Shivaraj Kumar
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
Credits
- 2024 · Bhairathi Ranagal as Bhairathi Ranagal
- 2024 · Jailer Unlocked as Self
- 2024 · Karataka Damanaka as
- 2023 · 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 · Bhajarangi 2 as
- 2020 · Family - A Made at Home Short Film as
- 2020 · Drona as
- 2019 · Rustum as Abhishek Bhargav (Rustum)
- 2019 · Kavacha as Jayarama
- 2018 · The Villain as Ramu
- 2018 · Tagaru as ACP Shivkumar/Tagaru Shiva
- 2017 · Mufti as Bhairathi Ranagal
- 2017 · Mass Leader as
- 2017 · Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya as
- 2017 · Gautamiputra Satakarni as Kalahasteeshwara (cameo appearance)
- 2016 · Killing Veerappan as STF Master-Strategist
- 2016 · Shivalinga as Shiva
- 2015 · Vajrakaya as Viraj
- 2014 · Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- 2014 · Aryan as
- 2013 · Andar Bahar as
- 2013 · Lakshmi as Lakshmi Narayana
- 2010 · Mylari as
- 2009 · Bhagyada Balegara as
- Future · Ram Charan 16 as
- 2012 · Shiva as Shiva
- 2010 · Sugreeva as
- 2009 · Hatrick Hodi Maga as
- 2008 · Paramesha Panwala as
- 2008 · Satya In Love as
- 2007 · Lava Kusha as
- 2007 · #73, Shantinivasa as
- 2007 · Thayiya Madilu as Nandakumar
- 2006 · Thavarina Siri as Mutthanna
- 1999 · Hrudaya Hrudaya as
- 1999 · Chandrodaya as
- 1998 · Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga as
- 1995 · Om as Satyamurthy
- Future · 45 as
- Future · Uttarakanda as
- 2019 · Ayushman Bhava as Krishna
- 2017 · Srikanta as Srikanta
- 2014 · Shivaputswami From Singanallur as
- 2014 · Cm as
- 2014 · Haadugaara as
- 2014 · Belli as
- 2014 · Mutthu Nammappa as
- 2013 · Bhajarangi as
- 2013 · Kaddi Pudi as
- 2011 · Jogayya as
- 2011 · Rakta Patham as
- 2010 · Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu as Tourist Guide
- 2010 · Thamassu as Shankar
- 2010 · Aithalakkadi as
- 2009 · Devaru Kotta Tangi as
- 2009 · Nanda as
- 2008 · Madesha as
- 2008 · Bandhu Balaga as
- 2007 · Gandana Mane as
- 2007 · Santa as
- 2005 · Jogi as 'Jogi' Madesha
- 2005 · Valmiki as
- 2003 · Chigurida Kanasu as Bangaadi Shankar
- 2002 · Thavarige Baa Thangi as
- 2002 · Ninne Preethisuve as
- 2000 · Preethse as Surya
- 1999 · Chaitrada Chiguru as
- 1997 · Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi as
- 1997 · Nammoora Mandara Hoove as
- 1996 · Janumada Jodi as Krishna
- 1992 · Belliyappa Bangarappa as
- 1989 · Ade Raaga Ade Haadu as Chandru / Nanda
- 1989 · Inspector Vikram as Vikram/ Inspector Vikram
- 1988 · Ranaranga as Anand
- 1988 · Samyuktha as Shivaraj/ Shivu
- 1988 · Shiva Mecchida Kannappa as Dinna/ Arjuna
- 1987 · Manamecchida Hudugi as
- 1986 · Anand as Anand
- Future · Shivanna 131 as Deva
- Future · Nee Siguvaregu as
- Future · Kabzaa 2 as
- Future · The Saga of Ashwatthama Continues as Ashwatthama
- 1986 · Rathasapthami as Vishwanath/ Lawrence
- Future · Bhairavana Kone Paata as
- Future · Shiva Gana as Shiva
- Future · Satyamangala as