Puneet Rajkumar
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Puneeth Rajkumar is an Indian film
actor
who acts in Kannada films
and the youngest son of Kannada superstar Dr Rajkumar and the younger brother of leading KFI
star Shivaraj Kumar. As a child artist, he appeared in 12 films. He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist
for the film Bettada Hoovu
in 1986.
After having appeared in films as a child actor in the 1980s, Puneeth rajkumar made his film debut in a leading role in Appu
. The film was a huge hit. He has been noted for his performances in films like Aakash
(2005), Arasu (2007), Milana
(2007), Vamshi
(2008), Raam
(2009), Jackie (2010) and Paramathma (2011) which are his biggest commercial successes so far.
In 2007, he got a Filmfare award for his performance in Arasu and in 2008 he received a Karnataka State Best Actor Award
for his performance in Milana
.
Currently he is the highest paid actor in the Kannada Film Industry. He has the most commercially successful movie hit rate with all of his movies netting huge profit. He has 16 films in a row that have stayed in theatres for minimum of 100 days, a rare achievement in the Indian film industry.
caste.
He started his film career when he was six months old (Premada Kanike). He appeared as a son for his real father in many movies. He left school at a very early age and began to act in movies. He studied with a private teacher at his home and later received a Diploma in Computer Science. He then started his career in a mining business before entering the film industry in leading roles. He was trained in dancing and fighting for three years before his first film as a hero. Puneeth has had training in Kalarippayattu
, one of the oldest Indian Martial arts
.
and was honored with a National Film Award for Best Child Artist
.
which was remade in Telugu
as Idiot and in Tamil
as Dum in subsequent years. He received awards for the films Arasu and Milana
. For the role he played in Arasuand Raj movie, he got a Film Fare Best actor award and received Karnataka State Best Actor award for Milana
. The latter successfully ran for 50 days in over 37 centres in Karnataka
, and 100 days in 5 centres. It completed a record 1 year run in PVR Cinemas, Bengaluru
in September 2008.
In 2009
, he starred in Raaj-The Showman which got mixed reviews from critics yet succeeded at the box office. His other movie that year, Raam
also succeeded at the box office. In 2010
, Prithvi
was released and completed 100 days run. The movie got critical appreciation for its bold portrayal of ongoing politics in Karnataka
. He won accolades from both critics and audiences for his role in the 2010 blockbuster movie Jackie where he played a character that's rustic and local, yet charming and suave.
Three movies are scheduled for the year 2011, including Hudugaru
, which is a multi-starrer. The other 2 include one with director Yograj Bhat
titled Paramathma
followed by Anna Bond
to be directed by Soori
.
It is usual for music directors of his movies to record a song in his voice, as most of his songs have mass appeal. From his first movie Appu, he was using his voice for solo songs mostly. With the song Jothe Jotheyali from the movie Vamshi
he sang duets too which became a hit song of 2008. In 2010 he sang another fast-number in his hit movie Jackie after which he rendered voice to his brother Shivrajkumar
's film titled "lava kusha" and Mylari
.
. Two TV serials were also produced by him.
In the movie Akasmika he designed the costumes of Dr. Rajkumar.
Puneeth has knowledge of SteadiCam
which is used in films to shoot scenes like stunts and car chases. Learning about new brand cameras and high definition lenses to movies is probably his favorite hobby.
As per the wishes of his father Dr. Rajkumar, he along with his brothers and family have built a hotel in Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru called Dr. Raj International.
Puneeth involves himself in philanthropic works with his mother Parvathamma Rajkumar and carries this out in an Ashram called Shakti Dhama in Mysooru.
and for a dance show called "DHEE". Also his decision to be brand ambassador for state-owned Karnataka Milk Federation
without any remuneration for its product "Nandini", has been praised by media and fans. Decades ago his father Dr Rajkumar also became the brand ambassador for "Nandini" milk products without taking remuneration, which had helped KMF products to increase sales in the Karnataka
State and outside too.
He is now the brand ambassador of Royal Challengers Bangalore
, an IPL team. He has replaced Upendra
, who was the brand ambassador of the team in 2008 and 2009.
