Puneeth Rajkumar
Born: 1975-03-17 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Died: 2021-10-29
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2022
- James as James
- Gandhada Gudi as Himself
- Lucky Man as God
2021
- Yuvarathnaa as Yuvaraj (Yuva) / Arjun
2020
- Mayabazar 2016 as Special Appearance in Dance Number
2019
- Natasaarvabhowma as Gagan Dixit
- Padde Huli as Self
2017
- Anjaniputra as Viraj
- Raajakumara as Siddharth
2016
- Doddmane Hudga as Doddmane Surya
- Chakravyuha as Lohith
2015
- Rana Vikrama as Vikram / Vikrama
- Mythri as Himself
- Uppi 2 as Playback Singer in End (Opening) Credits
2014
- Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- Ninnindale as Vicky Venkatesh
- Power as Bharat Kumar
2012
- Kannadada Kotyadhipati as Host
- Yaare Koogadali as Kumara
- Anna Bond as Bond Ravi/Anna Bond
2011
- Paramathma as Paramathma aka Karadi
- Hudugaru as Prabhu
2009
- Raaj as Raaj/ Muthuraja
- Raaj the Showman
- Raam as Raam
2006
- Ajay as Ajay
2005
- Aakash as Aakash
- Namma Basava as Basava
2004
- Veera Kannadiga as Munna and Shankar
- Maurya as Manu
2003
- Abhi as Abhi
2002
- Appu as Appu
1999
- Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi ... (Production Controller)
1998
- Swasthik ... (Production Controller)
1996
- Geluvina Saradara ... (Production Controller)
- Sutradhara ... (Producer)
1993
- Navibbaru Namagibbaru ... (Producer)
- Akasmika ... (Costume Designer)
1989
- Parashuram as Appu
1988
- Shiva Mecchida Kannappa as Younger version of Dinna
1985
- Bettada Hoovu as Ramu
1984
- Yaarivanu as Shyam
1983
- Eradu Nakshatragalu as Double Role
- Bhakta Prahlada as Prahlada
1982
- Hosa Belaku as Puttu
- Chalisuva Modagalu as Ramu
1981
- Bhagyavantha as Krishna
- Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha
1980
- Vasantha Geetha as Shyam
1978
- Thaayige Thakka Maga as Young Kumar
1977
- Sanaadi Appanna as Young Hanumanthu
1976
- Premada Kanike as Baby Shobha