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).
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).
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Filmography (Movies)
Jailer 2
Character:Narasimha
Release Date:12/08/2026
Peddi
Character:Gournaidu
Release Date:27/03/2026
45
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Release Date:25/12/2025
Firefly
Character:
Release Date:24/04/2025
Veera Chandrahasa
Character:
Release Date:18/04/2025
Bhairathi Ranagal
Character:Bhairathi Ranagal
Release Date:14/11/2024
Gummadi Narsaiah
Character:Gummadi Narsaiah
Release Date:18/09/2024
Karataka Damanaka
Character:
Release Date:08/03/2024
Captain Miller
Character:Sengolan
Release Date:11/01/2024
Ghost
Character:Anand / Ghost
Release Date:19/10/2023
Jailer
Character:Narasimha
Release Date:10/08/2023
Kabzaa
Character:Unnamed man
Release Date:17/03/2023
Vedha
Character:Vedha
Release Date:23/12/2022
Bairagee
Character:Shivappa
Release Date:01/07/2022
James
Character:James (voice)
Release Date:17/03/2022
Bhajarangi 2
Character:
Release Date:29/10/2021
Family - A Made at Home Short Film
Character:
Release Date:06/04/2020
Drona
Character:
Release Date:06/03/2020
Ayushman Bhava
Character:Krishna
Release Date:15/11/2019
Rustum
Character:Abhishek Bhargav (Rustum)
Release Date:28/06/2019
Kavacha
Character:Jayarama
Release Date:05/04/2019
The Villain
Character:Ramu
Release Date:31/05/2018
Tagaru
Character:ACP Shivkumar/Tagaru Shiva
Release Date:23/02/2018
Mufti
Character:Bhairathi Ranagal
Release Date:01/12/2017
Mass Leader
Character:
Release Date:11/08/2017
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
Character:
Release Date:19/05/2017
Gautamiputra Satakarni
Character:Kalahasteeshwara (cameo appearance)
Release Date:12/01/2017
Srikanta
Character:Srikanta
Release Date:06/01/2017
Killing Veerappan
Character:STF Master-Strategist
Release Date:27/05/2016
Shivalinga
Character:Shiva
Release Date:14/04/2016
Vajrakaya
Character:Viraj
Release Date:12/06/2015
Shivaputswami From Singanallur
Character:
Release Date:30/11/2014
Haadugaara
Character:
Release Date:30/11/2014
Cm
Character:
Release Date:30/11/2014
Belli
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Release Date:17/11/2014
Mutthu Nammappa
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Release Date:01/11/2014
Aryan
Character:
Release Date:25/07/2014
Bhajarangi
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Release Date:12/12/2013
Kaddi Pudi
Character:
Release Date:07/06/2013
Andar Bahar
Character:
Release Date:05/04/2013
Lakshmi
Character:Lakshmi Narayana
Release Date:17/01/2013
Shiva
Character:Shiva
Release Date:24/08/2012
Jogayya
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Release Date:19/08/2011
Rakta Patham
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Release Date:18/03/2011
Mylari
Character:
Release Date:23/12/2010
Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
Character:Tourist Guide
Release Date:06/08/2010
Thamassu
Character:Shankar
Release Date:11/06/2010
Aithalakkadi
Character:
Release Date:04/06/2010
Sugreeva
Character:
Release Date:25/02/2010
Devaru Kotta Tangi
Character:
Release Date:11/11/2009
Bhagyada Balegara
Character:
Release Date:11/09/2009
Hatrick Hodi Maga
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Release Date:08/05/2009
Nanda
Character:
Release Date:22/01/2009
Paramesha Panwala
Character:
Release Date:05/12/2008
Madesha
Character:
Release Date:28/08/2008
Bandhu Balaga
Character:
Release Date:07/06/2008
Satya In Love
Character:
Release Date:29/03/2008
Lava Kusha
Character:
Release Date:13/12/2007
Gandana Mane
Character:
Release Date:24/08/2007
#73, Shantinivasa
Character:
Release Date:15/06/2007
Santa
Character:
Release Date:18/05/2007
Thayiya Madilu
Character:Nandakumar
Release Date:11/01/2007
Thavarina Siri
Character:Mutthanna
Release Date:19/05/2006
Ashoka
Character:
Release Date:17/03/2006
Jogi
Character:'Jogi' Madesha
Release Date:19/08/2005
Valmiki
Character:
Release Date:29/07/2005
Rakshasa
Character:ACP Harish Chandra
Release Date:25/03/2005
Sarvabhouma
Character:
Release Date:30/07/2004
Chigurida Kanasu
Character:Bangaadi Shankar
Release Date:02/10/2003
Sri Ram
Character:
Release Date:05/06/2003
Thavarige Baa Thangi
Character:
Release Date:01/11/2002
Ninne Preethisuve
Character:
Release Date:09/08/2002
Jodi
Character:
Release Date:07/12/2001
Galate Aliyandru
Character:
Release Date:20/09/2000
Devara Maga
Character:Bharatha
Release Date:15/06/2000
Preethse
Character:Surya
Release Date:01/01/2000
Chaitrada Chiguru
Character:
Release Date:25/07/1999
Hrudaya Hrudaya
Character:
Release Date:18/07/1999
Chandrodaya
Character:
Release Date:05/02/1999
Gadibidi Krishna
Character:
Release Date:23/10/1998
Nammura Huduga
Character:
Release Date:01/09/1998
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga
Character:
Release Date:18/07/1998
Andaman
Character:
Release Date:10/04/1998
Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi
Character:
Release Date:18/07/1997
Ganga Yamuna
Character:
Release Date:04/04/1997
Nammoora Mandara Hoove
Character:
Release Date:01/02/1997
Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi
Character:Special Appearance
Release Date:06/01/1997
Janumada Jodi
Character:Krishna
Release Date:15/11/1996
Annavra Makkalu
Character:
Release Date:31/05/1996
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
Character:
Release Date:12/01/1996
Dore
Character:
Release Date:03/11/1995
Om
Character:Satyamurthy
Release Date:16/05/1995
Gadibidi Aliya
Character:
Release Date:07/04/1995
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
Character:
Release Date:17/03/1994
Jaga Mechida Huduga
Character:Shivu
Release Date:03/12/1993
Belliyappa Bangarappa
Character:
Release Date:27/08/1992
Purushotthama
Character:
Release Date:10/04/1992
Mruthyunjaya
Character:
Release Date:01/08/1990
Aasegobba Meesegobba
Character:
Release Date:01/03/1990
Ade Raaga Ade Haadu
Character:Chandru / Nanda
Release Date:26/06/1989
Inspector Vikram
Character:Vikram/ Inspector Vikram
Release Date:25/05/1989
Ranaranga
Character:Anand
Release Date:28/10/1988
Samyuktha
Character:Shivaraj/ Shivu
Release Date:26/05/1988
Shiva Mecchida Kannappa
Character:Dinna/ Arjuna
Release Date:24/03/1988
Manamecchida Hudugi
Character:Shivu
Release Date:31/07/1987
Rathasapthami
Character:Vishwanath/ Lawrence
Release Date:12/12/1986
Anand
Character:Anand
Release Date:19/06/1986
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