Cinema of India
The cinema of India consists of films produced across India, which includes the cinematic culture of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. Indian films came to be followed throughout South Asia and...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
who acts in Kannada films
Cinema of Karnataka
The cinema of Karnataka , sometimes colloquially referred to as Sandalwood and as Chandanavana in Kannada, encompasses movies made in the Indian state of Karnataka based in Bangalore. Most of the movies are made in Kannada, with a handful of them in Konkani or Tulu. Today more than 100 films are...
and the youngest son of Kannada superstar Dr Rajkumar and the younger brother of leading KFI
Cinema of Karnataka
The cinema of Karnataka , sometimes colloquially referred to as Sandalwood and as Chandanavana in Kannada, encompasses movies made in the Indian state of Karnataka based in Bangalore. Most of the movies are made in Kannada, with a handful of them in Konkani or Tulu. Today more than 100 films are...
star Shivaraj Kumar. As a child artist, he appeared in 12 films. He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist
National Film Award for Best Child Artist
The National Film Award for Best Child Artist winners:-References:*...
for the film Bettada Hoovu
Bettada Hoovu
Bettada Hoovu is an Indian Kannada language film directed by N. Lakshminarayan and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar.-Plot:The movie revolves with childhood days of boy Ramu which played by actor Puneet Rajkumar...
in 1986.
After having appeared in films as a child actor in the 1980s, Puneeth rajkumar made his film debut in a leading role in Appu
Appu (2002 film)
Appu is a Kannada Super hit movie made in 2002. It stars Rakshita and Puneet Rajkumar and is directed by Puri Jagannath.It was remade into Telugu as Idiot and later in Tamil as Dum....
. The film was a huge hit. He has been noted for his performances in films like Aakash
Aakash (2005 film)
Aakash is a Kannada film Directed by Mahesh Babu and Produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. Puneet Rajkumar played the male lead and Ramya played the female lead.R.P. Patnaik composed the music.Tag line: Sky is the limit-Plot:...
(2005), Arasu (2007), Milana
Milana
Milana is a Kannada film Directed by Prakash and Produced by Dushyant. This movie was from the banners of Jai Matha Combines and Chowdeshwari Cine creations. Puneet Rajkumar played the male lead and Parvathi Menon played the female lead, who is making a debut in kannada movies with this film...
(2007), Vamshi
Vamshi
Vamshi is an Indian Kannada-language film starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Nikitha in the lead roles.It is directed by Prakash and produced by Smt. Parvathamma Rajkumar. The film released on 2 October 2008.-Cast:*Puneeth Rajkumar*Nikitha*Lakshmi*Ravi Kale...
(2008), Raam
Raam (2009 film)
Raam is a Kannada language movie released in 2009 directed by Madesha starring Puneet Rajkumar, Priyamani. Harikrishna is the music director for the movie.-Cast:*Puneet Rajkumar .... Raam*Priyamani .... Pooja*Rangayana Raghu .... McDonold Murthy...
(2009), Jackie (2010) and Paramathma (2011) which are his biggest commercial successes so far.
In 2007, he got a Filmfare award for his performance in Arasu and in 2008 he received a Karnataka State Best Actor Award
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honours Kannada language films.-Award winners:...
for his performance in Milana
Milana
Milana is a Kannada film Directed by Prakash and Produced by Dushyant. This movie was from the banners of Jai Matha Combines and Chowdeshwari Cine creations. Puneet Rajkumar played the male lead and Parvathi Menon played the female lead, who is making a debut in kannada movies with this film...
.
Currently he is the highest paid actor in the Kannada Film Industry. He has the most commercially successful movie hit rate with all of his movies netting huge profit. He has 16 films in a row that have stayed in theatres for minimum of 100 days, a rare achievement in the Indian film industry.
Biography
Puneeth Rajkumar was born as Lohith to Kannada Film Industry thespian Dr Rajkumar and producer Parvathamma Rajkumar. He is their fifth and youngest child. He belongs to IdigaIdiga
Idiga or Ediga is a Hindu community of people concentrated in south central areas of Karnataka. Idigas are involved in soma and Ayurvedic medicine developers in ancient days who are classified as Somavanshi Kshatriyas. In some parts of Karanataka they also called deevaru which means islanders...
caste.
