Ramkumar
Ramkumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 December 1968 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer |
| Spouse | Poornima Rajkumar |
| Children | Dhirren Ramkumar Dhanya Ramkumar |
| Parent | Shringar Nagaraj (father) |
Ramkumar is an Indian film actor and producer working in Kannada films, who made his debut in Peraala's 1990 action film Aavesha (2012). The same year, he played a brief role in Rajendra Singh Babu's war film Muthina Haara (1990). He turned producer for the film Pandavaru (2006), in which he acted as well. With his good looks, he was considered one of the "Chocolate heroes" of the 1990s and his acting skills were well appreciated.[1] As of 2013, Ramkumar has acted in over 40 Kannada feature films. He is the son in law of Kannada matinee idol and Natasaarwabouma Dr.Rajkumar
Personal life
Ramkumar is the son of Shringar Nagaraj, a popular actor and producer who produced the critically acclaimed Pushpaka Vimana (1987), starring Kamal Haasan and Amala.
Career
Ramkumar, being a producer's son, was an avid movie buff in his childhood. He was introduced to the film industry by the famous director Peraala in his action film Aavesha (1990), co-starring Shankar Nag, Geetha and Bhavya. He was paired with yet another debutant; Shivaranjini in this film. The film went on to become a success at the box office. This was quickly followed by the epic blockbuster war film Muthina Haara, directed by Rajendra Singh Babu and starring Vishnuvardhan and Suhasini. He played the son role of Vishnuvardhan who gets killed in the war. The film was one of the milestones of success in Kannada cinema.
Following his initial brief roles, Ramkumar came back in 1993 through the film Gejje Naada in a lead role opposite newcomer Shwetha. The film was declared a musical hit with his performance being lauded. This was followed by the devotional biographical film Bhagawan Sri Saibaba, which had an ensemble cast. In 1994, he starred in B. C. Patil's story Poorna Sathya, which failed at the box office. The years 1995 and 1996 saw his highest number of films releasing, of which only Kavya, Thayi Illada Thavaru, Thavarina Thottilu and Gaaya proved to be successful. His other films were completely washouts with back to back failures.
In 1999, he starred in the multi-starrer films Snehaloka and Habba. Both the films were successful. However, the films that followed continued to fail one after the other. Without luck as an actor, he turned towards producing films and with his wife's name he brought out the film Pandavaru in 2006. A multi-starrer with a host of prominent stars and a remake of Hulchul, Pandavaru proved to be an average grosser at the box office.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Aavesha | Debut as actor |
| 1990 | Muthina Haara | |
| 1991 | Manasara Vazhthungalen | Tamil film[3] |
| 1992 | Government Mappillai | Tamil film |
| 1993 | Gejje Naada | |
| 1993 | Bhagavan Sri Saibaba | |
| 1994 | Poorna Satya | |
| 1994 | Mahakshathriya | |
| 1995 | State Rowdy | |
| 1995 | Kavya | |
| 1995 | Thaliya Sowbhagya | |
| 1995 | Thaayi Illada Thavaru | |
| 1995 | Hosa Baduku | |
| 1995 | Shravana Sanje | |
| 1995 | Giddu Dada | |
| 1996 | Gaaya | |
| 1996 | Thavarina Thottilu | |
| 1996 | Gulaabi | |
| 1996 | Pooja | |
| 1996 | Surya Puthra | |
| 1997 | Jenina Hole | |
| 1997 | April Fool | |
| 1997 | Nee Mudida Mallige | |
| 1998 | Vajra | |
| 1998 | Thavarina Kanike | |
| 1999 | Habba | |
| 1999 | Snehaloka | |
| 1999 | No.1 | |
| 1999 | Aahaa | |
| 1999 | Arundathi | Telugu film[4] |
| 1999 | Naanenu Madlilla | |
| 2000 | Premi | |
| 2000 | Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | |
| 2000 | Gaajina Mane | |
| 2001 | Ellara Mane Dosenu | |
| 2001 | Aunty Preethse | |
| 2003 | Kushalave Kshemave | Guest appearance |
| 2004 | Saagari | |
| 2005 | Abhinandane | |
| 2006 | Pandavaru | Also producer |
| 2008 | Navashakti Vaibhava | |
| 2009 | Jodi No.1 | |
| 2011 | Sri Naga Shakthi | |
| 2013 | Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri |
See also
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References
- ^ "Interview with Ramkumar". Sify.com. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ^ "Pandavaru review". nowrunning.com. Retrieved 9 November 2006.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ld4lKuEFwQ
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIcE4jahhRg