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Shivaraj Kumar

ActorBorn July 12, 1962 (62 years)
Shivarajkumar was born on 12.07.1962 to Superstar Dr. Rajkumar and Producer Parvathmma Rajkumar couple. He was born Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy in the then State of Madras now known as Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy did his schooling in T Nagar Chennai and college at New College Chennai and graduated from Madras University. He is also a trained Kuchupudi Dancer and a student of Vempetti Chinni Sathyam. His father a matinee idol, his mother an acclaimed movie producer and his youngest brother Puneeth Rajkumar had already amassed 12 movies as a child artist, who won a national award for Bettada Hovvu in 1985; Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy was not a stranger to the world of movies but it was only time before he decided to arrive on the silver screen. He gains interest in movies after the legendary director K. Balachander approached him for a movie to be made in Malayalam, which did not materialize. This incident ignites Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy to hone his skills as an actor and debuts with his screen name Shivarajkumar through Anand, 1986 movie which was directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and he has not turned back ever since. He was also the first actor of his time who could do the western dance moves, essentially the first Superstar who could dance in the Kannada movie industry, earning him the title Natyasaarvabhouma, meaning Emperor of Dance. Having acted in over 130 movies as a lead hero, he is known for his versatility and varied story choices and earned the title Hattrick Hero after his first three movies celebrated silver jubilee theatrically through Anand, Rathasapthami and Mana Mechchida Hudugi. His notable movies are OM (which was directed by Upendra), Nammoora Mandara Hoove, Chigurida Kanasu, Janumada Jodi, AK 47, Jogi, Kaddipudi, Mufthi, Tagaru, Bhoomi Thayiya Chochala Maga, Ranaranga, Ade Raaga Ade Haadu, Inspector Vikram, Dhore, Samyukta, Assegobba Meesegobba, Mruthyunjaya, Modada Mareyali, Midida Shruthi, Mutthanna, Samara, Simhada Mari, Kurubana Rani, Andaman, Hrudaya Hrudaya, Rishi and many others. Often late he has gained fame nationwide after his cameo as Narasimha in Rajinikanth starrer Jailer and as Senganna in Dhanush starrer Captain Miller. He has won 4 state awards for best actor in a leading role (Kannada) for Om, Hrudaya Hrudaya, Chugurida Kanasu and Jogi while having won 10 filmfare awards for best actor in a leading role (Kannada).
Known For
  • Ghost
  • James
  • Om
  • Jailer
  • The Villain
  • Tagaru
  • Jai Bhajrangi
  • Vedha
  • Captain Miller
  • Mufti
  • Killing Veerappan
  • Bhairathi Ranagal
  • Kavacha
  • Gautamiputra Satakarni
  • Shivalinga
  • Bhajarangi
  • Vajrakaya
  • Karataka Dhamanaka
  • Bairagee
  • Chigurida Kanasu
  • Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
  • #73, Shaanthi Nivaasa
  • Mylari

Filmography

2024
Bhairathi Ranagal · as Bhairathi Ranagal
2024
2024
Captain Miller · as Sengolan
2023
Ghost · as Anand / Ghost
2023
Jailer · as Narasimha
2023
Kabzaa · as Unnamed Man
2022
Vedha · as Vedha
2022
Bairagee · as Shivappa
2022
James · as James (voice)
2021
2020
2020
Drona · as Guru
2019
Ayushmanbava · as Krishna
2019
Kavacha · as Jayarama
2018
Rustum · as Abhishek Bhargav (rustum)
2018
The Villain · as Ramu
2018
Tagaru · as Acp Shivkumar/tagaru Shiva
2017
Mufti · as Bhairathi Ranagal
2017
2017
2017
Gautamiputra Satakarni · as Kalahasteeshwara (cameo Appearance)
2017
Srikanta · as Srikanta
2016
2016
Shivalinga · as Shiva
2016
Killing Veerappan · as Stf Master-Strategist
2015
Vajrakaya · as Viraj
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
Lakshmi · as Lakshmi Narayana
2012
Shiva · as Shiva
2011
2010
2010
Cheluveye Ninna Nodalu · as Tourist Guide
2010
2010
2010
Tamassu · as Acp Shankar
2009
2009
2008
2008
2007
2007
2007
Santha · as Santhosh 'santha'
2007
Thayiya Madilu · as Nandakumar
2006
Gandugali Kumara Rama · as Kumara Rama
2006
Thavarina Siri · as Mutthanna
2005
Jogi · as 'jogi' Madesha
2004
Sarvabhouma · as Cast
2003
Chigurida Kanasu · as Bangaadi Shankar
2003
Sri Ram · as Sriram
2002
Kodanda Rama · as Rama
2001
Bahala Chennagide · as Krishna
2001
Maduve Agona Baa · as Hero
2000
Galate Aliyandru · as Manu
2000
Krishna Leele · as Krishna
2000
Indradhanush · as Hari
2000
Hagalu Vesha · as Ramu
2000
Preethse · as Surya
1999
1999
AK 47 · as Ram
1999
1999
Janumadatha · as Cast
1998
Gadibidi Krishna · as Krishna
1998
1998
Andaman · as Anand
1998
Kurubana Rani · as Kencha
1997
1997
Muddina Kanmani · as Shivaram Hegde
1997
Ammavra Ganda · as Raju
1997
Raaja · as Raaja
1997
Simhada Mari · as Vishwa
1997
Jodi Hakki · as Cast
1996
1996
Janumada Jodi · as Krishna
1996
Aadithya · as Aadithya
1996
Annavra Makkalu · as Shiva
1996
Shiva Sainya · as Shiva
1995
Dore · as Dore
1995
Om · as Satyamurthy
1995
Savyasachi · as Cast
1994
Mutthanna · as Muthanna
1993
1992
Mavanige Thakka Aliya · as Ganesha
1992
Midida Shruthi · as Balu
1991
Modada Mareyalli · as Ravi
1991
Aralida Hoovugalu · as Vijay Kumar
1990
Aasegobba Meesegobba · as Ram Prasad Sharma
1989
Inspector Vikram · as Vikram
1988
Samyuktha · as Shivu
1988
1987
1986
Ratha Sapthami · as Vishwanath
1986
Anand · as Anand
1974
Shri Srinivasa Kalyana · as Master Puttaswamy

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