Rangayana Raghu
| Rangayana Raghu | |
|---|---|
| Born |
30 November 1963 Pavagada, Tumkur, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India |
| Occupation | Actor |
Rangayana Raghu (Kannada: ರಂಗಾಯಣ ರಘು; born 30 November 1963) is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. He has appeared in over 160 films in comic or villainous roles mostly.
He is best noted for his performance in the 2007 film Duniya which won him the State Award for Best Supporting Actor. He went on to act in several other films including Gaalipata, Junglee, Milana and Paramathma.
Career
Raghu began his acting career as a theatre artist when he joined the Rangayana theatre group in Mysore in 1988, where he received 
800 as the monthly salary.[1] He made his debut in films in the 1995 Kannada-language film Suggi directed by Hamsalekha that eventually got shelved. He then appeared in the 2002 film Dhumm followed by minor roles in Megha Banthu Megha and Aryabhata. His major breakbrough was Yogaraj Bhat's debut directorial venture Mani. He received critical acclaim for his performances in films like Duniya and Director's Special.[2][3]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | |
| 2002 | Dhumm | |
| 2003 | Hrudayavantha | |
| 2004 | Ranga SSLC | |
| Dharma | ||
| Sahukara | ||
| Bhagawan | ||
| Omkara | ||
| 2005 | Rakshasa | |
| Valmiki | ||
| Gunna | ||
| Swamy | ||
| Jootaata! | ||
| 2006 | Cyanide | |
| Thangigagi | ||
| Poojari | ||
| Tenali Ram | ||
| Shishya | ||
| Honeymoon Express | ||
| Suntaragaali | ||
| Tirupathi | ||
| 7 O Clock | ||
| Odahuttidavalu | ||
| 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | |
| Gunavantha | ||
| Parodi | ||
| Snehana Preetina | ||
| Sixer | ||
| Rajeeva Alla Godse | ||
| Geleya | ||
| Duniya | ||
| 2008 | Hani Hani | |
| Beladingalaagi Baa | ||
| Gaalipata | ||
| Payana | ||
| Inthi Ninna Preethiya | ||
| Taj Mahal | ||
| Vasantha Kala | ||
| Avva | ||
| Dheemaku | ||
| Mast Maja Maadi | ||
| Kodagana Koli Nungitha | ||
| Yuga Yugagale Saagali | ||
| Minchina Ota | ||
| Sangama | ||
| Athmeeya | ||
| Bidda | ||
| 2009 | Rajakumari | |
| Prem Kahani | ||
| Maleyali Jotheyali | ||
| Raam | ||
| Olave Jeevana Lekkachaara | ||
| Junglee | ||
| Mr Painter | ||
| Nanda | ||
| Kallara Santhe | ||
| Rajani | ||
| Kannadada Kiran Bedi | ||
| Gubbachchigalu | ||
| Muniya | ||
| 2010 | Jokali | |
| Appu And Pappu | ||
| Ullasa Utsaha | ||
| Mylari | ||
| Shankar IPS | ||
| Gubbi | ||
| Hendtheer Darbar | ||
| Sanchari | ||
| Huli | ||
| Rame Gowda Vs Krishna Reddy | ||
| Kari Chirathe | ||
| Gang Leader | ||
| Antharathma | ||
| Dildar | ||
| Hoo | ||
| Tsunami | ||
| Modalasala | ||
| Jackie | ||
| Kiccha Huccha | ||
| Eradane Maduve | ||
| Gandedhe | ||
| Aithalakkadi | ||
| Huduga Hudugi | ||
| Swayamvara | ||
| Chirru | ||
| 2011 | Olave Mandhara | |
| Happy Husband | ||
| Rama Rama Raghu Rama | ||
| Kanchana | ||
| Idonthara Love Story | ||
| Kaalgejje | ||
| Rajani | Kannada / Telugu film | |
| Ee Sanje | ||
| Kool...Sakkath Hot Maga | ||
| Veerabahu | ||
| Veera | ||
| Jackie | Kannada / Telugu film | |
| Sarathi | ||
| Kannadi | ||
| Lakshmi | ||
| Alemari | ||
| Devadas | ||
| Tyagu | ||
| Swayam Krushi | ||
| Auto Manja | ||
| Jony Mera Naam Preethi Mera Cam | ||
| Swamiji | ||
| Sanju Weds Geetha | ||
| O Manase | ||
| Gun | ||
| Hudugaru | ||
| Manase Mandaram | Telugu film | |
| Thathaasthu | ||
| Belgaum | ||
| Tirugubothu | Telugu film | |
| Prince | ||
| Boss | ||
| Tumba Ishta Swalpa Kashta | ||
| 90 | ||
| Paramathma | ||
| Jarasandha | ||
| Shyloo | ||
| 2012 | Ko Ko | |
| Tsunami | ||
| Chingari | ||
| Alemari | ||
| Anna Bond | ||
| Breaking News | ||
| Villain | ||
| Jaanu | ||
| Dandupalya | ||
| Shiva | ||
| Romeo | Won, SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Rambo | ||
| Kalaya Tasmai Namaha | ||
| Mr. 420 | ||
| Super Shastri | ||
| 2013 | Lakshmi | |
| Topiwala | ||
| CID Eesha | ||
| Aane Pataaki | ||
| Director's Special | ||
| Kaddipudi | ||
| Mahanadi | ||
| Mangana Kaili Manikya | ||
| Case No. 18/9 | ||
| Jayammana Maga | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Kannada Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | |
| Shatru | ||
| 2014 | Brahma | |
| Crazy Star | ||
| Dil Rangeela | ||
| Manada Mareyalli | ||
| Agraja | ||
| Gajakesari | ||
| Preethi Geethi Ityaadi | ||
| 24 Carat | ||
| Power *** | ||
| 2015 | Jackson | |
| Krishna-Leela | ||
| Nagaari | ||
| Ganga | Filming | |
| Mr Mommaga | Announced | |
Awards
- Won - 2006 - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Cyanide
- Won - 2013 - SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the film Romeo
- Nominated — 2013 - SIIMA Award for Best Comedian for the film Shiva
References
- ↑ "Rangayana Raghu Take up Plays". supergoodmovies.cpm. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
- ↑ "Duniya Review". nowrunning.com. 24 February 2007. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
- ↑ "A dialogue with greed". The Hindu 2 June 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2014.