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{{short description|Indian actor and composer}}
{{short description|Indian actor and composer (born 1966)}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name               = Sadhu Kokila
| name         = Sadhu Kokila
| image             =  
| image       = Sadhu Kokila.jpg
| image_size         =  
| image_size   =  
| caption           = Kokila in 2018
| caption     =  
| birth_name         = Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach<ref name="AS"/>
| birth_name   = Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach<ref name="AS"/>
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|1966|3|24|df=yes}}
| birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|1966|3|24|df=yes}}
| birth_place       = [[Bangalore, Karnataka]], India
| birth_place = [[Bangalore, Karnataka]], India
| occupation         = Musician, actor, film director, producer
| occupation   = {{hlist|Musician|actor|film director|singer|producer}}
| nationality        = [[India]]n
| othername   =  
| othername         = Kokila Sadhu, Sadhu maharaj
| years active = 1992–present
| years active       = 1992–present
| spouse       = Saleena
| spouse             = Saleena
| children     = 2
| children           = 2
| website     = {{url|www.sadhukokila.yolasite.com}}
| website           = {{url|www.sadhukokila.yolasite.com}}
}}
}}


'''Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach''' (born 24 March 1966)<ref name=sk1>{{cite video|title=Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 13 - February 06, 2016 - Full Episode|url=http://www.zeekannadatv.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-13-february-6-2016-full-episode.html|access-date=16 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160210020128/http://www.zeekannadatv.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-13-february-6-2016-full-episode.html|archive-date=10 February 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> known by his [[Stage name|screen name]] '''Sadhu Kokila''', is an [[India]]n musician, actor, comedian, film director and producer, and an occasional screenwriter and lyricist who works in [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada cinema]]. He began his career as a composer before taking to acting in films, appearing mostly in comic roles. He has also directed ten Kannada films, the notable one being ''[[Raktha Kanneeru]]'' (2003).
'''Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach''' (born 24 March 1966), known by his stage name '''Sadhu Kokila''', is an Indian comedian, musician, actor, film director, producer, occasional screenwriter and lyricist who works in [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=zeekannadatv.com |url=http://www.zeekannadatv.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-13-february-6-2016-full-episode.html |access-date=2024-12-22 |website=www.zeekannadatv.com}}</ref> He began his career as a composer before taking to acting in films, appearing mostly in comic roles. He has directed ten [[Kannada cinema|Kannada films]], the most notable one being ''[[Raktha Kanneeru]]'' (2003).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kannada |first=TV9 |date=2023-02-16 |title=ಸಾಧು ಹೆಸರಿನ ಜೊತೆ ಕೋಕಿಲ ಅಂತ ಸೇರಿಸಿದ್ದು ಕನ್ನಡದ ಈ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಹೀರೋ |url=https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/sandalwood/upendra-gave-kokila-name-to-sadhu-while-shooting-shhh-movie-rmd-au34-521072.html |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=TV9 Kannada |language=kn}}</ref>


As a composer, he is a two-time recipient of the [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director]], which he won for ''[[Rakshasa (film)|Rakshasa]]'' (2005) and ''[[Inthi Ninna Preethiya]]'' (2008). As an actor, he has received multiple nominations and awards in the category of Best Comedian in the [[South Indian International Movie Awards]].
As a composer, he is a two-time recipient of the [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director]], for ''[[Rakshasa (2005 film)|Rakshasa]]'' (2005) and ''[[Inthi Ninna Preethiya]]'' (2008). As an actor, he has received multiple nominations and awards in the category of Best Comedian in the [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]].


==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
Sadhu Kokila was born as Sahaya Sheelan on 24 March 1966 into a Tamil nadaar Christian family of Natesh and Mangala in [[Bangalore]] in the Indian [[Mysore State|State of Mysore]] (now [[Karnataka]]).<ref name=sk1/> He was born to a family of musicians with father being a [[violin]]ist in a music band of Karnataka Police Department, his mother and sister being [[playback singer]]s. Sadhu Kokila's brother Layendra is also an actor. Kokila studied in St. Joseph's Indian High School, [[Bangalore]]. He was given the stage name Sadhu Kokila by [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]], the director of Sheelan's debut film ''[[Shhh! (film)|Shhh!]]''.<ref name="AS"/>
Sadhu Kokila was born as Sahaya Sheelan on 24 March 1966 into a [[Nadar (caste)|Nadar]] Christian family of Natesh and Mangala in [[Bangalore]] in the Indian [[Mysore State|State of Mysore]] (now [[Karnataka]]).<ref name="sk1">{{cite video |url=http://www.zeekannadatv.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-13-february-6-2016-full-episode.html |title=Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 13 - February 06, 2016 - Full Episode |access-date=16 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160210020128/http://www.zeekannadatv.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-13-february-6-2016-full-episode.html |archive-date=10 February 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> He was born to a family of musicians; his father was a [[violin]]ist in the music band of Karnataka Police Department, while his mother and sister were [[playback singer]]s. Sadhu Kokila's brother Layendra is also an actor. Kokila studied in St. Joseph's Indian High School, [[Bangalore]]. He was given the stage name Sadhu Kokila by [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]], the director of Sheelan's debut film ''[[Shhh! (film)|Shhh!]]''.<ref name="AS"/>


