Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1975-03-17
Day of Death
2021-10-29
Place of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Puneeth Rajkumar
Biography
Puneeth Rajkumar (17 March 1975 – October 29, 2021), affectionately known as Appu, was an Indian actor, playback singer, film producer, television presenter and philanthropist who worked in Kannada cinema. He was the youngest son of legendary actor and matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar. He was one of the most popular actors in Kannada cinema. He appeared as a lead in 32 films. As a child, he appeared in many films. His performances as a child actor in Vasantha Geetha (1980), Bhagyavantha (1981), Chalisuva Modagalu (1982), Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983), Bhakta Prahaladha (1983), Yarivanu (1984) and Bettada Hoovu (1985) were praised. He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role of Ramu in Bettada Hoovu. He also won Karnataka State Award Best Child artist for Chalisuva Modagalu and Eradu Nakshatragalu. Puneeth's first lead role was in 2002's Appu. In a career spanning three decades, he has won one National Film Award, four Karnataka State Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards South and five SIIMA awards. He was conferred with the Doctorate by Mysuru University. The Karnataka Government conferred the state's highest civilian award, Karnataka Ratna, to Puneeth Rajkumar on 1 November 2022, posthumously.
Filmography (52)
Gandhada Gudi
2022
Lucky Man
2022
James
2022
Yuvarathnaa
2021
Mayabazar 2016
2020
Padde Huli
2019
Natasaarvabhowma
2019
Amoli
2018
Rajaratha
2018
Anjaniputra
2017
Raajakumara
2017
Doddmane Hudga
2016
Chakravyuha
2016
Uppi 2
2015
