Raja Krishna Menon Biography: Parents, Movies, Age, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Instagram

Raja Krishna Menon is an Indian film writer, director, and producer known for his contributions to Hindi cinema.

He gained prominence with the 2016 film “Airlift,” which starred Akshay Kumar and depicted the evacuation of Indians from Kuwait during the Gulf War.

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• Full name: Raja Krishna Menon
• Date of birth: N/A
• Age as of 2025: N/A
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Thrissur, Kerala, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Film writer, director, producer
• Height: N/A
• Parents: Father: T. P. Madhavan
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: N/A
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• Net worth: N/A

Early Life and Education

Raja Krishna Menon was born in Thrissur, Kerala, India, and spent his formative years in Bangalore. He is the son of the late Malayalam actor T. P. Madhavan, who passed away in October 2024.

Menon attended The Valley School and later pursued a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry from Christ College, Bangalore. During his college years, he was actively involved in debates, quizzes, and writing, earning accolades in various college festivals.

Personal Life

Details about Raja Krishna Menon’s personal life, including information about his spouse, children, or relationships, are not publicly available.

Career

After completing his education, Menon began his career assisting ad film director and photographer D. Radhakrishnan. In 1993, he moved to Mumbai and managed business operations for writer-director Sanjeev Khamgaonkar.

By 1996, Menon ventured independently, initially focusing on editing commercials and creating trailers for Bollywood films such as “Raja Hindustani,” “Army,” and “Loafer.” He directed over 300 advertisement commercials before transitioning to feature films.

In 2003, Menon wrote, directed, and produced his debut feature film, “Bas Yun Hi,” starring Purab Kohli and Nandita Das. He continued his work in advertising until 2008.

In 2009, he released “Barah Aana,” featuring Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Raaz, and Italian actress Violante Placido. The film received critical acclaim and was showcased at international film festivals, including the Chicago International Film Festival.

Menon’s third film, “Airlift,” released on January 22, 2016, starred Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur. The film was both a critical and commercial success.

In 2017, he directed “Chef,” a Bollywood adaptation of Jon Favreau’s American film, starring Saif Ali Khan. His latest project, “Pippa,” released in 2023, is a war drama featuring Ishaan Khatter.

Awards

Specific awards and nominations for Raja Krishna Menon’s work are not detailed in the available sources.

Net Worth

Raja Krishna Menon’s net worth is not publicly disclosed. His earnings are primarily derived from his work as a film writer, director, and producer in the Indian film industry.

Social Media

• Instagram: @rajamenon
• Facebook: Raja Krishna Menon Official

Filmography

• “Bas Yun Hi” (2003)
• “Barah Aana” (2009)
• “Airlift” (2016)
• “Chef” (2017)
• “Pippa” (2023)