03/17/1975
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India:
Puneeth Rajkumar (17 March 1975 – October 29, 2021), affectionately known as Appu, was an Indian actor, playback singer, film producer, television presenter and philanthropist who worked in Kannada cinema. He was the youngest son of legendary actor and matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar. He was one of the most popular actors in Kannada cinema. He appeared as a lead in 32 films. As a child, he appeared in many films. His performances as a child actor in Vasantha Geetha (1980), Bhagyavantha (1981), Chalisuva Modagalu (1982), Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983), Bhakta Prahaladha (1983), Yarivanu (1984) and Bettada Hoovu (1985) were praised. He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role of Ramu in Bettada Hoovu. He also won Karnataka State Award Best Child artist for Chalisuva Modagalu and Eradu Nakshatragalu. Puneeth's first lead role was in 2002's Appu. In a career spanning three decades, he has won one National Film Award, four Karnataka State Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards South and five SIIMA awards. He was conferred with the Doctorate by Mysuru University. The Karnataka Government conferred the state's highest civilian award, Karnataka Ratna, to Puneeth Rajkumar on 1 November 2022, posthumously.
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ಗಂಧದ ಗುಡಿ (2022) as Himself |
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Lucky Man (2022) as God |
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ಜೇಮ್ಸ್ (2022) as James |
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ಯುವರತ್ನ (2021) as Yuvaraj (Yuva) / Arjun |
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Mayabazar 2016 (2020) as Special Appearance in Dance Number |
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Padde Huli (2019) as Self |
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Natasaarvabhowma (2019) as Gagan Dixit |
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अमोली (2018) as Narrator (Kannada) |
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ರಾಜರಥ (2018) as Rajaratha (Voice) |
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ಅಂಜನಿಪುತ್ರ (2017) as Viraj |
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ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ (2017) as Siddharth |
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Doddmane Hudga (2016) as Doddmane Surya |
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Chakravyuha (2016) as Lohith |
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Uppi 2 (2015) as Playback Singer in End (Opening) Credits |
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ಧೀರ ರಣ ವಿಕ್ರಮ (2015) as Vikram / Vikrama |
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ಮೈತ್ರಿ (2015) as Himself |
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Power (2014) as Bharat Kumar |
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Ninnindale (2014) as Vicky Venkatesh |
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Yaare Koogadali (2012) as Kumara |
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Anna Bond (2012) as Bond Ravi/Anna Bond |
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Paramathma (2011) as Paramathma aka Karadi |
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Hudugaru (2011) as Prabhu |
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Jackie (2010) as Janakirama aka Jackie |
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Prithvi (2010) as Prithvi Kumar |
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Raam (2009) as Raam |
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Raaj the Showman (2009) as |
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Raaj (2009) as Raaj/ Muthuraja |
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Vamshi (2008) as Vamshi |
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ಬಿಂದಾಸ್ (2008) as Shivu |
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Milana (2007) as Akash |
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Arasu (2007) as Shivaraj Aras |
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Ajay (2006) as Ajay |
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Namma Basava (2005) as Basava |
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ಆಕಾಶ್ (2005) as Aakash |
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Maurya (2004) as Manu |
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Veera Kannadiga (2004) as Munna and Shankar |
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ಅಭಿ (2003) as Abhi |
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ಅಪ್ಪು (2002) as Appu |
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ಪರಶುರಾಮ್ (1989) as Appu |
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Shiva Mecchida Kannappa (1988) as Younger version of Dinna |
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ಟ್ಟದ ಹೂವು (1985) as Ramu |
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ಯಾರಿವನು? (1984) as Shyam |
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ಭಕ್ತ ಪ್ರಹ್ಲಾದ (1983) as Prahlada |
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ಎರಡು ನಕ್ಷತ್ರಗಳು (1983) as Double Role |
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ಚಲಿಸುವ ಮೋಡಗಳು (1982) as Ramu |
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ಹೊಸಬೆಳಕು (1982) as Puttu |
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Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha (1981) as |
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Bhagyavantha (1981) as Krishna |
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ವಸಂತ ಗೀತ (1980) as Shyam |
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ತಾಯಿಗೆ ತಕ್ಕ ಮಗ (1978) as Young Kumar |
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ಸನಾದಿ ಅಪ್ಪಣ್ಣ (1977) as Young Hanumanthu |
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ಪ್ರೇಮದ ಕಾಣಿಕೆ (1976) as Baby Shobha |
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ಯುವರತ್ನ (2021) Playback Singer |
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Uppi 2 (2015) Playback Singer |
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ಟುವ್ವಿ ಟುವ್ವಿ ಟುವ್ವಿ (1999) Production Controller |
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Swasthik (1998) Production Controller |
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Sutradhara (1996) Producer |
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Geluvina Saradara (1996) Production Controller |
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Navibbaru Namagibbaru (1993) Producer |
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ಆಕಸ್ಮಿಕ (1993) Costume Designer |
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ಭಕ್ತ ಪ್ರಹ್ಲಾದ (1983) Playback Singer |