He started his film career when he was six months old (Premada Kanike). He appeared as a son for his real father in many movies. He left school at a very early age and began to act in movies. He studied with a private teacher at his home and later received a Diploma in Computer Science. He then started his career in a mining business before entering the film industry in leading roles. He was trained in dancing and fighting for three years before his first film as a hero. Puneeth has had training in Kalarippayattu
Kalarippayattu
Kalaripayattu is a southern Indian martial art originating in Tamil Nadu but also practiced in contiguous parts of Kerala and Karnataka.Kalari payat includes strikes, kicks, grappling, preset forms, weaponry and healing methods...
, one of the oldest Indian Martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
.
Debut as an actor
His acting career really started with the movie Vasantha Geetha, where he performed well when he was 5 years old. Following this movie he worked in a few more popular movies between 1980 to 1984. In 1985 he worked on Bettada HoovuBettada Hoovu
Bettada Hoovu is an Indian Kannada language film directed by N. Lakshminarayan and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar.-Plot:The movie revolves with childhood days of boy Ramu which played by actor Puneet Rajkumar...
and was honored with a National Film Award for Best Child Artist
National Film Award for Best Child Artist
The National Film Award for Best Child Artist winners:-References:*...
.
Child artist (Mostly as Lohith)
His initial name was Lohit Rajkumar. Later the name was changed to Puneeth Rajkumar. A lot of people in Karnataka still know him by "Lohit". As a child artist he appeared in 12 movies: Premada Kanike (6 month-old child), Sanadi Appanna (1 year-old child), Vasantha Geetha, Bhagyavantha, Hosa Belaku, Chalisuva modagalu, Bhaktha prahlaada, Eradu nakshatragalu, Bettada hoovu, Yaarivanu, Shiva Mechchida Kannappa and Parashuram.Lead roles
After his performances in movies as a child artist, he re-entered the film industry in 2002 as the protagonist of the movie AppuAppu (2002 film)
Appu is a Kannada Super hit movie made in 2002. It stars Rakshita and Puneet Rajkumar and is directed by Puri Jagannath.It was remade into Telugu as Idiot and later in Tamil as Dum....
which was remade in Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
as Idiot and in Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
as Dum in subsequent years. He received awards for the films Arasu and Milana
Milana
Milana is a Kannada film Directed by Prakash and Produced by Dushyant. This movie was from the banners of Jai Matha Combines and Chowdeshwari Cine creations. Puneet Rajkumar played the male lead and Parvathi Menon played the female lead, who is making a debut in kannada movies with this film...
. For the role he played in Arasuand Raj movie, he got a Film Fare Best actor award and received Karnataka State Best Actor award for Milana
Milana
Milana is a Kannada film Directed by Prakash and Produced by Dushyant. This movie was from the banners of Jai Matha Combines and Chowdeshwari Cine creations. Puneet Rajkumar played the male lead and Parvathi Menon played the female lead, who is making a debut in kannada movies with this film...
. The latter successfully ran for 50 days in over 37 centres in Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
, and 100 days in 5 centres. It completed a record 1 year run in PVR Cinemas, Bengaluru
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
in September 2008.
In 2009
Kannada films of 2009
A list of films produced by the Sandalwood based in Bangalore in the year 2009.- Released films :Films are listed based on release dates.HIT FILMS*Ee Shathamaanada Veera Madakari*Manasaare*Junglee*Maleyali Jotheyali...
, he starred in Raaj-The Showman which got mixed reviews from critics yet succeeded at the box office. His other movie that year, Raam
Raam (2009 film)
Raam is a Kannada language movie released in 2009 directed by Madesha starring Puneet Rajkumar, Priyamani. Harikrishna is the music director for the movie.-Cast:*Puneet Rajkumar .... Raam*Priyamani .... Pooja*Rangayana Raghu .... McDonold Murthy...
also succeeded at the box office. In 2010
Kannada films of 2010
A list of Kannada language films produced in the Kannada film industry in India in 2010.* Films are generally released every Friday* In addition films can be released on specific festival days.-Commercially Successful Films of Year 2010:Aptharakshaka-Super hit...
