Rangayana Raghu

Rangayana Raghu
Rangayana Raghu
	Raghu during the shoot of Ishtakamya, 2015
Born	17 April 1965 (age 59); Kothur, Pavagada, Tumkur, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1995–present

Rangayana Raghu (Template:Lang-kan; born 17 April 1965) is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. He has appeared in over 160 films mostly in comic or villainous roles.

He is best noted for his performance in the 2007 film Duniya which won him the State Award for Best Supporting Actor. He went on to act in several commercially successful films which notably include Milana Raam, Jackie, Gaalipata, Junglee, Sanju Weds Geetha , Hudugaru, Paramathma and Sarathi among others.

Career

Raghu began his acting career as a theatre artist when he joined the Rangayana theatre group in Mysore in 1988, where he received ₹800 as the monthly salary.^[1] He made his film debut in the 1995 Kannada-language film Suggi directed by Hamsalekha that eventually got shelved. He then appeared in the 2002 film Dhumm followed by minor roles in Megha Banthu Megha and Aryabhata. His major breakthrough was Yogaraj Bhat's debut directorial venture Mani. He received critical acclaim for his performances in films like Ranga SSLC, Duniya, Alemari,Modalasala, and Director's Special.^[2]^[3]

Filmography

Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga (1998)
Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu (2001)
Dhumm (2002)
Sri Ram (2003)
Hrudayavantha (2003)
Ranga SSLC (2004)
Dharma (2004)
Sahukara (2004)
Bhagawan (2004)
Omkara (2004)
Rakshasa (2005)
Valmiki (2005)
Gunna (2005)
Swamy (2005)
Jootaata! (2005)
Cyanide (2006)...Ranganath
Thangigagi (2006)
Poojari (2006)
Tenali Ram (2006)
Shishya (2006)
Honeymoon Express (2006)
Suntaragaali (2006)
Tirupathi (2006)
7 O Clock (2006)
Odahuttidavalu (2006)
Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige (2007)
Gunavantha (2007)
Parodi (2007)
Snehana Preetina (2007)
Sixer (2007)
Rajeeva Alla Godse (2007)
Geleya (2007)
Duniya (2007)
Hani Hani (2008)
Beladingalaagi Baa (2008)
Gaalipata (2008)
Payana (2008)
Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008)
Taj Mahal (2008)
Vasantha Kala (2008)
Avva (2008)
Dheemaku (2008)
Mast Maja Maadi (2008)
Kodagana Koli Nungitha (2008)
Yuga Yugagale Saagali (2008)
Minchina Ota (2008)
Sangama (2008)
Athmeeya (2008)
Bidda (2008)
Rajakumari (2009)
Prem Kahani (2009)
Maleyali Jotheyali (2009)
Raam (2009)
Olave Jeevana Lekkachaara (2009)...Ratna
Junglee (2009)
Mr Painter (2009)
Nanda (2009)
Kallara Santhe (2009)
Rajani (2009)
Kannadada Kiran Bedi (2009)
Gubbachchigalu (2009)
Muniya (2009)
Jokali (2010)
Appu And Pappu (2010)
Ullasa Utsaha (2010)
Mylari (2010)
Shankar IPS (2010)
Gubbi (2010)
Hendtheer Darbar (2010)
Sanchari (2010)
Huli (2010)
Rame Gowda Vs Krishna Reddy (2010)
Kari Chirathe (2010)
Gang Leader (2010)
Antharathma (2010)
Dildar (2010)
Hoo (2010)
Tsunami (2010)
Modalasala (2010)
Jackie (2010)
Kiccha Huccha (2010)
Eradane Maduve (2010)
Gandedhe (2010)
Aithalakkadi (2010)
Huduga Hudugi (2010)
Swayamvara (2010)
Chiru (2010)
Olave Mandara (2011)
Happy Husband (2011)
Rama Rama Raghu Rama (2011)
Kanchana (2011)
Idonthara Love Story (2011)
Kaalgejje (2011)
Rajani (2011)
Ee Sanje (2011)
Kool...Sakkath Hot Maga (2011)
Veerabahu (2011)
Veera (2011)
Jackie (2011)
Sarathi (2011)
Kannadi (2011)
Lakshmi (2011)
Alemari (2011)
Devadas (2011)
Tyagu (2011)
Swayam Krushi (2011)
Auto Manja (2011)
Jony Mera Naam Preethi Mera Cam (2011)
Swamiji (2011)
Sanju Weds Geetha (2011)
O Manase (2011)
Gun (2011)
Hudugaru (2011)
Manase Mandaram (2011)
Thathaasthu (2011)
Belgaum (2011)
Tirugubothu (2011)
Prince (2011)
Boss (2011)
Tumba Ishta Swalpa Kashta (2011)
90 (2011)
Paramathma (2011)
Jarasandha (2011)
Shyloo (2011)
Ko Ko (2012)
Tsunami (2012)
Chingari (2012)
Alemari (2012)
Anna Bond (2012)
Breaking News (2012)
Villain (2012)
Jaanu (2012)
Dandupalya (2012)
Shiva (2012)
Romeo (2012)
Rambo (2012)...Mangalore Annappa
Kalaya Tasmai Namaha (2012)
Mr. 420 (2012)
Super Shastri (2012)
Lakshmi (2013)
Topiwala (2013)
CID Eesha (2013)
Aane Pataaki (2013)
Director's Special (2013)
Kaddipudi (2013)...Jinke
Mahanadi (2013)
Mangana Kaili Manikya (2013)
Case No. 18/9 (2013)
Jayammana Maga (2013)
Shatru (2013)
Brahma (2014)
Crazy Star (2014)
Dil Rangeela (2014)
Manada Mareyalli (2014)
Agraja (2014)
Gajakesari (2014)
Preethi Geethi Ityaadi (2014)
24 Carat (2014)
Power *** (2014)
Jackson (2015)
Krishna-Leela (2015)
Nagaari (2015)
Rana Vikrama (2015)
Daksha (2015)
Bullet Basya (2015)
Mr Mommaga (2015)
Ganga (2015)
Ram-Leela (2015)
Sharpshooter (2015)
Parapancha (2016)

Awards and nominations

Karnataka State Film Awards

2003–04: Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor: Mani
2006–07: Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor: Duniya

Filmfare Awards South

2006: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Cyanide
2009: nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Raam
2010: nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Modalasala
2011: nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Olave Mandara
2013: nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Jayammana Maga

South Indian International Movie Awards

2011: Best Actor in a Negative Role (Kannada): Sanju Weds Geetha
2012: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Kannada): Romeo
2012: nominated, Best Comedian (Kannada): Shiva
2013: nominated, Best Comedian (Kannada): Jayammana Maga

Udaya Film Awards

2010: Best Supporting Actor
2012: Best Comedian: Mr. 420

Suvarna Film Awards

2007: Best Supporting Actor: Duniya
2009: Best Supporting Actor: Modalasala

References

^ "Rangayana Raghu Take up Plays". supergoodmovies.cpm. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^ "Duniya Review". nowrunning.com. 24 February 2007. Retrieved 9 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^ "A dialogue with greed". The Hindu 2 June 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

External links

Rangayana Raghu at IMDb

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[1] "Rangayana Raghu Take up Plays". supergoodmovies.cpm. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

[2] "Duniya Review". nowrunning.com. 24 February 2007. Retrieved 9 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

[3] "A dialogue with greed". The Hindu 2 June 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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