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Puneeth Rajkumar colloquially known as Appu, King Appu, and Power Star was an Indian actor, playback singer, television presenter, philanthropist, and producer who worked in Kannada films.
At the age of six months, Rajkumar was seen on the big screen as a child artist in the thriller Premada Kanike (1976). The film's director, V. Somasekhar selected him for a role, with his father playing the male lead. The following year, when Rajkumar was just one year old, he was cast in Sanadhi Appanna (1977), another film featuring his father in the lead role, alongside Jaya Prada and T.N. Balakrishna.
Between 1976 and 1989, Rajkumar featured in multiple films and established himself as a successful child actor. In 1981, he acted and recorded his first hit song "Baana Daariyalli Soorya" in the film in the film Bhagyavantha (1981). The song was composed by T.G. Lingappa.
Rajkumar was awarded the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor (Male) for his performance in Chelisuva Modagalu (1982). He also received his second Karnataka State Film Award in the same category for his role in Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983).
Rajkumar's biggest breakthrough as a child actor came with the film Bettada Hoovu (1985). which was adapted from the novel "What Then, Raman?" by Shirley L. Arora. He was honored with the award for Best Child Artist at the 33rd National Film Awards.
During his early teens, Rajkumar acted in Shiva Mecchida Kannappa (1988) along with his father and sibling Shivarajkumar. His last role as a child actor was in Parashuram (1989), where he shared screen space with his father.
In 1994, Rajkumar joined his family's production house Vajreshwari Combines, as a manager.
As a lead, Rajkumar made his debut in Appu (2002) opposite Rakshitha. The film was a box office success. Following this, Rajkumar appeared in many commercially successful films as a lead actor, such as Abhi (2003), Veera Kannadiga (2004), Ajay (2006), Arasu (2007), Vamshi (2008), Jackie (2010), Hudugaru (2011), Rana Vikrama (2015), Raajakumara (2017), Natasaarvabhowma (2019), and James (2022).
Rajkumar's final appearance on the big screen was in Gandhada Gudi (2022), a docudrama in which he played himself. The film was released on October 28, 2022, just a day before his first death anniversary.
Apart from acting, Rajkumar made his mark in professional singing too. He sang for movies like Appu (2002), Lava Kusha (2007), Vamshi (2008), Jackie (2010), Mylari (2010), and Akira (2016).
On the small screen, Rajkumar hosted the game show Kannadada Kotyadhipathi (2012). The show was modelled on the American game show, 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' He also hosted Family Power (2017), a reality show on Colors Kannada.
In his career spanning three decades, Rajkumar won several awards, including one National Film Award, six Filmfare Awards South, four Karnataka State Film Awards, and five SIIMA Awards.
Rajkumar was awarded an honorary doctorate posthumously by the University of Mysuru (Mysore) (UoM). He was conferred Karnataka Ratna, the highest civilian award in the state, by the Karnataka Government on November 1, 2022.
Rajkumar died on October 29, 2021, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, after suffering a heart attack.- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Girish Karnad was born on 19th May 1938 in Matheran, Maharashtra. He is acclaimed for his contemporary playwrights in Kannada. He is also an actor, director and screen writer. He was conferred Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India and won four Filmfare Awards where three are Filmfare Award for Best Director - Kannada and one Filmfare Best Screenplay Award.- Producer
- Writer
Soundarya Jagadish was a producer and writer, known for Snehitaru (2012), Masth Majaa Maadi (2008) and Appu and Pappu (2010). Soundarya died on 14 April 2024 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Actor
- Producer
- Director
B.S. Dwarakish was born on 19 August 1942 in Hunsur, Mysore, Kingdom of Mysore, India. He was an actor and producer, known for Vishnuvardhana (2011), Dance, Raja, Dance (1987) and Nee Thanda Kanike (1985). He died on 16 April 2024 in Bengaluru, Kanataka, India.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Kashinath was born in Kundapura, Udupi, Karnataka, India. He was an actor and director, known for Aparichita (1978), Be-Shaque (1981) and Ajagajantara (1991). He died on 18 January 2018 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Actress
- Producer
Pratima Devi was born in 1933 in Udupi, Karnataka, India. She was an actress and producer, known for Anokhi Ada (1948), Victoria No. 203 (1972) and Sawan Aya Re (1949). She was married to Shanker D. Singh. She died on 6 April 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Mandeep Roy was born on 4 April 1949 in Karnataka, India. He was an actor, known for Nishkarsha (1993), Murder (1994) and Akasmika (1993). He died on 29 January 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Writer
- Director
- Music Department
