Puneeth Rajkumar
| Puneeth Rajkumar | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Native name | ಪುನೀತ್ ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ್ |
| Born |
Lohith 17 March 1975 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Residence | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Appu,Power star. |
| Occupation | Actor, playback singer, television presenter |
| Years active |
1976–1989 2002–present |
| Spouse(s) | Ashwini Revanath (m. 1999) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) |
Rajkumar (father) Parvathamma Rajkumar (mother) |
| Relatives | Vinay Rajkumar (nephew) |
| Family |
Shivarajkumar (brother) Raghavendra Rajkumar (brother) |
Puneeth Rajkumar (Kannada: ಪುನೀತ್ ರಾಜ್ಕುಮಾರ್; born 17 March 1975), is an Indian film actor, playback singer and television presenter who mostly works in Kannada cinema. He has appeared 23 films as a lead actor, prior to which he had a career as a child artiste appearing in films to which his father Rajkumar appeared in lead roles. As a child artist, his performances in Vasantha Geetha (1980), Bhagyavantha (1981), Chalisuva Modagalu (1982), Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983) and Bettada Hoovu (1985) received appreciation.[1] He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role of Ramu in Bettada Hoovu.[2] His first film in a lead role came in the 2002 in Appu. He went on to appear in other commercial successful films over the years, such as Abhi (2003), Aakash (2005), Arasu (2007), Milana (2007), Jackie (2010), Hudugaru (2011), Paramathma (2011), "Power" (2014), "Mythri" (2015) and "Rana Vikrama" (2015), establishing him as one of the leading contemporary actors in Kannada cinema.
He is the youngest son of Rajkumar, Kannada cinema's most celebrated actor, and the brother of actors Shivarajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar. In 2012, he debuted as a television presenter with the game show Kannadada Kotyadhipati, a Kannada version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.
Early life
Puneeth Rajkumar was born as Lohith at Kalyani Hospital, Madras, Tamil Nadu, to Rajkumar and Parvathamma Rajkumar as their fifth and youngest child. He grew up there till the age of six, before the family shifted base to Bangalore. A superstar at the time, his father took him to his shooting sets along with his sister Poornima till he was ten years old.[3] His elder brothers Shiva Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar were popular actors in the 1990s, with the former still acting in films.
Puneeth started his film career when he was six months old in his father's film Premada Kanike[4] and Sanaadi Appanna[5] when he was one year old. He appeared as a son for his real father in many movies such as Yarivanu, Vasantha Geetha, Chalisuva Modagalu. 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 a 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.
Career
Lead roles (2002–present)
Appu is the first film which he acted as Hero, which Became Block Buster, Then "Abhi", Followed By "Veera Kannadiga", "Maurya" ,"Namma Basava" , "Aakash", Arasu and "Bindass" all crossed 100 days and made him Top Hero in Kannada Film Industry.In 2007, He starred in Milana which has run for a year in PVR Multiplex Bangalore. He received the Karnataka State Best Actor Award for his role in the film.[1][6] In 2010, he starred in the movie Jackie paired with Bhavana Menon. This movie got wide critical acclaim [7] and was adjudged the Best Film of 2010 at the South Filmfare Awards.[8] The Telugu version was released on 6 May 2011. He acted in two movies in the year 2011, including Hudugaru.[9] Puneeth earned his second Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada[10] and also SIIMA awards for Best Actor for this movie. The other was Paramathma[11] under the direction of director Yograj Bhat, followed by Anna Bond in 2012 directed by Soori,[12] the director who had directed him in Jackie. His movie Yaare Koogadali[13] released in December 2012 got rave reviews from critics and was followed by Ninnindale (2014). Power which has hit the theaters recently is going strong at the box office. Puneet Starrer Makes Record Collection of ₹22 Crore in 6 Days [14]
Singing career
It is usual for music directors of his movies to record a song in his voice. From his first movie Appu, he was mostly singing solo. With the song Jothe Jotheyali from the movie Vamshi he sang duets too.[15] In 2010 he sang another fast-number in his movie Jackie after which he rendered voice to his brother Shivrajkumar's film titled "Lava Kusha" and Mylari.[16] Puneeth has also given voice for Ganesh movie Shyloo and also for Yogesh's Sidlingu. He is also given voice in films like Ale,Tirupathi Express,Sharan's Adyaksha and Tony.
