Pruthvi Ambaar

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Pruthvi Ambaar
Born (1988-08-17) 17 August 1988 (age 37)
Udupi, Karnataka, India
Other namesNagaraj Ambaar
EducationSt. Aloysius College, Mangalore, India
Occupation(s)Radio jockey, Actor
Spouse
Parul Shukla
​
(m. 2019)​
[1]

Pruthvi Ambaar (born 17 August 1988) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada and Tulu cinema, with notable appearances in Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil films. He began his career as a radio jockey in Mangaluru under the name RJ Nagaraj, before transitioning to acting through short films and television serials. [2]

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Ambaar made his film debut in the Tulu film Barke (2014) and gained early recognition with Pilibail Yamunakka (2016), directed by K Sooraj Shetty, which became a hit in the Tulu film industry. His breakthrough came with the Kannada romantic drama Dia (2020), directed by K S Ashoka, where his portrayal of Adi earned widespread critical acclaim. The film’s success established him as one of the most promising actors in South Indian cinema. For Dia, Ambaar won the SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Kannada and the Santhosham Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, along with nominations from critics’ associations.

Over the years, Ambaar has starred in films such as Sugarless (2022), Dooradarshana (2023), and Kothalavadi (2025).

Early life

Pruthvi Ambaar was born on 17 August 1988 in Udupi, Karnataka, India, into a Tulu-speaking family. He completed his schooling in Udupi and pursued higher education in Mangalore, where he developed an interest in performing arts. Before entering films, Ambaar worked as a radio jockey and appeared in short films and television serials, which helped him gain visibility and refine his acting skills. His early exposure to media and stage performances laid the foundation for his film career.

Career

2014-2020: Early Work and Tulu cinema

Ambaar made his acting debut in the Tulu film Barke (2014). Though the film had a modest release, it marked his entry into cinema after working as a radio jockey and appearing in short films. He rose to prominence with Pilibail Yamunakka , directed by K Sooraj Shetty, co-starring Sonal Monteiro. The film was a major hit in the Tulu belt, earning him the Red FM Tulu Film Award for Best Actor. He continued to appear in regional hits like Appe Teacher and Rambarooti, earning praise for his comic timing and relatable performances.

2020-Present: Breakthrough in Kannada cinema and career expansion

He made his Kannada film debut with Rajaru (2017), followed by DK Bose (2019), directed by Anil Kumar.

Ambaar’s career-defining moment came with Dia (2020), directed by K S Ashoka, opposite Kushee Ravi and Dheekshith Shetty. He portrayed Adi, a selfless lover. [3] The film became a hit and earned Ambaar the SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Kannada. Ambaar reprised his role in the Hindi remake Dear Dia (2022), marking his Bollywood debut and its Marathi adaptation Sari (2023).

He also appeared in Kannada films like Sugarless (2022), directed by Shashidhar KM, opposite Priyanka Thimmesh. His other noteworthy role came through Bairagee alongside Shivarajkumar. Ambaar starred in Dooradarshana (2023), directed by Arvind Kuplikar, opposite Meghana Gaonkar, a nostalgic comedy set in the 1980s. He also featured in the anthology Pentagon (segment Karma).

He appeared in Juni , directed by Vaibhav, playing Partha in a romantic drama, and in Matsyagandha. His Tamil debut came with Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan . His film Happily Married had a direct OTT release.

In 2025, Ambaar continued his successful run with Kothalavadi , an action drama directed by Lohith, [4] and Bhuvanam Gaganam . He also signed Dear Uma (Telugu) and Life Is Beautiful, expanding his multilingual footprint.

Personal life

Pruthvi married Parul Shukla on 3 November 2019 in a traditional ceremony held in Uppala, Kasaragod district. [5] The couple first met over a decade earlier on the set of the dance reality show Great Karnataka Dance League in Bengaluru, where they were contestants on different teams. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Charvie, on 12 March 2022.

