Shivaraj Kumar
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
Credits
- 2026 · Jailer 2 as Narasimha
- 2026 · Peddi as Gournaidu
- 2025 · 45 as
- 2025 · Firefly as
- 2024 · Bhairathi Ranagal as Bhairathi Ranagal
- 2024 · Karataka Damanaka as
- 2024 · Captain Miller as Sengolan
- 2023 · Jailer as Narasimha
- 2023 · Kabzaa as Unnamed man
- 2022 · Vedha as Vedha
- 2022 · Bairagee as Shivappa
- 2022 · James as James (voice)
- 2021 · Bhajarangi 2 as
- 2020 · Family - A Made at Home Short Film as
- 2020 · Drona as
- 2019 · Rustum as Abhishek Bhargav (Rustum)
- 2019 · Kavacha as Jayarama
- 2018 · The Villain as Ramu
- 2018 · Tagaru as ACP Shivkumar/Tagaru Shiva
- 2017 · Mufti as Bhairathi Ranagal
- 2017 · Mass Leader as
- 2017 · Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya as
- 2017 · Gautamiputra Satakarni as Kalahasteeshwara (cameo appearance)
- 2016 · Killing Veerappan as STF Master-Strategist
- 2016 · Shivalinga as Shiva
- 2015 · Vajrakaya as Viraj
- 2014 · Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- 2014 · Aryan as
- 2013 · Bhajarangi as
- 2012 · Shiva as Shiva
- 2011 · Jogayya as
- 2011 · Rakta Patham as
- 2010 · Mylari as
- 2010 · Thamassu as Shankar
- 2010 · Aithalakkadi as
- 2009 · Bhagyada Balegara as
- 2009 · Hatrick Hodi Maga as
- 2009 · Nanda as
- 2008 · Paramesha Panwala as
- 2008 · Satya In Love as
- 2006 · Thavarina Siri as Mutthanna
- 2006 · Ashoka as
- 2002 · Thavarige Baa Thangi as
- 2000 · Preethse as Surya
- 1999 · Chandrodaya as
- 1998 · Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga as
- 1997 · Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi as
- 1997 · Nammoora Mandara Hoove as
- 1995 · Om as Satyamurthy
- 1992 · Belliyappa Bangarappa as
- 1988 · Ranaranga as Anand
- 1988 · Samyuktha as Shivaraj/ Shivu
- 1988 · Shiva Mecchida Kannappa as Dinna/ Arjuna
- 1986 · Anand as Anand
- Future · Kabzaa 2 as
- Future · Nee Siguvaregu as
- Future · Satyamangala as
- 2025 · Veera Chandrahasa as
- 2023 · Ghost as Anand / Ghost
- 2019 · Ayushman Bhava as Krishna
- 2017 · Srikanta as Srikanta
- 2014 · Shivaputswami From Singanallur as
- 2014 · Cm as
- 2014 · Haadugaara as
- 2014 · Belli as
- 2014 · Mutthu Nammappa as
- 2013 · Kaddi Pudi as
- 2013 · Andar Bahar as
- 2013 · Lakshmi as Lakshmi Narayana
- 2010 · Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu as Tourist Guide
- 2010 · Sugreeva as
- 2009 · Devaru Kotta Tangi as
- 2008 · Madesha as
- 2008 · Bandhu Balaga as
- 2007 · Lava Kusha as
- 2007 · Gandana Mane as
- 2007 · #73, Shantinivasa as
- 2007 · Santa as
- 2007 · Thayiya Madilu as Nandakumar
- 2005 · Jogi as 'Jogi' Madesha
- 2005 · Valmiki as
- 2005 · Rakshasa as ACP Harish Chandra
- 2003 · Chigurida Kanasu as Bangaadi Shankar
- 2003 · Sri Ram as
- 2001 · Jodi as
- 2000 · Galate Aliyandru as
- 2000 · Devara Maga as Bharatha
- 1999 · Chaitrada Chiguru as
- 1999 · Hrudaya Hrudaya as
- 1998 · Gadibidi Krishna as
- 1998 · Andaman as
- 1997 · Ganga Yamuna as
- 1997 · Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi as Special Appearance
- 1995 · Dore as
- 1995 · Gadibidi Aliya as
- 1994 · Gandhada Gudi: Part 2 as
- 1993 · Jaga Mechida Huduga as Shivu
- 1992 · Purushotthama as
- 1990 · Mruthyunjaya as
- 1989 · Ade Raaga Ade Haadu as Chandru / Nanda
- 1986 · Rathasapthami as Vishwanath/ Lawrence
- Future · Uttarakanda as
- 2002 · Ninne Preethisuve as
- 1998 · Nammura Huduga as
- 1996 · Janumada Jodi as Krishna
- 1996 · Annavra Makkalu as
- 1990 · Aasegobba Meesegobba as
- 1989 · Inspector Vikram as Vikram/ Inspector Vikram
- 1987 · Manamecchida Hudugi as Shivu
- Future · The Saga of Ashwatthama Continues as Ashwatthama
- Future · Shivanna 131 as Deva
- Future · Bhairavana Kone Paata as
- Future · Shiva Gana as Shiva
- Future · 666 Operation Dream Theatre as
- Future · Untitled Balaji Madhavan/Shivarajkumar Project as