Penmetsa Subbaraju is a versatile Indian actor predominantly working in Telugu cinema, with notable appearances in Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi films.
He is celebrated for his powerful supporting and negative roles, gaining massive popularity as Kumara Varma in the epic Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and delivering memorable performances in hits like Pokiri, Arya, and Geetha Govindam.
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| Real Name: | Penmetsa Subbaraju |
| Stage Name: | Subbaraju Santosh |
| Born: | February 27, 1977 (age 49 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Ethnicity: | Indian |
| Height: | 191 cm |
| Religion: | Hinduism |
| Parents: | Penmatsa Ramakrishnam Raju and Vijayalakshmi |
| Siblings: | Pullam Raju |
| Spouse: | Sravanthi Tapal |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Net Worth: | $5 million USD |
Early Life and Education
Penmetsa Subbaraju was born on February 27, 1977, in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was raised by his parents Penmatsa Ramakrishnam Raju and Vijayalakshmi in a Brahmin family. His ethnicity is Indian.
He has one elder brother, Pullam Raju, who works as a Sanskrit lecturer. His religion is Hinduism. He pursued engineering studies and worked in software jobs before quitting to follow his passion for acting. He made his entry into films after a chance meeting with director Krishna Vamsi.
Career
Subbaraju debuted in Telugu cinema with Khadgam and gained attention with Amma Nanna O Tamil Ammayi (2003). He built a strong reputation through diverse roles in Arya, Pokiri, Leader, Businessman, Mirchi, Temper, Duvvada Jagannadham, Geetha Govindam, and Majili.
His breakthrough came with the iconic role of Kumara Varma in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), earning him immense popularity, especially in Japan. He has appeared in multi-language projects and continues with recent and upcoming films like Hari Hara Veera Mallu (2025) as Abbanna, Jack (2025), Double iSmart, and others. Known for his dedication and versatility, he balances character roles across industries while maintaining a strong fan following.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @actorsubbaraju
Personal Life
Subbaraju, 49 years old, married Sravanthi Tapal in November 2024 in a private ceremony after a long wait. The couple shared dreamy wedding pictures by the beach. No children yet.
No other past public relationships are widely documented. He maintains a close bond with his parents and elder brother Pullam Raju. He values family life, privacy, and a balanced approach to his career. His height is 191 cm.
Net Worth
Subbaraju‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. He generates income through acting roles in films across multiple languages, brand endorsements, and long-standing contributions to Telugu and South Indian cinema.
Filmography
- Hari Hara Veera Mallu (2025) – Abbanna
- Jack (2025) – Pradeep Ranganathan
- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) – Kumara Varma
- Geetha Govindam (2018)
- Pokiri (2006)
- Arya (2004)
- Amma Nanna O Tamil Ammayi (2003)
- Double iSmart (2024) – Patrick
- Various supporting roles in Telugu, Tamil, and other language films