Kokila began his career as a musician after he was taken to musician Kasturi Shankar by his brother. He is also one of the fastest keyboard players in India.
Kokila began his career as a musician after he was taken to musician Kasturi Shankar by his brother.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Kokila married Saleena in 1993. They have two children together, Suraag and Srujan.<ref name="AS">{{cite AV media | people=Kokila, Sadhu | date=28 October 2014 | title=Sadhu Kokila - Event - 10.4.13 | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srSuAFyseNs | location=India | publisher=Suvarna | access-date=1 December 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618040739/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srSuAFyseNs | archive-date=18 June 2016 | url-status=live }}</ref>
Kokila married Saleena in 1993. They have two children.<ref name="AS">{{cite AV media | people=Kokila, Sadhu | date=28 October 2014 | title=Sadhu Kokila - Event - 10.4.13 | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srSuAFyseNs | location=India | publisher=Suvarna | access-date=1 December 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618040739/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srSuAFyseNs | archive-date=18 June 2016 | url-status=live }}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
{{Pending films key}}


===As actor===
===As actor===
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! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
|-
|rowspan="1"|1992||''Sorry''|| ||
|rowspan="1"|1993||''[[Shhh! (film)|Shhh!]]'' || "Kung Fu" Kannan || Cameo appearance
|-
|rowspan="1"|1993||''[[Shhh! (film)|Shhh!]]'' || || Cameo appearance
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|rowspan="1"|1995 ||''[[Om (1995 film)|Om]]'' || Shankar ||
|rowspan="1"|1995 ||''[[Om (1995 film)|Om]]'' || Shankar ||
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|rowspan="1"|1997||''[[O Mallige]]''|| Mustafa||
|rowspan="1"|1997||''[[O Mallige]]''|| Mustafa||
|-
|-
|rowspan="1"|1999||''Bombat Halva''|| ||
|rowspan="3"|1998 ||''Sorry''|| ||
|-
|''[[Hello Yama]]''||Chitragupta||
|-
|''[[Yamalokadalli Veerappan]]'' || ||
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|rowspan="2"|1999||''Tarikere Erimele'' || ||
|-
|''Bombat Halva''|| ||
|-
|rowspan="2"|2000||''Kiladi''|| ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2000||''[[Kiladi]]''|| ||
|''[[Ekangi]]'' || Thief ||
|-
|-
|''[[Ekangi]]''|| ||
| rowspan="3" |2001||''[[Vaalee (2001 film)|Vaalee]]'' || Vicky ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2001||''[[Vaalee (2001 film)|Vaalee]]''|| ||
|''[[Raa (film)|Raa]]''|| 'Triple X' Ranjith Kumar, <br /> Sridhar's friend ||Telugu film; dual role
|-
|-
|''Jipuna Nanna Ganda''|| Vikram||
|''[[Jipuna Nanna Ganda]]''|| Vikram ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2002||''[[Chandu (2002 film)|Chandu]]''|| Thimma ||
|rowspan="2"|2002||''[[Chandu (2002 film)|Chandu]]''|| Thimma ||
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|''[[Nagarahavu (2002 film)|Nagarahavu]]''|| Vishwanath Sharma ||
|''[[Nagarahavu (2002 film)|Nagarahavu]]''|| Vishwanath Sharma ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |2003||''[[Laali Haadu]]''|| ||
| rowspan="6" |2003||''[[Laali Haadu]]'' || Thippeswamy ||
|-
|-
|''[[Raktha Kanneeru]]''|| || Also director
|''[[Neenandre Ishta]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Raa (film)|Raa]]''|| Sridhar's friend ||Telugu film
|''[[Raktha Kanneeru]]'' || Kantha's uncle || Also director
|-
|-
|[[Mani (Kannada movie)|''Mani'']]
|''[[Mani (film)|Mani]]''
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|-
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|rowspan="5"|2004||''Saagari''|| ||
| ''[[Mane Magalu]]''
|
|
|-
|rowspan="7"|2004||''[[Rowdy Aliya]]'' || [[Superintendent of police (India)|SP]] Jayasimha ||
|-
|''Saagari''|| ||
|-
|''[[Y2K (2004 film)|Y2K]]''||
|-
|-
|''Mellusire Savigaana'' || ||
