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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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Age
46
30+Known Credits
4.2Avg Rating
veteranCareer Phase

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

1998

Film debut in Bollywood

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1999

Appeared in horror film Dracula

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2013

Role as RK in Ram Gopal Varma's crime sequel

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2019

Supporting role in spiritual drama

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2025

Role as Raktaksh in Thamma

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Iconic Roles

Tarakasur2012

Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev

Demon antagonist role across ~91 episodes on Life OK; one of his most recognized and discussed TV performances.

RK2013

Satya 2

Retired mafia don who allies with builder Lahoti; described by reviewers as 'effectively menacing' and a convincing antagonist.

Raktaksh2025

Thamma

Villain role in Maddock Films' horror-comedy universe alongside Ayushmann Khurrana and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

The Numbers

Raj Premi by the Numbers

Total Films0
Back-to-back Watch0 hours~estimate
Hit Ratio0%
Yrs Active0
Versatility0/10

If you watched every Raj Premi film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 11 hours.

Career Analytics

Genre Breakdown

Horror
33%
Drama
17%
Comedy
17%
Romance
17%
Thriller
17%

Language Distribution

Hindi
100%

Films by Decade

2
1990s
2
2010s
1
2020s

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.

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