K.V. Raju was born in 1954 in India. He was a writer and director, known for Police Lock Up (1992), Rashtra Geet (2001) and Indrajeet (1991). He died on 24 December 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Kishori Ballal was an actress, known for Swades (2004), Sparsha (2000) and Kempe Gowda (2011). She was married to N Sripathi Ballal. She died on 18 February 2020 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Actor
- Writer
Mohan Juneja was an actor and writer, known for K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022), K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018) and Sri Renuka Devi (2003). He died on 7 May 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Actor
- Music Department
Sanchari Vijay was born in 1983 in India. He was an actor, known for Naanu Avanalla... Avalu (2015), Killing Veerappan (2016) and Gentleman (2020). He died on 15 June 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Actress
- Producer
B.V. Radha was born on 15 August 1948 in Bangalore, Mysore State, India. She was an actress and producer, known for Yaar Nee? (1966), Partha (2003) and Churi Chikanna (1969). She was married to K.S.L. Swamy. She died on 10 September 2017 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Parvathamma Rajkumar was born on 6 December 1939 in Saligrama, Kingdom of Mysore, British India. She was a producer, known for R the King, Guri (1986) and Run Antony (2016). She was married to Rajkumar. She died on 31 May 2017 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Actor
- Director
- Music Department
K.S.L. Swamy was born on 21 February 1939 in Kikkeri, Kingdom of Mysore, British India. He was an actor and director, known for Shri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama (1971), Bhagyada Bagilu (1968) and Devaru Kotta Thangi (1973). He was married to B.V. Radha. He died on 20 October 2015 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Suresh Chandra was an actor, known for Kiccha Huccha (2010), Appayya (2013) and Junglee (2009). He died on 11 June 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Siddalingaiah was born in 1936 in British India. He was a director and writer, known for Bangarada Manushya (1972), Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu (1974) and Baa Nanna Preethisu (1992). He died on 12 March 2015 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
S.K. Bhagavan was born on 5 July 1933. He was a director and writer, known for Operation Diamond Racket (1978), Eradu Kanasu (1974) and Pratidhwani (1971). He died on 20 February 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Bhargavi Narayan was born on 4 February 1938 in India. She was an actress, known for 777 Charlie (2022), Eradu Kanasu (1974) and Butterfly. She was married to Belavadi Nanjundaiah Narayana. She died on 14 February 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Actor
- Producer
Shankanada Aravind was born in 1950 in India. He was an actor and producer, known for Brahma (2014), Ranadheera (1988) and Om (1995). He was married to Rama. He died on 7 May 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Actor
- Music Department
R.N. Sudarshan was born on 2 May 1939 in Kingdom of Mysore, British India. He was an actor, known for Shubha Mangala (1975), Rudraksham (1994) and Karulinakare (1970). He was married to Shylashri. He died on 8 September 2017 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Shani Mahadevappa was born in 1933 in Malavalli, Karnataka, India. He was an actor, known for Operation Diamond Racket (1978), Akasmika (1993) and Babruvahana (1977). He died on 3 January 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Ashok Rao was an actor, known for Bombaat (2008), Chamundi (2000) and Cyanide (2006). He died on 2 February 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Producer
Anekal Balraj was a producer, known for Kariya 2 (2017), Kariya (2003) and Jackpot (2006). Anekal died on 15 May 2022 in Bengaluru, India.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Ravi Belagere was born on 15 March 1958 in Bellary, Karnataka, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Encounter Dayanayak (2005), Deadly Soma (2005) and Meera Madhava Raghava (2007). He died on 13 November 2020 in Bengaluru, India.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Director
- Writer
Renuka Sharma was born in 1939 in British India. He was an assistant director and director, known for Kavirathna Kaalidaasa (1983), Mahasadhvi Mallamma (2005) and Anjada Gandu (1988). He died on 5 May 2021 in Bengaluru, India.- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Shahuraj Shinde was a director and writer, known for Snehana Preethina (2007), Prema Chandrama (2011) and Arjun (2008). He died on 19 November 2020 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- K.C.N. Chandrasekhar was born in 1952 in India. He was a producer, known for Babruvahana (1977), Saravana (2006) and Mahaguru (1985). He died on 13 June 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Padma Kumta was an actress, known for Simhadri (1996), Chomana Dudi (1975) and Nanna Hendthi Chennagiddale (2000). She died on 6 March 2017 in Bengaluru, India.
