Nationality Indian Role Actor Name Rangayana Raghu | Years active 1995–present Occupation Actor Upcoming movie Thathaasthu | |
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Born 17 April 1965 (age 59) ( 1965-04-17 ) Kottur, Pavagada, Tumkur, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India Awards Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada Movies Modalasala, Jaanu, Mr 420, Duniya, Gajakesari Similar People Sadhu Kokila, V Harikrishna, Ganesh, Yogaraj Bhat, Arjun Janya | ||
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Kotturu Chikkarangappa Raghunath (born 17 April 1965), known by his screen name Rangayana Raghu, is an Indian film and stage actor, known for his work in Kannada cinema. Portraying mostly comic and negative-shaded characters, he has appeared in over 250 films. Prior to acting in films, he worked as a stage actor with B. V. Karanth's theatre group Rangayana, from 1988 to 1999. He made his debut in films in 1995 with Suggi, which got shelved.
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- Modalasala kannada full film hd masterpiece yash bhama rangayana raghu
- Rangayana raghu and sadhu kokila s sakkath comedy power star movie kannada comedy scenes 369
- Early life and career
- Awards and nominations
- Filmography
- References
Raghu got his major break in films after appearing as an antagonist in Dhumm (2002). He is best noted for his performance in the 2007 film Duniya which won him his second Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. His other notable roles came in Cyanide (2006), Raam (2009), Olave Mandara (2011) and Jayammana Maga (2013).
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Early life and career
Raghu was born as Kotturu Chikkarangappa Raghunath on 17 April 1965, as the ninth child to Chikkarangaiah and Veeramma, in a village Kottutu, in Pavagada taluk of the Tumkur district of the erstwhile Mysore State (now Karnataka).
Raghu began his acting career as a theatre artist when he joined the Rangayana theatre group in Mysore in 1988, where he received ₹800 as the monthly salary. He made his film debut in the 1995 Kannada-language film Suggi directed by Hamsalekha that eventually got shelved. He then appeared in the 2002 film Dhumm followed by minor roles in Megha Banthu Megha and Aryabhata. His major breakthrough was Yogaraj Bhat's debut directorial venture Mani. He received critical acclaim for his performances in films like Ranga SSLC, Duniya, Alemari,Modalasala, and Director's Special.
Awards and nominations
Filmography
Actor
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Auto Manja (announced)
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Untitled Amrutha Iyengar/Sharan/Aravind Kuplikar movie (announced)
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Night Curfew (pre-production) as
Prasanna
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Rangu Ragale (pre-production)
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Son of Muthanna (pre-production)
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Untitled Sunil Raoh/Hondaavare Films banner Project (pre-production)
2023
Kousalya Supraja Rama (pre-production) as
Siddegowda
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Baanadariyalli (filming)
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Bagheera (filming)
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Raju James Bond (filming)
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Royal (filming)
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Untitled/Chandra Mohan/NMK Cinemas project (filming)
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Untitled Manju Swaraj movie (filming)
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Untitled Om Prakash Rao film (filming)
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Agnyathavasi (post-production)
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Rehna Nahi Bin Tere (post-production)
