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Devaraj

2023-04-16T19:03:52Z

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{{short description|Indian film actor|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{BLP sources|date=May 2012}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Devaraj
| image = Devaraj.jpg
| caption =
| image_size = 250px
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1953|9|20|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Mysore State]], [[India]]
| years_active = 1986{{ndash}}present
| occupation = Actor
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| othername = Devraj Devu
| spouse = Chandralekha<ref name="deccanherald.com">{{cite web |author=Nina C George |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/33615/long-lasting-love.html |title=Long-lasting love |publisher=Deccanherald |access-date=12 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114031/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/33615/long-lasting-love.html |archive-date=26 August 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>

| children = [[Prajwal Devaraj]] [[Pranam Devaraj]]
}}
'''Devaraj''' (born 20 September 1953)<ref name="dob">{{cite video|people=Devaraj|title=Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 7 - January 16, 2016 - Full Episode|url=http://www.ozee.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-7-january-16-2016-full-episode.html|publisher=ozee.com|work=[[Zee Kannada]]|time=3:38|access-date=13 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628034829/http://www.ozee.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-7-january-16-2016-full-episode.html|archive-date=28 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> is an Indian [[Film actor|actor]] and [[theatre actor]] who works in South Indian film industries. He has largely featured in [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] films performing various roles as a lead character, supporting character and villainous character. He has also featured in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films.

Having worked in over 200 feature films, Devaraj is popularly referred to as a "Dynamic Hero" in the Kannada film industry.<ref name="hindu.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/23/stories/2006062302340100.htm |title=Friday Review Bangalore : Hero, villain, two in one |date=23 June 2006 |access-date=12 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223015937/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/23/stories/2006062302340100.htm |archive-date=23 February 2014 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> Prior to acting in films, Devaraj performed in stage plays under the guidance of [[Shankar Nag]] and [[B. Jayashree]]. Devaraj has won several awards and accolades including the [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor]] for his portrayal as the protagonist in the film ''Veerappan'' in 1991.<ref name="sify.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/interview.php?id=6005845&cid=2404 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=12 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407100239/http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/interview.php?id=6005845&cid=2404 |archive-date=7 April 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Early life==

Devaraj was born on 20 September 1953 to Ramachandrappa and Krishnamma in Lingarajpuram, a locality in [[Bangalore]], in the erstwhile [[Mysore State]] (now [[Karnataka]]). His father worked in ITC Factory, Welfare department. Devaraj lost his father when he was 3 months old as he was suffering from [[malaria]]. In 1976 due to his family's financial problems Devaraj decided to work in HMT Watch factory, Case & Dial Section, where he worked for 9 years, and it was suggested he should act in dramas by his senior colleague HMT Govindaraju.<ref name="Weekend with Ramesh">{{cite web |title=Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 Episode 7 - 16 January, 2016 |url=https://www.zee5.com/tvshows/details/witness-an-inspiration-journey/0-6-191/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-7-january-16-2016-full-episode/0-1-45370 |website=www.zee5.com |publisher=Zee Digital |access-date= 16 November 2016}}</ref> Firstly Devaraj joined R.Nagesh's theatre group, Later he joined [[B. Jayashree]]'s theatre group ''SPANDANA'' and later on with [[Shankar Nag]]'s ''SANKET''.<ref name="hindu.com"/> His film debut was as a supporting actor in 'Trishula'. He continued to appear as a supporting actor, then acted in leading roles.

==Career==
Devaraj auditioned for ''Trishula'' with [[Avinash]], both of whom were part of a same theatre troupe. Both got through the auditions and the film was his debut as an actor. However, the film did not release.<ref name="sify.com"/><ref name="AS">{{cite AV media | people=Devaraj | date=28 October 2014 | title=Nam Kathe Nim Jyothe - Episode - 3 - 5.4.14 | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlbJd-egEjk | location=India | publisher=Zee Kannada | access-date=28 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309112041/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlbJd-egEjk | archive-date=9 March 2016 | url-status=live }}</ref> His first released film was ''[[27 Mavalli Circle]]'' in 1986. After the success of ''[[27 Mavalli Circle]]'' Devaraj acted in many more films mainly in supporting roles. His notable performances include: His First Hero Leading Role In Hatyakanda In 1989. Upnext ''Aaganthuka'', ''Navabharatha'', ''Indrajith'' among others.

