| Full Name Sahaya Sheelan Relatives Layendra (brother) Spouse Saleena (m. 1993) Nationality Indian Website Personal website Siblings Layendra, Usha Kokila | Other names Sadhu maharaj Name Sadhu Kokila Children Suraag, Srujan Years active 1992–present Role Actor Parents Natesh, Mangala | |
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| Born 24 March 1966 (age 57) , (1966-03-24) Bengaluru Occupation Actor, film director, music director,comedian Similar Jaggesh, Ganesh (actor), Rangayana Raghu | ||
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Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach (born 24 March 1966) known by his screen name Sadhu Kokila, is an Indian musician, actor, film director and producer, and an occasional screenwriter and lyricist who works in Kannada cinema. Having trained in music at a young age, he is today considered one of India's fastest musical keyboard players. He began his career as a composer before taking to acting in films, appearing mostly in comic roles. He has also directed ten Kannada films, the notable one being Raktha Kanneeru (2003).
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- Early life and career
- Personal life
- Awards and nominations
- Filmography
- References
As a composer, he is a two-time recipient of the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director, which he won for Rakshasa (2005) and Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008). As an actor, he has received multiple nominations and awards in the category of Best Comedian in the South Indian International Movie Awards.
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Early life and career
Sadhu Kokila was born as Sahaya Sheelan on 24 March 1966 into a Christian family of Natesh and Mangala in Bangalore in the Indian State of Mysore (now Karnataka). He was born to a family of musicians with father being a violinist in a music band of Karnataka Police Department, his mother and sister being playback singers. Sadhu Kokila's brother Layendra is also an actor. Kokila studied in St. Joseph's Indian High School, Bangalore. He was given the stage name Sadhu Kokila by Upendra, He is the best comedian in Kannada film industry, the music director of Sheelan's debut film Shhh!.
Kokila began his career as a musician after he was taken to musician Kasturi Shankar by his brother. He is also one of the fastest keyboard players in India.
Personal life
Kokila married Saleena in 1993. They have two children together, Suraag and Srujan.
Awards and nominations
Filmography
Actor
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Upadhyaksha (announced)
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Night Curfew (pre-production) as
Sadhu
-
Kick (filming) as
Judge
2023
Martin (filming)
-
Golmaal (post-production) as
Don Maamu
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Mafia (post-production)
-
Kshtriya
2023
Chaser
2023
Sreemantha
2023
Love Birds as
Sadhu Belliyeppa
2023
Kranti as
Kranti's Aide
2022
Abhirami
2022
Vasanthi Nalidaga as
Sadhu
2022
Triple Riding as
Garuda
2022
Mata as
Sadhu swamiji
2022
Dil Pasand
2022
Shiva 143 (TV Movie)
2022
Lucky Man as
God Assistant
2022
O My Love
2022
Avatara Purusha: Part 1
2022
Trikona
2022
Home Minister
2022
James
2022
Yellow Board as
GodFather
2022
By Two Love
2022
Family Pack as
God
2021
Belgaum
2021
Galla
2021
