Pramod Panju

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Pramod Panju
Born (1990-01-10) 10 January 1990 (age 35) [1]
Mandya, Karnataka, India
Other namesPramod
OccupationActor
Years active2009–present

Pramod Panju (born 10 January 1990) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in the Kannada film and television. [2] He began his career in television with popular serials such as Chukki, Punar Vivaha, and Mahadevi before making his film debut with Geetha Bangle Store (2015). [3] Known for his versatility and natural acting style, Pramod has appeared in critically acclaimed films like Premier Padmini (2019), Matte Udbhava (2020), and Rathnan Prapancha (2021), the latter earning him widespread recognition.

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Pramod’s performance in Rathnan Prapancha won him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor (2021) and a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada (2022). He was also nominated for the SIIMA Award in the same category. Apart from these, he has featured in commercial entertainers such as Bond Ravi (2022) and appeared in a pivotal role in the pan-Indian blockbuster Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023). [4]

Early life

Pramod Panju was born on 10 January 1990 in Mandya, Karnataka, India. He grew up in a middle-class family and completed his schooling at St. Anne’s High School, Maddur. Later, he pursued his graduation from Surana College, Bengaluru. From an early age, Pramod was passionate about acting and performing arts, which led him to explore opportunities in television before entering films.

Pramod began his career in the Kannada entertainment industry as a television actor. He appeared in several popular serials, which helped him gain recognition among audiences. He portrayed Shiva character in the teleseries, Mahadevi. In Sanju Mattu Naanu , he played the romantic lead as Karthik.

Career

Pramod Panju made his film debut with Geetha Bangle Store (2015), a rural romance that earned him critical appreciation for his natural performance. He later appeared in Premier Padmini (2019), a slice-of-life drama alongside Jaggesh, which showcased his ability to handle mature and layered characters. In 2020, he starred in Matte Udbhava, a comedy-drama directed by Kodlu Ramakrishna.

His breakthrough role came with Rathnan Prapancha (2021), where he portrayed Udaal Babu Rao, a character that brought him widespread recognition and critical acclaim. This performance earned him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and nominations for Filmfare and SIIMA Awards in the same category. Following this success, Pramod featured in the mass entertainer Bond Ravi (2022) and played a pivotal role in the pan-Indian blockbuster Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023).

In 2025, he played the role of Abhi in the triangular love story, Bhuvanam Gaganam (2025). His upcoming projects include Alankar Vidyarthi, and Halka Don.

Filmography

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
2015 Geetha Bangle Store Veerabhadra [5] [6]
2019 Premier Padmini Driver Nanjudi [7]
2020Matte UdbhavaGanesh [8]
2021 Rathnan Prapancha Udaal Babu RaoWinner - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor [9]
Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada [10] 		[11]
2022Bond RaviBond Ravi
2023 Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire Baachi Raja Mannar Telugu film
2025 Bhuvanam Gaganam Abhi
2026Halka Don†TBAFilming
English Manja†TBAFilming [12]

Television

SerialRoleChannelRef
Lakumi Star Suvarna
ChukkiStar Suvarna [13]
Punar VivahaRanjith Zee Kannada [14]
Mahadevi Shiva Zee Kannada [15]
Sanju Mattu Naanu Karthik Colors Kannada [16]

References

  1. ↑ "Pramod has a busy birthday lined up ahead of him". Times of India. 9 January 2019.
  2. ↑ "Panju forays into Sandalwood". The Times of India. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  3. ↑ "Geetha Bangle Store". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  4. ↑ "Salaar demanded a lot of energy, says Pramod". The Times of India. 23 November 2022.
  5. ↑ "GEETHA BANGLE STORES REVIEW". Times Of India. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  6. ↑ "A riveting rural romance". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  7. ↑ "Premier Padmini movie review: Sensibly real". Deccan Chronicle. 27 April 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  8. ↑ "Matte Udbhava Movie Review: A movie marred only by cringe-worthy comedy". Times Of India. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  9. ↑ "Karnataka State Film Awards: Rakshit Shetty To Archana Jois, See Full List Of Winners". NDTV.com. 5 October 2025.
  10. ↑ "Nominations for the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". filmfare.com. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  11. ↑ "Pramod bags a pivotal role in Dhananjaya's next a". The Times of India. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  12. ↑ "'English Manja' starring actor Pramod first look poster revealed". India Express. 27 June 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  13. ↑ "Chukki Kannada Serial" . Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  14. ↑ "Punar-Vivaha Kannada" . Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  15. ↑ "Watch Mahadevi serial on Zee Kannada". Times Of India. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  16. ↑ Upadhyaya, Prakash (7 June 2017). "Sanju Mattu Naanu: The triangular love story of Pratham, Bhuvan, Sanjana to take a twist". International Business Times. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
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