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Tagaru Palya (post-production)
2023
Melody Drama
2023
Gowli
2023
Love Birds as
Balappa Sharanappa
2022
Padavi Poorva
2022
Triple Riding as
Realtor
2022
Dil Pasand
2022
Champion
2022
Lucky Man as
Anthony Doniyappa
2022
Gaalipata 2 as
Bhairegowda
2022
Wheel Chair Romeo
2022
Garuda as
Shankranna
2022
Kasthuri Mahal
2022
Dwimukha as
Police
2022
James
2022
By Two Love
2022
Family Pack
2021
Badava Rascal
2021
Swamiji
2021
Madhagaja
2021
Sakath
2021
Kotigobba 3
2021
Puksatte Lifu Pursotte Illa
2021
Yuvarathnaa as
Staff
2020
French Biriyani as
Inspector Mahadev
2020
Drona as
Assistant Headmaster Raghu
2020
Mathe Udbhava as
Father
2019
Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakasha
2019
Ayushmanbava
2019
Bharaate
2019
Geetha as
'Photo' Raja
2019
Bhanu Weds Bhoomi
2019
Dasharatha
2019
Vyuha
2019
Yaanaa
2019
Panchatantra as
Rangappa
2019
Missing Boy as
Layakumar
2019
Girgitle
2018
Jagath Kiladi
2018
Paradesi C/o London
2018
Orange as
Giddappa
2018
Loudspeaker
2018
Aa Karaala Ratri
2018
Atharva
2018
Hyper
2018
Kannadakkagi Ondannu Otti
2018
Saaguva Daariyalli
2018
Gultoo as
Chief Minister Anantharamaiah
2018
Johnny Johnny Yes Papa
2018
#O Premave
2018
Prema Baraha
2018
Kanaka
2017
Bharjari
2017
Mugulu Nage as
Raghu
2017
Krishna S/O C M
2017
Jani
2017
Tiger as
Lion Linga
2017
Sarkari Kelasa Devara Kelasa
2017
Maasthi Gudi
2017
Raajakumara as
Venky
2017
Melkote Manja
2017
Smile Please as
Sadananda (heroine uncle)
2017
Mumbai
2017
Lee
2016
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi
2016
Sundaranga Jaana as
Luckys Father
2016
Madha Mathu Manasi
2016
Nagarahavu
2016
Dana Kayonu
2016
Idolle Ramayana as
Circle Inspector
2016
Doddmane Hudga as
Nanjunda
2016
Lifu Super as
MLA Muddanna
2016
Crazy Boy
2016
Mr. Mommaga
2016
Ishtakamya
2016
Style King
2016
Akira
2016
Chakravyuha as
ACP Raghu
2016
The Great Story of Sodabuddi
2016
Kala Bhairava
2016
... Re: yakshaprashne
2016
U the end A
2016
Parapancha
2015
Ganga
2015
Sharp Shooter
2015
Boxer
2015
Ramleela
2015
Vamshoddharaka
2015
7
2015
A 2nd Hand Lover
2015
Bullet Basya
2015
Goolihatti
2015
Daksha
2015
Rana Vikrama as
Kulakarni
2015
Nagaari
2015
Krishna Leela
2015
Jackson
2015
Shivam
2014
Power as
P. V. Bhushan
2014
Preethi Geethi Ityaadi
2014
Gajakesari as
Agni
2014
Manada Mareyalli
2014
Dil Rangeela
2014
Brahma
2014
Ninnindale
2013
Chaddi Dosth
2013
Dasavala
2013
Shatru
2013
Jayammana Maga
2013
Case No.18/9 as
Revanna
2013
Mangana Kaili Manikya as
Prabhu
2013
Nam Duniya Nam Style
2013
Kaddipudi as
Jinke
2013
Director's Special as
Panche Shastry / Ramachandra
2013
CID Eesha
2013
Topiwala as
Ramanayana Raghu
2013
Mahanadhi as
Comedian
2013
Charminar
2013
Bangari
2013
Lakshmi
2012
Super Shastri
2012
Mr 420 as
Ranganna
2012
Kalaya Tasmai Namaha
2012
Rambo as
Minister Mangaluru Annappa
2012
Shiva as
Panduranga Shetty
2012
Romeo as
Ganesh's Father
2012
Jaanu
2012
Villain
2012
Breaking News as
MD
2012
Kiladi Kitty
2012
Anna Bond as
Chapathi
2012
Ko Ko
2011
Rama Rama Raghu Rama as
Raghurama
2011
Shyloo as
Constable Ramaiah
2011
Jarasandha as
Bull Naidu
2011
Naanalla as
Prathap
2011
Paramathma as
Annayya
2011
Saarathi
2011
90
2011
Banna Bannada Loka (as Rangaya Raghu)
2011
Tirugubothu (as Ranganaya Raghu)
2011
Vinayaka Geleyara Balaga
2011
Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam as
Maamu
2011
Hudugaru as
Kodanda
2011
Devadas
2011
Kool
2011
Prince as
Criminal Lawyer Raghunath
2011
Sanju Weds Geetha as
Saasa
2011
Gun as
Wasim Khan
2011
Take It Easy as
Comedian
2011
Veera Bahu
2011
Kalgejje
2011
Ee Sanje as
Father of Arya
2011
Olave Mandara
2011
Boss as
Nandu
2010
Modalasala
2010
Mylari
2010
Huli
2010
Ramegowda vs Krishnareddy
2010
Huduga Hudugi
2010
Jackie as
'Meese' Bheemanna
2010
Hrudayadhalli Idhenidhu
2010
Gubbi
2010
Appu and Pappu as
Jothish Chan
2010
Kari Chirathe
2010
Jokaali (as Ranganaya Raghu)
