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Rony David Raj is an Indian actor and physician. He is known for his work in the Malayalam film industry. In 2023, he appeared alongside Mammootty in the Malayalam film ‘Kannur Squad.’
Wiki/Biography
Rony David Raj was born in Thrissur, Kerala.
A childhood picture of Rony David Raj (right)
He did his schooling at Christ Nagar Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He pursued an MBBS at Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem, Tamil Nadu in 1997.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father, C. T. Rajan, is a former film producer. His younger brother, Roby Varghese Raj, is a cinematographer and director.
Rony David Raj (right) with his father and brother
Wife & Children
He is married and has two children, a daughter and a son.
Rony David Raj with his wife and children
Career
Film
Rony David Raj made his debut as an actor in 2006 with the Malayalam film ‘Pachakuthira.’ In 2007, he appeared as Nadeshan’s Gang Member in the film ‘Chotta Mumbai.’ He gained recognition after he played the role of Naik Sasi in the film ‘Kurukshetra’ (2008).
Rony David Raj (left) in a still from the film ‘Kurukshetra’
He essayed the role of Eeshwar in the film ‘Daddy Cool’ (2009). In 2010, he appeared alongside Kunchako Boban in the film ‘Sakudumbam Shyamala.’ In 2014, he appeared as an arguing husband in the Malayalm film ‘Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram.’ The film is also made in Tamil language. Rony became a household name after he played the role of Chacko Sir in the film ‘Aanandam’ (2016).
Rony David Raj in a still from the film ‘Aanandam’
In 2021, he played the role of SI Suresh in the film ‘Roy,’ starring Suraj Venjaramoodu. The actor appeared alongside Mammootty in the crime-thriller film ‘Kannur Squad’ in 2023. He played the role of CPO Jayakumar P. Vasu aka Jayan in the film. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the film.
Poster of the film ‘Kannur Squad’
In the same year, he appeared in a lead role in the film ‘Pazhanjan Pranayam.’ Some of his other notable films include ‘Chocolate’ (2007), ‘Aagathan’ (2010), ‘Polytechnic’ (2014), ‘Thrissivaperoor Kliptham’ (2017), ‘Kaanekkaane’ (2021), ‘2018’ (2023), and ‘Nalla Nilavulla Rathri’ (2023).
Short Film
In 2015, he acted in the Malayalam short film ‘Open Your Mind’ in which he played the role of Rahul. He appeared as a Father in the Malayalam short film ‘The Confession’ (2019).
Rony David Raj (right) in a still from the short film ‘The Confession’
In 2020, he was featured in an ad film ‘Priyappetta Sarammakk’ for an online English language training institute named English Lakshya. The following year, he was featured in the drama thriller Malayalam short film ‘Raman Effect.’
Awards
- Best Actor Award at the Critic’s Choice Award for the short film ‘Night Saloon’ in 2023
Rony David Raj (right) after receiving the Best Actor Award
- Best Performance Award at the ICCON 22 short film festival for the short film ‘Night Saloon’ in 2022
- Best Supporting Actor Award at the Mollywood Flicks Awards for the film ‘Nizhal’ in 2021
- Nominated for Best Comedian Award at the SIIMA Award for the film ‘Aanandam’ in 2017
Car Collection
He owns a Volkswagen Polo car.
Rony David Raj with his car
Facts/Trivia
- Before entering the film industry, he worked as a physician at KIMS Hospital in Kerala.
- He had a passion for acting since he was a child.