Raj Premi
Raj Premi is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Raj Premi began their career in 1998 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 28 years. With 30 credits to their name, Raj Premi remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 20+ years, Raj Premi's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
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Biography
Raj Premi (born Raj Pal Premi, June 27, 1980, Mumbai) is a Hindi film and television actor known predominantly for playing negative and supporting roles in Bollywood. He appeared in Ram Gopal Varma's crime thriller Satya 2 (2013) as character RK, and has featured in films spanning from Maut (1998) and Dracula (1999) to Thamma (2025). His career includes mythological television roles such as Shishupal in DD Metro's Shri Krishna and Hanuman in the serial Jai Hanuman (1997). He has also worked as a producer of Bhojpuri and Hindi films alongside his acting career.
Career Milestones
Film debut in Bollywood
View film →Appeared in horror film Dracula
View film →Role as RK in Ram Gopal Varma's crime sequel
View film →Supporting role in spiritual drama
View film →Role as Raktaksh in Thamma
View film →Iconic Roles
Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev
Demon antagonist role across ~91 episodes on Life OK; one of his most recognized and discussed TV performances.
Satya 2
Retired mafia don who allies with builder Lahoti; described by reviewers as 'effectively menacing' and a convincing antagonist.
Thamma
Villain role in Maddock Films' horror-comedy universe alongside Ayushmann Khurrana and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Raj Premi by the Numbers
If you watched every Raj Premi film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 11 hours.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Legacy & Influence
Raj Premi is a supporting actor in Indian cinema whose career, while not widely documented, illustrates the vital role of character actors in the industry's ecosystem. His filmography, spanning from the late 1990s to the 2010s, shows a trajectory through various genres, from horror to crime drama. His earliest known role is in the 1998 film 'Maut', followed by a part in the 1999 horror film 'Dracula'. These appearances in genre films of the era place him within a specific segment of the industry that often provided steady work for reliable performers. His most notable credited role came in 2013's 'Satya 2', a sequel to the landmark 1998 film 'Satya'. While the sequel did not achieve the same critical or commercial success, Premi's involvement connects him to a significant franchise in the Indian crime drama genre. His later work includes the 2019 film 'Moksh To Maya'. The scarcity of detailed biographical information and the nature of his roles suggest a career built on professionalism and consistency rather than widespread fame. His contribution lies in his participation in the supporting cast of numerous films, helping to flesh out narratives and complete the cinematic world. Actors like Premi form the backbone of film production, enabling stories to be told with a full ensemble. His career, though not prominently highlighted in mainstream film discourse, represents the experience of many working actors who contribute to the depth and variety of Indian cinema without being in the spotlight.



