Acting
Shiva Rajkumar
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).
Filmography
Peddi
Film · 2026
Jailer 2
Film · 2026
Bail
Film · 2026
45
Film · 2025
Veera Chandrahasa
Film · 2025
Firefly
Film · 2025
Bhairathi Ranagal
Film · 2024
Captain Miller
Film · 2024
Karataka Damanaka
Film · 2024
Gummadi Narsaiah
Film · 2024
Kabzaa
Film · 2023
Jailer
Film · 2023
Ghost
Film · 2023
Bairagee
Film · 2022
James
Film · 2022
Vedha
Film · 2022
Bhajarangi 2
Film · 2021
Drona
Film · 2020
Kavacha
Film · 2019
Rustum
Film · 2019
Ayushman Bhava
Film · 2019
The Villain
Film · 2018
Tagaru
Film · 2018
Srikanta
Film · 2017
Mass Leader
Film · 2017
Mufti
Film · 2017
Gautamiputra Satakarni
Film · 2017
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
Film · 2017
Shivalinga
Film · 2016
Killing Veerappan
Film · 2016
Santheyalli Nintha Kabira
Film · 2016
Vajrakaya
Film · 2015
Aryan
Film · 2014
Belli
Film · 2014
Shivaputswami From Singanallur
Film · 2014
Haadugaara
Film · 2014
Mutthu Nammappa
Film · 2014
Cm
Film · 2014
Weekend With Ramesh
Series · 2014
Andar Bahar
Film · 2013
Lakshmi
Film · 2013
Kaddi Pudi
Film · 2013
Bhajarangi
Film · 2013
Shiva
Film · 2012
Jogayya
Film · 2011
Rakta Patham
Film · 2011
Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
Film · 2010
Mylari
Film · 2010
Aithalakkadi
Film · 2010
Thamassu
Film · 2010
Sugreeva
Film · 2010
Nanda
Film · 2009
Hatrick Hodi Maga
Film · 2009
Bhagyada Balegara
Film · 2009
Devaru Kotta Tangi
Film · 2009
Paramesha Panwala
Film · 2008
Madesha
Film · 2008
Satya In Love
Film · 2008
Bandhu Balaga
Film · 2008
Gandana Mane
Film · 2007
Thayiya Madilu
Film · 2007
Lava Kusha
Film · 2007
#73, Shantinivasa
Film · 2007
Santa
Film · 2007
Thavarina Siri
Film · 2006
Ashoka
Film · 2006
Jogi
Film · 2005
Valmiki
Film · 2005
Rakshasa
Film · 2005
Rishi
Film · 2005
Anna Thangi
Film · 2005
Sarvabhouma
Film · 2004
Chigurida Kanasu
Film · 2003
Sri Ram
Film · 2003
Ninne Preethisuve
Film · 2002
Thavarige Baa Thangi
Film · 2002
Jodi
Film · 2001
Asura
Film · 2001
Preethse
Film · 2000
Devara Maga
Film · 2000
Galate Aliyandru
Film · 2000
Hagalu Vesha
Film · 2000
Chandrodaya
Film · 1999
Hrudaya Hrudaya
Film · 1999
Chaitrada Chiguru
Film · 1999
A.K.47
Film · 1999
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga
Film · 1998
Gadibidi Krishna
Film · 1998
Andaman
Film · 1998
Nammura Huduga
Film · 1998
Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi
Film · 1997
Nammoora Mandara Hoove
Film · 1997
Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi
Film · 1997
Ganga Yamuna
Film · 1997
Ammavra Ganda
Film · 1997
Janumada Jodi
Film · 1996
Annavra Makkalu
Film · 1996
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
Film · 1996
Shiva Sainya
Film · 1996
Om
Film · 1995
Dore
Film · 1995
Gadibidi Aliya
Film · 1995
Savyasachi
Film · 1995
Samara
Film · 1995
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
Film · 1994
Mutthanna
Film · 1994
Jaga Mechida Huduga
Film · 1993
Belliyappa Bangarappa
Film · 1992
Purushotthama
Film · 1992
Midida Shruti
Film · 1992
Mavanige Thakka Aliya
Film · 1992
Modada Mareyalli
Film · 1991
Aralida Hoovugalu
Film · 1991
Mruthyunjaya
Film · 1990
Aasegobba Meesegobba
Film · 1990
Inspector Vikram
Film · 1989
Ade Raaga Ade Haadu
Film · 1989
Ranaranga
Film · 1988
Shiva Mecchida Kannappa
Film · 1988
Samyuktha
Film · 1988
Manamecchida Hudugi
Film · 1987
Anand
Film · 1986
Rathasapthami
Film · 1986
Kabzaa 2
Film
Bhairavana Kone Paata
Film
Uttarakanda
Film
Shivanna 131
Film
Shiva Gana
Film
The Saga of Ashwatthama Continues
Film
Satyamangala
Film
Nee Siguvaregu
Film
666 Operation Dream Theatre
Film
Untitled Balaji Madhavan/Shivarajkumar Project
Film
Dad
Film
Untitled Shivarajkumar Film
Film
Picasso
Film
A for Anand
Film
Mahaan
Film
Original Monster
Film