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{{Short description|Indian theatre, film actor}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Rangayana Raghu
| image = Rangayana Raghu During the shoot of Ishtakamya.jpg
| caption = Raghu during the shoot of ''[[Ishtakamya]], 2015
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1965|04|17|df=yes}}
| birth_place =[[Kotturu, Karnataka|Kotturu]], Pavagada, [[Tumkur District|Tumkur]], [[Mysore State]] (now [[Karnataka]]), India
| othername =
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1995–present
| nationality = Indian
| spouse = Mangala
| children = 1
}}

'''Kotturu Chikkarangappa Raghunath''' (born 17 April 1965),<ref name="zk"/> known by his [[Stage name|screen name]] '''Rangayana Raghu''', is an Indian film and stage actor, known for his work in [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada cinema]]. Portraying mostly comic and negative-shaded characters, he has appeared in over 250 films. Prior to acting in films, he worked as a stage actor with [[B. V. Karanth]]'s theatre group Rangayana, from 1988 to 1999. He made his debut in films in 1995 with ''Suggi'', which got shelved.

Raghu got his major break in films after appearing as an antagonist in ''[[Dhumm]]'' (2002). He is best noted for his performance in the 2007 film ''[[Duniya (2007 film)|Duniya]]'' which won him his second [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]. His other notable roles came in ''[[Cyanide (2006 film)|Cyanide]]'' (2006), ''[[Raam (2009 film)|Raam]]'' (2009), ''[[Olave Mandara]]'' (2011) and ''[[Jayammana Maga]]'' (2013). In 2014, his wife Mangala and he started Sanchari Theatre, a theatre training institute for children.<ref>{{cite web|title=Building bonds via theatre|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/587434/building-bonds-via-theatre.html|work=Deccan Herald|access-date=29 March 2018|date=20 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Kannada Hero Vijay Beats Stalwarts to Win National Award|url=http://www.bangalorefirst.in/?p=17880|work=The New Indian Express|publisher=bangalorefirst.in|access-date=29 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307211809/http://www.bangalorefirst.in/?p=17880|archive-date=7 March 2016}}</ref>

==Early life and career==
Raghu was born as Kotturu Chikkarangappa Raghunath on 17 April 1965, as the ninth child to Chikkarangaiah and Veeramma, in a village Kotturu, in Pavagada [[Tehsil|taluk]] of the [[Tumkur district]] of the erstwhile [[Mysore State]] (now [[Karnataka]]).<ref name="zk">{{cite AV media|people=Raghu, Rangayana|date=19 January 2016|title=Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 8 - January 17, 2016 - Full Episode|language=kn|url=http://www.zeekannadatv.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-8-january-17-2016-full-episode.html|access-date=17 February 2016|publisher=Zee Kannada}}</ref>

Raghu began his acting career as a theatre artist when he joined the Rangayana theatre group in [[Mysore]] in 1988, where he received {{INR}}800 as the monthly salary.<ref>{{cite news |title= Rangayana Raghu Take up Plays |url= http://www.supergoodmovies.com/50389/sandalwood/rangayana-raghu-take-up-plays-news-details |publisher= supergoodmovies.cpm |date= 15 October 2012 |access-date= 9 February 2014}}</ref> 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 (2007 film)|Duniya]], ''Alemari'', ''Modalasala,'' and ''[[Director's Special (film)|Director's Special]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title= Duniya Review |url= http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3782/kannada/duniya/1072/review.htm |publisher= nowrunning.com |date= 24 February 2007 |access-date= 9 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title= A dialogue with greed |url= http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/a-dialogue-with-greed/article4774246.ece |publisher= The Hindu 2 June 2013 |access-date= 9 February 2014}}</ref>

Raghu made his debut in [[Tulu cinema|Tulu films]] in 2018 with ''My Name is Annappa''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Daithota |first1=Madhu |title=Rangayana Raghu makes Tulu film debut |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rangayana-raghu-makes-tulu-film-debut/articleshow/65055262.cms |access-date=3 December 2018 |work=The Times of India |date=20 July 2018}}</ref>

