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| name              = Prajwal Devaraj
| name              = Prajwal Devaraj
| image              =  
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| caption            = Prajwal Devraj in Gentleman (2020)
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1987|7|4|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prajwal Devaraj |work=The Times of India |access-date=2019-02-01 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Prajwal-Devaraj |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201171909/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Prajwal-Devaraj |archive-date=1 February 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1987|7|4|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prajwal Devaraj |work=The Times of India |access-date=2019-02-01 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Prajwal-Devaraj |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201171909/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Prajwal-Devaraj |archive-date=1 February 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India
| birth_place        = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India
| occupation        = [[Film actor]]
| occupation        = Actor
| years_active      = 2006–present
| years_active      = 2006–present
| alma_mater        = [[Jain University]], [[Bengaluru]]
| alma_mater        = [[Jain University]], [[Bengaluru]]
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'''Prajwal Devaraj''' (born 4 July 1987) is an Indian [[film actor]] who mainly works in [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] film industry.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/Prajwal-Devaraj-in-Kencha-imagegallery-kannada-jepk8nbhhef.html?html=5 |title=Prajwal Devaraj in Kencha |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2018-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022015118/http://www.sify.com/movies/Prajwal-Devaraj-in-Kencha-imagegallery-kannada-jepk8nbhhef.html?html=5 |archive-date=22 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He made his debut with the Kannada film ''[[Sixer (2007 film)|Sixer]]'' (2007) for which he won the Best Debut actor award at the [[Suvarna Film Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/events/14831.html |title=Suvarna Awards |access-date=2 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019185017/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/events/14831.html |archive-date=19 October 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> This was followed by the gangster drama ''[[Geleya]]'' (2007) which was a box-office success. Prajwal who is called Dynamic Prince has been appreciated for his recent films like Chowka (2017), Gentleman (2020) and Inspector Vikram (2021) which were his biggest box-office hits. Prajwal has matured as an actor and known to play versatile roles. He was awarded the SIIMA Best Actor for Gentleman in 2020.  
'''Prajwal Devaraj''' (born 4 July 1987) is an Indian actor who mainly works in [[Kannada cinema]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/Prajwal-Devaraj-in-Kencha-imagegallery-kannada-jepk8nbhhef.html?html=5 |title=Prajwal Devaraj in Kencha |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2018-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022015118/http://www.sify.com/movies/Prajwal-Devaraj-in-Kencha-imagegallery-kannada-jepk8nbhhef.html?html=5 |archive-date=22 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He made his debut with the Kannada film ''[[Sixer (2007 film)|Sixer]]'' (2007) for which he won the Best Debut actor award at the [[Suvarna Film Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/events/14831.html |title=Suvarna Awards |access-date=2 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019185017/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/events/14831.html |archive-date=19 October 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> This was followed by the gangster drama ''[[Geleya]]'' (2007) which was a box-office success. Prajwal who is called Elvis Presley has been appreciated for his recent films like Chowka (2017), Gentleman (2020) and Inspector Vikram (2021) which were his biggest box-office hits. Prajwal has matured as an actor and known to play versatile roles. He was awarded the SIIMA Best Actor for Gentleman in 2020.