TV shows
In 2013 Puneeth hosted the quiz show Kannadada Kotyadhipati which is modeled on the Hindi show Kaun Banega Crorepati hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, which was in turn modeled on British show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? hosted by Chris Tarrant.[17] The show had a High TRP ratings all over the season.. After the phenomenal success of season-1[18] second season followed in 2013.[19]
Other interests
Puneeth has also involved himself in philanthropic works with his mother Parvathamma Rajkumar and carries this out in an Ashram called Shakti Dhama in Mysore.[20]
Brand endorsement
Puneeth's popularity has made him the brand ambassador for Karnataka Milk Federation's Nandini Milk products(No Remuneration Taken Because It Will Help Farmers),LED Bulb project(No Remuneration Due To It Will Help Both Government And People Of Karnataka To Consume Less Current),7 Up (PepsiCo), F-Square, Dixcy Scott, Malabar Gold,[21] Manappuram [22] among others. He was also a brand ambassador of the Indian Premier League cricket team, Royal Challengers Bangalore.[23]
Personal life
Puneeth met Ashwini Revanath, who would be his future wife, through a common friend. Their friendship blossomed into love and they married on December 1, 1999.[3][3]
Filmography
Child artist
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Premada Kanike | credited as Master Rajkumar | |
| 1977 | Sanaadi Appanna | Young Ashok | |
| 1980 | Vasantha Geetha | Shyaam | credited as Master Lohith |
| 1981 | Bhagyavantha | Krishna | credited as Master Lohith |
| 1981 | Thayige Thakka Maga | credited as Master Lohith | |
| 1981 | Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha | Lord Krishna | credited as Master Lohith |
| 1982 | Hosa Belaku | Puttu | credited as Master Lohith |
| 1982 | Chalisuva Modagalu | Ramu | |
| 1983 | Bhakta Prahlada | Prahlada | |
| 1983 | Eradu Nakshatragalu | Raja | |
| 1984 | Yarivanu | Shyaam | |
| 1985 | Bettada Hoovu | Ramu | |
| 1988 | Shiva Mecchida Kannappa | Young Kannappa | |
| 1989 | Parashuram | Appu |
Lead role
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Appu | Appu | |
| 2003 | Abhi | Abhi | |
| 2004 | Veera Kannadiga | Munna | |
| 2004 | Maurya | Manu | |
| 2005 | Aakash | Aakash | |
| 2005 | Namma Basava | Basava | |
| 2006 | Ajay | Ajay | |
| 2007 | Arasu | Shivaraj Aras | |
| 2007 | Milana | Aakash | |
| 2008 | Bindaas | Shivu | |
| 2008 | Vamshi | Vamshi | |
| 2009 | Raaj - The Showman | Mutturaj | |
| 2009 | Raam | Raam | Remake |
| 2010 | Prithvi | Prithvi Kumar | |
| 2010 | Jackie | Janakirama "Jackie" | |
| 2011 | Hudugaru | Prabhu | remake |
| 2011 | Paramathma | Param | |
| 2012 | Anna Bond | Bond Ravi | |
| 2012 | Yaare Koogadali | Kumara | Remake |
| 2014 | Ninnindale | Vicky Venkatesh | |
| 2014 | Power | Bharath Kumar IPS | remake of Telugu film Dookudu |
| 2015 | Mythri | Himself | Bilingual film (Kannada, Malayalam), Guest appearance-Mohan Lal. |
| 2015 | RanaVikrama | Vikram Kumar | |
| 2016 | Chakravyuha | Filming | |
| 2016 | Doddmane Hudga | Filming | |
| 2016 | Rajakumara | Pre-production | |
| 2016 | James | Pre-production |
As Producer
| Year | Film | Cast | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Navibbaru Namagibbaru | Raghavendra Rajkumar | |
| 1996 | Sutradhara | Raghavendra Rajkumar | |
| 2016 | Nataraja Service | Sharan |
As playback singer