After the year 2000, Devaraj switched over to character roles and debuted in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film industries. He worked in highly acclaimed films such as ''[[Malaikottai]]'' and ''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'' in Tamil and ''[[Yagnam (2004 film)|Yagnam]]'', ''Sri'' in Telugu.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1117900/|title=Devaraj|publisher=IMDb.com|access-date=26 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104053023/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1117900/|archive-date=4 January 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In 1986, Devaraj married actress Chandralekha, whom he had met on the sets of his film ''Sikku''.<ref name="deccanherald.com"/> Following this, they appeared together in the 1992 film ''Kendada Male''.<ref name="AS"/> After their marriage, Chandralekha quit acting. They have two sons, [[Prajwal Devaraj|Prajwal]] and Pranam. Both sons are active in the Kannada film industry, with Prajwal having established himself as a lead actor. Devaraj is also known for his generosity, graciousness, and kindness, and he is also very open to criticism which is not a common trait amongst people. It can be deemed that he always protects and watches out for his loved ones, with his #1 being Chandralekha. op<ref>{{cite web |first=A |last=Sharadhaa |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Devraj-Brothers-Share-Screen-Space/2014/10/07/article2464988.ece |title=Devraj Brothers Share Screen Space |date=7 October 2014 |access-date=3 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216171410/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Devraj-Brothers-Share-Screen-Space/2014/10/07/article2464988.ece |archive-date=16 December 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Notable filmography==
===Kannada===
{| class="wikitable"
!Sl. No.
!Year
!Movie Name
!Additional Details
|-
|1
|1985 -
|Thrishula
|Unreleased
|-
|2
|1986 -
|[[27 Mavalli Circle]]
|
|-
|3
|1986 -
|Preethi
|
|-
|4
|1987 -
|[[Aaganthuka]]
|[[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor|Winner Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]
|-
|5
|1987 -
|Anthima Theerpu
|
|-
|6
|1987
|Ravana Rajya
|
|-
|7
|1987
|Kendada Male
|
|-
|8
|1987
|[[Dance Raja Dance]]
|
|-
|9
|1987
|Bandha Muktha
|
|-
|10
|1987
|[[Sangrama (film)|Sangarama]]
|
|-
|11
|1987
|Aapadbhandava
|
|-
|12
|1988
|Arjun
|
|-
|13
|1988
|[[Sambhavami Yuge Yuge]]
|
|-
|14
|1988
|Navabharatha
|
|-
|15
|1988
|[[Elu Suttina Kote]]
|
|-
|16
|1988
|[[Samyuktha]]
|
|-
|17
|1988
|[[Jana Nayaka]]
|
|-
|18
|1988
|[[Sangliyana]]
|
|-
|19
|1988
|[[Anjada Gandu]]
|
|-
|20
|1988
|[[Ramanna Shamanna]]
|
|-
|21
|1988
|[[Krishna Rukmini]]
|
|-
|22
|1988
|[[Daada]]
|
|-
|23
|1988
|Nee Nanna Daiva
|
|-
|24
|1988
|Meenakshi Mane Meshtru
|
|-
|25
|1989
|[[Yuddha Kanda]]
|
|-
|26
|1989
|[[Tarka (film)|Tarka]]
|
|-
|27
|1989
|[[Hrudaya Geethe]]
|
|-
|28
|1989
|Jockey
|
|-
|29
|1989
|Amanusha
|
|-
|30
|1989
|Avathara Purusha
|
|-
|31
|1989
|[[Indrajith (1989 film)|Indrajith]]
|
|-
|32
|1989
|Hathyakanda
|Hero Actor For The First Time
|-
|33
|1989
|[[Deva (1989 film)|Deva]]
|
|-
|34
|1989
|[[Hendthighelbedi]]
|
|-
|35
|1989
|[[C.B.I. Shankar]]
|
|-
|36
|1989
|[[Idu Saadhya]]
|
|-
|37
|1989
|[[Poli Huduga]]
|
|-
|38
|1990
|[[Nammoora Hammera]]
|
|-
|39
|1990
|Ranabheri
|
|-
|40
|1990
|[[S. P. Sangliyana Part 2]]
|
|-
|41
|1990
|Thrinetra
|
|-
|42
|1990
|Aavesha
|
|-
|43
|1990
|[[Bannada Gejje]]
|
|-
|44
|1990
|[[Policena Hendthi]]
|
|-
|45
|1990
|[[Prathap (1990 film)|Prathap]]
|
|-
|46
|1990
|[[Utkarsha]]
|
|-
|47
|1990
|[[College Hero]]
|
|-
|48
|1990
|Poli Kitty
|
|-
|49
|1991
|[[Sundarakanda (1991 film)|Sundara Kanda]]
|
|-
|50
|1991
|Kadana
|
|-
|51
|1991
|Ide Police Belt
|
|-
|52
|1991
|Rollcall Ramakrishna
|
|-
|53
|1991
|[[S. P. Bhargavi]]
|
|-
|54
|1991
|Veerappan
|[[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor|Winner Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor]]
|-
|55
|1991
|[[Aranyadalli Abhimanyu]]
|
|-
|56
|1991
|Shwetagni
|
|-
|57
|1991
|Veera Dheera
|
|-
|58
|1991
|[[Gruha Pravesha]]
|
|-
|59
|1991
|Mathru Bhagya
|
|-
|60
|1991
|Nagini
|
|-
|61
|1992
|Chitralekha
|
|-
|62
|1992
|[[Pruthviraj (film)|Pruthviraj]]
|
|-
|63
|1992
|[[Goonda Rajya]]
|
|-
|64
|1992
|Nanna Thangi
|
|-
|65
|1992
|[[Police File (film)]]
|
|-
|66
|1992
|Bhale Keshava
|
|-
|67
|1992
|[[Roshagara]]
|
|-
|68
|1992
|Prajegalu Prabhugalu
|
|-
|69
|1992
|Gharshane
|
|-
|70
|1993
|Bahaddur Hennu
|
|-
|71
|1993
|[[Rajakeeya]]
|
|-
|72
|1993
|Sidukabeda Singari
|
|-
|73
|1993
|Abhijith
|
|-
|74
|1993
|[[Golibaar]]
|
|-
|75
|1993
|Vijaya Kranthi
|
|-
|76
|1993
|Mojina Maduve
|
|-
|77
|1993
|Jailer Jagannath
|
|-
|78
|1993
|Hosa Love Story
|
|-
|79
|1994
|[[Time Bomb (1994 film)|Time Bomb]]
|
|-
|80
|1994
|Adhipathi
|
|-
|81
|1994
|Gold Medal
|
|-
|82
|1994
|[[Looti Gang]]
|
|-
|83
|1994
|Mayor Prabhakar
|
|-
|84
|1994
|[[Lockup Death]]
|
|-
|85
|1994
|Vijaya Kankana
|
|-
|86
|1994
|[[Curfew (1994 film)|Curfew]]
|
|-
|87
|1994
|Hettha Karulu
|
|-
|88
|1994
|Indian
|
|-
|89
|1994
|Nyayakkagi Saval
|
|-
|90
|1995
|[[Kidnap (1995 film)|Kidnap]]
|
|-
|91
|1995
|[[Killer Diary]]
|
|-
|92
|1995
|[[Mother India (1995 film)|Mother India]]
|
|-
|93
|1995
|[[State Rowdy (film)|State Rowdy]]
|
|-
|94
|1995
|[[Samara (film)|Samara]]
|
|-
|95
|1995
|[[Police Power (film)|Police Power]]
|
|-
|96
|1995
|Revenge
|
|-
|97
|1996
|Emergency
|
|-
|98
|1996
|[[Veerabhadra (1996 film)|Veerabhadra]]
|
|-
|99
|1996
|[[Circle Inspector (film)|Circle Inspector]]
|
|-
|100
|1996
|[[Huliya]]
|
|-
|101
|1996
|Simhadri
|
|-
|102
|1996
|Bangarada Mane
|
|-
|103
|1996
|[[Kempu Mugilu]]
|
|-
|104
|1997
|Choobana
|
|-
|105
|1997
|Gandedhe Bhaira
|
|-
|106
|1997
|Yuddha
|
|-
|107
|1997
|Sangliyana Part 3
|
|-
|108
|1997
|Manava 2022
|
|-
|109
|1998
|High Command
|
|-
|110
|1998
|Jai Hind
|
|-
|111
|1998
|Agnisakshi
|
|-
|112
|1998
|Dayadi
|
|-
|113
|1998
|Karnataka Police
|
|-
|114
|1999
|Tharikere Yerimele
|
|-
|115
|1999
|Mr. X
|
|-
|116
|1999
|[[Habba]]
|
|-
|117
|1999
|Garuda
|
|-
|118
|1999
|Aaryabhata
|
|-
|119
|1999
|Durga Shakti
|
|-
|120
|1999
|Om Shakti
|
|-
|121
|2000
|Minchu
|
|-
|122
|2000
|Dandanayaka
|
|-
|123
|2000
|Asthra
|
|-
|124
|2000
|Bhoomi
|
|-
|125
|2000
|Billa Ranga
|
|-
|126
|2000
|Naxalite
|
|-
|127
|2000
|Bannada Hejje
|
|-
|128
|2001
|[[Mathadana (film)|Mathadana]]
|
|-
|129
|2001
|Prema Rajya
|
|-
|130
|2001
|Jenu Goodu
|
|-
|131
|2001
|Kanoonu
|
|-
|132
|2001
|[[Sathyameva Jayathe (2001 film)|Sathyameva Jayathe]]
|
|-
|133
|2001
|[[Kotigobba]]
|
|-
|134
|2001
|Neelambari
|
|-
|135
|2001
|Haalu Sakkare
|
|-
|136
|2002
|Dharma Devathe
|
|-
|137
|2002
|[[Kambalahalli]]
|
|-
|138
|2003
|Ay Naan Bhishma Kano
|
|-
|139
|2003
|Yaardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre
|
|-
|140
|2003
|[[Lankesh Patrike]]
|
|-
|141
|2003
|Tada Khaidi
|
|-
|142
|2003
|Prathidwani
|
|-
|143
|2003
|Thalwar
|
|-
|144
|2003
|Market Raja
|
|-
|145
|2003
|Inspector Jayasimha
|
|-
|146
|2003
|Khakhi
|
|-
|147
|2004
|Avale Nanna Gelathi
|
|-
|148
|2004
|Devasura
|
|-
|149
|2004
|Crime Story
|
|-
|150
|2004
|[[Gowdru]]
|
|-
|151
|2004
|[[Maurya (2004 film)|Maurya]]
|
|-
|152
|2004
|[[Jyeshta (film)|Jyeshta]]
|
|-
|153
|2005
|[[Deadly Soma]]
|
|-
|154
|2006
|Nidhi
|
|-
|155
|2006
|[[Chellata]]
|
|-
|156
|2006
|[[Kallarali Hoovagi]]
|
|-
|157
|2007
|Bhanamathi
|
|-
|158
|2008
|[[Gaja]]
|
|-
|159
|2008
|Prachanda Ravana
|
|-
|160
|2008
|Nanda Deepa
|
|-
|161
|2009
|[[Veera Madakari]]
|
|-
|162
|2009
|IPC Section 300
|
|-
|163
|2010
|Anischitha
|
|-
|164
|2010
|[[School Master (2010 film)|School Master]]
|
|-
|165
|2010
|[[Porki]]
|
|-
|166
|2010
|Aparadhi
|
|-
|167
|2010
|Meshtru
|
|-
|168
|2010
|[[Gandedhe]]
|
|-
|169
|2010
|Gang Leader
|
|-
|170
|2010
|[[Deadly-2]]
|
|-
|171
|2011
|[[Jolly Boy]]
|
|-
|172
|2011
|Chinnada Thali
|
|-
|173
|2011
|[[Aidondla Aidu]]
|
|-
|174
|2011
|Aacharya
|
|-
|175
|2011
|[[Jarasandha]]
|
|-
|176
|2012
|[[Dashamukha]]
|
|-
|177
|2013
|Cauvery Nagara
|
|-
|178
|2014
|[[Mr. Duplicate]]
|
|-
|179
|2015
|[[Ranna (film)|Ranna]]
|Prakash
|-
|180
|2015
|[[Arjuna (film)|Arjuna]]
|
|-
|181
|2016
|[[Preethiyalli Sahaja]]
|
|-
|182
|2016
|Nithya Jothe Sathya
|
|-
|183
|2016
|[[Run Anthony]]
|
|-
|184
|2016
|[[Karvva]]
|
|-
|185
|2016
|[[Kotigobba 2]]
|
|-
|186
|2016
|[[Mukunda Murari]]
|
|-
|187
|2016
|[[Santhu Straight Forward]]
|
|-
|188
|2016
|[[Sundaranga Jaana]]
|Panduranga Rao
|-
|189
|2017
|Jindaa
|
|-
|190
|2017
|Yugapurusha
|
|-
|191
|2017
|[[Tarak (film)|Tarak]]
|
|-
|192
|2017
|Once More Kaurava
|
|-
|193
|2017
|[[Mufti (film)|Mufti]]
|Raghuveer Bhandri
|-
|194
|2018
|[[Hebbet Ramakka]]
|
|-
|195
|2018
|[[Tagaru]]
|ACP Ramachandra
|-
|196
|2019
|Geetha
|hero's father
|-
|197
|2019
|[[Yajamana (2019 film)|Yajamana]]
|Gurikar Huliyappa Nayaka
|-
|198
|2019
|[[Amar (2019 film)|Amar]]
|Bobby's Father
|-
|199
|2019
|[[Odeya (film)|Odeya]]
|Srinivas Odeyar
|-
|200
|2020
|[[Roberrt]]
|
|}

===Telugu===
*''[[20va Shatabdam]]'' (1990)
*''[[Prema Yuddham]]'' (1990)
*''[[Neti Siddhartha]]'' (1990)
*''[[Yerra Mandaram]]'' (1991)
*''[[Bangaru Bullodu]]'' (1993)
*''[[S. P. Parasuram]]'' (1994)
*''[[Anna (1994 film)]]'' (1994)
*''[[Samarasimha Reddy]]'' (1999)
*''[[Yagnam (2004 film)|Yagnam]]'' (2004)
*''[[Sri (2005 film)|Sri]]'' (2005)
*''[[Raam (2006 film)|Raam]]'' (2006)
*''[[Yogi (2007 film)|Yogi]]'' (2007)
*''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'' (2007)
*''[[Lakshyam (2007 film)|Lakshyam]]'' (2007)
*''[[Bharat Ane Nenu]]'' (2018)<ref>{{cite news |last=R |first=Shajini S |date=4 March 2018 |title=Mahesh Babu starrer 'Bharat Ane Nenu's' interval bang to be a major highlight |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mahesh-babu-starrer-bharat-ane-nenus-interval-bang-to-be-a-major-highlight/articleshow/63158335.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=23 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727123611/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mahesh-babu-starrer-bharat-ane-nenus-interval-bang-to-be-a-major-highlight/articleshow/63158335.cms |archive-date=27 July 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Tamil===
*''[[Pillaikkaga]]'' (1988)
*''[[Malaikottai]]'' (2007)
*''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'' (2009)
*''[[NGK (film)|NGK]]'' (2019)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|3909445}}

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Devaraj

2023-04-16T19:00:45Z

2402:8100:25D0:5524:8E18:A76F:5AF2:22CE:

{{short description|Indian film actor|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{BLP sources|date=May 2012}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Devaraj
| image = Devaraj.jpg
| caption =
| image_size = 250px
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1953|9|20|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Mysore State]], [[India]]
| years_active = 1986{{ndash}}present
| occupation = Actor
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| othername = Devraj Devu
| spouse = Chandralekha<ref name="deccanherald.com">{{cite web |author=Nina C George |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/33615/long-lasting-love.html |title=Long-lasting love |publisher=Deccanherald |access-date=12 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114031/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/33615/long-lasting-love.html |archive-date=26 August 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>

| children = [[Prajwal Devaraj]] [[Pranam Devaraj]]
}}
'''Devaraj''' (born 20 September 1953)<ref name="dob">{{cite video|people=Devaraj|title=Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 7 - January 16, 2016 - Full Episode|url=http://www.ozee.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-7-january-16-2016-full-episode.html|publisher=ozee.com|work=[[Zee Kannada]]|time=3:38|access-date=13 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628034829/http://www.ozee.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-7-january-16-2016-full-episode.html|archive-date=28 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> is an Indian [[Film actor|actor]] and [[theatre actor]] who works in South Indian film industries. He has largely featured in [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] films performing various roles as a lead character, supporting character and villainous character. He has also featured in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films.

