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 (112)
Peddi
Gournaidu
Jailer
Narasimha
Bhagyada Balegara
2009
Gautamiputra Satakarni
Kalahasteeshwara (cameo appearance)
Vedha
Vedha
45
2025
Aralida Hoovugalu
Vijay Kumar
Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi
1997
Captain Miller
Sengolan
Mufti
Bhairathi Ranagal
Bairagee
Shivappa
James
James (voice)
Bhairathi Ranagal
Bhairathi Ranagal
Ayushman Bhava
Krishna
Aasegobba Meesegobba
1990
Savyasachi
1995
Kavacha
Jayarama
Modada Mareyalli
1991
Madesha
2008
Janumada Jodi
Krishna
Hagalu Vesha
Ramu
Paramesha Panwala
2008
Annavra Makkalu
1996
Asura
Vasu
Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
Tourist Guide
Rishi
Rishi
The Villain
Ramu
Preethse
Surya
Lakshmi
Lakshmi Narayana
Mass Leader
2017
Nammura Huduga
1998
Belli
2014
Kabzaa
Unnamed man
Jogayya
2011
A.K.47
Raam
Devaru Kotta Tangi
2009
Gadibidi Krishna
1998
Thamassu
Shankar
Inspector Vikram
Vikram/ Inspector Vikram
Om
Satyamurthy
Ganga Yamuna
1997
Jogi
'Jogi' Madesha
Mutthanna
Mutthanna/Kiran Kumar
Mruthyunjaya
Chandru
Aithalakkadi
2010
Gandana Mane
2007
Samara
Uday
Ranaranga
Anand
Ammavra Ganda
1997
Chigurida Kanasu
Bangaadi Shankar
Rathasapthami
Vishwanath/ Lawrence
Karataka Damanaka
2024
Devara Maga
Bharatha
Nammoora Mandara Hoove
1997
Nanda
2009
Ghost
Anand / Ghost
Gadibidi Aliya
1995
Ashoka
2006
Bhajarangi 2
2021
Andar Bahar
2013
Thavarina Siri
Mutthanna
Anand
Anand
Ade Raaga Ade Haadu
Chandru / Nanda
Thayiya Madilu
Nandakumar
Drona
2020
Gummadi Narsaiah
Gummadi Narsaiah
Sarvabhouma
2004
Shivalinga
Shiva
Jodi
2001
Bandhu Balaga
2008
Sugreeva
2010
Midida Shruti
Balu
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
1996
Killing Veerappan
STF Master-Strategist
Andaman
1998
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
1994
#73, Shantinivasa
2007
Anna Thangi
Appanna / Shivanna
Thavarige Baa Thangi
2002
Rustum
Abhishek Bhargav (Rustum)
Tagaru
ACP Shivkumar/Tagaru Shiva
Vajrakaya
Viraj
Santheyalli Nintha Kabira
Kabir Das
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga
1998
Firefly
2025
Bhajarangi
2013
Srikanta
Srikanta
Manamecchida Hudugi
Shivu
Samyuktha
Shivaraj/ Shivu
Lava Kusha
2007
Chaitrada Chiguru
1999
Santa
2007
Kaddi Pudi
2013
Galate Aliyandru
2000
Rakshasa
ACP Harish Chandra
Valmiki
2005
Purushotthama
1992
Shiva
Shiva
Sri Ram
2003
Hatrick Hodi Maga
2009
Ninne Preethisuve
2002
Hrudaya Hrudaya
1999
Shiva Mecchida Kannappa
Dinna/ Arjuna
Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi
Special Appearance
Veera Chandrahasa
2025
Jaga Mechida Huduga
Shivu
Aryan
2014
Chandrodaya
1999
Belliyappa Bangarappa
1992
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
2017
Dore
1995
Mylari
2010
Self / Appearances (1)
Upcoming (15)
Jailer 2
Narasimha · Film
Satyamangala
Film
Dad
Film
Mahaan
Film
A for Anand
Film
Bail
Film
Untitled Shivarajkumar Film
Film
Kabzaa 2
Film
Nee Siguvaregu
Film
Uttarakanda
Film
Bhairavana Kone Paata
Film
666 Operation Dream Theatre
Agent Prakash · Film
The Saga of Ashwatthama Continues
Ashwatthama · Film
Shivanna 131
Deva · Film
Shiva Gana
Shiva · Film