Prajwal Devaraj

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Prajwal Devaraj
Prajwal Devaraj (2015).jpg
Prajwal Devaraj in 2015
Born (1987-07-04) 4 July 1987 (age 38) [1]
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Alma mater Jain University, Bengaluru
OccupationActor
Years active2006–present
SpouseRagini Prajwal
Parent(s) Devaraj
Chandrakala
RelativesPranam Devaraj (brother)

Prajwal Devaraj (born 4 July 1987) is an Indian actor who works in Kannada cinema. [2] The son of veteran actor Devaraj, Prajwal made his debut with the Kannada film Sixer (2007) for which he won the Best Debut actor award at the Suvarna Film Awards. [3] This was followed by the gangster drama Geleya (2007) which was a box-office success. Prajwal was in recent films like Chowka (2017), Gentleman (2020) and Inspector Vikram (2021). [4]

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His films include Meravanige (2008), Gulama (2009), Murali Meets Meera (2011), Super Shastri (2013) and Galaate (2013). For his performance in Gentleman (2020), he won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor. [5]

Early life

Prajwal Devaraj was born on 4 July 1987 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, to actor Devaraj and Chandralekha, a former actress and producer. He has a younger brother, Pranam, who acted in Kumari 21F (2018). [6] Prajwal completed his schooling at Sri Aurobindo Memorial School, Bengaluru, and graduated with a degree in Management from Jain University’s Center for Management Studies. Before entering films, he trained in dance and participated in cultural programs. [7] [8]

Career

2007–2010: Debut and Early Success

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Prajwal during a shoot for the film Geleya in 2007

Prajwal made his debut as a lead actor in Sixer (2007), playing Rahul, a young underworld don. [9] Directed by Shashank, the film earned him the Suvarna Film Award for Best Debut Actor. The same year, he starred in Geleya , a gangster drama directed by A. Harsha. [10] He continued his success with romantic dramas like Meravanige (2008) and Gange Baare Thunge Baare (2008).[ citation needed ]

2011–2016: Establishing as a Leading Actor

Prajwal appeared in films such as Murali Meets Meera (2011), a romantic drama, and Super Shastri (2012), [11] . Other notable releases include Galaate (2013), Angaaraka (2014), and Neenade Naa (2014), his first home production. [12] In Bhujanga (2016), his 25th film, Prajwal played a mass hero role, marking a shift toward action-oriented characters. [13]

2017–2021: Critical Acclaim

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Prajwal in 2023

Prajwal’s performance in Chowka (2017), a multi-starrer directed by Tharun Sudhir, was widely appreciated. His career-defining role came in Gentleman (2020), directed by Jadesh Kumar Hampe, where he portrayed Bharath, a man with narcolepsy. [14] The film earned him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor and the SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actor – Kannada. [15] [16]

2022–Present: Latest projects

Recent works include Abbara (2022), Veeram (2023), and Tatsama Tadbhava (2023), where he played intense roles in thrillers and action dramas. Upcoming projects include Gana , Rakshasa , and Mafia. [17]

Personal life

Prajwal married Ragini Chandran, a dancer and actress, on 25 October 2015 after a decade-long relationship. [18] Ragini has appeared in Kannada films and is known for her Kathak performances. [19]

Filmography

Key
†Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
YearTitleRole(s)NotesRef.
2007 Sixer RahulWon— Suvarna Best Debut Actor [20]
Geleya Guru [21]
2008 Gange Baare Thunge Baare Harsha [22]
Meravanige Vijay [23]
2009 Jeeva Jeeva [24]
Gulama Anil
Kencha Rahul
2010 Nannavanu Bharadwaj
2011 Kote Vignesh
Murali Meets Meera Murali
Mr. Duplicate Nandu
Bhadra Bhadra
2012 Sagar Sagar
Gokula Krishna Krishna
Super Shastri Subramanya Shastri
2013 Galaate Abhi
Ziddi Krishna
2014 Angaaraka Viji
Savaal Arjun
Jamboo Savari Balu
Neenade Naa DevFirst home production film
2015 Mrugashira Prajwal
Arjuna Arjun
2016 Madha Mathu Manasi Mass Madha
Bhujanga Bhujanga25th film [25]
2017 Chowka Mohammed Anwar
2018 Life Jothe Ondh Selfie Virat
Ananthu vs Nusrath Dr. Nisar AhmedCameo appearance
2019 Yajamana HimselfCameo appearance in the "Shivanandi" song
Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya JeevaCameo appearance
2020 Gentleman BharathWon— SIIMA Award Best Actor Critics – Kannada
Won— Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor 		[26]
2021 Inspector Vikram Vikram
Arjun Gowda Arjun Gowda [27]
2022 Abbara Shiva [28]
2023 Veeram Veeru [29]
Tatsama Tadbhava Aravind Ashwatthama
2025 Gana Gana [30] [31]
Rakshasa Satya [32]
Mafia†Dr. SathyanarayanFilming [33]

Television

YearShowRoleNotes
2021 Dance Dance Judge [34] [35]

