Devaraj | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Devraj Devu |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1986–present |
Spouse | Chandralekha [1] |
Children | Prajwal Devaraj Pranam Devaraj |
Devaraj (born 20 September 1960) [2] is an Indian actor and theatre actor who works in Indian film industry. He has largely featured in Kannada films performing various roles as a lead character, supporting character and villainous character. He has also featured in Telugu and Tamil films.
Having worked in over 200 feature films, Devaraj is popularly referred to as a "Dynamic Hero" in the Kannada film industry. [3] Prior to acting in films, Devaraj performed in stage plays under the guidance of Shankar Nag and B. Jayashree. Devaraj has won several awards and accolades including the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal as the protagonist in the film Veerappan in 1991. [4]
Devaraj was born on 20 September 1953 to Ramachandrappa and Krishnamma in Lingarajpuram, a locality in Bangalore, in the erstwhile Mysore State (now Karnataka). His father worked in ITC Factory, Welfare department. Devaraj lost his father when he was 3 months old as he was suffering from malaria. In 1976 due to his family's financial problems Devaraj decided to work in a HMT Watch factory, Case & Dial Section, where he worked for 9 years, and it was suggested he should act in dramas by his senior colleague at HMT, Govindaraju. [5] Firstly Devaraj joined R.Nagesh's theatre group, later he joined B. Jayashree's theatre group SPANDANA and later on with Shankar Nag's SANKET. [3] His film debut was as a supporting actor in 'Trishula'. He continued to appear as a supporting actor, then acted in leading roles.
Devaraj auditioned for Trishula with Avinash, both of whom were part of a same theatre troupe. Both got through the auditions and the film was his debut as an actor. However, the film did not release. [4] [6] His first released film was 27 Mavalli Circle in 1986. After the success of 27 Mavalli Circle Devaraj acted in many more films mainly in supporting roles. His notable performances include: His First Hero Leading Role In Hatyakanda In 1989. Upnext Aaganthuka, Navabharatha, Indrajith among others.
After the year 2000, Devaraj switched over to character roles and debuted in Tamil and Telugu film industries. He worked in highly acclaimed films such as Malaikottai and Villu in Tamil and Yagnam , Sri in Telugu. [7]
In 1986, Devaraj married actress Chandralekha, whom he had met on the sets of his film Sikku. [1] Following this, they appeared together in the 1992 film Kendada Male. [6] After their marriage, Chandralekha quit acting. They have two sons, Prajwal and Pranam. Both sons are active in the Kannada film industry, with Prajwal having established himself as a lead actor. [8]
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Year | Film | Role | Note(s) |
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1985 | Thrishula | Vinod | |
1986 | 27 Mavalli Circle | Gunda | |
1986 | Preethi | Srikanth | |
1987 | Aaganthuka | Chandru | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
1987 | Anthima Theerpu | ||
1987 | Ravana Rajya | ||
1987 | Kendada Male | ||
1987 | Dance Raja Dance | ||
1987 | Bandha Muktha | ||
1987 | Sangarama | ||
1987 | Aapadbhandava | ||
1988 | Arjun | ||
1988 | Sambhavami Yuge Yuge | ||