2010
Kunidu Kunidu Baare
2010
Gangleader
2010
Gandedhe as
S. M. S.
2010
Sanchari as
Gujari Gurappa
2010
Eradane Maduve
2010
Hendtheer Darbar as
Veera Narasimha
2010
Aithalakkadi
2010
Hoo
2010
Shankar IPS
2010
Ullasa Uthsaha as
Preetham's father
2010
Antaratma as
A ghost
2010
Dildara
2010
Swayamvara as
Kenchappa
2010
Chiru
2009
Kallara Santhe as
Chief minister
2009
Raam
2009
Maleyali Jotheyali as
Rangappa
2009
Jeeva (2009 film) as
Citizen
2009
Prem Kahani as
Father of Sandhya (Sheela Kaur)
2009
Muniya
2009
Mr. Painter
2009
Preethse Preethse
2009
Olave Jeevana Lekkachara
2009
Abhimaani
2009
Thaakath as
Singarappa
2009
Kannadadda Kiran Bedi
2009
Baaji as
Kittappa
2009
Rajakumari
2009
Junglee
2009
Ambari
2009
Gulama
2008
Beladingalagi Baa
2008
Masth Majaa Maadi as
Somanath Tantri (Kaamesh's father)
2008
Bidda
2008
Gubbachigalu
2008
Sangama
2008
Payana
2008
Dheemaku
2008
Kodagana Koli Nungitha
2008
Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu as
Veerabhadra
2008
Taj Mahal
2008
Minchina Ota
2008
Vasanthakala
2008
Athmeeya (as Ranganaya Raghu)
2008
Inthi Ninna Preethiya
2008
Yuga Yugagale Sagali
2008
Avva
2008
Hani Hani (as Ranganaya Raghu)
2008
Gaalipata as
Ganesh's father
2007
Gunavantha
2007
Ganesha
2007
Milana as
Kubera
2007
Mathad Mathadu Mallige as
Kurupayya
2007
Snehana Preethina
2007
Shri Kshetra Kaivara Thathaiah
2007
Parodi as
A money-lender
2007
Duniya
2007
Sixer
2006
Tenali Rama
2006
Thangigagi as
Shadeshwara
2006
Autograph Please as
Comedian
2006
Neenello Naanalle as
Jayaprakash
2006
Thirupathi
2006
Honeymoon Express as
Rangnath
2006
Chellata
2006
Shishya
2006
Suntaragaali as
D. Rajahuli
2006
Seven O' Clock
2006
Poojari (as Ranganaya Raghu)
2006
Cyanide as
Puttenahalli Ranganath
2005
Swamy as
A Police Constable
2005
Gunna
2005
Aadi
2005
Dum Daar
2005
Shambu
2004
Monalisa as
A. C. P. Raveendra
2004
Ranga (S.S.L.C) as
Bomb Naga
2003
Artha
2003
Mani
2003
Lankesh Patrike
2003
Singaaravva
2002
Dhumm as
M L A
2001
Neela as
Siddayya the father of Neela (Gayatri J.)
2001
Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu as
A police officer
1999
Aryabhata
1998
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga as
Patil
1998
Mr Puttaswamy
Music Department
2011
Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam (playback singer)
2010
Aithalakkadi (playback singer)
2009
Thaakath (playback singer)
2009
Junglee (playback singer)
Soundtrack
2012
Romeo (performer: "Belagageddu Coffee")
Self
2016
Apoorva as
Self (voice)
Archive Footage
2016
Weekend with Ramesh (TV Series)
- Episode #2.34 (2016)
References
Rangayana Raghu Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA