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{{short description|Indian comedian}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2014}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Dhanraj
| image =
| caption =
| birth_place = [[Tadepalligudem]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| occupation = Actor, director
| television = ''[[Jabardasth (TV series)|Jabardasth]]''
| spouse = Sirisha
| mother =
| father =
| years_active = 2004-present
}}

'''Dhanraj Koranani''' is an Indian actor and comedian who works in [[Telugu cinema]] and television.

==Career==
He started his career in films with [[Teja (director)|Teja]] film, ''[[Jai (2004 Telugu film)|Jai]]''.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://businessoftollywood.com/2011/09/dhanraj/|title=Dhanraj - Business of Tollywood|work=Business of Tollywood|accessdate=30 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141125224054/http://businessoftollywood.com/2011/09/dhanraj/|archive-date=25 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Dhanraj entered the film industry with only four hundred rupees, leaving his hometown and parents without notice.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}} He worked in a hotel in Hyderabad and attended acting school.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}} He was leading a team "Dhanadhan Dhanraj" in a popular TV comedy-show [[Jabardasth (TV series)|''Jabardasth'']] telecast on ETV.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smarttalkies.com/jabardasthcomedyshow.html|title=ETV Telugu Jabardasth Katharnak Comedy Show,Nagababu,Roja,Jabardasth Latest All Episodes Online|publisher=Smarttalkies.com|accessdate=30 November 2014|archive-date=21 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221151219/http://www.smarttalkies.com/jabardasthcomedyshow.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Tollywoods-new-funny-men/articleshow/28892726.cms|title=Tollywood's new funny men - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=15 January 2017 }}</ref>

Dhanraj played opposite [[Lakshmi Manchu]] in the unreleased film, ''Pilavani Perantam''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2ujtljCAAMwxI4.jpg|format=JPG|title=Promotional poster|publisher=Pbs.twimg.com|accessdate=30 November 2014}}</ref> Dhanraj participated in Telugu reality series [[Bigg Boss (Telugu season 1)|''Bigg Boss 1'']]. He got eliminated in the 6th week.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/bigg-boss-telugu-26th-august-217-episode-no-42-update-dhanraj-evicted-from-the-house-siva-balaji-in-safe-zone/articleshow/60242335.cms|title=Bigg Boss Telugu, 26th August 217, episode no 42 update: Dhanraj evicted from the house; Siva Balaji in safe zone - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=27 August 2017 }}</ref> He was team leader of "Dhanraj Blasters" in the comedy-show ''Adhirindhi'' on [[Zee Telugu]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Enjoy this super entertaining skit from #Adhirindi!!Please vote and support me by giving missed call to 8291829160 |url=https://twitter.com/DhanrajOffl/status/1236991921127485440 |website=@DhanrajOffl |language=en |date=9 March 2020}}</ref> He made his directorial debut with ''[[Ramam Raghavam]]''.<ref>https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/interviews/2025/Feb/19/dhanraj-koranani-ramam-raghavam-will-leave-you-disturbed</ref>