1988 | Navabharatha | ||
1988 | Elu Suttina Kote | ||
1988 | Samyuktha | ||
1988 | Jana Nayaka | Narasimha | |
1988 | Sangliyana | Vikram | |
1988 | Anjada Gandu | Sundar | |
1988 | Ramanna Shamanna | ||
1988 | Krishna Rukmini | ||
1988 | Daada | Micheal | |
1988 | Nee Nanna Daiva | ||
1988 | Meenakshi Mane Meshtru | ||
1989 | Yuddha Kaanda | J. D. Patil | |
1989 | Tarka | Rithwik Kumar | |
1989 | Hrudaya Geethe | ||
1989 | Jockey | ||
1989 | Amanusha | ||
1989 | Avathara Purusha | ||
1989 | Indrajith | Fernandes | |
1989 | Hathya Kaanda | First lead role | |
1989 | Deva | Ramaraj | |
1989 | Hendthighelbedi | CID Inspector Prathap | |
1989 | C.B.I. Shankar | Amar | |
1989 | Idu Saadhya | Ravi | |
1989 | Poli Huduga | ||
1990 | Nammoora Hammera | ||
1990 | Ranabheri | David | |
1990 | S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 | Vikram | |
1990 | Thrinetra | Shankar | |
1990 | Aavesha | Sub-inspector A. Prathap | |
1990 | Bannada Gejje | Deluxe | |
1990 | Policena Hendthi | Avatari Lokayya | |
1990 | Prathap | Devu | |
1990 | Utkarsha | Rajesh Sharma | |
1990 | College Hero | ||
1990 | Poli Kitty | ||
1991 | Sundara Kanda | ||
1991 | Kadana | ||
1991 | Ide Police Belt | ||
1991 | Rollcall Ramakrishna | ||
1991 | S. P. Bhargavi | Shankar | |
1991 | Veerappan | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor | |
1991 | Aranyadalli Abhimanyu | ||
1991 | Shwetagni | ||
1991 | Veera Dheera | ||
1991 | Gruha Pravesha | ||
1991 | Mathru Bhagya | Madan | |
1991 | Nagini | ||
1992 | Chitralekha | ||
1992 | Pruthviraj | Pruthviraj / Keerthiraj | |
1992 | Goonda Rajya | ||
1992 | Nanna Thangi | ||
1992 | Police File | ||
1992 | Bhale Keshava | ||
1992 | Roshagara | Inspector Vijay | |
1992 | Prajegalu Prabhugalu | ||
1992 | Gharshane | ||
1993 | Bahaddur Hennu | Vinod | |
1993 | Rajakeeya | ||
1993 | Sidukabeda Singari | ||
1993 | Abhijith | ||
1993 | Golibaar | Arjun | |
1993 | Vijaya Kranthi | ||
1993 | Mojina Maduve | ||
1993 | Jailer Jagannath | ||
1993 | Hosa Love Story | ||
1994 | Time Bomb | Prathap | |
1994 | Adhipathi | ||
1994 | Gold Medal | Subhash | |
1994 | Looti Gang | ||
1994 | Mayor Prabhakar | ||
1994 | Lockup Death | Amar | |
1994 | Vijaya Kankana | Shankar | |
1994 | Curfew | DCP Pradeep | |
1994 | Hettha Karulu | ||
1994 | Indian | ||
1994 | Nyayakkagi Saval | ||
1995 | Kidnap | ||
1995 | Killer Diary | Inspector Pratap / Golibar Govinda | |
1995 | Mother India | ||
1995 | State Rowdy | ||
1995 | Samara | Ravi | |
1995 | Police Power | ||
1995 | Revenge | ||
1996 | Emergency | ||
1996 | Veerabhadra | ||
1996 | Circle Inspector | ||
1996 | Huliya | Huliya | |
1996 | Simhadri | ||
1996 | Bangarada Mane | ||
1996 | Kempu Mugilu | ||
1997 | Choobana | ||
1997 | Gandedhe Bhaira | ||
1997 | Yuddha | ||
1997 | Sangliyana Part 3 | ||
1997 | Manava 2022 | ||
1998 | High Command | ||
1998 | Jai Hind | ||
1998 | Agnisakshi | ||
1998 | Dayadi | ||
1998 | Karnataka Police | Hemanth | |
1999 | Tharikere Yerimele | ||
1999 | Mr. X | ||
1999 | Habba | Devu | |
1999 | Garuda | ||
1999 | Aaryabhata | ||
1999 | Durga Shakti | ||
1999 | Om Shakti | ||
2000 | Minchu | ||
2000 | Dandanayaka | ||
2000 | Asthra | ||
2000 | Bhoomi | Kathla | [9] |
2000 | Billa Ranga | ||
2000 | Naxalite | ||
2000 | Bannada Hejje | ||
2001 | Mathadana | ||
2001 | Prema Rajya | ||
2001 | Jenu Goodu | ||
2001 | Kanoonu | ||