Having worked in over 200 feature films, Devaraj is popularly referred to as a "Dynamic Hero" in the Kannada film industry.<ref name="hindu.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/23/stories/2006062302340100.htm |title=Friday Review Bangalore : Hero, villain, two in one |date=23 June 2006 |access-date=12 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223015937/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/23/stories/2006062302340100.htm |archive-date=23 February 2014 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> Prior to acting in films, Devaraj performed in stage plays under the guidance of [[Shankar Nag]] and [[B. Jayashree]]. Devaraj has won several awards and accolades including the [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor]] for his portrayal as the protagonist in the film ''Veerappan'' in 1991.<ref name="sify.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/interview.php?id=6005845&cid=2404 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=12 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407100239/http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/interview.php?id=6005845&cid=2404 |archive-date=7 April 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Early life==

Devaraj was born on 20 September 1953 to Ramachandrappa and Krishnamma in Lingarajpuram, a locality in [[Bangalore]], in the erstwhile [[Mysore State]] (now [[Karnataka]]). His father worked in ITC Factory, Welfare department. Devaraj lost his father when he was 3 months old as he was suffering from [[malaria]]. In 1976 due to his family's financial problems Devaraj decided to work in HMT Watch factory, Case & Dial Section, where he worked for 9 years, and it was suggested he should act in dramas by his senior colleague HMT Govindaraju.<ref name="Weekend with Ramesh">{{cite web |title=Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 Episode 7 - 16 January, 2016 |url=https://www.zee5.com/tvshows/details/witness-an-inspiration-journey/0-6-191/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-7-january-16-2016-full-episode/0-1-45370 |website=www.zee5.com |publisher=Zee Digital |access-date= 16 November 2016}}</ref> Firstly Devaraj joined R.Nagesh's theatre group, Later he joined [[B. Jayashree]]'s theatre group ''SPANDANA'' and later on with [[Shankar Nag]]'s ''SANKET''.<ref name="hindu.com"/> His film debut was as a supporting actor in 'Trishula'. He continued to appear as a supporting actor, then acted in leading roles.

==Career==
Devaraj auditioned for ''Trishula'' with [[Avinash]], both of whom were part of a same theatre troupe. Both got through the auditions and the film was his debut as an actor. However, the film did not release.<ref name="sify.com"/><ref name="AS">{{cite AV media | people=Devaraj | date=28 October 2014 | title=Nam Kathe Nim Jyothe - Episode - 3 - 5.4.14 | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlbJd-egEjk | location=India | publisher=Zee Kannada | access-date=28 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309112041/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlbJd-egEjk | archive-date=9 March 2016 | url-status=live }}</ref> His first released film was ''[[27 Mavalli Circle]]'' in 1986. After the success of ''[[27 Mavalli Circle]]'' Devaraj acted in many more films mainly in supporting roles. His notable performances include: His First Hero Leading Role In Hatyakanda In 1990. Upnext ''Aaganthuka'', ''Navabharatha'', ''Indrajith'' among others.