Filmography

Films

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleLanguageNotesRef.
2014 Barke Tulu Debut film; credited as Nagaraj Ambar [6]
The Flow Kannada Short films; Credited as Nagraj Ambaar
Yenchi Saav Maare
2016 Pilibail Yamunakka GauthamTulu [7]
Karvva RahulKannadaUncredited role [8]
2017Rajaru [9]
2018 Ammer Polisa HimselfTuluGuest appearance [10]
Pammanne The Great [11]
2019DK BoseBharathKannada [12]
GolmaalTulu [13]
Aati Donji Dina [14] [15]
English [16]
2020 Dia AdiKannada [17]
Kudkana MadmeTulu [18]
Enna [19]
2 Ekre [20]
2022 Dear Dia Adi Hindi Hindi film debut [21]
Bairagee VaatapiKannada
Sugarless Venkatesh [22]
VIP'S Last BenchTulu [23]
2023 Dooradarshana ManuKannada [24] [25]
Pentagon Anthology film; segment Karma [26]
Sari Adi Marathi [27]
2024 Juni ParthaKannada
For Regn Akshay [28]
MatsyagandhaParam
Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan Burma Tamil [29]
2025 Bhuvanam Gaganam RamKannada
Dear Uma Dev Telugu [30]
Kothalavadi MohanaKannada
TBALife Is Beautiful†Post-production [31]

Television

YearNameRoleNetworkNotes
2008 Radha Kalyana Sheelam Zee Kannada
2014Sagara SangamaSanju
2015Love LavikeManu
2020 Jothe Jotheyali NeelSpecial appearance
2023 Farzi Sunny Amazon Prime Video Dubbed for Kannada version; webseries

Awards and nominations

FilmAwardCategoryResultRef.
Pilibail Yamunakka RED FM Tulu Film Awards Best ActorWon [32]
Dia Chandanavana Film Critics AcademyBest Actor in a Leading Role-MaleNominated [33]
South Indian International Movie Awards Best Male Debut – Kannada Won
Santosham Film Awards Best Actor in a Leading RoleWon

References

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  4. ↑ "I have wanted to do a rugged action role for years: Pruthvi Ambaar". The Times of India. 31 July 2025.
  5. ↑ Cinema, Tulu (5 November 2019). "'Pruthvi Ambar' marries Parul Shukla,Take A Look at Their Wedding Pics".
  6. ↑ D, Deepa L. (29 August 2016). "PRUTHVI AMBER". Archived from the original on 12 October 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  7. ↑ "ಭರಪೂರ ಹಾಸ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಕೊರತೆ ಇಲ್ಲದ 'ಪಿಲಿಬೈಲ್ ಯಮುನಕ್ಕ' ಅರುಣಾ ಚಿತ್ರಮಂದಿರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂರನೇ ವಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಲಗ್ಗೆ". ಸುದ್ದಿ ಪುತ್ತೂರು. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
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  14. ↑ "'ದಿಯಾ' ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಹೀರೋ ಪೃಥ್ವಿ ಅಂಬರ್‌ ಕೈಹಿಡಿದ ಉತ್ತರ ಭಾರತದ ಬೆಡಗಿ! ಇವರದ್ದು 10 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಲವ್‌ಸ್ಟೋರಿ!". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
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  23. ↑ "Young talents to make youth based Tulu film "Last Bench"". Tulu Cinema. 27 December 2017. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  24. ↑ "Dooradarshana gets a release date". Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
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  26. ↑ "Guru Deshpande's Pentagon trailer, starring Kantara Kishore and Pruthvi Ambaar, is about shades of a Kannada activist". The Times of India. 18 January 2023. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 9 May 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
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  30. ↑ "Dear Uma gets a release date". TheNewIndianExpress.com. 5 April 2025.
  31. ↑ "Pruthvi Ambaar next film 'Life is Beautiful' to begin shooting in September - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
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