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{{short description|Indian film actor}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Rahul Salanke
| image = Rahul Salanke.jpg
| image_size = 220px
| caption = Rahul Salanke at an event
| birth_date = {{birth-date and age|14 May 1989}}
| birth_place = [[Bangalore, Karnataka]], India
| nationality = Indian
| alma_mater = [[Jain University]], [[Bengaluru]]
| occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 2008–present
}}

'''Rahul Salanke''', popularly known as '''RK Rahul''' is an Indian film actor, primarily from [[Kannada cinema]].<ref>{{cite news |title=RK Rahul shares an action sequence from his latest film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rk-rahul-shares-an-action-sequence-from-his-latest-film/articleshow/72382067.cms |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sudeep To Direct 'Jigarthanda' In Kannada: Nannusire Fame Rahul To Play The Lead! |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2015/sudeep-to-direct-jigarthanda-in-kannada-nannusire-fame-rahul-to-play-the-lead-182854.html |date=11 May 2015 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Team Jigarthanda's Unconventional Ways Of Promotions! |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2016/team-jigarthanda-unconventional-ways-of-promotions-222070.html |date=7 April 2016 |language=en}}</ref>

He made his acting debut in Nannusire in 2008. He is best known for his performance in the Kannada movie [[Jigarthanda_(2016_film)|Jigarthanda]] produced by Kannada cinema actor [[Sudeep]]'s company - Kichcha Creations.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rahul in Kannada remake of 'Jigarthanda' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rahul-ravi-shankar-in-kannada-remake-of-jigarthanda/ |work=The Indian Express |date=29 June 2015 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rahul Bounces Back with Sudeep's Help |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2015/jul/02/Rahul-Bounces-Back-with-Sudeeps-Help-777908.html |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rahul, Ravi Shankar to star in Jigarthanda's Kannada remake |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/rahul-ravi-shankar-to-star-in-jigarthanda-s-kannada-remake/story-4ffSaK0YHp4LRpPPDRF8aN.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=29 June 2015}}</ref>
He is also known for his performance as a [[VJ_(media_personality)|VJ]] and television host for 'Ondu Prashne Ondu Haadu' TV show on [[Udaya Music]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Rahul had worked as VJ |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know/Rahul-had-worked-as-VJ/articleshow/47295973.cms |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Hooli |first1=Shekhar H. |title=Hrudayadali Idenidu to release in November |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2009/hrudayadalli-idenidu-release-131009.html |date=13 October 2009 |language=en}}</ref>

He is an opening batsman for [[Celebrity_Cricket_League|Karnataka Bulldozers]] in the [[Celebrity Cricket League]] (CCL).<ref>{{cite web |title=Karnataka Bulldozers CCL Team |url=http://www.ccl.in/team/karnataka-bulldozers |website=www.ccl.in}}</ref>

==Personal life==

Rahul Salanke was born on 14 May 1989 in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]]. He completed his schooling from [[St. Joseph's College, Bangalore|St. Joseph's College]], [[Bangalore]] and Bachelor's degree in Commerce from [[Jain_University|Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College]], [[Bangalore]].
Rahul obtained his [[Master_of_Business_Administration|MBA]] degree from [[Symbiosis International University]].

==Career==

Rahul is the first actor to be launched by [[Sudeep]] as a main lead in his home production.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sudeep suggested that I do Jigarthanda |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/RK-Rahul-on-Jigarthanda/articleshow/52882393.cms |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rahul, Ravi Shankar in Kannada remake of 'Jigarthanda' |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/rahul-ravi-shankar-in-kannada-remake-of-jigarthanda-115062900224_1.html |work=Business Standard India |date=29 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sudeep to Produce a film for Rahul |url=http://www.welightnews.com/2015/05/sudeep-to-produce-film-for-rahul.html |work=We Light News}}</ref>

His movie [[Jigarthanda_(2016_film)|Jigarthanda]] (2016) has been his most successful movie to date.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jigarthanda: Staying true to the original |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Jigarthanda-review-Staying-true-to-the-original/article14401280.ece |work=The Hindu |date=25 June 2016 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=SM |first1=Shashiprasad |title=Oh Captain, His captain! |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sandalwood/180516/oh-captain-his-captain.html |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=18 May 2016 |language=en}}</ref> Directed by Shiva Ganesh,
the film was a remake of the Tamil film [[Jigarthanda_(2014_film)|Jigarthanda]] (2014), featuring actor [[Siddharth_(actor)|Siddharth]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Remade from the Tamil hit, Jigarthanda's Kannada version |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/remade-from-the-tamil-hit-jigarthandas-kannada-version-does-brisk-box-office-2855554.html |work=Firstpost |date=25 June 2016}}</ref>

==Filmography==

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: left;"
|-
! style="width:5em;" |Year
! style="width:15em;" |Film
! style="width:8em;" |Role
! style="width:6em;" |Language
! style="width:35em;" |Notes
! style="width:3em;" |Ref
|-
|2008
|''Nannusire''
|Abhi
|Kannada
|
|<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oct 30 |first1=Updated |title=Nannusire: Out of breath |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/nannusire-out-of-breath/articleshow/22370021.cms |work=Bangalore Mirror |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2009
|''Abhimaani''
|Muthu
|Kannada
|
|<ref>{{cite news |title=A family film |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2009/may/30/a-family-film-53408.html |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
|2009
|''Chamkaisi Chindi Udaisi''
|Ramu
|Kannada
|
|-
|2010
|''Hrudayadali Idenidu''
|Sanjay
|Kannada
|
|-
|2014
|''[[Maanikya]]''
|Rahul
|Kannada
|Cameo appearance
|-
|2016
|''[[Jigarthanda_(2016_film)|Jigarthanda]]''
|Rahul
|Kannada
|Remake of [[Jigarthanda_(2014_film)|Jigarthanda]], inspired by [[A Dirty Carnival]]
|<ref>{{cite news |last1=SM |first1=Shashiprasad |title=Jigarthanda movie review: Refreshingly funny |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/250616/jigarthanda-movie-review-refreshingly-funny.html |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=25 June 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ravishankar, Rahul, Samyuktha Belawadi's Jigarthanda movie stills |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/photos/ravishankar-rahul-samyuktha-belawadis-jigarthanda-movie-stills-6977-slide-43603 |work=IBTimes India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}

== References ==

{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|5736203|Rahul}}
* {{Instagram|rkrahulsalanke}}

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[[Category:1989 births]]

[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]

[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Kannada cinema]]
[[Category:Kannada male actors]]
[[Category:Male actors from Bangalore]]

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