| Year | Film | Song | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Bhagyavantha | "Baana Dariyalli" | T. G. Lingappa |
| 1982 | Chalisuva Modagalu | "Kaanadante" | Rajan-Nagendra |
| 1983 | Bhakta Prahlada | "Govinda", "Ela Elavo" | T. G. Lingappa |
| 1983 | Eradu Nakshatragalu | "Nanna Udupu", "Howdu Endare", "Amma Kannu" | G. K. Venkatesh |
| 1984 | Yarivanu | "Kannige", "Aakashada" | Rajan-Nagendra |
| 1985 | Bettada Hoovu | "Bisile Irali", "Thayi Sarade" | Rajan-Nagendra |
| 1989 | Parashuram | "Kadre Thappu" | Hamsalekha |
| 2002 | Appu | "Talibaan Alla Alla" | Gurukiran |
| 2003 | Abhi | "Mama Mama Maja Madu" | Gurukiran |
| 2004 | Veera Kannadiga | "Naire Naire" | Chakri |
| 2004 | Maurya | "Simplagi Helthini" "Machalli kocchodilla" |
Gurukiran |
| 2005 | Rishi | "Bandarura Bandarelle" | Gurukiran |
| 2005 | Aakash | "Hodi Hodi" | R. P. Patnaik |
| 2005 | Namma Basava | "Rukku Rukku Rukkamma" | |
| 2007 | Arasu | "Baaro Baaro" | Joshua Sridhar |
| 2007 | Lava Kusha | "Hotappa Hot Sakkath" | Gurukiran |
| 2008 | Bindaas | "Bindaas" | Gurukiran |
| 2008 | Vamshi | "Jothe Jotheyali" | RP Patnaik |
| 2009 | Raam | "Hosa Gaana Bajaana" | V. Harikrishna |
| 2010 | Jackie | "Edavatt Aytu" | V. Harikrishna |
| 2010 | Mylari | "Mylapura Mylari" | Gurukiran |
| 2011 | Shyloo | "Pada Pada Kannada" | Jassie Gift |
| 2012 | Sidlingu | "Barbhad Building" | |
| 2012 | Anna Bond | "Kaanadanthe" Remix | |
| 2013 | Tony | "Pakka Paapi Naanu" | |
| 2013 | Ale | "Solu Nanagagodilla" | |
| 2014 | Savaari 2 | "Motu Beedi" | |
| 2014 | Adyaksha | "Adhyaksha Adhyaksha" | Arjun Janya |
| 2014 | Aryan | "Kannada Mannina" | Jassie Gift |
| 2014 | Power | "Guruvara Sanje" | S. Thaman |
| 2014 | Tirupathi Express | "Naanu Righta" | |
| 2015 | Krishna-Leela | "Pesal Man" | Sridhar V. Sambhram |
| 2015 | Rudra Tandava | "Ondooralli" | V. Harikrishna |
| 2015 | Rana Vikrama | "Neene Neene" | |
| 2015 | Rocket | "Thannage Idvi" | |
| 2015 | Uppi 2 | "Uppittu Uppittu" | Gurukiran |
| 2015 | Jaathre | "Tarikere" | |
| 2015 | Krishna-Rukku | "Darling Darling" | Sridhar V |
| 2015 | Ram Leela | "Teri Beautiful" | Anup Rubens |
| 2015 | Killing Veerappan | "Spot Spot" | Sai Karthik |
Television
| No | Year | Show name | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Kannadada Kotyadhipati[24] | Host | Suvarna | Aired 12 March 2012 |
| 2 | 2013 | Kannadada Kotyadhipati Season 2[24] | Host | Suvarna | Aired 11 March 2013 |
| 3 | 2014 | Weekend with Ramesh[25] | Guest | Zee Kannada | Aired 2 August 2014 |
Awards and nominations
- 1982–83: Best Child Actor (Male) — Chalisuva Modagalu
- 1983–84: Best Child Actor (Male) — Eradu Nakshatragalu
- 2007–08: Best Actor — Milana
- 2010–11: Best Actor — Jackie
- 2006: Best Actor — Arasu
- 2011: Best Actor — Hudugaru
- 2011: Best Actor — Hudugaru
- 2012: nominated, Best Actor — Anna Bond
- 2013: Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema (Male)[27]
- South Scope Film Awards
- 2008: Best Actor — Vamshi
- 2009: Best Actor — Raaj the Showman[28]
- Other awards
- 2010: Suvarna Film Award for Best Actor — Jackie
- 2012: Suvarna Film Award for Most Favorite Actor — Anna Bond
- 2010: Udaya Film Award for Best Actor — Jackie
References
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External links
Puneeth Rajkumar at the Internet Movie Database
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