Rajesh Nataranga | |
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Born | Rajesh 18 April 1973 Bombay |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Notable work | Goutham Diwan in Amruthadhare [1] |
Rajesh Nataranga is an Indian actor who works in Kannada-language television and films. [2] [3] He is known for his roles as a police officer in Kendasampige (2015) and Operation Alamelamma (2017) (ondu sarala prema kathe).He was married to Chaitra Rajesh in 2005.
Rajesh appended Nataranga, the name of a theatre group he was a part of, to his stage name after B. Suresha told him to since there was another actor of the same name. [4] He starred in many television serials during the late 1990s and early 2000s. [5] Regarding his performance in Just Maath Maathalli (2010) as Ramya's husband, a critic wrote that "Rajesh, who plays the spirited Adi, does justice to his role". [6] Regarding his performance in Kendasampige (2015) as a police officer, a critic wrote that "But it is Rajesh Nataranga who really steals the show with his impressive presence". [7] He played a similar role in Operation Alamelamma (2017). [8] He became known for his role as Gautam Diwan in the television series Amruthadhare , [9] [10] which marked his comeback to television. [5]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Nagarahavu | ||
Tapori | Kasa | ||
2003 | Mooru Manasu Mooru Kanasu | ||
Ananda | Raja | ||
Mane Magalu | |||
Ananda Nilaya | |||
2004 | Rowdy Aliya | Estate worker | |
Abbabba Entha Huduga | |||
2005 | Sye | Arjun | |
2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | Rajesh | |
2007 | Thamashegagi | ||
Ondu Preethiya Kathe | |||
2008 | Moggina Jade | Raghavendra | Won— Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor [11] |
Moggina Manasu | Ramesh | ||
Belura Bale | |||
Gubbachigalu | |||
2009 | Bellary Naga | ||
Kallara Santhe | |||
2010 | Just Maath Maathalli | Adi | |
Aptharakshaka | Shoorasena | ||
Naanu Nanna Kanasu | Uthappa's friend | ||
2011 | Jedralli | ||
Shrimathi | |||
Maryade Ramanna | Doctor | ||
2012 | Arakshaka | ||
Sangolli Rayanna | Krishnaroo | ||
2013 | Kaddipudi | Indresh/Gaali | Also co-writer |
Sakkare | Nandakumar | ||
Dyavre | Jaggu | ||
2014 | Gajakesari | Minister | |
Baanaadi (Free Bird) | Avinash | ||
2015 | Lodde | — | Dialogue writer |
Kendasampige | Purandar | Also co-writer Nominated— SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role | |
Plus | Kishore | ||
2016 | Killing Veerappan | Shakeel Ahmed | |
Happy Birthday | |||
Asthitva | |||
Jaguar | Bilingual film | ||
2017 | Style Raja | ||
BB5 | |||
Noorondu Nenapu | MK | ||
Tiger | |||
Operation Alamelamma | Ashok Kumar | Nominated— SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role | |
Kaafi Thota | Public Prosecutor | ||
Tarak | |||
Dayavittu Gamanisi | Sathyanarayana | ||
2018 | Rajannana Maga | Vijay Kumar | |
Nanagista | Police officer | ||
Kattukathe | |||
2019 | Fortuner | Prahallada | |
Kaddu Mucchi | |||
Rugged | |||
Vijayaratha | |||
Mane Maratakkide | Shravana | ||
Ayushman Bhava | |||
Margaret | |||
2020 | Law | Shyam Prasad | |
2021 | Yuvarathnaa | Professor | |
Kotigobba 3 | Doctor Ananthakrishna | ||
Rathnan Prapancha | Srinath | ||
Rider | Raghuram | ||
2022 | Home Minister | ||
Critical Keerthanegalu | |||
Garuda | Bharath Bharghav | ||
Physics Teacher | Ramaswamy | ||
Chase | |||
Raymo | Revanth's P.A. | ||
2023 | Tanuja | Pradeep | |
SLV: Siri Lambodara Vivaha | |||
19.20.21 | Rafi | ||
Gurudev Hoysala | Prakash | ||
Nam Naani Madve Prasanga | |||
Melody Drama | Hita's father | ||
Fighter | |||
2024 | Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe | Athishay's father | |
Hide and Seek | |||
Jog 101 | TBA | [12] | |
Kaalapatthar | TBA | [13] | |
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
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1998 | Mayamruga | Shreedhara | DD Chandana | ||
2003 - 2008 | Guptagamini | Thejaswi | ETV Kannada | ||
2017-2018 | Triveni Sangama | Star Suvarna | [14] | ||
2021 | Ninnindale | — | Udaya TV | As producer | |
2023–present | Amruthadhare | Goutham Diwan | Zee Kannada | [15] |
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