Swamiji
2021
Beera
2021
Drishya 2
2021
Modhala Minchu
2021
Sakath as
Baalu's Caretaker
2021
Premam Poojyam as
Comedian
2021
Arjun Gowda
2021
Yuvarathnaa as
Kokila Raman
2021
Ranam
2021
Kaalika
2020
Naragunda Bandaaya
2020
Shivarjuna
2020
Mayabazar 2016
2020
Shiva 143
2020
India vs England as
Gosumbe
2019
Odeya as
Parandhama
2019
Damayanthi
2019
Ayushmanbava
2019
Mane Maratakkide as
Raghava
2019
Bharaate
2019
Elleidde illi Tanaka
2019
Adhyaksha In America as
Gimmy
2019
Seizer
2019
Yaanaa
2019
Amar
2019
Anushka
2019
Gara
2019
Londonalli Lambodhara
2019
Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya
2019
Yajamana as
Captain Jaganmohan
2019
Natasaarvabhowma as
Namadev
2019
Bazaar
2019
Seetharama Kalyana
2018
Snehave Preethi
2018
Swartharatna
2018
Orange
2018
Looty
2018
Taarakaasura
2018
Sur sur batthi
2018
Victory 2
2018
2 Friends as
Kutumbam
2018
Ayogya
2018
Life Jothe Ondu Selfie as
John
2018
Onthara Bannagalu as
Sadhu Maharaj
2018
Double Engine
2018
Raambo2
2018
Buckasura
2018
Rukku
2018
Saaguva Daariyalli
2018
Johnny Johnny Yes Papa as
Doctor
2018
#O Premave
2018
Preethiya Rayabhari
2018
Prema Baraha
2018
Samhaara
2018
Sanjeeva
2018
Kanaka
2018
Raju Kannada Medium
2018
Brihaspathi
2017
Hai
2017
Chamak
2017
Anjaniputra as
Servant at Viraj's house
2017
Mufti
2017
Athiratha
2017
Upendra Matte Baa as
Atmananda
2017
College Kumar
2017
Sathya Harishchandra
2017
Kariya 2 as
Paapu
2017
Bharjari
2017
5th Generation
2017
March 22 as
Geologist
2017
Jani
2017
Raj Vishnu
2017
Dhairyam as
Politician
2017
Tiger as
Kharjura
2017
Pataki as
Basanthi
2017
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya as
Snake Sadhu
2017
Maasthi Gudi
2017
Chakravarthy
2017
Raajakumara as
Anthony Gonsalves
2017
Real Police
2017
Jalsa
2017
Lee
2016
Mandya to Mumbai
2016
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi
2016
Sundaranga Jaana as
Comedian
2016
Nagarahavu as
Sadha
2016
Jaguar
2016
Golisoda
2016
Mungaru Male 2
2016
Happy Birthday
2016
Crazy Boy
2016
Kotigobba 2 as
Land Buyer #2
2016
Deal Raja
2016
Bhujanga
2016
Brahmana
2016
Zoom as
MJ
2016
Jaggu Dada as
Sorcerer
2016
Style King
2016
Chakravyuha as
Sadhu
2016
Jai Maruthi 800
2016
Jessie
2016
Kala Bhairava
2016
Panthulu Gari Ammai
2016
Supari Surya
2016
Mareyalaare
2016
Bhale Jodi
2016
Shivalinga as
Bill Gates
2016
Viraat
2016
Masth Mohabbat
2016
Ricky
2016
Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole
2016
Kathe Chitrakathe Nirdeshana Puttanna
2015
Ganga
2015
Cigarette
2015
Cigarette Sedbedi Preethi Madbedi
2015
Rathaavara
2015
First Rank Raju as
Shani Kapoor
2015
Ramleela as
Sippy
2015
Vamshoddharaka
2015
Mana Mechhida Bangaru
2015
Mr. Airavata as
Police Constable Bahubali
2015
A 2nd Hand Lover
2015
Luv U Alia
2015
RX Suri
2015
Aatagara as
Sadhu Maharaj
2015
Buguri
2015
Male
2015
Bullet Basya as
Basya's father
2015
Vajrakaya as
Mogambo
2015
Ranna as
Bhaskar
2015
Raja Rajendra
2015
Ondu Chance Kodi
2015
Siddhartha as
Special Appearance
2015
Shivam
2015
Khushi Khushiyagi as
Sadhu
2014
Mrugashira
2014
Mr. And Mrs. Ramchari as
Manche Gowda
2014
Naanu Hemanth Avalu Sevanthi
2014
Ambareesha
2014
Namasthe Madam
2014
Super Ranga as
Prakash
2014
Thirupathi Express
2014
Power as
Kidney Kamangi
2014
Panganama
2014
Rose
2014
Drishya
2014
Love Is Poison
2014
Gajakesari as
Chuncha
2014
Hara
2014
Maanikya as
Veera Prathapa Simha
2014
Agraja
2014
Rangan Style
