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.
Captain Raju Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Captain Raju reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Captain Raju's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Captain Raju's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Nadodikkattu, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Captain Raju Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Captain Raju's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Captain Raju has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 "C.I.D. Moosa", "Sneham", and "Amrutham Gamaya".