, Prithvi
Prithvi
Prithvi is the sanskrit name for earth and its essence Prithivi Tattwa, in the form of a mother goddess or godmother. Prithvi is also called Dhra, Dharti, Dhrithri, meaning that which holds everything. As Prithvi Devi, she is one of two wives of Lord Vishnu. His other wife is Lakshmi. Prithvi is...
was released and completed 100 days run. The movie got critical appreciation for its bold portrayal of ongoing politics in Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. He won accolades from both critics and audiences for his role in the 2010 blockbuster movie Jackie where he played a character that's rustic and local, yet charming and suave.
Three movies are scheduled for the year 2011, including Hudugaru
Hudugaru
Hudugaru is a 2011 Kannada-language drama film directed by Maadesh, starring Puneet Rajkumar, Yogesh, Srinagar Kitty and Radhika Pandit in the lead roles. The film, which is a remake of the successful 2010 Tamil film Naadodigal, has been produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. While V...
, which is a multi-starrer. The other 2 include one with director Yograj Bhat
Yograj Bhat
Yograj Bhat is a prominent Kannada film director, producer, screenwriter and a lyricist. He is most predominantly known for the 2006 film Mungaru Male, which he co-wrote with Preetam Gubbi. He was also the director of the film and was one of the lyricists in the film...
titled Paramathma
Paramathma
Paramathma is a Kannada romantic-comedy film written, directed and co-produced by Yograj Bhat. It stars Puneet Rajkumar and Deepa Sannidhi in the lead roles and it was released on 6 October, 2011, on the eve of Vijayadashami. Half-way through its production, the film's TV rights was procured for a...
followed by Anna Bond
Anna Bond
Anna Bond is an upcoming romantic action Kannada film written and directed by Duniya Soori. Produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar, it stars Puneet Rajkumar, Nidhi Subbaiah and Priyamani in the lead roles and is scheduled to be released in April 2012. V...
to be directed by Soori
Duniya Soori
Suri , also known as Duniya Soori or Soori, is a movie director from India. He became known as Duniya Soori in the wake of the success of his debut movie Duniya, for which he won the 2006–2007 Karnataka State Film Awards in the Best Screenplay category. Soori came to fame after the Duniya...
.
Singing career
Apart from acting Puneeth has also had a singing career. He has sung since his childhood in all his movies as a child artist, when he entered as a male lead he also began singing at least one song in all his films.It is usual for music directors of his movies to record a song in his voice, as most of his songs have mass appeal. From his first movie Appu, he was using his voice for solo songs mostly. With the song Jothe Jotheyali from the movie Vamshi
Vamshi
Vamshi is an Indian Kannada-language film starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Nikitha in the lead roles.It is directed by Prakash and produced by Smt. Parvathamma Rajkumar. The film released on 2 October 2008.-Cast:*Puneeth Rajkumar*Nikitha*Lakshmi*Ravi Kale...
he sang duets too which became a hit song of 2008. In 2010 he sang another fast-number in his hit movie Jackie after which he rendered voice to his brother Shivrajkumar
Shivrajkumar
Shivaraj Kumar is a Kannada film actor. He is the son of Kannada thespian Dr. Rajkumar. After graduating in B.Sc...
's film titled "lava kusha" and Mylari
Mylari
Mylari is a 2010 Kannada film that has Shivrajkumar and Sada in the lead and is directed by R. Chandru Taj Mahal fame.-Cast:* Shivrajkumar* Sada* Sanjana* Rangayana Raghu* Ravi Kale* Bullet Prakash*-Reception:...
.
Other Interests
Before entering the film industry, he was actively involved in a Home Banner Vajreshwari Combines' film distribution job in Karnataka, this still continues. He produced some of the movies made for their brothers Shivaraj Kumar as well as Raghavendra RajkumarRaghavendra Rajkumar
Raghavendra Rajkumar is an actor in the Kannada film Industry. He is the second son of the legendary Kannada matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar. After starring in lead roles in many Kannada films, he is now actively involved in production - including the recent blockbuster Jackie starring his brother,...
. Two TV serials were also produced by him.
In the movie Akasmika he designed the costumes of Dr. Rajkumar.
Puneeth has knowledge of SteadiCam
Steadicam
A Steadicam is a stabilizing mount for a motion picture camera that mechanically isolates it from the operator's movement, allowing a smooth shot even when moving quickly over an uneven surface...
which is used in films to shoot scenes like stunts and car chases. Learning about new brand cameras and high definition lenses to movies is probably his favorite hobby.