==Filmography==
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* ''[[Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Dhumm]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Sri Ram (film)|Sri Ram]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Mani (Kannada film)|Mani]]'' (2003)
* ''Hrudayavantha'' (2003)
* ''[[Ranga SSLC]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Dharma (2004 film)|Dharma]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Sahukara]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Bhagawan (2004 film)|Bhagawan]]'' (2004)...Sharath Simha
* ''[[Sarvabhouma]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Omkara (2004 Kannada film)|Omkara]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Rakshasa (film)|Rakshasa]]'' (2005)
* ''Valmiki'' (2005)
* ''[[Gunna (film)|Gunna]]'' (2005)...Sharma
* ''Swamy'' (2005)
* ''Boyfriend'' (2005)
* ''Jootaata!'' (2005)
* ''[[Cyanide (2006 film)|Cyanide]]'' (2006)...Ranganath
* ''[[Thangigagi]]'' (2006)...Shadeshwara
* ''Poojari'' (2006)
* ''Tenali Ram'' (2006)
* ''Shishya'' (2006)
* ''Honeymoon Express'' (2006)...Ranganath
* ''[[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 film)|Duniya]]'' (2007)
* ''Hani Hani'' (2008)
* ''Beladingalaagi Baa'' (2008)
* ''[[Gaalipata]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Payana]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Inthi Ninna Preethiya]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Taj Mahal (2008 film)|Taj Mahal]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Vasanthakala]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Avva (film)|Avva]]'' (2008)
* ''Dheemaku'' (2008)
* ''[[Mast Maja Maadi]]'' (2008)
* ''Kodagana Koli Nungitha'' (2008)
* ''Yuga Yugagale Saagali'' (2008)
* ''Minchina Ota'' (2008)
* ''[[Sangama (film)|Sangama]]'' (2008)
* ''Athmeeya'' (2008)
* ''Bidda'' (2008)
* ''[[Rajakumari (2009 film)|Rajakumari]]'' (2009)
* ''Prem Kahani'' (2009)
* ''[[Maleyali Jotheyali]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Raam (2009 film)|Raam]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Olave Jeevana Lekkachaara]]'' (2009)...Ratna
* ''Junglee'' (2009)
* ''Mr Painter'' (2009)
* ''Nanda'' (2009)
* ''[[Kallara Santhe]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Rajani (film)|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 (film)|Hoo]]'' (2010)
* ''Tsunami'' (2010)
* ''[[Modalasala]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Jackie (2010 film)|Jackie]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Kiccha Huccha]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Eradane Maduve]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Gandedhe]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Aithalakkadi]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Huduga Hudugi]]'' (2010)
* ''Swayamvara'' (2010)
* ''[[Chiru (film)|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 (2010 film)|Jackie]]'' (2011)
* ''Sarathi'' (2011)
* ''Kannadi'' (2011)
* ''Lakshmi'' (2011)
* ''Alemari'' (2011)
* ''Devadas'' (2011)
* ''Tyagu'' (2011)
* ''[[Swayam Krushi (2011 film)|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 film)|Boss]]'' (2011)
* ''Tumba Ishta Swalpa Kashta'' (2011)
* ''90'' (2011)
* ''[[Paramathma (film)|Paramathma]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Jarasandha (film)|Jarasandha]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Shyloo]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Ko Ko]]'' (2012)
* ''Tsunami'' (2012)
* ''[[Chingari (2012 film)|Chingari]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Alemari]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Anna Bond]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Breaking News (2012 film)|Breaking News]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Villain (2012 film)|Villain]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Jaanu]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Dandupalya (film)|Dandupalya]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Shiva (2012 film)|Shiva]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Romeo (2012 film)|Romeo]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Rambo (2012 film)|Rambo]]'' (2012)...Mangalore Annappa
* ''[[Kalaya Tasmai Namaha]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Mr. 420]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Super Shastri]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Lakshmi (2013 film)|Lakshmi]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Topiwala]]'' (2013)
* ''CID Eesha'' (2013)...Narasimha
* ''[[Aane Pataaki]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Director's Special (film)|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 film)|Brahma]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Crazy Star (film)|Crazy Star]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Dil Rangeela]]'' (2014)
* ''Manada Mareyalli'' (2014)
* ''[[Agraja]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Gajakesari]]'' (2014)
* ''Preethi Geethi Ityaadi'' (2014)
* ''24 Carat'' (2014)
* ''[[Power (2014 Kannada film)|Power ***]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Jackson (2015 film)|Jackson]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Krishna Leela (2015 film)|Krishna-Leela]]'' (2015)
* ''Nagaari'' (2015)
* ''[[Rana Vikrama]]'' (2015)
* ''Daksha'' (2015)
* ''[[Bullet Basya]]'' (2015)
* ''Mr Mommaga'' (2015)
* ''[[Ganga (2015 film)|Ganga]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Ram-Leela (2015 Kannada film)|Ram-Leela]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Sharp Shooter (film)|Sharpshooter]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Parapancha]]'' (2016)
* ''[[U The End A]]'' (2016)
* ''Kala Bhairava'' (2016)
* ''The Great Story of Sodabuddi'' (2016)
* ''[[Chakravyuha (2016 film)|Chakravyuha]]'' (2016)...[[Deputy superintendent|ACP]] Raghu
* ''[[Akira (2016 Kannada film)|Akira]]'' (2016)...Gun Guddappa
* ''[[Ishtakamya]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Style King]]'' (2016)...Naga
* ''Mr. Mommaga'' (2016)
* ''Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara'' (2016)
* ''[[Crazy Boy (film)|Crazy Boy]]'' (2016)
* ''Lifeu Super'' (2016)
* ''[[Golisoda]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Doddmane Hudga]]'' (2016)...Nanjunda
* ''[[Dana Kayonu]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Idolle Ramayana]]'' (2016)...Inspector Ramdas
* ''[[Nagarahavu (2016 film)|Nagarahavu]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Madha Mathu Manasi]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Sundaranga Jaana]]'' (2016)...Anjaneya
* ''[[Lee (2017 film)|Lee]]'' (2017)
* ''Mumbai'' (2017)
* ''[[Melkote Manja]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Smile Please (2017 film)|Smile Please]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Raajakumara]]'' (2017)...Venky
* ''[[Jani (film)|Jani]]'' (2017)
* ''Garuda'' (2018)
* ''[[Mugulu Nage]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Kanaka (film)|Kanaka]]'' (2018)
* ''[[O Premave (2018 film)|O Premave]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Gultoo]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Johnny Johnny Yes Papa (film)|Johnny Johnny Yes Papa]]'' (2018)
* ''Saaguva Daariyalli'' (2018)
* ''[[Hyper (2018 film)|Hyper]]'' (2018)
* ''Kannadakkagi Ondannu Otthi'' (2018)
* ''[[Aa Karaala Ratri]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Atharva (film)|Atharva]]'' (2018)
* ''Loud Speaker'' (2018)
* ''[[Ayogya (2018 film)|Ayogya]]'' (2018)
* ''My Name is Annappa'' (2018)
* ''[[Aadi Purana]]'' (2018)
* ''Jagath Kiladi'' (2018)
* ''[[Orange (2018 film)|Orange]]'' (2018)...Giddappa
* ''Girgitle'' (2019)
* ''Missing Boy'' (2019)
* ''[[Panchatantra (film)|Panchatantra]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Yaana (film)|Yaana]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Dasharatha (film)|Dasharatha]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Ayushman Bhava (2019 film)|Ayushman Bhava]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Bharaate]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakasha]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Garuda (2020 film)|Garuda]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Drona (2020 film)|Drona]]'' (2020)
* ''[[French Biriyani]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Gaalipata 2]]'' (2021)
* ''Tribble Riding'' (2021)
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== Awards and nominations ==
;[[Karnataka State Film Awards]]
* [[2003–04 Karnataka State Film Awards|2003–04]]: [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]: ''[[Mani (2003 film)|Mani]]''
* 2006–07: Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor: ''[[Duniya (2007 film)|Duniya]]''