After the year 2000, Devaraj switched over to character roles and debuted in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film industries. He worked in highly acclaimed films such as ''[[Malaikottai]]'' and ''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'' in Tamil and ''[[Yagnam (2004 film)|Yagnam]]'', ''Sri'' in Telugu.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1117900/|title=Devaraj|publisher=IMDb.com|access-date=26 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104053023/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1117900/|archive-date=4 January 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In 1986, Devaraj married actress Chandralekha, whom he had met on the sets of his film ''Sikku''.<ref name="deccanherald.com"/> Following this, they appeared together in the 1992 film ''Kendada Male''.<ref name="AS"/> After their marriage, Chandralekha quit acting. They have two sons, [[Prajwal Devaraj|Prajwal]] and Pranam. Both sons are active in the Kannada film industry, with Prajwal having established himself as a lead actor. Devaraj is also known for his generosity, graciousness, and kindness, and he is also very open to criticism which is not a common trait amongst people. It can be deemed that he always protects and watches out for his loved ones, with his #1 being Chandralekha. op<ref>{{cite web |first=A |last=Sharadhaa |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Devraj-Brothers-Share-Screen-Space/2014/10/07/article2464988.ece |title=Devraj Brothers Share Screen Space |date=7 October 2014 |access-date=3 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216171410/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Devraj-Brothers-Share-Screen-Space/2014/10/07/article2464988.ece |archive-date=16 December 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Notable filmography==
===Kannada===
{| class="wikitable"
!Sl. No.
!Year
!Movie Name
!Additional Details
|-
|1
|1985 -
|Thrishula
|Unreleased
|-
|2
|1986 -
|[[27 Mavalli Circle]]
|
|-
|3
|1986 -
|Preethi
|
|-
|4
|1987 -
|[[Aaganthuka]]
|[[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor|Winner Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]
|-
|5
|1987 -
|Anthima Theerpu
|
|-
|6
|1987
|Ravana Rajya
|
|-
|7
|1987
|Kendada Male
|
|-
|8
|1987
|[[Dance Raja Dance]]
|
|-
|9
|1987
|Bandha Muktha
|
|-
|10
|1987
|[[Sangrama (film)|Sangarama]]
|
|-
|11
|1987
|Aapadbhandava
|
|-
|12
|1988
|Arjun
|
|-
|13
|1988
|[[Sambhavami Yuge Yuge]]
|
|-
|14
|1988
|Navabharatha
|
|-
|15
|1988
|[[Elu Suttina Kote]]
|
|-
|16
|1988
|[[Samyuktha]]
|
|-
|17
|1988
|[[Jana Nayaka]]
|
|-
|18
|1988
|[[Sangliyana]]
|
|-
|19
|1988
|[[Anjada Gandu]]
|
|-
|20
|1988
|[[Ramanna Shamanna]]
|
|-
|21
|1988
|[[Krishna Rukmini]]
|
|-
|22
|1988
|[[Daada]]
|
|-
|23
|1988
|Nee Nanna Daiva
|
|-
|24
|1988
|Meenakshi Mane Meshtru
|
|-
|25
|1989
|[[Yuddha Kanda]]
|
|-
|26
|1989
|[[Tarka (film)|Tarka]]
|
|-
|27
|1989
|[[Hrudaya Geethe]]
|
|-
|28
|1989
|Jockey
|
|-
|29
|1989
|Amanusha
|
|-
|30
|1989
|Avathara Purusha
|
|-
|31
|1989
|[[Indrajith (1989 film)|Indrajith]]
|
|-
|32
|1989
|Hathyakanda
|Hero Actor For The First Time
|-
|33
|1989
|[[Deva (1989 film)|Deva]]
|
|-
|34
|1989
|[[Hendthighelbedi]]
|
|-
|35
|1989
|[[C.B.I. Shankar]]
|
|-
|36
|1989
|[[Idu Saadhya]]
|
|-
|37
|1989
|[[Poli Huduga]]
|
|-
|38
|1990
|[[Nammoora Hammera]]
|
|-
|39
|1990
|Ranabheri
|
|-
|40
|1990
|[[S. P. Sangliyana Part 2]]
|
|-
|41
|1990
|Thrinetra
|
|-
|42
|1990
|Aavesha
|
|-
|43
|1990
|[[Bannada Gejje]]
|
|-
|44
|1990
|[[Policena Hendthi]]
|
|-
|45
|1990
|[[Prathap (1990 film)|Prathap]]
|
|-
|46
|1990
|[[Utkarsha]]
|
|-
|47
|1990
|[[College Hero]]
|
|-
|48
|1990
|Poli Kitty
|
|-
|49
|1991
|[[Sundarakanda (1991 film)|Sundara Kanda]]
|
|-
|50
|1991
|Kadana
|
|-
|51
|1991
|Ide Police Belt
|
|-
|52
|1991
|Rollcall Ramakrishna
|
|-
|53
|1991
|[[S. P. Bhargavi]]
|
|-
|54
|1991
|Veerappan
|[[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor|Winner Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor]]
|-
|55
|1991
|[[Aranyadalli Abhimanyu]]
|
|-
|56
|1991
|Shwetagni
|
|-
|57
|1991
|Veera Dheera
|
|-
|58
|1991
|[[Gruha Pravesha]]
|
|-
|59
|1991
|Mathru Bhagya
|
|-
|60
|1991
|Nagini
|
|-
|61
|1992
|Chitralekha
|
|-
|62
|1992
|[[Pruthviraj (film)|Pruthviraj]]
|
|-
|63
|1992
|[[Goonda Rajya]]
|
|-
|64
|1992
|Nanna Thangi
|
|-
|65
|1992
|[[Police File (film)]]
|
|-
|66
|1992
|Bhale Keshava
|
|-
|67
|1992
|[[Roshagara]]
|
|-
|68
|1992
|Prajegalu Prabhugalu
|
|-
|69
|1992
|Gharshane
|
|-
|70
|1993
|Bahaddur Hennu
|
|-
|71
|1993
|[[Rajakeeya]]
|
|-
|72
|1993
|Sidukabeda Singari
|
|-
|73
|1993
|Abhijith
|
|-
|74
|1993
|[[Golibaar]]
|
|-
|75
|1993
|Vijaya Kranthi
|
|-
|76
|1993
|Mojina Maduve
|
|-
|77
|1993
|Jailer Jagannath
|
|-
|78
|1993
|Hosa Love Story
|
|-
|79
|1994
|[[Time Bomb (1994 film)|Time Bomb]]
|
|-
|80
|1994
|Adhipathi
|
|-
|81
|1994
|Gold Medal
|
|-
|82
|1994
|[[Looti Gang]]
|
|-
|83
|1994
|Mayor Prabhakar
|
|-
|84
|1994
|[[Lockup Death]]
|
|-
|85
|1994
|Vijaya Kankana
|
|-
|86
|1994
|[[Curfew (1994 film)|Curfew]]
|
|-
|87
|1994
|Hettha Karulu
|
|-
|88
|1994
|Indian
|
|-
|89
|1994
|Nyayakkagi Saval
|
|-
|90
|1995
|[[Kidnap (1995 film)|Kidnap]]
|
|-
|91
|1995
|[[Killer Diary]]
|
|-
|92
|1995
|[[Mother India (1995 film)|Mother India]]
|
|-
|93
|1995
|[[State Rowdy (film)|State Rowdy]]
|
|-
|94
|1995
|[[Samara (film)|Samara]]
|
|-
|95
|1995
|[[Police Power (film)|Police Power]]
|
|-
|96
|1995
|Revenge
|
|-
|97
|1996
|Emergency
|
|-
|98
|1996
|[[Veerabhadra (1996 film)|Veerabhadra]]
|
|-
|99
|1996
|[[Circle Inspector (film)|Circle Inspector]]
|
|-
|100
|1996
|[[Huliya]]
|
|-
|101
|1996
|Simhadri
|
|-
|102
|1996
|Bangarada Mane
|
|-
|103
|1996
|[[Kempu Mugilu]]
|
|-
|104
|1997
|Choobana
|
|-
|105
|1997
|Gandedhe Bhaira
|
|-
|106
|1997
|Yuddha
|
|-
|107
|1997
|Sangliyana Part 3
|
|-
|108
|1997
|Manava 2022
|
|-
|109
|1998
|High Command
|
|-
|110
|1998
|Jai Hind
|
|-
|111
|1998
|Agnisakshi
|
|-
|112
|1998
|Dayadi
|
|-
|113
|1998
|Karnataka Police
|
|-
|114
|1999
|Tharikere Yerimele
|
|-
|115
|1999
|Mr. X
|
|-
|116
|1999
|[[Habba]]
|
|-
|117
|1999
|Garuda
|
|-
|118
|1999
|Aaryabhata
|
|-
|119
|1999
|Durga Shakti
|
|-
|120
|1999
|Om Shakti
|
|-
|121
|2000
|Minchu
|
|-
|122
|2000
|Dandanayaka
|
|-
|123
|2000
|Asthra
|
|-
|124
|2000
|Bhoomi
|
|-
|125
|2000
|Billa Ranga
|
|-
|126
|2000
|Naxalite
|
|-
|127
|2000
|Bannada Hejje
|
|-
|128
|2001
|[[Mathadana (film)|Mathadana]]
|
|-
|129
|2001
|Prema Rajya
|
|-
|130
|2001
|Jenu Goodu
|
|-
|131
|2001
|Kanoonu
|
|-
|132
|2001
|[[Sathyameva Jayathe (2001 film)|Sathyameva Jayathe]]
|
|-
|133
|2001
|[[Kotigobba]]
|
|-
|134
|2001
|Neelambari
|
|-
|135
|2001
|Haalu Sakkare
|
|-
|136
|2002
|Dharma Devathe
|
|-
|137
|2002
|[[Kambalahalli]]
|
|-
|138
|2003
|Ay Naan Bhishma Kano
|
|-
|139
|2003
|Yaardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre
|
|-
|140
|2003
|[[Lankesh Patrike]]
|
|-
|141
|2003
|Tada Khaidi
|
|-
|142
|2003
|Prathidwani
|
|-
|143
|2003
|Thalwar
|
|-
|144
|2003
|Market Raja
|
|-
|145
|2003
|Inspector Jayasimha
|
|-
|146
|2003
|Khakhi
|
|-
|147
|2004
|Avale Nanna Gelathi
|
|-
|148
|2004
|Devasura
|
|-
|149
|2004
|Crime Story
|
|-
|150
|2004
|[[Gowdru]]
|
|-
|151
|2004
|[[Maurya (2004 film)|Maurya]]
|
|-
|152
|2004
|[[Jyeshta (film)|Jyeshta]]
|
|-
|153
|2005
|[[Deadly Soma]]
|
|-
|154
|2006
|Nidhi
|
|-
|155
|2006
|[[Chellata]]
|
|-
|156
|2006
|[[Kallarali Hoovagi]]
|
|-
|157
|2007
|Bhanamathi
|
|-
|158
|2008
|[[Gaja]]
|
|-
|159
|2008
|Prachanda Ravana
|
|-
|160
|2008
|Nanda Deepa
|
|-
|161
|2009
|[[Veera Madakari]]
|
|-
|162
|2009
|IPC Section 300
|
|-
|163
|2010
|Anischitha
|
|-
|164
|2010
|[[School Master (2010 film)|School Master]]
|
|-
|165
|2010
|[[Porki]]
|
|-
|166
|2010
|Aparadhi
|
|-
|167
|2010
|Meshtru
|
|-
|168
|2010
|[[Gandedhe]]
|
|-
|169
|2010
|Gang Leader
|
|-
|170
|2010
|[[Deadly-2]]
|
|-
|171
|2011
|[[Jolly Boy]]
|
|-
|172
|2011
|Chinnada Thali
|
|-
|173
|2011
|[[Aidondla Aidu]]
|
|-
|174
|2011
|Aacharya
|
|-
|175
|2011
|[[Jarasandha]]
|
|-
|176
|2012
|[[Dashamukha]]
|
|-
|177
|2013
|Cauvery Nagara
|
|-
|178
|2014
|[[Mr. Duplicate]]
|
|-
|179
|2015
|[[Ranna (film)|Ranna]]
|Prakash
|-
|180
|2015
|[[Arjuna (film)|Arjuna]]
|
|-
|181
|2016
|[[Preethiyalli Sahaja]]
|
|-
|182
|2016
|Nithya Jothe Sathya
|
|-
|183
|2016
|[[Run Anthony]]
|
|-
|184
|2016
|[[Karvva]]
|
|-
|185
|2016
|[[Kotigobba 2]]
|
|-
|186
|2016
|[[Mukunda Murari]]
|
|-
|187
|2016
|[[Santhu Straight Forward]]
|
|-
|188
|2016
|[[Sundaranga Jaana]]
|Panduranga Rao
|-
|189
|2017
|Jindaa
|
|-
|190
|2017
|Yugapurusha
|
|-
|191
|2017
|[[Tarak (film)|Tarak]]
|
|-
|192
|2017
|Once More Kaurava
|
|-
|193
|2017
|[[Mufti (film)|Mufti]]
|Raghuveer Bhandri
|-
|194
|2018
|[[Hebbet Ramakka]]
|
|-
|195
|2018
|[[Tagaru]]
|ACP Ramachandra
|-
|196
|2019
|Geetha
|hero's father
|-
|197
|2019
|[[Yajamana (2019 film)|Yajamana]]
|Gurikar Huliyappa Nayaka
|-
|198
|2019
|[[Amar (2019 film)|Amar]]
|Bobby's Father
|-
|199
|2019
|[[Odeya (film)|Odeya]]
|Srinivas Odeyar
|-
|200
|2020
|[[Roberrt]]
|
|}

===Telugu===
*''[[20va Shatabdam]]'' (1990)
*''[[Prema Yuddham]]'' (1990)
*''[[Neti Siddhartha]]'' (1990)
*''[[Yerra Mandaram]]'' (1991)
*''[[Bangaru Bullodu]]'' (1993)
*''[[S. P. Parasuram]]'' (1994)
*''[[Anna (1994 film)]]'' (1994)
*''[[Samarasimha Reddy]]'' (1999)
*''[[Yagnam (2004 film)|Yagnam]]'' (2004)
*''[[Sri (2005 film)|Sri]]'' (2005)
*''[[Raam (2006 film)|Raam]]'' (2006)
*''[[Yogi (2007 film)|Yogi]]'' (2007)
*''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'' (2007)
*''[[Lakshyam (2007 film)|Lakshyam]]'' (2007)
*''[[Bharat Ane Nenu]]'' (2018)<ref>{{cite news |last=R |first=Shajini S |date=4 March 2018 |title=Mahesh Babu starrer 'Bharat Ane Nenu's' interval bang to be a major highlight |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mahesh-babu-starrer-bharat-ane-nenus-interval-bang-to-be-a-major-highlight/articleshow/63158335.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=23 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727123611/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mahesh-babu-starrer-bharat-ane-nenus-interval-bang-to-be-a-major-highlight/articleshow/63158335.cms |archive-date=27 July 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Tamil===
*''[[Pillaikkaga]]'' (1988)
*''[[Malaikottai]]'' (2007)
*''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'' (2009)
*''[[NGK (film)|NGK]]'' (2019)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|3909445}}

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{{short description|Indian film actor|bot=PearBOT 5}}
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{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Devaraj
| image = Devaraj.jpg
| caption =
| image_size = 250px
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1953|9|20|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Mysore State]], [[India]]
| years_active = 1986{{ndash}}present
| occupation = Actor
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| othername = Devraj Devu
| spouse = Chandralekha<ref name="deccanherald.com">{{cite web |author=Nina C George |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/33615/long-lasting-love.html |title=Long-lasting love |publisher=Deccanherald |access-date=12 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114031/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/33615/long-lasting-love.html |archive-date=26 August 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>

| children = [[Prajwal Devaraj]] [[Pranam Devaraj]]
}}
'''Devaraj''' (born 20 September 1953)<ref name="dob">{{cite video|people=Devaraj|title=Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 7 - January 16, 2016 - Full Episode|url=http://www.ozee.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-7-january-16-2016-full-episode.html|publisher=ozee.com|work=[[Zee Kannada]]|time=3:38|access-date=13 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628034829/http://www.ozee.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-7-january-16-2016-full-episode.html|archive-date=28 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> is an Indian [[Film actor|actor]] and [[theatre actor]] who works in South Indian film industries. He has largely featured in [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] films performing various roles as a lead character, supporting character and villainous character. He has also featured in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films.