His major notable films include ''[[Meravanige]]'' (2008), ''[[Gulama]]'' (2009), ''[[Murali Meets Meera]]'' (2011), ''[[Super Shastri]]'' (2013) and ''[[Galaate]]'' (2013) and thus has established himself as one of the leading contemporary actors in Kannada cinema. He has many films lined up for release and one of the busiest actors with many films in the pipeline.  
His major notable films include ''[[Meravanige]]'' (2008), ''[[Gulama]]'' (2009), ''[[Murali Meets Meera]]'' (2011), ''[[Super Shastri]]'' (2013) and ''[[Galaate]]'' (2013) and thus has established himself as one of the leading contemporary actors in Kannada cinema. He has many films lined up for release and one of the busiest actors with many films in the pipeline.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Prajwal is the son of a famous Kannada actor [[Devaraj]] who is popularly called as "Dynamic Hero" in the film circles. He has a younger brother, [[Pranam]].<ref>{{cite web |author=http://www.bharatstudent.com/ |url=http://www.bharatstudent.com/cafebharat/view_news-Kannada-News_and_Gossips-5,80765.php |title=Happy Birthday Prajwal Devaraj!! - Sandalwood News & Gossips |publisher=Bharatstudent.com |date=2011-07-04 |access-date=2018-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110808080851/http://www.bharatstudent.com/cafebharat/view_news-Kannada-News_and_Gossips-5,80765.php |archive-date=8 August 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He has a close circle of friends consisting of his college classmates from Center for management studies. In 2015 married his childhood friend Ragini chandran  who is model and classic dancer.
Prajwal is the son of a famous Kannada actor [[Devaraj]] who is popularly called as "Dynamic Hero" in the film circles. He has a younger brother, [[Pranam]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bharatstudent.com/cafebharat/view_news-Kannada-News_and_Gossips-5,80765.php |title=Happy Birthday Prajwal Devaraj!! - Sandalwood News & Gossips |publisher=Bharatstudent.com |date=2011-07-04 |access-date=2018-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110808080851/http://www.bharatstudent.com/cafebharat/view_news-Kannada-News_and_Gossips-5,80765.php |archive-date=8 August 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He has a close circle of friends consisting of his college classmates from Center for management studies. In 2015 married his childhood friend Ragini chandran  who is model and classic dancer.