2014
Love Show
2014
Savaal
2014
Chandralekha
2014
Brahma
2014
Navarangi
2014
Ninnindale as
Lucky
2013
Shravani Subramanya
2013
Bhajarangi
2013
Khatharnak
2013
Chaddi Dosth
2013
Ambara
2013
Sweety Nanna Jodi
2013
Brundaavana
2013
Victory as
Sadhu Gowda
2013
Dirty Picture: Silk Sakkath Maga
2013
Googly
2013
Bidalare Endu Ninna
2013
Nam Duniya Nam Style
2013
Auto Raja
2013
Bul Bul
2013
Madarangi
2013
Bachchan as
Jewellery Store's Staff
2013
Mahanadhi as
Comedian
2013
Devarane
2012
Yaare Koogadali
2012
Samsaaradalli Golmaal
2012
Mr 420
2012
Snehitaru
2012
Rambo as
Krishna
2012
Jaanu
2012
Rebel
2012
Breaking News
2012
Lady Boss
2012
Lucky as
'Outstanding' Sadhu
2012
Parijatha
2012
Ko Ko
2011
Rama Rama Raghu Rama as
Raghavendra
2011
Achchu Mechchu
2011
Bodyguard
2011
90
2011
Police Story 3
2011
Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam as
Dr. Halappa
2011
Hudugaru as
Chinthamani
2011
Murali Meets Meera
2011
Sanju Weds Geetha as
Prisoner
2011
Aptha
2011
Rangappa Hogbitna as
Comedian
2011
Manasina Maathu
2011
Olave Mandara
2011
Rajani
2010
Mylari as
Comedian
2010
Huli
2010
Super as
Chaddi Brother
2010
Shourya as
Jimson
2010
Lift Kodla
2010
Hendtheer Darbar as
Peter
2010
Mr. Theertha
2010
Aithalakkadi
2010
Hoo
2010
Ullasa Uthsaha
2010
Prithvi as
Tirupathi
2010
Thipparalliya Tharlegalu
2010
Porki
2010
Preethiya Theru
2009
Raam
2009
Devru
2009
Devaru Kotta Thangi
2009
Gilli
2009
Bhagyada Balegara
2009
Vayuputra
2009
Male Barali Manju Irali
2009
Yodha
2009
Dubai Babu
2009
Hatrick Hodi Maga
2009
Seena
2009
Kannadadda Kiran Bedi
2009
Thabbali
2009
Circus
2008
Masth Majaa Maadi as
Bond DK
2008
Paramesha Panwala
2008
Sangama
2008
Kodagana Koli Nungitha
2008
Arjun as
Vegetable buyer
2008
Meravanige
2008
Nee Tata Naa Birla
2008
Kaamannana Makkalu as
Huliraya
2008
Prarambha (Short) as
Gunda
2007
Amrutha Vani
2007
Hetthare Hennane Herabeku
2007
Anatharu as
Film director
2007
Snehana Preethina
2007
Ugadi
2007
Masti
2007
Parodi
2007
Sixer
2006
Neelakanta
2006
Nage Habba
2006
Hubballi as
Anna
2006
Autograph Please as
Comedian
2006
Aishwarya
2006
Odahuttidavalu
2006
Jackpot
2006
Thavarina Siri
2006
Shubham
2006
Suntaragaali as
'Machine' Raja
2006
Mata as
Director
2006
Mandya
2005
Sakha Sakhi
2005
Nammanna
2005
Swamy
2005
Auto Shankar
2005
Gowramma as
Photographer
2004
Durgi as
Durgi's friend
2004
Rowdy Aliya
2003
Hello
2003
Meese Chiguridaga as
Comedy
2003
Nanna Hendti Maduve
2003
Gokarna
2003
Raktha Kanneeru
2003
Kiccha as
C. D. Babu
2003
Nimma Preethiya Huduga
2003
Neenandre Ishta
2002
Naanu Naane
2002
Thavarige Baa Thangi as
Sadhu (as Sadhu)
2002
Dhumm as
Varada's friend
2002
Dhruva
2002
Naagara Havu
2002
Ninne Preethisuve
2002
Prema Quaidi
2002
Kodanda Rama
2002
Chandu as
Servent Thimma
2002
Ekangi
2002
Mutthu
2002
Law and Order
2001
Maduve Agona Baa
2001
Rusthum
2001
Vaalee as
Vikki
2001
Premakke Sai
2001
Baava Baamaida
2001
Usire
2001
Rashtrageethe
2001
Jodi
2000
Jee Boomba
2000
Kiladi
2000
Mundaithe Oora Habba
2000
O Nanna Nalle
2000
Thimmaraya
2000
Ticket Tickets
2000
Preethsu Thappenilla
1999
Aaha Nanna Maduveyanthe
1999
Bombaat Halwa
1999
Channappa Channegowda
1999
Tharikere Erimele
1999
O Premave
1999
AK 47 as
Sadhu
1999
Aaha
1998
Goonda Mathu Police
1998
Yamalokadalli Veerappan
1998
Agni Sakshi
1997
O Mallige as
Musthafa
1997
Nee Mudida Mallige
1997
Jackie Chan
1997
Ganga Yamuna
1997
Central Jail
1996