- Jayashree Ramaiah was an actress, known for Kannad Gothilla (2019), Uppu Huli Khara (2017) and Bigg Boss Kannada (2013). She died on 25 January 2021 in Bengaluru, India.
- Bullet Prakash was an actor, known for Bachchan (2013), Bhajarangi (2013) and Brahma (2014). He died on 6 April 2020 in Bengaluru, India.
- Rajesh was born on 15 April 1935 in Bangalore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India. He was an actor, known for Purana Purush, Anand (1986) and Suvarnabhoomi (1969). He died on 19 February 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Krishna Nadig was born in 1955 in India. He was an actor, known for Pailwaan (2019), Aadi Lakshmi Puraana (2019) and Gangodaka (2019). He died on 17 October 2020 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Shankar Rao was an actor, known for Mysore Mallige (1992), Avale Nanna Gelathi (2004) and Veera Kannadiga (2004). He died on 18 October 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Composer
- Music Department
Rajan was born in 1933 in Mysore, Karnataka, India. He was a composer, known for Gandhada Gudi (1973), Guri (1986) and Eradu Kanasu (1974). He died on 11 October 2020 in Bengaluru, India.- Editor
- Editorial Department
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
G.G. Krishna Rao was an editor and assistant director, known for Sagara Sangamam (1983), Chinnabbayi (1997) and Sankarabharanam (1980). G.G. died on 21 February 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Actor
- Music Department
- Director
C.V. Shivashankar was born on 23 March 1933 in Tiptur, Karnataka, India. He was an actor and director, known for Mahadimane (1971), Padavidhara (1967) and Hoysala (1975). He died on 27 June 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Music Department
Shimoga Subbanna was born in Shivamogga, India. Shimoga is known for Kaadu Kudure (1978), Santha Shishunala Sharif (1990) and Trishula (1985). Shimoga died on 11 August 2022 in Bengaluru, India.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Katte Ramchandra was born on 15 February 1947 in India. He was an actor and director, known for Vaishakada Dinagalu (1993), Gun (2011) and Ondu Premada Kathe (1977). He died on 28 January 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Actor
- Writer
- Music Department
Master Hirannayya was born on 15 February 1934 in Mysore, Karnataka, British India. He was an actor and writer, known for Devadasi (1978), Gaja (2008) and Marma (2002). He was married to Shanthamma. He died on 2 May 2019 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Producer
Ramu was born in 1969 in India. Ramu was a producer, known for Golibar (1993), Gooli (2008) and Malla (2004). Ramu died on 26 April 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Dhruv Sharma was an Indian actor known for Kichchu (2018), Looty (2018) and Bangalore 560023 (2015). He died on August 1, 2017, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He was one of the star players of the Karnataka Bulldozers led by Kichcha Sudeep at the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL).
Dhruv started his career in films with Snehanjali. He also acted in a few other films later. He was a flamboyant star in both cricket and films. - Oommen Chandy was born on 31 October 1943 in Kumarakom, Kottayam District, India. He was a writer, known for 360 Degree Video of Kerala Chief Minister (2016). He died on 18 July 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka State, India.
- A. Sampath Kumar was a producer, known for Sachien (2005). A. Sampath died on 9 March 2015 in Bengaluru, India.
- Music Department
- Writer
- Director
Geethapriya was born on 15 June 1932 in British India. He was a writer and director, known for Manninamaga (1968), Kalyani (1971) and Bhoopathiranga (1970). He died on 17 January 2016 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.- Anant Ojha was a writer, known for ACP Sagarika (2013). He died on 31 December 2017 in Bengaluru, India.
- Sathyanarayan Ummathal was an actor, known for ACT 1978 (2020) and Yellow Gangs (2022). He died on 3 June 2022 in Bengaluru, India.