Shiva Rajkumar
Acting
Born: July 12, 1962 (age 64) · Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Highest Rated
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
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Movies (115)
Jailer 2
Narasimha
Jailer
Narasimha
Peddi
Gournaidu
Bhairathi Ranagal
Bhairathi Ranagal
Kabzaa
Unnamed man
Captain Miller
Sengolan
45
2025
Bail
2026
Hagalu Vesha
Ramu
Aralida Hoovugalu
Vijay Kumar
Gadibidi Aliya
1995
Preethse
Surya
Bhagyada Balegara
2009
Modada Mareyalli
1991
Gadibidi Krishna
1998
Savyasachi
1995
Asura
Vasu
Paramesha Panwala
2008
James
James (voice)
Vedha
Vedha
Mutthanna
Mutthanna/Kiran Kumar
Drona
2020
Annavra Makkalu
1996
Ghost
Dalavayi Muddanna "Big Daddy" / Anand Rao "Ghost"
#73, Shantinivasa
2007
Bhajarangi 2
2021
Andar Bahar
2013
Nammura Huduga
1998
Aasegobba Meesegobba
1990
Janumada Jodi
Krishna
Rathasapthami
Vishwanath/ Lawrence
Killing Veerappan
STF Master-Strategist
Madesha
2008
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
2017
Aithalakkadi
2010
Mruthyunjaya
Chandru
Sri Ram
2003
Ashoka
2006
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
1996
Om
Satyamurthy
Bandhu Balaga
2008
Gautamiputra Satakarni
Kalahasteeshwara (cameo appearance)
Veera Chandrahasa
2025
Mavanige Thakka Aliya
1992
Rishi
Rishi
Jogayya
2011
Shivalinga
Shiva
Lakshmi
Lakshmi Narayana
Anna Thangi
Appanna / Shivanna
Andaman
1998
Mass Leader
2017
Sugreeva
2010
Gandana Mane
2007
Midida Shruti
Balu
Mufti
Bhairathi Ranagal
Thamassu
Shankar
Ade Raaga Ade Haadu
Chandru / Nanda
The Villain
Ramu
Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi
1997
Bhajarangi
2013
Ammavra Ganda
1997
Lava Kusha
2007
Devaru Kotta Tangi
2009
Chigurida Kanasu
Bangaadi Shankar
Samyuktha
Shivaraj/ Shivu
Ranaranga
Anand
Nanda
2009
Anand
Anand
Inspector Vikram
Vikram/ Inspector Vikram
Jogi
'Jogi' Madesha
Hatrick Hodi Maga
2009
Ninne Preethisuve
2002
Chandrodaya
1999
Kavacha
Jayarama
Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi
Special Appearance
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
1994
Belliyappa Bangarappa
1992
Ayushman Bhava
Krishna
Karataka Damanaka
2024
Firefly
2025
Jodi
2001
Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
Tourist Guide
Bairagee
Shivappa
A.K.47
Raam
Dore
1995
Gummadi Narsaiah
Gummadi Narsaiah
Samara
Uday
Rustum
Abhishek Bhargav (Rustum)
Vajrakaya
Viraj
Valmiki
2005
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga
1998
Nammoora Mandara Hoove
1997
Srikanta
Srikanta
Thayiya Madilu
Nandakumar
Santa
2007
Santheyalli Nintha Kabira
Kabir Das
Belli
2014
Tagaru
ACP Shivkumar/Tagaru Shiva
Galate Aliyandru
2000
Thavarina Siri
Mutthanna
Shiva Mecchida Kannappa
Dinna/ Arjuna
Hrudaya Hrudaya
1999
Shiva
Shiva
Mylari
2010
Sarvabhouma
2004
Aryan
2014
Rakshasa
ACP Harish Chandra
Ganga Yamuna
1997
Manamecchida Hudugi
Shivu
Chaitrada Chiguru
1999
Jaga Mechida Huduga
Shivu
Thavarige Baa Thangi
2002
Purushotthama
1992
Kaddi Pudi
2013
Devara Maga
Bharatha
Self / Appearances (1)
Upcoming (14)
A for Anand
Film
666 Operation Dream Theatre
Agent Prakash · Film
Dad
Film
Mahaan
Film
Satyamangala
Film
The Saga of Ashwatthama Continues
Ashwatthama · Film
Kabzaa 2
Film
Picasso
Shanmugam · Film
Bhairavana Kone Paata
Film
Untitled Shivarajkumar Film
Film
Nee Siguvaregu
Film
Shivanna 131
Deva · Film
Uttarakanda
Film
Shiva Gana
Shiva · Film