Anuraga Spandana
1996
Shreemathi Kalyana
1995
Operation Antha
1995
Om as
Shankar
1993
Shhh! as
Special appearance
Composer
-
Lagaam (announced)
-
Uppi rupee (filming)
2018
Rajasimha
2017
Maasthi Gudi
2016
Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu
2016
Bhale Jodi
2013
Khatharnak
2013
Tony (music)
2013
Myna (background music)
2013
Devarane
2012
Samsaaradalli Golmaal
2012
Edegarike (music composer)
2012
Dashamukha (background score)
2011
Dudde Doddappa
2011
Sanju Weds Geetha
2010
Kari Chirathe (music)
2010
Shourya
2010
Hendtheer Darbar
2010
Aithalakkadi (music composer)
2009
Devru
2009
Jaaji Mallige
2008
Kodagana Koli Nungitha
2008
Gange Baare Thunge Baare (music)
2008
Inthi Ninna Preethiya
2007
Anatharu
2007
Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla
2006
Thangigagi
2006
Ashoka
2006
Suntaragaali
2005
Sakha Sakhi
2005
Deadly Soma
2004
Rowdy Aliya
2003
Daali
2003
Daasa
2003
Raktha Kanneeru (music director)
2002
Kitty
2002
Vamshakobba
2002
Surya IPS
2002
Majestic
2001
Rusthum
2001
Kanoonu
2001
Jipuna Nanna Ganda
2001
Rashtrageethe
2000
Jee Boomba
2000
Khadga
2000
Kiladi
2000
Paapigala Lokadalli
2000
Sundara Purusha
2000
Thimmaraya
2000
Ticket Tickets
2000
Swalpa Adjust Madkolli
1999
Bombaat Halwa
1999
Mr. X
1999
Om Namah Shivaya
1999
The Killer
1999
Z
1998
Chor Guru Chandaal Shishya
1998
Goonda Mathu Police
1998
Karnataka Police
1998
Marthanda
1998
One Man Army
1998
Thriller Killer
1998
Yamalokadalli Veerappan
1998
Agni Sakshi
1997
Nee Mudida Mallige
1997
Hai Bangalore
1997
Jackie Chan
1997
Central Jail
1997
Dhairya
1996
Huliyaa
1996
Jeevanadhi
1996
Police Story
1996
Satya Sangharsha
1996
Soma
1996
Simhadri
1996
Dhani
1996
Boss
1996
Shreemathi Kalyana
1996
Gajanura Gandu
1996
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
1995
Thavaru Beegaru
1993
Shhh!
Music Department
2020
Rudri (musician) (completed)
2012
Edegarike (playback singer)
2009
Devru (playback singer)
2009
Jaaji Mallige (playback singer)
2008
Inthi Ninna Preethiya (playback singer)
2007
Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla (playback singer)
2001
Huccha (playback singer)
2001
Jipuna Nanna Ganda (playback singer)
2000
Jee Boomba (playback singer)
2000
Sundara Purusha (playback singer)
2000
Ticket Tickets (lyricist: Kannadan)
2000
Swalpa Adjust Madkolli (playback singer)
1999
Aaha (background music)
1999
Z (lyricist: Kannadan)
1998
Marthanda (playback singer)
1998
Bhama Satyabhama (playback singer)
1997
Central Jail (lyricist: Kannadan)
1996
Shreemathi Kalyana (playback singer)
1996
Gajanura Gandu (playback singer)
Director
2021
Swamiji
2016
Bhale Jodi
2014
Super Ranga
2011
Police Story 3
2010
Shourya
2010
Mr. Theertha
2009
Devru
2008
Gange Baare Thunge Baare
2007
Anatharu
2006
Suntaragaali
2003
Raktha Kanneeru
Writer
2010
Shourya
2010
Zamana
2010
Mr. Theertha (dialogue) / (screenplay)
2009
Devru (screenplay)
2008
Gange Baare Thunge Baare (screenplay)
2007
Anatharu (screenplay)
2006
Suntaragaali (screenplay)
Producer
2021
Gowripurada Gayaligalu (TV Series) (producer)
2011
90 (producer)
Soundtrack
2012
Romeo (performer: "Belagageddu Coffee")
2001
Huccha (performer: "Namma Kichchanige")
Self
2017
Bigg Boss Kannada (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #5.1 (2017) - Self - Guest
2016
Apoorva as
Self (voice)
2015
Mythri as
Self
References
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