Awards and nominations

YearCategoryAwardFilmResultRef.
2008Best Debut Male Actor Suvarna Film Awards Sixer Won [36]
2020 Best Actor Karnataka State Film Awards Gentleman Won [37]
Best Actor (critics) South Indian International Movie Awards Won [38]
Best Actor – Kannada Filmfare Awards South Nominated [39]
Best Actor South Indian International Movie Awards Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 February 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  2. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj in Kencha". Sify . Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Suvarna Awards". Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Kannada Actor Prajwal Devaraj Bags His First Pan-India Film With Jathara". News18. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
  5. ↑ "Karnataka State Awards 2020: Sanchari Vijay presented posthumous Jury Award". DeccanHerald.com. 12 March 2025.
  6. ↑ "Happy Birthday Prajwal Devaraj!! - Sandalwood News & Gossips". Bharatstudent.com. 4 July 2011. Archived from the original on 8 August 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "Top and Best University in Bangalore, India | Jain University". Archived from the original on 14 July 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  8. ↑ "Top & Best BBA Colleges - BA Colleges in Bangalore, India". CMS. 28 March 2018. Archived from the original on 8 June 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  9. ↑ "Prajwal does well with Sixer". Rediff.com. 9 January 2007.
  10. ↑ "Geleya Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Geleya by Times of India". The Times of India. 10 May 2016.
  11. ↑ "Super Shastri Movie Review". The Times of India. 14 May 2016.
  12. ↑ "'It's a new-age film'". Deccan Herald. 12 September 2014.
  13. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj gears up for his silver jubilee with Bhujanga". Times of India. 24 January 2017.
  14. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj: To fit into the role of Gentleman was taxing". Cinema Express. 5 February 2020.
  15. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj, Akshatha Pandavapura win Best Actor & Actress at State Film Awards for 2020". Daijiworld.com. 11 March 2025.
  16. ↑ "'Gentleman' review: Prajwal Devaraj shines all in all". The New Indian Express. 8 February 2020.
  17. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj: I was drawn to Rakshasa for its first-of-a-kind-horror blended with a time loop". Cinema Express. 6 March 2025.
  18. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj and Ragini have a grand wedding". The Times of India. 26 October 2015.
  19. ↑ "Ragini Prajwal: 'Paved the way for new things'". The Hindu. 13 August 2020.
  20. ↑ "This film is sure to hold audience interest". The Hindu . 7 January 2007. Archived from the original on 18 November 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  21. ↑ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (22 October 2007). "Geleya -- A cliched fare". Rediff.com .
  22. ↑ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (30 April 2008). "A youthful love triangle!". Rediff.com . Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  23. ↑ "Review: Meravanige". Rediff.com .
  24. ↑ "Review: Jeeva is tedious". Rediff.com . 27 November 2009.
  25. ↑ "A princely DYNAMO". Deccan Chronicle. 6 July 2016.
  26. ↑ "Karnataka State Film Awards 2020: Prajwal, Akshata best actors; Pinki Elli? wins best film". The Times of India. 13 March 2025.
  27. ↑ "Prajwal devaraj as Arjun Gowda". The New Indian Express. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  28. ↑ Lokesh, Vinay. "Rajshri Ponnappa, Nimika Ratnakar and Lekha Chandra in Prajwal Devaraj's next - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  29. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj: Veeram will be on the lines of Gelaya and Gulama". Cinema Express . 22 November 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  30. ↑ "ಪ್ರಜ್ವಲ್ ದೇವರಾಜ್‌ ಹೊಸ ಸಿನಿಮಾಕ್ಕೆ ನಾಯಕಿ ಫಿಕ್ಸ್‌; 'ಶಿವಲಿಂಗ' ಬೆಡಗಿ ಜೊತೆ 'ಡೈನಾಮಿಕ್ ಪ್ರಿನ್ಸ್' ಡ್ಯುಯೆಟ್". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  31. ↑ govindaraj.s. "Prajwal Devaraj: ಡೈನಾಮಿಕ್ ಪ್ರಿನ್ಸ್ ನಟನೆಯ 'ಗಣ' ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಹೂರ್ತ". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Kannada). Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  32. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj ventures into horror with 'Rakshasa'". NewIndianExpress.com. 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  33. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj back in cop avatar for 'Mafia'". The New Indian Express. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  34. ↑ "Haripriya, Prajwal Devraj, and Master Harsha to judge reality show 'Dance Dance' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  35. ↑ Daithota, Madhu. "Prajwal Devaraj set for his big television debut as judge for dance reality show - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  36. ↑ "Glittering night". archive.deccanherald.com. 31 March 2008. Archived from the original on 15 June 2014.
  37. ↑ "2020 State Film Awards: Prajwal Devaraj, Akshata bag top honours". Star of Mysore. 12 March 2025.
  38. ↑ "SIIMA 2022 Honours Late Puneeth Rajkumar With Best Actor Award". News18. 13 September 2022.
  39. ↑ "Nominations for the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". filmfare.com. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
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