As per the wishes of his father Dr. Rajkumar, he along with his brothers and family have built a hotel in Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru called Dr. Raj International.
Puneeth involves himself in philanthropic works with his mother Parvathamma Rajkumar and carries this out in an Ashram called Shakti Dhama in Mysooru.
Brand endorsement
He is the brand ambassador for fSquare, Malabar Gold, ManappuramManappuram General Finance and Leasing Ltd
Manappuram Finance Ltd or MFL is a non-banking financial company situated in Valapad, Thrissur, Kerala state. Manappuram has over 1,000 branches across 15 states, a staff strength of over 6,500 people and a customer base of over 5,000.-History:The company was founded in 1949 by late V.C....
and for a dance show called "DHEE". Also his decision to be brand ambassador for state-owned Karnataka Milk Federation
Karnataka Milk Federation
Karnataka Milk Federation sells products by the name of Nandini. They are famous for taste and quality. Nandini sweets like pedha, jalebi, paneer, curds and milk are savored by thousands of people in India. As the name suggests it is the federation of milk producers association working on...
without any remuneration for its product "Nandini", has been praised by media and fans. Decades ago his father Dr Rajkumar also became the brand ambassador for "Nandini" milk products without taking remuneration, which had helped KMF products to increase sales in the Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
State and outside too.
He is now the brand ambassador of Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore is a cricket team based in Bangalore that plays in the Indian Premier League and currently lead by Daniel Vettori. The team is owned by Dr...
, an IPL team. He has replaced Upendra
Upendra
Upendra is a cine actor, director, script writer and singer. Born in a middle class family at Koteshwara near Kundapura, he belongs to Kannada speaking Kota Brahmin community. Upendra started his career off with famous director Kashinath as a writer and an assistant director...
, who was the brand ambassador of the team in 2008 and 2009.
As a child artist
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Premada kanike | Child artist | |
| 1977 | Sanaadi Appanna | Child artist | |
| 1980 | Vasantha Geetha | Shyaam | |
| 1981 | Bhagyavantha Bhagyavantha -Story:The movie stars and revolves around the life of Krishna who is considered as an unlucky person and is shunned by most of his family members except his grandfather and his brother's wife.... |
Krishna | |
| Thayige Thakka Maga | Child artist | ||
| Bhoomige Banda Bhagavanta | Child artist | ||
| 1982 | Hosa Belaku | Puttu | |
| Chalisuva Modagalu Chalisuva Modagalu Chalisuva Modagalu is an Indian Kannada language movie starring Dr.Rajkumar.The movie is famous for its evergreen songs which is rendered by music duo Rajan-Nagendra.It was superhit when released.... |
Ramu | ||
| 1983 | Bhakta Prahlada | Prahlada | |
| Eradu Nakshatragalu | Raja | ||
| 1984 | Yaarivanu | Shyaam | |
| 1985 | Bettada Hoovu Bettada Hoovu Bettada Hoovu is an Indian Kannada language film directed by N. Lakshminarayan and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar.-Plot:The movie revolves with childhood days of boy Ramu which played by actor Puneet Rajkumar... |
Ramu | Winner, National Film Award for Best Child Artist National Film Award for Best Child Artist The National Film Award for Best Child Artist winners:-References:*... |
| 1988 | Shiva Mechchida Kannappa | Child artist | |
| 1989 | Parashurama Parashurama Parashurama , is the sixth avatar of Vishnu and belongs to the treta yuga, and is the son of a Brahmin father Jamadagni and mother Renuka. He is considered one of the seven immortal human. He received an axe after undertaking a terrible penance to please Shiva, from whom he learned the methods of... |
Appu |
Leading role
| No | Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002 | Appu Appu (2002 film) Appu is a Kannada Super hit movie made in 2002. It stars Rakshita and Puneet Rajkumar and is directed by Puri Jagannath.It was remade into Telugu as Idiot and later in Tamil as Dum.... |
