
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
- 2025 · 45 as
- 2024 · Bhairathi Ranagal as Bhairathi Ranagal
- 2024 · Jailer Unlocked as Self
- 2024 · Karataka Damanaka as
- 2024 · Captain Miller as Sengolan
- 2023 · Ghost as Anand / Ghost
- 2023 · Jailer as Narasimha
- 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
- 2019 · Rustum as Abhishek Bhargav (Rustum)
- 2017 · Mufti as Bhairathi Ranagal
- 2017 · Mass Leader as
- 2017 · Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya as
- 2017 · Gautamiputra Satakarni as Kalahasteeshwara (cameo appearance)
- 2017 · Srikanta as Srikanta
- 2016 · Killing Veerappan as STF Master-Strategist
- 2016 · Shivalinga as Shiva
- 2014 · Cm as
- 2014 · Shivaputswami From Singanallur as
- 2014 · Haadugaara as
- 2014 · Mutthu Nammappa as
- 2014 · Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- Future · Peddi as
- 2023 · Kabzaa as Unnamed man
- 2020 · Drona as
- 2019 · Ayushman Bhava as Krishna
- 2019 · Kavacha as Jayarama
- 2018 · The Villain as Ramu
- 2018 · Tagaru as ACP Shivkumar/Tagaru Shiva
- 2015 · Vajrakaya as Viraj
- 2014 · Belli as
- 2014 · Aryan as
- 2013 · Bhajarangi as
- 2013 · Kaddi Pudi as
- 2013 · Andar Bahar as
- 2013 · Lakshmi as Lakshmi Narayana
- 2012 · Shiva as Shiva
- 2011 · Jogayya as
- 2011 · Rakta Patham as
- 2010 · Mylari as
- 2010 · Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu as Tourist Guide
- 2010 · Thamassu as Shankar
- 2010 · Aithalakkadi as
- 2010 · Sugreeva as
- 2009 · Devaru Kotta Tangi as
- 2009 · Bhagyada Balegara as
- 2009 · Hatrick Hodi Maga as
- 2009 · Nanda as
- 2008 · Paramesha Panwala as
- 2008 · Madesha as
- 2008 · Bandhu Balaga as
- 2008 · Satya In Love as
- 2007 · Lava Kusha as
- 2007 · Gandana Mane as
- 2007 · #73, Shantinivasa as
- 2007 · Santa as
- 2007 · Thayiya Madilu as Nandakumar
- 2006 · Thavarina Siri as Mutthanna
- 2005 · Jogi as 'Jogi' Madesha
- 2005 · Valmiki as
- 2003 · Chigurida Kanasu as Bangaadi Shankar
- 2002 · Ninne Preethisuve as
- 1999 · Chaitrada Chiguru as
- 1999 · Hrudaya Hrudaya as
- 1999 · Chandrodaya as
- 1998 · Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga as
- 1995 · Om as Satyamurthy
- 1988 · Shiva Mecchida Kannappa as Dinna/ Arjuna
- Future · Uttarakanda as
- Future · The Saga of Ashwatthama Continues as Ashwatthama
- Future · Kabzaa 2 as
- 2002 · Thavarige Baa Thangi as
- 2000 · Preethse as Surya
- 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
- Future · Shiva Gana as Shiva
- 1987 · Manamecchida Hudugi as Shivu
- 1986 · Rathasapthami as Vishwanath/ Lawrence
- 1986 · Anand as Anand
- Future · Nee Siguvaregu as
- Future · Shivanna 131 as Deva
- Future · Satyamangala as
- Future · Bhairavana Kone Paata as