===Education===
===Education===
Prajwal completed his bachelor's degree course at [[Jain University]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jainuniversity.ac.in/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=8 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714231151/http://www.jainuniversity.ac.in/ |archive-date=14 July 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Center for Management Studies]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cms.ac.in/ |title=Top & Best BBA Colleges - BA Colleges in Bangalore, India |publisher=CMS |date=2018-03-28 |access-date=2018-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608045905/http://www.cms.ac.in/ |archive-date=8 June 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> Bangalore.
Prajwal completed his bachelor's degree course at [[Jain University]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jainuniversity.ac.in/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=8 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714231151/http://www.jainuniversity.ac.in/ |archive-date=14 July 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Center for Management Studies]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cms.ac.in/ |title=Top & Best BBA Colleges - BA Colleges in Bangalore, India |publisher=CMS |date=2018-03-28 |access-date=2018-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608045905/http://www.cms.ac.in/ |archive-date=8 June 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> Bangalore.
He did his schooling in Sri Aurobindo Memorial School.
.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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|''[[Gulama]]'' || Anil ||
|''[[Gulama]]'' || Anil ||
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|''Kencha''|| Rahul ||
|''[[Kencha]]''|| Rahul ||
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| 2010  
| 2010  
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|''[[Galaate]]'' || Abhi ||
|''[[Galaate]]'' || Abhi ||
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|''Ziddi'' || Krishna  ||
|''[[Ziddi (2013 film)|Ziddi]]'' || Krishna  ||
|-
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| rowspan="4" | 2014
| rowspan="4" | 2014
|''[[Angaaraka]]'' || Viji ||
|''[[Angaaraka]]'' || Viji ||
|-
|-
|''Savaal'' || Arjun ||
|''[[Savaal]]'' || Arjun ||
|-
|-
|''[[Jamboo Savari (film)|Jamboo Savari]]'' ||Balu
|''[[Jamboo Savari (film)|Jamboo Savari]]'' ||Balu
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|-  
| rowspan="2" | 2015
| rowspan="2" | 2015
|''Mrugashira'' || Prajwal ||
|''[[Mrugashira]]'' || Prajwal ||
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|''[[Arjuna (film)|Arjuna]]'' || Arjun ||
|''[[Arjuna (film)|Arjuna]]'' || Arjun ||
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| style="background:#ffc;" |''[[Arjun Gowda]]''{{dagger|alt=Film has yet to be released}}
|''[[Arjun Gowda]]''
|Arjun Gowda
|Arjun Gowda
|Completed <ref>{{Cite web|title=Prajwal devaraj as Arjun Gowda|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2018/feb/26/prajwal-devaraj-as-arjun-gowda-1779303.html|access-date=2021-07-29|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prajwal devaraj as Arjun Gowda|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2018/feb/26/prajwal-devaraj-as-arjun-gowda-1779303.html|access-date=2021-07-29|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2022
| rowspan="4" |2022
| style="background:#ffc;" |''Veeram''{{dagger|alt=Film has yet to be released}}|| {{TBA}} ||Completed <ref>{{Cite web|title=Prajwal Devaraj: Veeram will be on the lines of Gelaya and Gulama|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/nov/22/prajwal-devaraj-veeram-will-be-on-the-lines-of-gelaya-andgulama-21422.html|access-date=2021-07-29|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
| style="background:#ffc;" |''Veeram''{{dagger|alt=Film has yet to be released}}|| {{TBA}} ||Completed <ref>{{Cite web|title=Prajwal Devaraj: Veeram will be on the lines of Gelaya and Gulama|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/nov/22/prajwal-devaraj-veeram-will-be-on-the-lines-of-gelaya-andgulama-21422.html|access-date=2021-07-29|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
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||Completed<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajshri Ponnappa, Nimika Ratnakar and Lekha Chandra in Prajwal Devaraj’s next - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rajshri-ponnappa-nimika-ratnakar-and-lekha-chandra-in-prajwal-devarajs-next/articleshow/79595947.cms|access-date=2021-07-29|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
||Completed<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajshri Ponnappa, Nimika Ratnakar and Lekha Chandra in Prajwal Devaraj’s next - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rajshri-ponnappa-nimika-ratnakar-and-lekha-chandra-in-prajwal-devarajs-next/articleshow/79595947.cms|access-date=2021-07-29|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| style="background:#ffc;" |''Mafia''{{dagger|alt=Film has yet to be released}}|| {{TBA}}
| style="background:#ffc;" |''Mafia''{{dagger|alt=Film has yet to be released}}|| D.Sathyanaryan
||Filming <ref>{{Cite web|title=Prajwal Devaraj back in cop avatar for 'Mafia'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/jul/05/prajwal-devaraj-back-in-cop-avatar-for-mafia-2325512.html|access-date=2021-07-29|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
||Filming <ref>{{Cite web|title=Prajwal Devaraj back in cop avatar for 'Mafia'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/jul/05/prajwal-devaraj-back-in-cop-avatar-for-mafia-2325512.html|access-date=2021-07-29|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
|style="background:#ffc;" |''Gana''{{dagger|alt=Film has yet to be released}}
|Ganesh
|Filming<ref>{{Cite web|title=ಪ್ರಜ್ವಲ್ ದೇವರಾಜ್‌ ಹೊಸ ಸಿನಿಮಾಕ್ಕೆ ನಾಯಕಿ ಫಿಕ್ಸ್‌; 'ಶಿವಲಿಂಗ' ಬೆಡಗಿ ಜೊತೆ 'ಡೈನಾಮಿಕ್ ಪ್ರಿನ್ಸ್' ಡ್ಯುಯೆಟ್|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/actress-vedhika-plays-female-lead-in-prajwal-devaraj-starrer-gana-movie/articleshow/88848943.cms|access-date=2022-01-12|website=Vijaya Karnataka|language=kn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=govindaraj.s|title=Prajwal Devaraj: ಡೈನಾಮಿಕ್ ಪ್ರಿನ್ಸ್ ನಟನೆಯ 'ಗಣ' ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಹೂರ್ತ|url=https://kannada.asianetnews.com/sandalwood/kannada-actor-prajwal-devaraj-sarah-harish-starrer-new-movie-titled-gana-gvd-r56lt2|access-date=2022-01-12|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=kn}}</ref>
|}
|}
'''<big>Cameo Appearances </big>'''
'''<big>Cameo Appearances </big>'''
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Prajwal Devaraj
File:Prajwal devraj.jpg
Prajwal Devraj in Gentleman (2020)
Born (1987-07-04) 4 July 1987 (age 37)[1]
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Other namesDynamic Prince
Alma materJain University, Bengaluru
OccupationActor
Years active2006–present
Spouse(s)
Ragini Prajwal
(
m. 2015)
Parent(s)Devaraj
Chandralekha

Prajwal Devaraj (born 4 July 1987) is an Indian actor who mainly works in Kannada cinema.[2] He made his debut with the Kannada film Sixer (2007) for which he won the Best Debut actor award at the Suvarna Film Awards.[3] This was followed by the gangster drama Geleya (2007) which was a box-office success. Prajwal who is called Elvis Presley has been appreciated for his recent films like Chowka (2017), Gentleman (2020) and Inspector Vikram (2021) which were his biggest box-office hits. Prajwal has matured as an actor and known to play versatile roles. He was awarded the SIIMA Best Actor for Gentleman in 2020.