Having worked in over 200 feature films, Devaraj is popularly referred to as a "Dynamic Hero" in the Kannada film industry.<ref name="hindu.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/23/stories/2006062302340100.htm |title=Friday Review Bangalore : Hero, villain, two in one |date=23 June 2006 |access-date=12 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223015937/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/23/stories/2006062302340100.htm |archive-date=23 February 2014 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> Prior to acting in films, Devaraj performed in stage plays under the guidance of [[Shankar Nag]] and [[B. Jayashree]]. Devaraj has won several awards and accolades including the [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor]] for his portrayal as the protagonist in the film ''Veerappan'' in 1991.<ref name="sify.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/interview.php?id=6005845&cid=2404 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=12 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407100239/http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/interview.php?id=6005845&cid=2404 |archive-date=7 April 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Early life==

Devaraj was born on 20 September 1953 to Ramachandrappa and Krishnamma in Lingarajpuram, a locality in [[Bangalore]], in the erstwhile [[Mysore State]] (now [[Karnataka]]). His father worked in ITC Factory, Welfare department. Devaraj lost his father when he was 3 months old as he was suffering from [[malaria]]. In 1976 due to his family's financial problems Devaraj decided to work in HMT Watch factory, Case & Dial Section, where he worked for 9 years, and it was suggested he should act in dramas by his senior colleague HMT Govindaraju.<ref name="Weekend with Ramesh">{{cite web |title=Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 Episode 7 - 16 January, 2016 |url=https://www.zee5.com/tvshows/details/witness-an-inspiration-journey/0-6-191/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-7-january-16-2016-full-episode/0-1-45370 |website=www.zee5.com |publisher=Zee Digital |access-date= 16 November 2016}}</ref> Firstly Devaraj joined R.Nagesh's theatre group, Later he joined [[B. Jayashree]]'s theatre group ''SPANDANA'' and later on with [[Shankar Nag]]'s ''SANKET''.<ref name="hindu.com"/> His film debut was as a supporting actor in 'Trishula'. He continued to appear as a supporting actor, then acted in leading roles.

==Career==
Devaraj auditioned for ''Trishula'' with [[Avinash]], both of whom were part of a same theatre troupe. Both got through the auditions and the film was his debut as an actor. However, the film did not release.<ref name="sify.com"/><ref name="AS">{{cite AV media | people=Devaraj | date=28 October 2014 | title=Nam Kathe Nim Jyothe - Episode - 3 - 5.4.14 | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlbJd-egEjk | location=India | publisher=Zee Kannada | access-date=28 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309112041/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlbJd-egEjk | archive-date=9 March 2016 | url-status=live }}</ref> His first released film was ''[[27 Mavalli Circle]]'' in 1986. After the success of ''[[27 Mavalli Circle]]'' Devaraj acted in many more films mainly in supporting roles. His notable performances include: His First Hero Leading Role In Hatyakanda In 1990. Upnext ''Aaganthuka'', ''Navabharatha'', ''Indrajith'' among others.

