Rajiv Chilakalapudi, a multifaceted individual also recognized as Rajiv Chilaka and Sitarama Rajiv Chilakalapudi, is the visionary founder and CEO of Green Gold Animations, a Hyderabad-based entity.
Notably, Chilaka is the creative genius behind several notable cartoons, including the Krishna cartoon series and Chhota Bheem, which has been transformed into an animated series and films.
For his remarkable contributions to the world of animation, particularly his efforts in making cartoons accessible at affordable prices, Chilaka was conferred with an honorary doctorate of humane letters by the esteemed Academy of Art University, San Francisco in the year 2016.
Furthermore, Chilaka's outstanding achievements have earned him recognition, as he was the recipient of the 2013 School of Computing and Engineering Alumni Achievement Award at the University of Missouri - Kansas City.