Acting
Shiva Rajkumar
Also known as: Shiva Raj Kumar, Shiva RajKumar, Nagaraju Shiva Putta Swamy, Shivarajkumar
Biography
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).
Born
1962-07-12 (age 64)
Passed
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Birthplace
Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Gender
Male
Filmography
138 film credits
Jailer 2
as Narasimha
2026
Bail
2026
Peddi
as Gournaidu
2026
45
2025
Firefly
2025
Veera Chandrahasa
2025
Bhairathi Ranagal
as Bhairathi Ranagal
2024
Gummadi Narsaiah
as Gummadi Narsaiah
2024
Karataka Damanaka
2024
Captain Miller
as Sengolan
2024
Ghost
as Dalavayi Muddanna "Big Daddy" / Anand Rao "Ghost"
2023
Jailer
as Narasimha
2023
Kabzaa
as Unnamed man
2023
Vedha
as Vedha
2022
Bairagee
as Shivappa
2022
James
as James (voice)
2022
Bhajarangi 2
2021
Drona
2020
Ayushman Bhava
as Krishna
2019
Rustum
as Abhishek Bhargav (Rustum)
2019
Kavacha
as Jayarama
2019
The Villain
as Ramu
2018
Tagaru
as ACP Shivkumar/Tagaru Shiva
2018
Mufti
as Bhairathi Ranagal
2017
Mass Leader
2017
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
2017
Gautamiputra Satakarni
as Kalahasteeshwara (cameo appearance)
2017
Srikanta
as Srikanta
2017
Santheyalli Nintha Kabira
as Kabir Das
2016
Killing Veerappan
as STF Master-Strategist
2016
Shivalinga
as Shiva
2016
Vajrakaya
as Viraj
2015
Cm
2014
Shivaputswami From Singanallur
2014
Haadugaara
2014
Belli
2014
Mutthu Nammappa
2014
Aryan
2014
Bhajarangi
2013
Kaddi Pudi
2013
Andar Bahar
2013
Lakshmi
as Lakshmi Narayana
2013
Shiva
as Shiva
2012
Jogayya
2011
Rakta Patham
2011
Mylari
2010
Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
as Tourist Guide
2010
Thamassu
as Shankar
2010
Aithalakkadi
2010
Sugreeva
2010
Devaru Kotta Tangi
2009
Bhagyada Balegara
2009
Hatrick Hodi Maga
2009
Nanda
2009
Paramesha Panwala
2008
Madesha
2008
Bandhu Balaga
2008
Satya In Love
2008
Lava Kusha
2007
Gandana Mane
2007
#73, Shantinivasa
2007
Santa
2007
Thayiya Madilu
as Nandakumar
2007
Thavarina Siri
as Mutthanna
2006
Ashoka
2006
Anna Thangi
as Appanna / Shivanna
2005
Jogi
as 'Jogi' Madesha
2005
Valmiki
2005
Rakshasa
as ACP Harish Chandra
2005
Rishi
as Rishi
2005
Sarvabhouma
2004
Chigurida Kanasu
as Bangaadi Shankar
2003
Sri Ram
2003
Thavarige Baa Thangi
2002
Ninne Preethisuve
2002
Jodi
2001
Asura
as Vasu
2001
Galate Aliyandru
2000
Devara Maga
as Bharatha
2000
Hagalu Vesha
as Ramu
2000
Preethse
as Surya
2000
Hrudaya Hrudaya
1999
Chaitrada Chiguru
1999
A.K.47
as Raam
1999
Chandrodaya
1999
Gadibidi Krishna
1998
Nammura Huduga
1998
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga
1998
Andaman
1998
Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi
1997
Ammavra Ganda
1997
Ganga Yamuna
1997
Nammoora Mandara Hoove
1997
Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi
as Special Appearance
1997
Janumada Jodi
as Krishna
1996
Annavra Makkalu
1996
Shiva Sainya
as Shiva
1996
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
1996
Dore
1995
Samara
as Uday
1995
Om
as Satyamurthy
1995
Savyasachi
1995
Gadibidi Aliya
1995
Mutthanna
as Mutthanna/Kiran Kumar
1994
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
1994
Jaga Mechida Huduga
as Shivu
1993
Mavanige Thakka Aliya
1992
Belliyappa Bangarappa
1992
Purushotthama
1992
Midida Shruti
as Balu
1992
Modada Mareyalli
1991
Aralida Hoovugalu
as Vijay Kumar
1991
Mruthyunjaya
as Chandru
1990
Aasegobba Meesegobba
1990
Ade Raaga Ade Haadu
as Chandru / Nanda
1989
Inspector Vikram
as Vikram/ Inspector Vikram
1989
Ranaranga
as Anand
1988
Samyuktha
as Shivaraj/ Shivu
1988
Shiva Mecchida Kannappa
as Dinna/ Arjuna
1988
Manamecchida Hudugi
as Shivu
1987
Rathasapthami
as Vishwanath/ Lawrence
1986
Anand
as Anand
1986
Kabzaa 2
Bhairavana Kone Paata
Uttarakanda
Shiva Gana
as Shiva
Shivanna 131
as Deva
The Saga of Ashwatthama Continues
as Ashwatthama
Satyamangala
Nee Siguvaregu
666 Operation Dream Theatre
as Agent Prakash
Untitled Balaji Madhavan/Shivarajkumar Project
Dad
Untitled Shivarajkumar Film
Picasso
as Shanmugam
A for Anand