After the year 2000, Devaraj switched over to character roles and debuted in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film industries. He worked in highly acclaimed films such as ''[[Malaikottai]]'' and ''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'' in Tamil and ''[[Yagnam (2004 film)|Yagnam]]'', ''Sri'' in Telugu.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1117900/|title=Devaraj|publisher=IMDb.com|access-date=26 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104053023/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1117900/|archive-date=4 January 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In 1986, Devaraj married actress Chandralekha, whom he had met on the sets of his film ''Sikku''.<ref name="deccanherald.com"/> Following this, they appeared together in the 1992 film ''Kendada Male''.<ref name="AS"/> After their marriage, Chandralekha quit acting. They have two sons, [[Prajwal Devaraj|Prajwal]] and Pranam. Both sons are active in the Kannada film industry, with Prajwal having established himself as a lead actor. Devaraj is also known for his generosity, graciousness, and kindness, and he is also very open to criticism which is not a common trait amongst people. It can be deemed that he always protects and watches out for his loved ones, with his #1 being Chandralekha. op<ref>{{cite web |first=A |last=Sharadhaa |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Devraj-Brothers-Share-Screen-Space/2014/10/07/article2464988.ece |title=Devraj Brothers Share Screen Space |date=7 October 2014 |access-date=3 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216171410/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Devraj-Brothers-Share-Screen-Space/2014/10/07/article2464988.ece |archive-date=16 December 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Notable filmography==
===Kannada===
{| class="wikitable"
!Sl. No.
!Year
!Movie Name
!Additional Details
|-
|1
|1985 -
|Thrishula
|Unreleased
|-
|2
|1986 -
|[[27 Mavalli Circle]]
|
|-
|3
|1986 -
|Preethi
|
|-
|4
|1987 -
|[[Aaganthuka]]
|[[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor|Winner Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]
|-
|5
|1987 -
|Anthima Theerpu
|
|-
|6
|1987
|Ravana Rajya
|
|-
|7
|1987
|Kendada Male
|
|-
|8
|1987
|[[Dance Raja Dance]]
|
|-
|9
|1987
|Bandha Muktha
|
|-
|10
|1987
|[[Sangrama (film)|Sangarama]]
|
|-
|11
|1987
|Aapadbhandava
|
|-
|12
|1988
|Arjun
|
|-
|13
|1988
|[[Sambhavami Yuge Yuge]]
|
|-
|14
|1988
|Navabharatha
|
|-
|15
|1988
|[[Elu Suttina Kote]]
|
|-
|16
|1988
|[[Samyuktha]]
|
|-
|17
|1988
|[[Jana Nayaka]]
|
|-
|18
|1988
|[[Sangliyana]]
|
|-
|19
|1988
|[[Anjada Gandu]]
|
|-
|20
|1988
|[[Ramanna Shamanna]]
|
|-
|21
|1988
|[[Krishna Rukmini]]
|
|-
|22
|1988
|[[Daada]]
|
|-
|23
|1988
|Nee Nanna Daiva
|
|-
|24
|1988
|Meenakshi Mane Meshtru
|
|-
|25
|1989
|[[Yuddha Kanda]]
|
|-
|26
|1989
|[[Tarka (film)|Tarka]]
|
|-
|27
|1989
|[[Hrudaya Geethe]]
|
|-
|28
|1989
|Jockey
|
|-
|29
|1989
|Amanusha
|
|-
|30
|1989
|Avathara Purusha
|
|-
|31
|1989
|[[Indrajith (1989 film)|Indrajith]]
|
|-
|32
|1991
|Hathyakanda
|Hero Actor For The First Time
|-
|33
|1989
|[[Deva (1989 film)|Deva]]
|
|-
|34
|1989
|[[Hendthighelbedi]]
|
|-
|35
|1989
|[[C.B.I. Shankar]]
|
|-
|36
|1989
|[[Idu Saadhya]]
|
|-
|37
|1989
|[[Poli Huduga]]
|
|-
|38
|1990
|[[Nammoora Hammera]]
|
|-
|39
|1990
|Ranabheri
|
|-
|40
|1990
|[[S. P. Sangliyana Part 2]]
|
|-
|41
|1990
|Thrinetra
|
|-
|42
|1990
|Aavesha
|
|-
|43
|1990
|[[Bannada Gejje]]
|
|-
|44
|1990
|[[Policena Hendthi]]
|
|-
|45
|1990
|[[Prathap (1990 film)|Prathap]]
|
|-
|46
|1990
|[[Utkarsha]]
|
|-
|47
|1990
|[[College Hero]]
|
|-
|48
|1990
|Poli Kitty
|
|-
|49
|1991
|[[Sundarakanda (1991 film)|Sundara Kanda]]
|
|-
|50
|1991
|Kadana
|
|-
|51
|1991
|Ide Police Belt
|
|-
|52
|1991
|Rollcall Ramakrishna
|
|-
|53
|1991
|[[S. P. Bhargavi]]
|
|-
|54
|1991
|Veerappan
|[[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor|Winner Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor]]
|-
|55
|1991
|[[Aranyadalli Abhimanyu]]
|
|-
|56
|1991
|Shwetagni
|
|-
|57
|1991
|Veera Dheera
|
|-
|58
|1991
|[[Gruha Pravesha]]
|
|-
|59
|1991
|Mathru Bhagya
|
|-
|60
|1991
|Nagini
|
|-
|61
|1992
|Chitralekha
|
|-
|62
|1992
|[[Pruthviraj (film)|Pruthviraj]]
|
|-
|63
|1992
|[[Goonda Rajya]]
|
|-
|64
|1992
|Nanna Thangi
|
|-
|65
|1992
|[[Police File (film)]]
|
|-
|66
|1992
|Bhale Keshava
|
|-
|67
|1992
|[[Roshagara]]
|
|-
|68
|1992
|Prajegalu Prabhugalu
|
|-
|69
|1992
|Gharshane
|
|-
|70
|1993
|Bahaddur Hennu
|
|-
|71
|1993
|[[Rajakeeya]]
|
|-
|72
|1993
|Sidukabeda Singari
|
|-
|73
|1993
|Abhijith
|
|-
|74
|1993
|[[Golibaar]]
|
|-
|75
|1993
|Vijaya Kranthi
|
|-
|76
|1993
|Mojina Maduve
|
|-
|77
|1993
|Jailer Jagannath
|
|-
|78
|1993
|Hosa Love Story
|
|-
|79
|1994
|[[Time Bomb (1994 film)|Time Bomb]]
|
|-
|80
|1994
|Adhipathi
|
|-
|81
|1994
|Gold Medal
|
|-
|82
|1994
|[[Looti Gang]]
|
|-
|83
|1994
|Mayor Prabhakar
|
|-
|84
|1994
|[[Lockup Death]]
|
|-
|85
|1994
|Vijaya Kankana
|
|-
|86
|1994
|[[Curfew (1994 film)|Curfew]]
|
|-
|87
|1994
|Hettha Karulu
|
|-
|88
|1994
|Indian
|
|-
|89
|1994
|Nyayakkagi Saval
|
|-
|90
|1995
|[[Kidnap (1995 film)|Kidnap]]
|
|-
|91
|1995
|[[Killer Diary]]
|
|-
|92
|1995
|[[Mother India (1995 film)|Mother India]]
|
|-
|93
|1995
|[[State Rowdy (film)|State Rowdy]]
|
|-
|94
|1995
|[[Samara (film)|Samara]]
|
|-
|95
|1995
|[[Police Power (film)|Police Power]]
|
|-
|96
|1995
|Revenge
|
|-
|97
|1996
|Emergency
|
|-
|98
|1996
|[[Veerabhadra (1996 film)|Veerabhadra]]
|
|-
|99
|1996
|[[Circle Inspector (film)|Circle Inspector]]
|
|-
|100
|1996
|[[Huliya]]
|
|-
|101
|1996
|Simhadri
|
|-
|102
|1996
|Bangarada Mane
|
|-
|103
|1996
|[[Kempu Mugilu]]
|
|-
|104
|1997
|Choobana
|
|-
|105
|1997
|Gandedhe Bhaira
|
|-
|106
|1997
|Yuddha
|
|-
|107
|1997
|Sangliyana Part 3
|
|-
|108
|1997
|Manava 2022
|
|-
|109
|1998
|High Command
|
|-
|110
|1998
|Jai Hind
|
|-
|111
|1998
|Agnisakshi
|
|-
|112
|1998
|Dayadi
|
|-
|113
|1998
|Karnataka Police
|
|-
|114
|1999
|Tharikere Yerimele
|
|-
|115
|1999
|Mr. X
|
|-
|116
|1999
|[[Habba]]
|
|-
|117
|1999
|Garuda
|
|-
|118
|1999
|Aaryabhata
|
|-
|119
|1999
|Durga Shakti
|
|-
|120
|1999
|Om Shakti
|
|-
|121
|2000
|Minchu
|
|-
|122
|2000
|Dandanayaka
|
|-
|123
|2000
|Asthra
|
|-
|124
|2000
|Bhoomi
|
|-
|125
|2000
|Billa Ranga
|
|-
|126
|2000
|Naxalite
|
|-
|127
|2000
|Bannada Hejje
|
|-
|128
|2001
|[[Mathadana (film)|Mathadana]]
|
|-
|129
|2001
|Prema Rajya
|
|-
|130
|2001
|Jenu Goodu
|
|-
|131
|2001
|Kanoonu
|
|-
|132
|2001
|[[Sathyameva Jayathe (2001 film)|Sathyameva Jayathe]]
|
|-
|133
|2001
|[[Kotigobba]]
|
|-
|134
|2001
|Neelambari
|
|-
|135
|2001
|Haalu Sakkare
|
|-
|136
|2002
|Dharma Devathe
|
|-
|137
|2002
|[[Kambalahalli]]
|
|-
|138
|2003
|Ay Naan Bhishma Kano
|
|-
|139
|2003
|Yaardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre
|
|-
|140
|2003
|[[Lankesh Patrike]]
|
|-
|141
|2003
|Tada Khaidi
|
|-
|142
|2003
|Prathidwani
|
|-
|143
|2003
|Thalwar
|
|-
|144
|2003
|Market Raja
|
|-
|145
|2003
|Inspector Jayasimha
|
|-
|146
|2003
|Khakhi
|
|-
|147
|2004
|Avale Nanna Gelathi
|
|-
|148
|2004
|Devasura
|
|-
|149
|2004
|Crime Story
|
|-
|150
|2004
|[[Gowdru]]
|
|-
|151
|2004
|[[Maurya (2004 film)|Maurya]]
|
|-
|152
|2004
|[[Jyeshta (film)|Jyeshta]]
|
|-
|153
|2005
|[[Deadly Soma]]
|
|-
|154
|2006
|Nidhi
|
|-
|155
|2006
|[[Chellata]]
|
|-
|156
|2006
|[[Kallarali Hoovagi]]
|
|-
|157
|2007
|Bhanamathi
|
|-
|158
|2008
|[[Gaja]]
|
|-
|159
|2008
|Prachanda Ravana
|
|-
|160
|2008
|Nanda Deepa
|
|-
|161
|2009
|[[Veera Madakari]]
|
|-
|162
|2009
|IPC Section 300
|
|-
|163
|2010
|Anischitha
|
|-
|164
|2010
|[[School Master (2010 film)|School Master]]
|
|-
|165
|2010
|[[Porki]]
|
|-
|166
|2010
|Aparadhi
|
|-
|167
|2010
|Meshtru
|
|-
|168
|2010
|[[Gandedhe]]
|
|-
|169
|2010
|Gang Leader
|
|-
|170
|2010
|[[Deadly-2]]
|
|-
|171
|2011
|[[Jolly Boy]]
|
|-
|172
|2011
|Chinnada Thali
|
|-
|173
|2011
|[[Aidondla Aidu]]
|
|-
|174
|2011
|Aacharya
|
|-
|175
|2011
|[[Jarasandha]]
|
|-
|176
|2012
|[[Dashamukha]]
|
|-
|177
|2013
|Cauvery Nagara
|
|-
|178
|2014
|[[Mr. Duplicate]]
|
|-
|179
|2015
|[[Ranna (film)|Ranna]]
|Prakash
|-
|180
|2015
|[[Arjuna (film)|Arjuna]]
|
|-
|181
|2016
|[[Preethiyalli Sahaja]]
|
|-
|182
|2016
|Nithya Jothe Sathya
|
|-
|183
|2016
|[[Run Anthony]]
|
|-
|184
|2016
|[[Karvva]]
|
|-
|185
|2016
|[[Kotigobba 2]]
|
|-
|186
|2016
|[[Mukunda Murari]]
|
|-
|187
|2016
|[[Santhu Straight Forward]]
|
|-
|188
|2016
|[[Sundaranga Jaana]]
|Panduranga Rao
|-
|189
|2017
|Jindaa
|
|-
|190
|2017
|Yugapurusha
|
|-
|191
|2017
|[[Tarak (film)|Tarak]]
|
|-
|192
|2017
|Once More Kaurava
|
|-
|193
|2017
|[[Mufti (film)|Mufti]]
|Raghuveer Bhandri
|-
|194
|2018
|[[Hebbet Ramakka]]
|
|-
|195
|2018
|[[Tagaru]]
|ACP Ramachandra
|-
|196
|2019
|Geetha
|hero's father
|-
|197
|2019
|[[Yajamana (2019 film)|Yajamana]]
|Gurikar Huliyappa Nayaka
|-
|198
|2019
|[[Amar (2019 film)|Amar]]
|Bobby's Father
|-
|199
|2019
|[[Odeya (film)|Odeya]]
|Srinivas Odeyar
|-
|200
|2020
|[[Roberrt]]
|
|}

===Telugu===
*''[[20va Shatabdam]]'' (1990)
*''[[Prema Yuddham]]'' (1990)
*''[[Neti Siddhartha]]'' (1990)
*''[[Yerra Mandaram]]'' (1991)
*''[[Bangaru Bullodu]]'' (1993)
*''[[S. P. Parasuram]]'' (1994)
*''[[Anna (1994 film)]]'' (1994)
*''[[Samarasimha Reddy]]'' (1999)
*''[[Yagnam (2004 film)|Yagnam]]'' (2004)
*''[[Sri (2005 film)|Sri]]'' (2005)
*''[[Raam (2006 film)|Raam]]'' (2006)
*''[[Yogi (2007 film)|Yogi]]'' (2007)
*''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'' (2007)
*''[[Lakshyam (2007 film)|Lakshyam]]'' (2007)
*''[[Bharat Ane Nenu]]'' (2018)<ref>{{cite news |last=R |first=Shajini S |date=4 March 2018 |title=Mahesh Babu starrer 'Bharat Ane Nenu's' interval bang to be a major highlight |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mahesh-babu-starrer-bharat-ane-nenus-interval-bang-to-be-a-major-highlight/articleshow/63158335.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=23 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727123611/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mahesh-babu-starrer-bharat-ane-nenus-interval-bang-to-be-a-major-highlight/articleshow/63158335.cms |archive-date=27 July 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Tamil===
*''[[Pillaikkaga]]'' (1988)
*''[[Malaikottai]]'' (2007)
*''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'' (2009)
*''[[NGK (film)|NGK]]'' (2019)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|3909445}}

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Devaraj

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{{short description|Indian film actor|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{BLP sources|date=May 2012}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Devaraj
| image = Devaraj.jpg
| caption =
| image_size = 250px
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1953|9|20|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Mysore State]], [[India]]
| years_active = 1986{{ndash}}present
| occupation = Actor
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| othername = Devraj Devu
| spouse = Chandralekha<ref name="deccanherald.com">{{cite web |author=Nina C George |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/33615/long-lasting-love.html |title=Long-lasting love |publisher=Deccanherald |access-date=12 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114031/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/33615/long-lasting-love.html |archive-date=26 August 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>

| children = [[Prajwal Devaraj]] [[Pranam Devaraj]]
}}
'''Devaraj''' (born 20 September 1953)<ref name="dob">{{cite video|people=Devaraj|title=Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 7 - January 16, 2016 - Full Episode|url=http://www.ozee.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-7-january-16-2016-full-episode.html|publisher=ozee.com|work=[[Zee Kannada]]|time=3:38|access-date=13 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628034829/http://www.ozee.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-7-january-16-2016-full-episode.html|archive-date=28 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> is an Indian [[Film actor|actor]] and [[theatre actor]] who works in South Indian film industries. He has largely featured in [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] films performing various roles as a lead character, supporting character and villainous character. He has also featured in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films.

