Puneeth Rajkumar
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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (48)
Gandhada Gudi
as Himself
2022
Lucky Man
as God
2022
James
as James
2022
Yuvarathnaa
as Yuvaraj (Yuva) / Arjun
2021
Mayabazar 2016
as Special Appearance in Dance Number
2020
Padde Huli
as Self
2019
Natasaarvabhowma
as Gagan Dixit
2019
Amoli
as Narrator (Kannada)
2018
Rajaratha
as Rajaratha (Voice)
2018
Anjaniputra
as Viraj
2017
Raajakumara
as Siddharth
2017
Doddmane Hudga
as Doddmane Surya
2016
Chakravyuha
as Lohith
2016
Uppi 2
as Playback Singer in End (Opening) Credits
2015
Rana Vikrama
as Vikram / Vikrama
2015
Mythri
as Himself
2015
Power
as Bharat Kumar
2014
Ninnindale
as Vicky Venkatesh
2014
Yaare Koogadali
as Kumara
2012
Anna Bond
as Bond Ravi/Anna Bond
2012
Paramathma
as Paramathma aka Karadi
2011
Hudugaru
as Prabhu
2011
Jackie
as Janakirama aka Jackie
2010
Prithvi
as Prithvi Kumar
2010
Raam
as Raam
2009
Raaj
as Raaj/ Muthuraja
2009
Raaj the Showman
2009
Vamshi
as Vamshi
2008
Bindaas
as Shivu
2008
Milana
as Akash
2007
Arasu
as Shivaraj Aras
2007
Ajay
as Ajay
2006
Namma Basava
as Basava
2005
Aakash
as Aakash
2005
Maurya
as Manu
2004
Veera Kannadiga
as Munna and Shankar
2004
Abhi
as Abhi
2003
Appu
as Appu
2002
Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi
Production Controller (Crew)
1999
Swasthik
Production Controller (Crew)
1998
Sutradhara
Producer (Production)
1996
Geluvina Saradara
Production Controller (Crew)
1996
Navibbaru Namagibbaru
Producer (Production)
1993
Akasmika
Costume Designer (Costume & Make-Up)
1993
Parashuram
as Appu
1989
Shiva Mecchida Kannappa
as Younger version of Dinna
1988
Bettada Hoovu
as Ramu
1985
Yaarivanu
as Shyam
1984