His major notable films include Meravanige (2008), Gulama (2009), Murali Meets Meera (2011), Super Shastri (2013) and Galaate (2013) and thus has established himself as one of the leading contemporary actors in Kannada cinema. He has many films lined up for release and one of the busiest actors with many films in the pipeline.

Early life[edit]

Prajwal is the son of a famous Kannada actor Devaraj who is popularly called as "Dynamic Hero" in the film circles. He has a younger brother, Pranam.[4] He has a close circle of friends consisting of his college classmates from Center for management studies. In 2015 married his childhood friend Ragini chandran who is model and classic dancer.

Education[edit]

Prajwal completed his bachelor's degree course at Jain University[5] Center for Management Studies,[6] Bangalore. .

Filmography[edit]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2007 Sixer Rahul Suvarna Best Debut Actor
Geleya Guru
2008 Gange Baare Tunge Baare Harsha
Meravanige Vijay
2009 Jeeva Jeeva
Gulama Anil
Kencha Rahul
2010 Nannavanu Bharadwaj
2011 Kote Vignesh
Murali Meets Meera Murali
Mr.Duplicate Nandu
Bhadra Bhadra
2012 Sagar Sagar
Gokula Krishna Krishna
Super Shastri Subramanya Shastri
2013 Galaate Abhi
Ziddi Krishna
2014 Angaaraka Viji
Savaal Arjun
Jamboo Savari Balu
Neenade Naa Dev First home production film
2015 Mrugashira Prajwal
Arjuna Arjun
2016 Madha Mathu Manasi Mass Madha
Bhujanga Bhujanga 25th film
2017 Chowka Mohammed Anwar
2018 Life Jothe Ondh Selfie Virat
2020 Gentleman Bharath SIIMA Award Best Actor - Critics
2021 Inspector Vikram Vikram
Arjun Gowda Arjun Gowda [7]
2022 VeeramFilm has yet to be released
TBA
Completed [8]
AbbaraFilm has yet to be released
TBA
Completed[9]
MafiaFilm has yet to be released D.Sathyanaryan Filming [10]
GanaFilm has yet to be released Ganesh Filming[11][12]

Cameo Appearances

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Ananthu vs Nusrath Dr. Nisar Ahmed
2019 Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya Jeeva
2019 Yajamana Himself Appearance in a song

Awards

Year Title Awards Notes
2007 Sixer Suvarna Best Debut Actor Won
2020 Gentleman SIIMA Award Best Actor - Critics Won

Television[edit]

Year Show Role Notes
2021 Dance Dance Judge [13][14]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 February 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  2. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj in Kencha". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Suvarna Awards". Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Happy Birthday Prajwal Devaraj!! - Sandalwood News & Gossips". Bharatstudent.com. 4 July 2011. Archived from the original on 8 August 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 July 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ↑ "Top & Best BBA Colleges - BA Colleges in Bangalore, India". CMS. 28 March 2018. Archived from the original on 8 June 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "Prajwal devaraj as Arjun Gowda". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  8. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj: Veeram will be on the lines of Gelaya and Gulama". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  9. ↑ "Rajshri Ponnappa, Nimika Ratnakar and Lekha Chandra in Prajwal Devaraj's next - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  10. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj back in cop avatar for 'Mafia'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  11. ↑ "ಪ್ರಜ್ವಲ್ ದೇವರಾಜ್‌ ಹೊಸ ಸಿನಿಮಾಕ್ಕೆ ನಾಯಕಿ ಫಿಕ್ಸ್‌; 'ಶಿವಲಿಂಗ' ಬೆಡಗಿ ಜೊತೆ 'ಡೈನಾಮಿಕ್ ಪ್ರಿನ್ಸ್' ಡ್ಯುಯೆಟ್". Vijaya Karnataka (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  12. ↑ govindaraj.s. "Prajwal Devaraj: ಡೈನಾಮಿಕ್ ಪ್ರಿನ್ಸ್ ನಟನೆಯ 'ಗಣ' ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಹೂರ್ತ". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  13. ↑ "Haripriya, Prajwal Devraj, and Master Harsha to judge reality show 'Dance Dance' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  14. ↑ "Prajwal Devaraj set for his big television debut as judge for dance reality show - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 August 2021.

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