Having worked in over 200 feature films, Devaraj is popularly referred to as a "Dynamic Hero" in the Kannada film industry.<ref name="hindu.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/23/stories/2006062302340100.htm |title=Friday Review Bangalore : Hero, villain, two in one |date=23 June 2006 |access-date=12 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223015937/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/23/stories/2006062302340100.htm |archive-date=23 February 2014 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> Prior to acting in films, Devaraj performed in stage plays under the guidance of [[Shankar Nag]] and [[B. Jayashree]]. Devaraj has won several awards and accolades including the [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor]] for his portrayal as the protagonist in the film ''Veerappan'' in 1991.<ref name="sify.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/interview.php?id=6005845&cid=2404 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=12 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407100239/http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/interview.php?id=6005845&cid=2404 |archive-date=7 April 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Early life==

Devaraj was born on 20 September 1953 to Ramachandrappa and Krishnamma in Lingarajpuram, a locality in [[Bangalore]], in the erstwhile [[Mysore State]] (now [[Karnataka]]). His father worked in ITC Factory, Welfare department. Devaraj lost his father when he was 3 months old as he was suffering from [[malaria]]. In 1976 due to his family's financial problems Devaraj decided to work in HMT Watch factory, Case & Dial Section, where he worked for 9 years, and it was suggested he should act in dramas by his senior colleague HMT Govindaraju.<ref name="Weekend with Ramesh">{{cite web |title=Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 Episode 7 - 16 January, 2016 |url=https://www.zee5.com/tvshows/details/witness-an-inspiration-journey/0-6-191/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-7-january-16-2016-full-episode/0-1-45370 |website=www.zee5.com |publisher=Zee Digital |access-date= 16 November 2016}}</ref> Firstly Devaraj joined R.Nagesh's theatre group, Later he joined [[B. Jayashree]]'s theatre group ''SPANDANA'' and later on with [[Shankar Nag]]'s ''SANKET''.<ref name="hindu.com"/> His film debut was as a supporting actor in 'Trishula'. He continued to appear as a supporting actor, then acted in leading roles.

==Career==
Devaraj auditioned for ''Trishula'' with [[Avinash]], both of whom were part of a same theatre troupe. Both got through the auditions and the film was his debut as an actor. However, the film did not release.<ref name="sify.com"/><ref name="AS">{{cite AV media | people=Devaraj | date=28 October 2014 | title=Nam Kathe Nim Jyothe - Episode - 3 - 5.4.14 | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlbJd-egEjk | location=India | publisher=Zee Kannada | access-date=28 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309112041/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlbJd-egEjk | archive-date=9 March 2016 | url-status=live }}</ref> His first released film was ''[[27 Mavalli Circle]]'' in 1986. After the success of ''[[27 Mavalli Circle]]'' Devaraj acted in many more films mainly in supporting roles. His notable performances include: His First Hero Leading Role In Hatyakanda In 1990. Upnext ''Aaganthuka'', ''Navabharatha'', ''Indrajith'' among others.