Appu | Puri Jagannath | 2 Years, Remade in Telugu as Idiot Idiot (film) Idiot is a Telugu film which released on 22 August 2002 and was directed by Puri Jagannadh. This film stars Ravi Teja and Rakshita. This film was a big hit in 2002 and was a remake of the superhit Kannada movie Appu starring Puneet Rajkumar and Rakshita.-Plot:Chanti is the son of a head constable... Tamil as Dum Dum Dum, DUM or Dhum may refer to:* Dum, an Arabic common name for Ziziphus zizyphus , a plant* Dum , a Bollywood action film directed by E.Nivas... |
| 2 | 2003 | Abhi | Abhi | Dinesh Babu | 150 days |
| 3 | 2004 | Veera Kannadiga | Munna | Meher Ramesh Meher Ramesh Meher Ramesh is a film writer and director. He is the cousin of actor chiranjeevi.- Director :*2011 - Shakti *2009 - Billa *2008 - Kantri *2006 - Ajay *2004 - Veera Kannadiga... |
100 days |
| 4 | Maurya | Manu | S. Narayan | 100 days | |
| 5 | 2005 | Aakash Aakash (2005 film) Aakash is a Kannada film Directed by Mahesh Babu and Produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. Puneet Rajkumar played the male lead and Ramya played the female lead.R.P. Patnaik composed the music.Tag line: Sky is the limit-Plot:... |
Akash | Mahesh Babu | 175 days |
| 6 | Namma Basava | Basava | Veera Shankar | 100 days | |
| 7 | 2006 | Ajay Ajay (2007 film) Ajay is a 2007 Kannada language film starring Puneet Rajkumar and Anuradha Mehta, it was her debut in the Kannada film industry.-Plot:Ajay is so clever he keeps Paddu in his house for sometime without the knowledge of his father who is a cop. When Prakash comes looking for his would be there is... |
Ajay | Meher Ramesh Meher Ramesh Meher Ramesh is a film writer and director. He is the cousin of actor chiranjeevi.- Director :*2011 - Shakti *2009 - Billa *2008 - Kantri *2006 - Ajay *2004 - Veera Kannadiga... |
100 days |
| 8 | 2007 | Arasu | Shivaraj Urs | Mahesh Babu | 150 days Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Kannada) The Filmfare Best Actor Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Kannada films. The Award was first given in 1972.... |
| 9 | Milana Milana Milana is a Kannada film Directed by Prakash and Produced by Dushyant. This movie was from the banners of Jai Matha Combines and Chowdeshwari Cine creations. Puneet Rajkumar played the male lead and Parvathi Menon played the female lead, who is making a debut in kannada movies with this film... |
Akash | Prakash | 500 days Winner, Karnataka State Best Actor Award Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honours Kannada language films.-Award winners:... Dubbed to Malayalam |
|
| 10 | 2008 | Bindaas | Shivu | D.Rajendra Babu | 150 days Dubbed to Telugu as Pandugadu |
| 11 | Vamshi Vamshi Vamshi is an Indian Kannada-language film starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Nikitha in the lead roles.It is directed by Prakash and produced by Smt. Parvathamma Rajkumar. The film released on 2 October 2008.-Cast:*Puneeth Rajkumar*Nikitha*Lakshmi*Ravi Kale... |
Vamshi | Prakash | 200 days | State Best Actor Award |
| 12 | 2009 | Raaj - The Showman | Mutturaj | Prem | 100 days |
| 13 | Raam Raam (2009 film) Raam is a Kannada language movie released in 2009 directed by Madesha starring Puneet Rajkumar, Priyamani. Harikrishna is the music director for the movie.-Cast:*Puneet Rajkumar .... Raam*Priyamani .... Pooja*Rangayana Raghu .... McDonold Murthy... |
Raam | K. Madesh | 175 days | |
| 14 | 2010 | Prithvi Prithvi (2010 film) Prithvi is an Indian Kannada movie released in 2010 directed by Jacob Vargheese, Produced by NS Rajkumar, starring Puneet Rajkumar, Parvati Menon, Manikanth Kadri is the music director for the movie.The movie is based on the current political scenario in Karnataka.-Plot:Movie Hero Prithvi Kumar is... |
Prithvi Kumar | Jacob Varghese | 100 days Dubbed to Malayalam and telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
| 15 | Jackie | Janakirama aka Jackie |
Soori | Blockbuster of 2010, 150 days, total grossings 120 + crores Dubbed to Telugu and Malayalam |
|
| 16 | 2011 | Hudugaru Hudugaru Hudugaru is a 2011 Kannada-language drama film directed by Maadesh, starring Puneet Rajkumar, Yogesh, Srinagar Kitty and Radhika Pandit in the lead roles. The film, which is a remake of the successful 2010 Tamil film Naadodigal, has been produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. While V... |
