Shiva Rajkumar

Biography

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

Shivappa

ಬೈರಾಗಿ

Bhairathi Ranagal

ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್‌

Srikanta

Srikanta

Unnamed man

ಕಬ್ಜ

Family - A Made at Home Short Film

James (voice)

ಜೇಮ್ಸ್

Narasimha

ஜெயிலர்

'Jogi' Madesha

ಜೋಗಿ

Anand

ರಣರಂಗ

Tourist Guide

ಚೆಲುವೆಯೇ ನಿನ್ನ ನೋಡಲು

Ninne Preethisuve

Chandrodaya

Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga

Hrudaya Hrudaya

ಪ್ರೇಮ ರಾಗ ಹಾಡು ಗೆಳತಿ

Aryan

Belli

Shivaputswami From Singanallur

Thavarige Baa Thangi

Shiva

Shiva

Viraj

ವಜ್ರಕಾಯ

Haadugaara

Mutthu Nammappa

Andar Bahar

Jogayya

Mylari

Cm

Lakshmi Narayana

Lakshmi

Kaddi Pudi

ಭಜರಂಗಿ

Aithalakkadi

Gandana Mane

Mutthanna

ತವರಿನ ಸಿರಿ

Paramesha Panwala

Madesha

రక్త పాతం

Nandakumar

Thayiya Madilu

Lava Kusha

Nanda

Hatrick Hodi Maga

Bhagyada Balegara

ದೇವರು ಕೊಟ್ಟ ತಂಗಿ

Shankar

Thamassu

#73, Shantinivasa

Satya In Love

Santa

Sugreeva

Bandhu Balaga

ಕಬ್ಜ 2

Anand / Ghost

ಘೋಸ್ಟ್

Sengolan

கேப்டன் மில்லர்

ಕರಟಕ ದಮನಕ

Surya

Preethse

Nammoora Mandara Hoove

Satyamurthy

ॐ

Anand

ಆನಂದ್

Vishwanath/ Lawrence

Rathasapthami

Shivu

ಮನ ಮೆಚ್ಚಿದ ಹುಡುಗಿ

Dinna/ Arjuna

Shiva Mecchida Kannappa

Shivaraj/ Shivu

ಸಂಯುಕ್ತ

Vikram/ Inspector Vikram

ಇನ್ಸ್‌ಪೆಕ್ಟರ್ ವಿಕ್ರಂ

Krishna

Janumada Jodi

Bangaadi Shankar

ಚಿಗುರಿದ ಕನಸು

ಭೈರವನ ಕೊನೆ ಪಾಠ

ಉತ್ತರಕಾಂಡ

Deva

Shivanna 131

Shiva

ಶಿವ ಗಣ

ಚೈತ್ರದ ಚಿಗುರು

Shiva

Shivalinga

ಮಾಸ್ ಲೀಡರ್

STF Master-Strategist

Killing Veerappan

Ramu

ದಿ ವಿಲನ್

Bhairathi Ranagal

ಮಫ್ತಿ

Kalahasteeshwara (cameo appearance)

గౌతమిపుత్ర శాతకర్ణి

Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya

ACP Shivkumar/Tagaru Shiva

Tagaru

Jayarama

ಕವಚ

Abhishek Bhargav (Rustum)

ರುಸ್ತುಮ್

Drona

Krishna

ಆಯುಷ್ಮಾನ್‌ಭವ

ಭಜರಂಗಿ 2

Valmiki

Ashwatthama

The Saga of Ashwatthama Continues

Vedha

ವೇದ

ಬೆಳ್ಳಿಯಪ್ಪ ಬಂಗಾರಪ್ಪ

ಸತ್ಯಮಂಗಳ

Nee Siguvaregu

Chandru / Nanda

Ade Raaga Ade Haadu

Gournaidu

పెద్ది

45

ವೀರ ಚಂದ್ರಹಾಸ

Narasimha

ஜெயிலர் 2

ಫೈರ್ ಫ್ಲೈ

ACP Harish Chandra

Rakshasa

Special Appearance

Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi

666 Operation Dream Theatre

Gadibidi Krishna

Purushotthama

ಅಂಡಮಾನ್

Annavra Makkalu

Bharatha

Devara Maga

Mruthyunjaya

Galate Aliyandru

Ganga Yamuna

Ashoka

Dore

Sri Ram

Nammura Huduga

Jodi

Gadibidi Aliya

Untitled Balaji Madhavan/Shivarajkumar Project

Shivu

ಜಗ ಮೆಚ್ಚಿದ ಹುಡುಗ

Gandhada Gudi Part 2

Aasegobba Meesegobba

Sarvabhouma

Gummadi Narsaiah

గుమ్మడి నర్సయ్య