2001 | Sathyameva Jayathe | ||
2001 | Kotigobba | Amar | |
2001 | Neelambari | Bharath | |
2001 | Haalu Sakkare | ||
2002 | Dharma Devathe | ||
2002 | Kambalahalli | Malla | |
2003 | Ay Naan Bhishma Kano | ||
2003 | Yaardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre | ||
2003 | Lankesh Patrike | ACP Ramu | |
2003 | Tada Khaidi | ||
2003 | Prathidwani | ||
2003 | Thalwar | ||
2003 | Market Raja | ||
2003 | Inspector Jayasimha | ||
2003 | Khaki | Inspector Dinakar | |
2004 | Avale Nanna Gelathi | ||
2004 | Devasura | ||
2004 | Crime Story | ||
2004 | Gowdru | Rudrappa Gowda | |
2004 | Maurya | Prathap | |
2004 | Jyeshta | Devu | |
2005 | Deadly Soma | ||
2006 | Nidhi | ||
2006 | Chellata | Rudra | |
2006 | Pandavaru | Devanna | |
2006 | Kallarali Hoovagi | Hyder Ali | |
2007 | Bhanamathi | ||
2008 | Gaja | Devendra | |
2008 | Prachanda Ravana | ||
2008 | Nanda Deepa | ||
2009 | Veera Madakari | Police commissioner | |
2009 | IPC Section 300 | Mallikarjun | |
2010 | Anischitha | ||
2010 | School Master | ||
2010 | Porki | ACP Abdul Azem Sher Khan | |
2010 | Aparadhi | ||
2010 | Meshtru | Narayana | |
2010 | Gandedhe | Shankare Gowda | |
2010 | Gang Leader | ||
2010 | Deadly-2 | Vishwajeet Deshmukh | |
2011 | Jolly Boy | ||
2011 | Chinnada Thali | ||
2011 | Mr. Duplicate | Ramu | |
2011 | Aidondla Aidu | ||
2011 | Aacharya | ||
2011 | Jarasandha | ||
2012 | Dashamukha | Devaraj | |
2013 | Cauvery Nagara | ||
2015 | Ranna | Prakash | |
2015 | Arjuna | CBI officer | |
2016 | Preethiyalli Sahaja | ||
2016 | Nithya Jothe Sathya | ||
2016 | Run Antony | Nazeem Khan | |
2016 | Karvva | Tilak's father | |
2016 | Kotigobba 2 | Orphanage owner | |
2016 | Mukunda Murari | Retired advocate | |
2016 | Santhu Straight Forward | Santhosh's father | |
2016 | Sundaranga Jaana | Panduranga Rao | |
2017 | Jindaa | ||
2017 | Yugapurusha | ||
2017 | Tarak | Tarak Ram | |
2017 | Once More Kaurava | ||
2017 | Mufti | Raghuveer Bhandri | |
2018 | Hebbet Ramakka | Kalleshanna | |
2018 | Tagaru | ACP Ramachandra | |
2019 | Geetha | Shankar | |
2019 | Yajamana | Gurikar Huliyappa Nayaka | SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada |
2019 | Amar | Bobby's father | |
2019 | Odeya | Srinivas Odeyar | |
2021 | Roberrt | Sathyadev | |
2022 | Head Bush | D. Devaraj Urs | |
2022 | Banaras | Ajay Simha | |
2023 | Prajarajya | Jayaprakash | |
2023 | Tatsama Tadbhava | Cameo | |
2023 | Raja Marthanda | [10] | |
2024 | Mafia† | Hari Krishna | Post Production |
Bhairathi Ranagal† | Raghuveer Bhandari | Filming |
Year | Film | Role | Note |
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1990 | 20va Sathabdam | Suryam | |
Prema Yuddham | Ranjith | ||
Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu [11] | Bhagawan | ||
Neti Siddhartha | Bhillu | ||
1991 | Yerra Mandaram | Jagganna Dora | |
1993 | Bangaru Bullodu | Nana | |
Varasudu | Narendra | ||
1994 | S. P. Parasuram | Rayappa | |
Anna | |||
1999 | Samarasimha Reddy | Veera Raghava Reddy's son | |
2004 | Yagnam | Redappa | |
2005 | Sri | Bhikshapati | |
2006 | Raam | Rahim | |
2007 | Yogi | ||
Evadaithe Nakenti | Chakravarthi | ||
Lakshyam | DIG Hari Narayan | ||
2009 | Naa Style Veru | Parvathy's uncle | |
2018 | Bharat Ane Nenu | Sripathi Rao | [12] |
2023 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Om | |
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