FEATURE FILM > HOLLYWOOD
THE MISFITS | 6 UNDERGROUND | VANGUARD
A bar patron, a riot cop and an innocent bystander - Raaj soaked in the experience of being in the working company of the greats such as Pierce Brosnan, Renny Harlin, Michael Bay, Ryan Reynolds & Jackie Chan.
FEATURE FILM > BOLLYWOOD
The Ghost
Action Thriller | 2022 Release | Cinemas
FEATURED | DUBAI
The Ghost is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film starring South Indian industry's legend, Nagarjuna.
Raaj plays the role of a gang leader in the Middle East.
FEATURE FILM > BOLLYWOOD
AMRIKI PANDIT
Comedy | 2025 Release | Cinemas
FEATURED | DUBAI
Amriki Pandit is a yet to be released, Hindi comedy feature drama starring Indian Film Industry Star, R Madhavan.
Raaj plays the role of Madhavan's client seeking a divorce, appearing in the opening scene of the film.
FEATURE FILM
The Buk
Horror | 2025 Release | OTT Platform
PARALLE LEAD | DUBAI
The Buk is a Hindi paranormal, horror film.
Raaj plays the parallel lead role as Rudra, the investigating officer.
SHORT FILM
PHANTASM
THRILLER | 2023
FEATURED | DUBAI
Following the departure of her friends, Mona battles with depression and seeks therapy, only to confront the resurfacing shadows of her troubled past.
Raaj plays Mona’s psychologist.
HIGHLIGHTS
Phantasm was screened under the stars at the Al Marmoom Film Festival in Dubai - 2024
SHORT FILM
REVELARE
THRILLER | 2023
FEATURED | DUBAI
In this film by SAE Dubai, Raaj plays the parallel lead role of Youssef, an ex marine, special agent and mentor to the lead characters.
SHORT FILM
new angeles
SCI FI ACTION | 2020 | YET TO BE RELEASED
FEATURED | DUBAI
New Angeles is a sci fi web series, currently in post production. Raaj plays Nasir, a member of a hacker group racing to save the world.
ADDITIONAL ROLE
SHORT FILM
MAGNIFICENT MAN
Action Thriller | 2019
PARALLEL LEAD | DUBAI
Magnificent Man is a UAE made, superhero thriller short film. Raaj plays the parallel lead character of Ronald.
ADDITIONAL ROLE
Producer
HIGHLIGHTS
Magnificent Man is the first film to be screened at Paramount Hotel Dubai on the hotel’s opening weekend, to a 300+ audience of UAE’s film professionals.
It also screened at Comic Con Middle East in 2020 where the cast and crew were invited to a Q&A session.
SHORT FILM
Unscripted
Horror | 2019
FEATURED | DUBAI
Unscripted is a horror film, shot by the students of SAE Institute, Dubai. Raaj plays the role of a film producer, Jake, who is there to shoot a horror film in a haunted mansion.
SHORT FILM
the gig
Drama | 2019
LEAD ROLE | DUBAI
The Gig (Good Indian Girls) is a 2 episode drama mini series, written, directed and shot by the students of New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi. Raaj plays the lead role of Jay, a supportive fiancé of Radhika
SHORT FILM
IT’S POISON, IVY
Drama | 2019
LEAD ROLE | DUBAI
It's Poison Ivy is a film about domestic abuse. Raaj plays the role of Leo, a narcissistic and abusive husband. Written & directed by an SAE institute Dubai student.
SHORT FILM
A HANDFUL OF SAND
Drama | 2019
LEAD ROLE | DUBAI
Handful of sand is a romantic thriller shot by a team from Mumbai. Raaj played the lead role of Jack.
SHORT FILM
hunter’s tale
Drama | 2018
LEAD ROLE | DUBAI
Hunter's Tale follows the journey of a marooned space ranger, Hunter, played by Raaj, determined to survive in one of the most inhabitable places. This was shot by the students of the SAE Institute.
SHORT FILM
when’s daddy coming home
Drama | 2017
LEAD ROLE | DUBAI
Produced by Twofour54, Raaj plays the lead role in When's Daddy Coming Home - a film highlighting the importance of following safety protocols when working at heights.
SHORT FILM
super romantic
VFX FILM | 2020
LEAD ROLE | DUBAI
Lead role of Superhero, Electro, for comedy VFX film; Super Romantic. This was shot by the students of SAE institute.
Commercials
2022 | Dubai Tourism Ad with Shah Rukh Khan
2021 | Nesto Hypermarket Eid Ad
2021 | Mountain Dew Ad with Hrithik Roshan
2021 | Diwali Ad For Range Properties
2022 | Nesto Hypermarket Eid Ad
2018 | Rakez Media Zone Ad
Commercials
2021 | The All New MG 5 Ad
2017 | IKEA - Home is Here AD
2018 | Careem Testimonial Ad
2019 | Safari Mall Sharjah
2015 | Saudi Telecom Ad
2016 | MERCEDEZ BENz x Saudi Telecom Ad
Commercials
2015 | Saudi Telecom Ad
2021 | Mahindra XUV 300 Ad
2019 | UAE Exchange Testimonial Ad
2020 | Muslim Council of Elders Campaign Ad
2022 | CAPS IT Ad & Voiceover
Commercials
2021 | Mall Of Emirates Ad
2024 | KAMINOMOTO Ad
2020 | Danube Ad
2022 | Taj Hotel Ad
THEATRE
eXPIRY DATE
Comedy | 2020
FEATURED | DUBAI
A comedy drama performed at the Theme 8 Festival, Dubai 2020. Raaj Rao played the lead role of Dave.
hamlet
Drama | 2010
FEATURED | MUMBAI
A dark comedy performed at the Actor Prepares Institute, Mumbai
DANCE
A self taught dancer in various dance styles from Bollywood to Hip Hop. Raaj represented UAE as Abu Dhabi’s only selection by Judge Remo DSouza, in India's biggest dance reality show Dance India Dance, Season 2 to showcase the first ever NRI group.
DANCE
1.6
MILLION +
VIEWS
Raaj was the main dancer in a music video, Sun Sun Zalima, sung by legendary dual voiced singer, Sairam Iyer.
The video has over 1.6 million views on YouTube.
