagagni (1987)

Theekkattu (1987) ... Basheer

Oru Sindoorapottinte Ormakku (1987)

Ee noottandile Maharogam (1987)

Ithrayum Kaalam (1987)

Ivare Sookshikkuka (1987)

Kalathinte Shabdham (1987) ... Devarajan

Aavanazhi (1986) ... Sathyaraj

Nimishangal (Yamam) (1986) ... Khalid

Hello My Dear: Wrong Number (1986) ... Fernandez

Prathyekam Sradhikkukka (1986) ... Shukkoor

Karimpin Poovinakkare (1985) ... Pappan

Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam (1985) ... Gopinathan

Janakeeya Kodathi (1985) ... Ayyappan

Nayakan (1985) ... Rahim

Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985)

Soundarya Pinakkam (1985)

Aazhi (1985)

Sammelanam(1985) ... Basheer

Shantham Bheekaram (1985)

Kiraatham (1985)

Premalekhanam (1985) ... Babu

Shabadham (1984) ... Prasad

Unni Vanna Divasam (1984)

Pavam Krooran(1984) ... Dasan

Thirakal (1984) ... Chandran

Minimol Vathikkanil (1984).....CID Inspector

Oru Sumagaliyude Kadha (1984) ... SI Vijayan

Koodu Thedunna Parava (1984)

Sapadham (1984)

Kurishuyudham (1984) ... Magician d'Souza/Lorence

Kadamattathachan (1984) ... Neeli's lover

Theere Pratheekshikkathe (1984) ... Mohan

Athirathram (1984) ... Rajesh

Changatham (1983) ... Prem

Ponthooval (1983)

Coolie(1983) ... Vikraman

Asuran (1983)

Rathilayam (1983) ... Appukuttan

Aana (1983) ... Ranger Narendran

Nadi Muthal Nadi Vare (1983)

Passport (1983)

Iniyenkilum (1983) ... Prasad

Mortuary (1983) ... Raju

Coolie (1983) ... Vikraman

John Jaffer Janardhanan (1982) ... Renji

Pooviriyum Pulari (1982)

Chilathivala (1982) ... Aravindan

Thadakam (1982)

Raktham (1981)

As Director

Mr. Pavanayi 99.99 (2012)

Itha Oru Snehagatha (1997)

Television

Serials

Nizhalukal (Asianet)

Crime Branch (Kairali TV)

Paliyathachan (Doordarshan)

Pandavapada (Dooradarshan)

Vinodasala (Doordarshan)

alavudeenum albhuthavilakum (Asianet)

Dracula (Asianet)

Unniyarcha (Asianet)

Mahathmagandhi colony (Surya TV)

Sreemahabhagavatham (Asianet)

Vallarpadathamma (Shalom)

Makal

Shows

Airtel Challenge as Quiz master (Jeevan TV)

References

^ "Omalloorile Onakazhchakal". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 9 September 2015..mw-parser-output cite.citationfont-style:inherit.mw-parser-output qquotes:"""""""'""'".mw-parser-output code.cs1-codecolor:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registrationcolor:#555.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration spanborder-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-errordisplay:none;font-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-errorfont-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-formatfont-size:95%.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-leftpadding-left:0.2em.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-rightpadding-right:0.2em

^ "Life of Captain 1". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 9 September 2015.

^ "Life of Captain". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 9 September 2015.

^ ^a^b http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=11&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=

^ "സിനിമയിലെ ക്യാപ്റ്റന്‍". webdunia.com.

^ "മിസ്റ്റര്‍ പവനായി സ്‌പീക്കിങ്‌, Interview – Mathrubhumi Movies" Archived 15 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine.. mathrubhumi.com.

^ "ചെയര്മാന്റെ പിറന്നാള് സമ്മാനം". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 11 October 2015.

^ "Noted Malayalam actor Captain Raju dies". OnManorama. Retrieved 2018-09-17.

^ https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/specials/captain-raju/-captain-raju-passess-away-mohanlal-remembering-captain-raju-1.3147518

External links

Captain Raju on IMDb

Captain Raju at MSI

Video interview with Captain Raju

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[2] "Life of Captain 1". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 9 September 2015.

[3] "Life of Captain". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 9 September 2015.

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[5] "സിനിമയിലെ ക്യാപ്റ്റന്‍". webdunia.com.

[6] "മിസ്റ്റര്‍ പവനായി സ്‌പീക്കിങ്‌, Interview – Mathrubhumi Movies" Archived 15 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine.. mathrubhumi.com.

[7] "ചെയര്മാന്റെ പിറന്നാള് സമ്മാനം". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 11 October 2015.

[8] "Noted Malayalam actor Captain Raju dies". OnManorama. Retrieved 2018-09-17.

[9] ttps://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/specials/captain-raju/-captain-raju-passess-away-mohanlal-remembering-captain-raju-1.3147518

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