Captain Raju
ActingAbout Captain Raju
Raju Daniel known by his stage name Captain Raju was an Indian actor and former military officer. He had acted in more than 500 films in the languages of Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and English. He was best noted for his performance in character roles, and as a villain. Raju also appeared in television serials and advertisements.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Captain Raju reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Captain Raju's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Captain Raju remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Nadodikkattu, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Captain Raju Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Captain Raju's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Captain Raju.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Masala Republic | Chinese Chandran | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Ezhamathe Varavu | Chief archaeologist | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mumbai Police | IG Gopinathan Nair | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Thanthonni | Vadakkanveettil Kurien | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja | Unni Mootha | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Goal | Principal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Speed Track | College Principal | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Ashwaroodan | Viswanathan | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Chathikkatha Chanthu | Film Producer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pattalam | Colonel Kannappan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | C.I.D. Moosa | Karunan Chanthakkavala | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha | Kannappa Chekavar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Rakshasa Rajavu | DGP S. S. Pillai | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Valliettan | DySP Mohammed Illiyas | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Prem Poojari | Hema’s father | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Megham | Brigadier Santhosh | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sneham | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Daya | King | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Mattupetti Machan | Mattupetti Mahadevan | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Guru | King Vijayanta's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan | Madassery Thampi | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Agnidevan | Pareeth | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Kabuliwala | Sahib | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Rajashilpi | Bhadran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Adwaytham | Pathrose | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Kankettu | Peter Lal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Vyooham | Khalid | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Arhatha | Shekhu | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Samrajyam | Krishnadas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | No. 20 Madras Mail | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha | Aringodar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Miss Pamela | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Bhaskar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Soora Samhaaram | Delhi Ganesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | August 1 | Professional Assassin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Daisy | School Principal | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Oru CBI Diary Kurippu | SP Prabhakara Varma | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Amrutham Gamaya | Suku | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Vrutham | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Nadodikkattu | Pavanayi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Adimakal Udamakal | Sathyan | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku | C.K. Gupta | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Aavanazhi | Sathyaraj | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Hello My Dear Wrong Number | David Antony Fernandez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Karimpin Poovinakkare | Pappan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam | Gopinathan | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Athirathram | Rajesh | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Mortuary | Raju | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | John Jaffer Janardhanan | Renji | Average | Similar → |
Captain Raju - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Captain Raju?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Captain Raju is "Nadodikkattu" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Captain Raju acted in?
Captain Raju has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Captain Raju?
Other notable films include "Sneham", "C.I.D. Moosa", and "Amrutham Gamaya".