1st Rank Raju is a 2015 Indian Kannada comedy drama film written and directed by Naresh Kumar HN in his debut, and produced by V. K. Manjunath.

The rest of the cast includes Tanishka Kapoor, Sadhu Kokila, Ananth Nag, Achyut Rao, Manadeep Rai, Giri Mahesh and Master Chinmai.

The story line conveys the message to parents who consider only academic achievements results in successful life.

[4] A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Director Naresh Kumar has come up with an entertaining film, where the message isn't forced.

Watch this film for its entertainment quotient and good performances".