Shiva Rajkumar
Known for: Acting
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
Film
Peddi
Gournaidu
2026
Film
Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi
1997
Film
Aralida Hoovugalu
Vijay Kumar
1991
Film
Ayushman Bhava
Krishna
2019
Series
Weekend With Ramesh
Himself
2014
Film
45
2025
Film
Bhagyada Balegara
2009
Film
Asura
Vasu
2001
Film
Jailer 2
Narasimha
2026
Film
Rishi
Rishi
2005
Film
Annavra Makkalu
1996
Film
Modada Mareyalli
1991
Film
Bairagee
Shivappa
2022
Film
Vedha
Vedha
2022
Film
Madesha
2008
Film
Jailer
Narasimha
2023
Film
Kavacha
Jayarama
2019
Film
Aasegobba Meesegobba
1990
Film
Gautamiputra Satakarni
Kalahasteeshwara (cameo appearance)
2017
Film
James
James (voice)
2022
Film
Mufti
Bhairathi Ranagal
2017
Film
Dad
Film
Satyamangala
Film
Anna Thangi
Appanna / Shivanna
2005
Film
Janumada Jodi
Krishna
1996
Film
Gadibidi Aliya
1995
Film
Bhairathi Ranagal
Bhairathi Ranagal
2024
Film
The Villain
Ramu
2018
Film
Devaru Kotta Tangi
2009
Film
Rathasapthami
Vishwanath/ Lawrence
1986
Film
Mass Leader
2017
Film
Savyasachi
1995
Film
Samara
Uday
1995
Film
Bail
2026
Film
Nammura Huduga
1998
Film
Ade Raaga Ade Haadu
Chandru / Nanda
1989
Film
Thavarina Siri
Mutthanna
2006
Film
Paramesha Panwala
2008
Film
Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
Tourist Guide
2010
Film
Mruthyunjaya
Chandru
1990
Film
Lakshmi
Lakshmi Narayana
2013
Film
Mutthanna
Mutthanna/Kiran Kumar
1994
Film
Preethse
Surya
2000
Film
Samyuktha
Shivaraj/ Shivu
1988
Film
Gandana Mane
2007
Film
Om
Satyamurthy
1995
Rakta Patham
2011
Film
A.K.47
Raam
1999
Film
Nammoora Mandara Hoove
1997
Film
Ashoka
2006
Film
Aithalakkadi
2010
Film
Karataka Damanaka
2024
Film
Thavarige Baa Thangi
2002
Film
Ranaranga
Anand
1988
Film
#73, Shantinivasa
2007
Daddy Daddy
Shanmugam
Film
Sugreeva
2010
Film
Anand
Anand
1986
Film
Chigurida Kanasu
Bangaadi Shankar
2003
Film
Inspector Vikram
Vikram/ Inspector Vikram
1989
Film
Captain Miller
Sengolan
2024
Film
Jogayya
2011
Film
666 Operation Dream Theatre
Agent Prakash
Film
Bhajarangi 2
2021
Film
Ammavra Ganda
1997
Film
Mahaan
Film
Jogi
'Jogi' Madesha
2005
Film
Gadibidi Krishna
1998
Satya In Love
2008
Film
Nanda
2009
Film
Drona
2020
Film
Andar Bahar
2013
Film
Bandhu Balaga
2008
Film
Bhajarangi
2013
Film
Belli
2014
Mutthu Nammappa
2014
Film
Kabzaa
Unnamed man
2023
Film
Andaman
1998
Film
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
1996
Film
Gummadi Narsaiah
Gummadi Narsaiah
2024
Film
Santa
2007
Film
Family - A Made at Home Short Film
2020
Film
A for Anand
Haadugaara
2014
Film
Tagaru
ACP Shivkumar/Tagaru Shiva
2018
Film
Rustum
Abhishek Bhargav (Rustum)
2019
Film
Ninne Preethisuve
2002
Film
Manamecchida Hudugi
Shivu
1987
Film
Shiva Mecchida Kannappa
Dinna/ Arjuna
1988
Film
Ghost
Anand / Ghost
2023
Film
Shivalinga
Shiva
2016
Film
Santheyalli Nintha Kabira
Kabir Das
2016
Film
Galate Aliyandru
2000
Film
Kabzaa 2
Film
Killing Veerappan
STF Master-Strategist
2016
Film
Firefly
2025
Film
Jodi
2001
Film
Devara Maga
Bharatha
2000
Film
Chandrodaya
1999
Film
Dore
1995
Film
Vajrakaya
Viraj
2015
Film
Ganga Yamuna
1997
Film
Srikanta
Srikanta
2017
Film
Thamassu
Shankar
2010
Film
Hrudaya Hrudaya
1999
Film
Belliyappa Bangarappa
1992
Film
The Saga of Ashwatthama Continues
Ashwatthama
Film
Lava Kusha
2007
Film
Mylari
2010
Film
Shiva
Shiva
2012
Film
Nee Siguvaregu
Film
Hatrick Hodi Maga
2009
Film
Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi
Special Appearance
1997
Film
Bhairavana Kone Paata
Film
Veera Chandrahasa
2025
Film
Shivanna 131
Deva
Film
Thayiya Madilu
Nandakumar
2007
Film
Chaitrada Chiguru
1999
Film
Uttarakanda
Film
Shiva Gana
Shiva
Film
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga
1998
Film
Jaga Mechida Huduga
Shivu
1993
Film
Aryan
2014
Film
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
2017
Film
Valmiki
2005
Film
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
1994
Film
Kaddi Pudi
2013
Film
Sarvabhouma
2004
Cm
2014
Film
Untitled Shivarajkumar Film
Film
Rakshasa
ACP Harish Chandra
2005
Film
Sri Ram
2003
Shivaputswami From Singanallur
2014
Film
Purushotthama
1992
Untitled Balaji Madhavan/Shivarajkumar Project
Film
Midida Shruti
Balu
1992