Rangayana Raghu
| Rangayana Raghu | |
|---|---|
 Raghu during the shoot of Ishtakamya, 2015 | |
| Born |
17 April 1965 Kothur, Pavagada, Tumkur, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Rangayana Raghu (Kannada: ರಂಗಾಯಣ ರಘು; born 17 April 1965) is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. He has appeared in over 160 films mostly in comic or villainous roles.
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 commercially successful films which notably include Milana Raam, Jackie, Gaalipata, Junglee, Sanju Weds Geetha , Hudugaru, Paramathma and Sarathi among others.
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 film debut 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 breakthrough was Yogaraj Bhat's debut directorial venture Mani. He received critical acclaim for his performances in films like Ranga SSLC, Duniya, Alemari,Modalasala, and Director's Special.[2][3]
Filmography
- Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga (1998)
- Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu (2001)
- Dhumm (2002)
- Sri Ram (2003)
- Hrudayavantha (2003)
- Ranga SSLC (2004)
- Dharma (2004)
- Sahukara (2004)
- Bhagawan (2004)
- Omkara (2004)
- Rakshasa (2005)
- Valmiki (2005)
- Gunna (2005)
- Swamy (2005)
- Jootaata! (2005)
- Cyanide (2006)...Ranganath
- Thangigagi (2006)
- Poojari (2006)
- Tenali Ram (2006)
- Shishya (2006)
- Honeymoon Express (2006)
- Suntaragaali (2006)
- Tirupathi (2006)
- 7 O Clock (2006)
- Odahuttidavalu (2006)
- Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige (2007)
- Gunavantha (2007)
- Parodi (2007)
- Snehana Preetina (2007)
- Sixer (2007)
- Rajeeva Alla Godse (2007)
- Geleya (2007)
- Duniya (2007)
- Hani Hani (2008)
- Beladingalaagi Baa (2008)
- Gaalipata (2008)
- Payana (2008)
- Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008)
- Taj Mahal (2008)
- Vasantha Kala (2008)
- Avva (2008)
- Dheemaku (2008)
- Mast Maja Maadi (2008)
- Kodagana Koli Nungitha (2008)
- Yuga Yugagale Saagali (2008)
- Minchina Ota (2008)
- Sangama (2008)
- Athmeeya (2008)
- Bidda (2008)
- Rajakumari (2009)
- Prem Kahani (2009)
- Maleyali Jotheyali (2009)
- Raam (2009)
- Olave Jeevana Lekkachaara (2009)...Ratna
- Junglee (2009)
- Mr Painter (2009)
- Nanda (2009)
- Kallara Santhe (2009)
- Rajani (2009)
- Kannadada Kiran Bedi (2009)
- Gubbachchigalu (2009)
- Muniya (2009)
- Jokali (2010)
- Appu And Pappu (2010)
- Ullasa Utsaha (2010)
- Mylari (2010)
- Shankar IPS (2010)
- Gubbi (2010)
- Hendtheer Darbar (2010)
- Sanchari (2010)
- Huli (2010)
- Rame Gowda Vs Krishna Reddy (2010)
- Kari Chirathe (2010)
- Gang Leader (2010)
- Antharathma (2010)
- Dildar (2010)
- Hoo (2010)
- Tsunami (2010)
- Modalasala (2010)
- Jackie (2010)
- Kiccha Huccha (2010)
- Eradane Maduve (2010)
- Gandedhe (2010)
- Aithalakkadi (2010)
- Huduga Hudugi (2010)
- Swayamvara (2010)
- Chiru (2010)
- Olave Mandara (2011)
- Happy Husband (2011)
- Rama Rama Raghu Rama (2011)
- Kanchana (2011)
- Idonthara Love Story (2011)
- Kaalgejje (2011)
- Rajani (2011)
- Ee Sanje (2011)
- Kool...Sakkath Hot Maga (2011)
- Veerabahu (2011)
- Veera (2011)
- Jackie (2011)
- Sarathi (2011)
- Kannadi (2011)
- Lakshmi (2011)
- Alemari (2011)
- Devadas (2011)
- Tyagu (2011)
- Swayam Krushi (2011)
- Auto Manja (2011)
- Jony Mera Naam Preethi Mera Cam (2011)
- Swamiji (2011)
- Sanju Weds Geetha (2011)
- O Manase (2011)
- Gun (2011)
- Hudugaru (2011)
- Manase Mandaram (2011)
- Thathaasthu (2011)
- Belgaum (2011)
- Tirugubothu (2011)
- Prince (2011)
- Boss (2011)
- Tumba Ishta Swalpa Kashta (2011)
- 90 (2011)
- Paramathma (2011)
- Jarasandha (2011)
- Shyloo (2011)
- Ko Ko (2012)
- Tsunami (2012)
- Chingari (2012)
- Alemari (2012)
- Anna Bond (2012)
- Breaking News (2012)
- Villain (2012)
- Jaanu (2012)
- Dandupalya (2012)
- Shiva (2012)
- Romeo (2012)
- Rambo (2012)...Mangalore Annappa
- Kalaya Tasmai Namaha (2012)
- Mr. 420 (2012)
- Super Shastri (2012)
- Lakshmi (2013)
- Topiwala (2013)
- CID Eesha (2013)
- Aane Pataaki (2013)
- Director's Special (2013)
- Kaddipudi (2013)...Jinke
- Mahanadi (2013)
- Mangana Kaili Manikya (2013)
- Case No. 18/9 (2013)
- Jayammana Maga (2013)
- Shatru (2013)
- Brahma (2014)
- Crazy Star (2014)
- Dil Rangeela (2014)
- Manada Mareyalli (2014)
- Agraja (2014)
- Gajakesari (2014)
- Preethi Geethi Ityaadi (2014)
- 24 Carat (2014)
- Power *** (2014)
- Jackson (2015)
- Krishna-Leela (2015)
- Nagaari (2015)
- Rana Vikrama (2015)
- Daksha (2015)
- Bullet Basya (2015)
- Mr Mommaga (2015)
- Ganga (2015)
- Ram-Leela (2015)
- Sharpshooter (2015)
- Parapancha (2016)
Awards and nominations
- 2003–04: Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor: Mani
- 2006–07: Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor: Duniya
- 2006: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Cyanide
- 2009: nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Raam
- 2010: nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Modalasala
- 2011: nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Olave Mandara
- 2013: nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Jayammana Maga
- 2011: Best Actor in a Negative Role (Kannada): Sanju Weds Geetha
- 2012: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Kannada): Romeo
- 2012: nominated, Best Comedian (Kannada): Shiva
- 2013: nominated, Best Comedian (Kannada): Jayammana Maga
- 2010: Best Supporting Actor
- 2012: Best Comedian: Mr. 420
- 2007: Best Supporting Actor: Duniya
- 2009: Best Supporting Actor: Modalasala
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.
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