;[[Filmfare Awards South]]
* 2006: [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada]]: ''[[Cyanide (2006 film)|Cyanide]]''
* 2009: nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: ''[[Raam (2009 film)|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 film)|Romeo]]''
* 2012: nominated, Best Comedian (Kannada): ''[[Shiva (2012 film)|Shiva]]''
* 2013: nominated, Best Comedian (Kannada): ''[[Jayammana Maga]]''
* 2015: nominated, Best Comedian (Kannada): ''[[Power (2014 Kannada film)|Power***]]''
* 2016: nominated, Best Comedian (Kannada): ''[[Rana Vikrama]]''

; [[Udaya Film Awards]]
* 2010: Best Supporting Actor
* 2012: Best Comedian: ''[[Mr. 420]]''

; [[Suvarna Film Awards]]
* 2007: Best Supporting Actor: ''[[Duniya (2007 film)|Duniya]]''
* 2009: Best Supporting Actor: ''[[Modalasala]]''

; [[IIFA Utsavam]]
* 2015: nominated, Best Performance In A Supporting Role – Male (Kannada): ''[[Krishna Leela (2015 film)|Krishna Leela]]''
* 2015: nominated, Best Performance In A Comic Role (Kannada): ''[[Rana Vikrama]]''

; Innovative Film Awards
* 2010: Best Supporting Actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Innovative Film Awards, star studded, star oriented|url=http://chitratara.com/show-content.php?id=1884&ptype=News&title=INNOVATIVE%20FILM%20AWARDS%20?STAR%20STUDDED%20STAR%20ORIENTED!|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220193929/http://chitratara.com/show-content.php?id=1884&ptype=News&title=INNOVATIVE%20FILM%20AWARDS%20%3FSTAR%20STUDDED%20STAR%20ORIENTED%21|archive-date=20 December 2013|publisher=chitratara.com|date=3 May 2010|access-date=28 January 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|1679254|Rangayana Raghu}}

{{SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role}}

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