==Filmography==
=== Telugu films ===
====As actor====
{{colbegin}}

* ''[[Jai (2004 Telugu film)|Jai]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Godava]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Jagadam]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Yuvatha]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Parugu]]'' (2008)
* ''Pellikaani Prasad'' (2008)
* ''Vaade Kaavali'' (2009)
* ''Saarai Veerraju'' (2009)
*''Adugu'' (2009)
* ''[[Gopi Gopika Godavari]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Bheemli Kabadi Jattu|Bheemli Kabbadi Jattu]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Pilla Zamindar]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Madatha Kaja]]'' (2011)
* ''Nakoo O Loverundi'' (2011)
* ''Nenu Nanna Abaddam'' (2011)
* ''[[Ala Modalaindi]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Ayyare]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Poola Rangadu (2012 film)|Poola Rangadu]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Mem Vayasuku Vacham]]'' (2012)
* ''Housefull'' (2012)
* ''[[Eega]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Gabbar Singh (2012 film)|Gabbar Singh]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu]]'' (2012)
*''[[Vennela 1½]]'' (2012)
*''[[Adda (2013 film)|Adda]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Abbai Class Ammai Mass]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Jaffa (2013 film)|Jaffa]]'' (2013) as Sujith
* ''Aha Naa Premanta'' (2013)
*''[[Priyathama Neevachata Kushalama]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Athadu Aame O Scooter]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Sukumarudu]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Attarintiki Daredi]]'' (2013)
*''[[Dalam]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Music Magic (2013 film)|Music Magic]]'' (2013)
* ''Vintha Katha'' (2014)
* ''[[Basanti (2014 film)|Basanti]]'' (2014)
* ''Nenu Nene Ramune'' (2014)
* ''[[Hrudayam Ekkadunnadi]]'' (2014)
* ''Bhoo'' (2014)
* ''Naa Karma Kaali Poyindi'' (2014)
* ''AK Rao PK Rao'' (2014)
* ''[[Jump Jilani]]'' (2014)
*''[[Ee Varsham Sakshiga]]'' (2014)
*''[[Gopala Gopala (2015 film)|Gopala Gopala]]'' (2015)
*''[[Raju Gari Gadhi]]'' (2015)
*''[[Bham Bolenath]]'' (2015)
*''[[Jyothi Lakshmi (film)|Jyothi Lakshmi]]'' (2015)
*''Dhanalaxmi Thalupu Thadithe'' (2015)
*''[[Jatha Kalise]]'' (2015)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/jathakalisey.html|title=Jatha Kalisey review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Ashwin Babu & Tejaswi Madivada|website=www.idlebrain.com}}</ref>
*''[[Express Raja]]'' (2016)
*''Parvathipuram'' (2016) (dubbed in 2023 as ''Veera Khadgam'')
*''[[Manamantha]]'' (2016)
*''[[Banthi Poola Janaki]]'' (2016)
*''[[Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada]]'' (2016)
*''[[Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu (2016)|Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu]]'' (2016)
*''[[Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends]]'' (2016)
*''Devi Sri Prasad'' (2017)
* ''Nagamani'' (2017)
*''[[London Babulu]]'' (2017)
*''[[C/o Surya]]'' (2017)
*''[[Oye Ninne]]'' (2017)
*''[[Bhaagamathie]]'' (2018)
*''[[Hyderabad Love Story]]'' (2018)
*''[[Seven (2019 Indian film)|Seven]]'' (2019)
*''[[Kathanam]]'' (2019)
*''Sivaranjani'' (2019)
*''[[Oh! Baby (2019 film)|Oh! Baby]]'' (2019)
*''[[Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu]]'' (2019; co-producer)
* ''[[Power Play (2021 film)|Power Play]]'' (2021)
* ''[[Induvadana]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Bujji Ila Raa]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Anukoni Prayanam]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Bhuvana Vijayam (film)|Bhuvana Vijayam]]'' (2023)
* ''[[Vimanam (2023 film)|Vimanam]]'' (2023)
* ''[[Keshava Chandra Ramavath]]'' (2024)
* ''[[Bachchala Malli]]'' (2024)
* ''[[Ramam Raghavam]]'' (2025)
* ''[[Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani]]'' (2026)
{{colend}}

==== As director ====
* ''[[Ramam Raghavam]]'' (2025); also actor

===Other language films===
* ''[[FM Fun Aur Masti]]'' (2007) (Dakhini)
* ''[[Odipolama]]'' (2009) (Tamil)
*''[[Dalam|Koottam]]'' (2014) (Tamil)
*''[[Durgamati]]'' (2020) (Hindi)

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of television shows and roles
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Network
|-
|2013–2016
|[[Jabardasth (TV series)|''Jabardasth'']]
|Team Leader
|[[ETV (Telugu)|ETV]]
|-
| 2017
| [[Bigg Boss (Telugu season 1)|''Bigg Boss 1'']]
| Contestant
| [[Star Maa]]
|-
|2019–2020
|''Adhirindi''
|Team Leader
|[[Zee Telugu]]
|-
|2022
|''Comedy Stars''
|Team leader
|[[Star Maa]]
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.123telugu.com/interviews/interview-dhanraj-i-have-invested-all-my-hard-earned-money.html Interview]
*[https://www.123telugu.com/interviews/interview-dhanraj-i-worked-without-any-remuneration-for-this-film.html Interview]
* {{IMDb name|id=3648279}}
* {{Twitter|DhanrajOffl}}
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