Shiva Rajkumar

Acting

Shiva Rajkumar

Born 1962-07-12 · Shimoga, Karnataka, India

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).

Acting credits

Peddi poster
5.8

In a village that doesn't officially exist, a laborer's unmatched athletic talent becomes his weapon to fight for his people's right to be recognized.

Peddi

2026

Jailer poster
6.5

Muthuvel Pandian, a retired, stern yet compassionate jailer lives a peaceful life with his family, but trouble knocks his door when his cop son’s tryst with an antique mafia gang goes awry and forces Muthu to step back into a dark world he had voluntarily took a break from.

Jailer

2023

Jailer 2 poster
NR

Following the events of "Jailer", former ruthless police officer Muthuvel Pandian must come face-to-face with an even larger threat.

Jailer 2

2026

Lava Kusha poster
NR

Lava Kusha is a 2007 Kannada film directed by Om Saiprakash. The film stars Upendra, Shivaraj Kumar, Charmi Kaur and Jennifer Kotwal in lead roles. Music was composed by Gurukiran.

Lava Kusha

2007

45 poster
6.0

A captivating new project by Suraj Production and the Magical Composer’s Debut film, #45Themovie is set to redefine the cinema-watching experience with its unique narrative and compelling performances.

45

2025

Bhagyada Balegara poster
NR

Bhagyada Balegara movie tells that Bangles are a mark of feminist grace in India. In rural Karnataka and India, a Bangle seller is said to bring about fortunes to the village folk and is also considered as auspicious for ceremonies. Interestingly, the various colours of bangles hold significance for different ceremonies.Though a bangle seller is believed to bring in fortunes in the lives of others how much of fortune will he have in his own life will form the crux of the story.

Bhagyada Balegara

2009

Vedha poster
4.9

Vedha and his daughter Kanaka are on a killing spree. They are being chased by a cop Rama, but they always manage to escape in the nick of time. Can Rama stop the killings?

Vedha

2022

Chigurida Kanasu poster
NR

Shankar, a city lad, pays a visit to his ancestral village. When he decides to settle there for good, he faces opposition from his own family and from a village bigwig.

Chigurida Kanasu

2003

Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi poster
NR

Kashi and Anand fall in love with the same girl without knowing about her true intentions. However, in a twist of fate, their lives change forever.

Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi

1997

Captain Miller poster
6.8

In the 1930s, during the British Raj, Analeesan "Eesa", a former soldier of the British Indian Army called Captain Miller, is on a mission to protect the people from the British after witnessing an atrocity.

Captain Miller

2024

Mutthanna poster
NR

A man and his sister are held at ransom when a rich lookalike, who moonlights as a diamond thief, forces him to take his place at social events so that the thief can carry out his illegal activities.

Mutthanna

1994

Bhairathi Ranagal poster
8.3

The story revolves around the life of Bhairathi Ranagal's journey from being a law-abiding responsible lawyer to the benevolent crime boss of Karnataka.

Bhairathi Ranagal

2024

Mufti poster
8.6

An undercover cop goes into the big bad world of Ronapura, an place taken over by a don named Bhairathi Ranagal, where his safety may be compromised.

Mufti

2017

Bairagee poster
4.0

Huli Shiva, a hulivesha artiste, works in a police station, doing odd jobs. When he moves along with his inspector friend to a new city, he meets many new people, including Vathapi and Karna. While he discovers new friendships and love, he also witnesses an unfortunate incident that awakens the tiger within him once again. Does he find justice?

Bairagee

2022

Gautamiputra Satakarni poster
5.3

The emperor of Satavahana kingdom, Satakarni comes across many challenges when he attempts to convince his wife that their son is bound to take part in battles and vanquish his enemies.

Gautamiputra Satakarni

2017

Kavacha poster
7.0

An unfortunate young girl becomes the target of a vengeful serial killer who is on the loose. The only person standing between the killer and the girl is a visually challenged man who has vowed to protect her at any cost.

Kavacha

2019

Asura poster
NR

Hidden secrets from the past are unravelled when a dreaded gangster falls in love with a police officer's adopted daughter.

Asura

2001

Aralida Hoovugalu poster
NR

The story follows Vijaykumar (Shivarajkumar), a college boy who falls in love with his classmate, Sudha (Vidyashree). Their romance hits a major roadblock when Vijaykumar discovers that Sudha's family has a long-standing, bitter dispute with his own family.

Aralida Hoovugalu

1991

Ayushman Bhava poster
6.0

Krishna enters a big household as the caretaker of the patriarch. He finds out that the granddaughter of the house, Lakshmi, has been kept locked in the household because of her mentally unstable condition and as a caretaker he decides to explore.

Ayushman Bhava

2019

James poster
5.8

Santhosh Kumar, who goes by the name James, runs a security agency and has been commissioned to take care of a family that owns a drug cartel. He is swift, agile and deft with his work and wins the appreciation of everyone. But is there more to who Santhosh really is?

James

2022

Nammura Huduga poster
NR

Despite her brother Chirte Gowda's warning, Rupa, a city-bred woman, falls in love with a young villager, Gopal and leaves home for him. Soon, Chirte Gowda decides to ruin Gopal's life.

Nammura Huduga

1998

Savyasachi poster
NR

CBI agent Akhilesh's father gets killed by a notorious criminal, Keshavani, who wants to sell the country's military secrets. Akhilesh sets out to avenge his father's death and protect the country.

Savyasachi

1995

Madesha poster
NR

Madesha is a 2008 Kannada film directed by Ravi Srivatsa and produced by B. M. Govardhan Murthy. The film stars Shivaraj Kumar, Sonu Bhatia, Muni and Ravi Belegere in lead roles.

Madesha

2008

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9.0

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Shiva Sainya

1996