After the year 2000, Devaraj switched over to character roles and debuted in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film industries. He worked in highly acclaimed films such as ''[[Malaikottai]]'' and ''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'' in Tamil and ''[[Yagnam (2004 film)|Yagnam]]'', ''Sri'' in Telugu.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1117900/|title=Devaraj|publisher=IMDb.com|access-date=26 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104053023/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1117900/|archive-date=4 January 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In 1986, Devaraj married actress Chandralekha, whom he had met on the sets of his film ''Sikku''.<ref name="deccanherald.com"/> Following this, they appeared together in the 1992 film ''Kendada Male''.<ref name="AS"/> After their marriage, Chandralekha quit acting. They have two sons, [[Prajwal Devaraj|Prajwal]] and Pranam. Both sons are active in the Kannada film industry, with Prajwal having established himself as a lead actor. Devaraj is also known for his generosity, graciousness, and kindness, and he is also very open to criticism which is not a common trait amongst people. It can be deemed that he always protects and watches out for his loved ones, with his #1 being Chandralekha. op<ref>{{cite web |first=A |last=Sharadhaa |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Devraj-Brothers-Share-Screen-Space/2014/10/07/article2464988.ece |title=Devraj Brothers Share Screen Space |date=7 October 2014 |access-date=3 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216171410/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Devraj-Brothers-Share-Screen-Space/2014/10/07/article2464988.ece |archive-date=16 December 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Notable filmography==
===Kannada===
{| class="wikitable"
!Sl. No.
!Year
!Movie Name
!Additional Details
|-
|1
|1985 -
|Thrishula
|Unreleased
|-
|2
|1986 -
|[[27 Mavalli Circle]]
|
|-
|3
|1986 -
|Preethi
|
|-
|4
|1987 -
|[[Aaganthuka]]
|[[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor|Winner Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]
|-
|5
|1987 -
|Anthima Theerpu
|
|-
|6
|1987
|Ravana Rajya
|
|-
|7
|1987
|Kendada Male
|
|-
|8
|1987
|[[Dance Raja Dance]]
|
|-
|9
|1987
|Bandha Muktha
|
|-
|10
|1987
|[[Sangrama (film)|Sangarama]]
|
|-
|11
|1987
|Aapadbhandava
|
|-
|12
|1988
|Arjun
|
|-
|13
|1988
|[[Sambhavami Yuge Yuge]]
|
|-
|14
|1988
|Navabharatha
|
|-
|15
|1988
|[[Elu Suttina Kote]]
|
|-
|16
|1988
|[[Samyuktha]]
|
|-
|17
|1988
|[[Jana Nayaka]]
|
|-
|18
|1988
|[[Sangliyana]]
|
|-
|19
|1988
|[[Anjada Gandu]]
|
|-
|20
|1988
|[[Ramanna Shamanna]]
|
|-
|21
|1988
|[[Krishna Rukmini]]
|
|-
|22
|1988
|[[Daada]]
|
|-
|23
|1988
|Nee Nanna Daiva
|
|-
|24
|1988
|Meenakshi Mane Meshtru
|
|-
|25
|1989
|[[Yuddha Kanda]]
|
|-
|26
|1989
|[[Tarka (film)|Tarka]]
|
|-
|27
|1989
|[[Hrudaya Geethe]]
|
|-
|28
|1989
|Jockey
|
|-
|29
|1989
|Amanusha
|
|-
|30
|1989
|Avathara Purusha
|
|-
|31
|1989
|[[Indrajith (1989 film)|Indrajith]]
|
|-
|48
|1991
|Hathyakanda
|Hero Actor For The First Time
|-
|32
|1989
|[[Deva (1989 film)|Deva]]
|
|-
|33
|1989
|[[Hendthighelbedi]]
|
|-
|34
|1989
|[[C.B.I. Shankar]]
|
|-
|35
|1989
|[[Idu Saadhya]]
|
|-
|36
|1989
|[[Poli Huduga]]
|
|-
|37
|1990
|[[Nammoora Hammera]]
|
|-
|38
|1990
|Ranabheri
|
|-
|39
|1990
|[[S. P. Sangliyana Part 2]]
|
|-
|40
|1990
|Thrinetra
|
|-
|41
|1990
|Aavesha
|
|-
|42
|1990
|[[Bannada Gejje]]
|
|-
|43
|1990
|[[Policena Hendthi]]
|
|-
|44
|1990
|[[Prathap (1990 film)|Prathap]]
|
|-
|45
|1990
|[[Utkarsha]]
|
|-
|46
|1990
|[[College Hero]]
|
|-
|47
|1990
|Poli Kitty
|
|-
|49
|1991
|[[Sundarakanda (1991 film)|Sundara Kanda]]
|
|-
|50
|1991
|Kadana
|
|-
|51
|1991
|Ide Police Belt
|
|-
|52
|1991
|Rollcall Ramakrishna
|
|-
|53
|1991
|[[S. P. Bhargavi]]
|
|-
|54
|1991
|Veerappan
|[[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor|Winner Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor]]
|-
|55
|1991
|[[Aranyadalli Abhimanyu]]
|
|-
|56
|1991
|Shwetagni
|
|-
|57
|1991
|Veera Dheera
|
|-
|58
|1991
|[[Gruha Pravesha]]
|
|-
|59
|1991
|Mathru Bhagya
|
|-
|60
|1991
|Nagini
|
|-
|61
|1992
|Chitralekha
|
|-
|62
|1992
|[[Pruthviraj (film)|Pruthviraj]]
|
|-
|63
|1992
|[[Goonda Rajya]]
|
|-
|64
|1992
|Nanna Thangi
|
|-
|65
|1992
|[[Police File (film)]]
|
|-
|66
|1992
|Bhale Keshava
|
|-
|67
|1992
|[[Roshagara]]
|
|-
|68
|1992
|Prajegalu Prabhugalu
|
|-
|69
|1992
|Gharshane
|
|-
|70
|1993
|Bahaddur Hennu
|
|-
|71
|1993
|[[Rajakeeya]]
|
|-
|72
|1993
|Sidukabeda Singari
|
|-
|73
|1993
|Abhijith
|
|-
|74
|1993
|[[Golibaar]]
|
|-
|75
|1993
|Vijaya Kranthi
|
|-
|76
|1993
|Mojina Maduve
|
|-
|77
|1993
|Jailer Jagannath
|
|-
|78
|1993
|Hosa Love Story
|
|-
|79
|1994
|[[Time Bomb (1994 film)|Time Bomb]]
|
|-
|80
|1994
|Adhipathi
|
|-
|81
|1994
|Gold Medal
|
|-
|82
|1994
|[[Looti Gang]]
|
|-
|83
|1994
|Mayor Prabhakar
|
|-
|84
|1994
|[[Lockup Death]]
|
|-
|85
|1994
|Vijaya Kankana
|
|-
|86
|1994
|[[Curfew (1994 film)|Curfew]]
|
|-
|87
|1994
|Hettha Karulu
|
|-
|88
|1994
|Indian
|
|-
|89
|1994
|Nyayakkagi Saval
|
|-
|90
|1995
|[[Kidnap (1995 film)|Kidnap]]
|
|-
|91
|1995
|[[Killer Diary]]
|
|-
|92
|1995
|[[Mother India (1995 film)|Mother India]]
|
|-
|93
|1995
|[[State Rowdy (film)|State Rowdy]]
|
|-
|94
|1995
|[[Samara (film)|Samara]]
|
|-
|95
|1995
|[[Police Power (film)|Police Power]]
|
|-
|96
|1995
|Revenge
|
|-
|97
|1996
|Emergency
|
|-
|98
|1996
|[[Veerabhadra (1996 film)|Veerabhadra]]
|
|-
|99
|1996
|[[Circle Inspector (film)|Circle Inspector]]
|
|-
|100
|1996
|[[Huliya]]
|
|-
|101
|1996
|Simhadri
|
|-
|102
|1996
|Bangarada Mane
|
|-
|103
|1996
|[[Kempu Mugilu]]
|
|-
|104
|1997
|Choobana
|
|-
|105
|1997
|Gandedhe Bhaira
|
|-
|106
|1997
|Yuddha
|
|-
|107
|1997
|Sangliyana Part 3
|
|-
|108
|1997
|Manava 2022
|
|-
|109
|1998
|High Command
|
|-
|110
|1998
|Jai Hind
|
|-
|111
|1998
|Agnisakshi
|
|-
|112
|1998
|Dayadi
|
|-
|113
|1998
|Karnataka Police
|
|-
|114
|1999
|Tharikere Yerimele
|
|-
|115
|1999
|Mr. X
|
|-
|116
|1999
|[[Habba]]
|
|-
|117
|1999
|Garuda
|
|-
|118
|1999
|Aaryabhata
|
|-
|119
|1999
|Durga Shakti
|
|-
|120
|1999
|Om Shakti
|
|-
|121
|2000
|Minchu
|
|-
|122
|2000
|Dandanayaka
|
|-
|123
|2000
|Asthra
|
|-
|124
|2000
|Bhoomi
|
|-
|125
|2000
|Billa Ranga
|
|-
|126
|2000
|Naxalite
|
|-
|127
|2000
|Bannada Hejje
|
|-
|128
|2001
|[[Mathadana (film)|Mathadana]]
|
|-
|129
|2001
|Prema Rajya
|
|-
|130
|2001
|Jenu Goodu
|
|-
|131
|2001
|Kanoonu
|
|-
|132
|2001
|[[Sathyameva Jayathe (2001 film)|Sathyameva Jayathe]]
|
|-
|133
|2001
|[[Kotigobba]]
|
|-
|134
|2001
|Neelambari
|
|-
|135
|2001
|Haalu Sakkare
|
|-
|136
|2002
|Dharma Devathe
|
|-
|137
|2002
|[[Kambalahalli]]
|
|-
|138
|2003
|Ay Naan Bhishma Kano
|
|-
|139
|2003
|Yaardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre
|
|-
|140
|2003
|[[Lankesh Patrike]]
|
|-
|141
|2003
|Tada Khaidi
|
|-
|142
|2003
|Prathidwani
|
|-
|143
|2003
|Thalwar
|
|-
|144
|2003
|Market Raja
|
|-
|145
|2003
|Inspector Jayasimha
|
|-
|146
|2003
|Khakhi
|
|-
|147
|2004
|Avale Nanna Gelathi
|
|-
|148
|2004
|Devasura
|
|-
|149
|2004
|Crime Story
|
|-
|150
|2004
|[[Gowdru]]
|
|-
|151
|2004
|[[Maurya (2004 film)|Maurya]]
|
|-
|152
|2004
|[[Jyeshta (film)|Jyeshta]]
|
|-
|153
|2005
|[[Deadly Soma]]
|
|-
|154
|2006
|Nidhi
|
|-
|155
|2006
|[[Chellata]]
|
|-
|156
|2006
|[[Kallarali Hoovagi]]
|
|-
|157
|2007
|Bhanamathi
|
|-
|158
|2008
|[[Gaja]]
|
|-
|159
|2008
|Prachanda Ravana
|
|-
|160
|2008
|Nanda Deepa
|
|-
|161
|2009
|[[Veera Madakari]]
|
|-
|162
|2009
|IPC Section 300
|
|-
|163
|2010
|Anischitha
|
|-
|164
|2010
|[[School Master (2010 film)|School Master]]
|
|-
|165
|2010
|[[Porki]]
|
|-
|166
|2010
|Aparadhi
|
|-
|167
|2010
|Meshtru
|
|-
|168
|2010
|[[Gandedhe]]
|
|-
|169
|2010
|Gang Leader
|
|-
|170
|2010
|[[Deadly-2]]
|
|-
|171
|2011
|[[Jolly Boy]]
|
|-
|172
|2011
|Chinnada Thali
|
|-
|173
|2011
|[[Aidondla Aidu]]
|
|-
|174
|2011
|Aacharya
|
|-
|175
|2011
|[[Jarasandha]]
|
|-
|176
|2012
|[[Dashamukha]]
|
|-
|177
|2013
|Cauvery Nagara
|
|-
|178
|2014
|[[Mr. Duplicate]]
|
|-
|179
|2015
|[[Ranna (film)|Ranna]]
|Prakash
|-
|180
|2015
|[[Arjuna (film)|Arjuna]]
|
|-
|181
|2016
|[[Preethiyalli Sahaja]]
|
|-
|182
|2016
|Nithya Jothe Sathya
|
|-
|183
|2016
|[[Run Anthony]]
|
|-
|184
|2016
|[[Karvva]]
|
|-
|185
|2016
|[[Kotigobba 2]]
|
|-
|186
|2016
|[[Mukunda Murari]]
|
|-
|187
|2016
|[[Santhu Straight Forward]]
|
|-
|188
|2016
|[[Sundaranga Jaana]]
|Panduranga Rao
|-
|189
|2017
|Jindaa
|
|-
|190
|2017
|Yugapurusha
|
|-
|191
|2017
|[[Tarak (film)|Tarak]]
|
|-
|192
|2017
|Once More Kaurava
|
|-
|193
|2017
|[[Mufti (film)|Mufti]]
|Raghuveer Bhandri
|-
|194
|2018
|[[Hebbet Ramakka]]
|
|-
|195
|2018
|[[Tagaru]]
|ACP Ramachandra
|-
|196
|2019
|Geetha
|hero's father
|-
|197
|2019
|[[Yajamana (2019 film)|Yajamana]]
|Gurikar Huliyappa Nayaka
|-
|198
|2019
|[[Amar (2019 film)|Amar]]
|Bobby's Father
|-
|199
|2019
|[[Odeya (film)|Odeya]]
|Srinivas Odeyar
|-
|200
|2020
|[[Roberrt]]
|
|}

===Telugu===
*''[[20va Shatabdam]]'' (1990)
*''[[Prema Yuddham]]'' (1990)
*''[[Neti Siddhartha]]'' (1990)
*''[[Yerra Mandaram]]'' (1991)
*''[[Bangaru Bullodu]]'' (1993)
*''[[S. P. Parasuram]]'' (1994)
*''[[Anna (1994 film)]]'' (1994)
*''[[Samarasimha Reddy]]'' (1999)
*''[[Yagnam (2004 film)|Yagnam]]'' (2004)
*''[[Sri (2005 film)|Sri]]'' (2005)
*''[[Raam (2006 film)|Raam]]'' (2006)
*''[[Yogi (2007 film)|Yogi]]'' (2007)
*''[[Evadaithe Nakenti]]'' (2007)
*''[[Lakshyam (2007 film)|Lakshyam]]'' (2007)
*''[[Bharat Ane Nenu]]'' (2018)<ref>{{cite news |last=R |first=Shajini S |date=4 March 2018 |title=Mahesh Babu starrer 'Bharat Ane Nenu's' interval bang to be a major highlight |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mahesh-babu-starrer-bharat-ane-nenus-interval-bang-to-be-a-major-highlight/articleshow/63158335.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=23 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727123611/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mahesh-babu-starrer-bharat-ane-nenus-interval-bang-to-be-a-major-highlight/articleshow/63158335.cms |archive-date=27 July 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Tamil===
*''[[Pillaikkaga]]'' (1988)
*''[[Malaikottai]]'' (2007)
*''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'' (2009)
*''[[NGK (film)|NGK]]'' (2019)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|3909445}}

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