Pradeep Shakthi

Pradeep Shakthi
Born(1954-07-25)25 July 1954
Died20 February 2016(2016-02-20) (aged 61)
Occupation(s)Film actor, Director, Business man
Years active1985-1994
2008-2009
2013-2015

Pradeep Shakthi (25 July 1954 – 20 February 2016) was an Indian Telugu actor, director and businessman.[1][2][3]

Pradeep Shakthi, born as Raja Vasireddy, was from the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced to Telugu cinema by director Vamsy in the film Aalaapana (1985). He acted in many Telugu and Tamil films in negative roles. He directed a politically controversial film, 1990 Kaliyuga Viswamithra (1989). He migrated to the US in 1993 and settled in Staten Island, New York, where he became a full-time restauranteur.[4]

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  2. ^ "Actor Pradeep Shakti Dies Of Heart Attack". The Hindu. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Pradeep Shakthi no more". Deccan Chronicle. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  4. ^ "Former Baba Hut owner and actor Pradeep Shakti dies". New Jersey.com. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.