Prabhu |
K. Madesh | Block Buster. Completed 100 days, total grossing 60 + crores |
| 17 | Paramathma | Paramathma aka Param | Yograj Bhat Yograj Bhat Yograj Bhat is a prominent Kannada film director, producer, screenwriter and a lyricist. He is most predominantly known for the 2006 film Mungaru Male, which he co-wrote with Preetam Gubbi. He was also the director of the film and was one of the lyricists in the film... |
12 crores collection on first week of release. Completed 50 days. Heading towards 100 days. | 48 crore(40 days) |
| 18 | 2012 | Anna Bond Anna Bond Anna Bond is an upcoming romantic action Kannada film written and directed by Duniya Soori. Produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar, it stars Puneet Rajkumar, Nidhi Subbaiah and Priyamani in the lead roles and is scheduled to be released in April 2012. V... |
Soori | Filming | |
| 19 | Untitled | Gowtham vasudev Menon | Pre Production, 2012 Release | ||
| 20 | 2013 | Jai Bajarangbali | Yogaraj Bhat | Announced | |
Personal life
He married Ashwini Revanath at the age of 24 and they have two daughters Drithi and Vandhita.National awards
- National Film Award for Best Child ArtistNational Film Award for Best Child ArtistThe National Film Award for Best Child Artist winners:-References:*...
- Bettada HoovuBettada HoovuBettada Hoovu is an Indian Kannada language film directed by N. Lakshminarayan and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar.-Plot:The movie revolves with childhood days of boy Ramu which played by actor Puneet Rajkumar...
- 1986
State awards
- Karnataka State Film Award for Best ActorKarnataka State Film Award for Best ActorKarnataka State Film Award for Best Actor is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honours Kannada language films.-Award winners:...
- AppuAppuAppu is a Tamil film released in 2000. The movie stars Prashanth, Devayani and Prakash Raj. The film was directed by Vasanth. This movie is a remake of Sadak. The music is by Deva.-Plot:...
- 2003 - Karnataka State Film Award for Best ActorKarnataka State Film Award for Best ActorKarnataka State Film Award for Best Actor is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honours Kannada language films.-Award winners:...
- Akash - 2006 - Karnataka State Film Award for Best ActorKarnataka State Film Award for Best ActorKarnataka State Film Award for Best Actor is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honours Kannada language films.-Award winners:...
- MilanaMilanaMilana is a Kannada film Directed by Prakash and Produced by Dushyant. This movie was from the banners of Jai Matha Combines and Chowdeshwari Cine creations. Puneet Rajkumar played the male lead and Parvathi Menon played the female lead, who is making a debut in kannada movies with this film...
- 2008 - Karnataka State Film Award for Best ActorKarnataka State Film Award for Best ActorKarnataka State Film Award for Best Actor is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honours Kannada language films.-Award winners:...
- VamshiVamshiVamshi is an Indian Kannada-language film starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Nikitha in the lead roles.It is directed by Prakash and produced by Smt. Parvathamma Rajkumar. The film released on 2 October 2008.-Cast:*Puneeth Rajkumar*Nikitha*Lakshmi*Ravi Kale...
- 2009
Filmfare awards
- Filmfare Best Actor AwardFilmfare Award for Best Actor (Kannada)The Filmfare Best Actor Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Kannada films. The Award was first given in 1972....
- Arasu - 2006 - Filmfare Best Actor AwardFilmfare Award for Best Actor (Kannada)The Filmfare Best Actor Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Kannada films. The Award was first given in 1972....
- Raj - 2009
Other awards
- AKKA Best Actor Award for the movie Raam
- Excellent Dancer Award
- South Scope - Best Actor Award for the movie Raaj-The Showman - 2009
- Suvarna channel movie awards - Best actor for the movie "Jackie" - 2010
- excellent dancer award for the movies bindas,raj,jackie,appu
- Vivel best actor Udaya Film Awards for the movie jackie-2010