|''Mellusire Savigaana'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Rama Krishna]]'' || Ranganna||
|''[[Ramakrishna (2004 Kannada film)|Rama Krishna]]'' || Ranganna||
|-
|-
|''[[Maurya (film)|Maurya]]'' || ||
|''[[Maurya (film)|Maurya]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Kalasipalya (film)|Kalasipalya]]'' || ||
|''[[Kalasipalya (film)|Kalasipalya]]'' || Jacky ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="6"|2005||''[[Kanchanaganga]]'' || ||
|rowspan="6"|2005||''Kanchanaganga'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Anna Thangi (2005 film)|Anna Thangi]]''|| ||
|''[[Anna Thangi (2005 film)|Anna Thangi]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Gowramma]]''|| ||
|''[[Gowramma]]''|| Photographer ||
|-
|''[[Rakshasa (2005 film)|Rakshasa]]'' || || Also director
|-
|-
|''[[Rakshasa (film)|Rakshasa]]'' || || Also director
|''[[Nammanna]]''|| Journalist ||
|-
|-
|''[[Nammanna]]''|| ||
|''[[Sakha Sakhi]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''Sakha Sakhi''|| ||
|rowspan="5"|2006||''[[Mandya (film)|Mandya]]'' || Subramanya||
|-
|-
|rowspan="4"|2006||''[[Hubli (film)|Hubli]]''|| ||
|''[[Hubballi (film)|Hubballi]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Aishwarya (film)|Aishwarya]]''|| ||
|''[[Aishwarya (film)|Aishwarya]]'' || SP Menshina Koy ||
|-
|-
|''[[Suntaragaali]]'' || "Machine" Raja "MBBS" || Also director
|''[[Suntaragaali]]'' || "Machine" Raja "MBBS" || Also director
|-
|-
|''[[Mata (2006 film)|Mata]]''|| ||
|''[[Mata (2006 film)|Mata]]''|| Film Director||
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |2007||''Parodi''|| ||
| rowspan="5" |2007|| ''[[Parodi (film)|Parodi]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Sixer (2007 film)|Sixer]]''|| ||
|''[[Sixer (2007 film)|Sixer]]''|| ||
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|''[[Snehana Preethina]]''|| ||
|''[[Snehana Preethina]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="6"|2008||''Meravanige''|| ||
|rowspan="6"|2008||''[[Meravanige]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Mast Maja Maadi]]''|| ||
|''[[Mast Maja Maadi]]'' || Bond DK ||
|-
|-
|''[[Kaamannana Makkalu]]''|| ||
|''[[Kaamannana Makkalu]]'' || Huliraya ||
|-
|-
|''PUC''|| ||
|''PUC''|| ||
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|''[[Nee Tata Naa Birla]]''|| ||
|''[[Nee Tata Naa Birla]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Sangama]]''|| ||
|''[[Sangama (film)|Sangama]]''|| ||
|-
|rowspan="11"|2009||''Gilli''|| ||
|-
|-
|''Lift Kodla''|| ||
|rowspan="10"|2009||''[[Lift Kodla]]''|| Bogananda Swamy ||
|-
|-
|''[[Devaru Kotta Thangi (2009 film)|Devaru Kotta Thangi]]''|| ||
|''[[Devaru Kotta Thangi (2009 film)|Devaru Kotta Thangi]]''|| ||
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|''[[Vayuputra]]''|| ||
|''[[Vayuputra]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Savari]]'' || ||
|''[[Savaari (2009 film)|Savaari]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Male Barali Manju Irali]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''Male Barali Manju Irali''|| ||
|''[[Devru]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''Devru''|| ||
|''[[Rajani (film)|Rajani]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''Rajani''|| ||
|rowspan="18"|2010||''[[Porki]]'' || Sadhu ||
|-
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|rowspan="16"|2010||''[[Super (2010 Indian film)|Super]]'' || Chaddi brother ||
|''[[Preethiya Theru]]'' || ||  
|-
|-
|''Deadly 2'' || ||
|''[[Deadly-2]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Prithvi (2010 film)|Prithvi]]''|| Tirupathi ||
|''[[Prithvi (2010 film)|Prithvi]]''|| Tirupathi ||
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|''[[Kari Chirathe]]''|| ||
|''[[Kari Chirathe]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Shourya]]''|| Jimson ||
|''[[Shourya (2010 film)|Shourya]]''|| Jimson ||
|-
|-
|''[[Mr. Theertha]]''|| || Also director
|''[[Mr. Theertha]]''|| || Also director
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|''[[Hoo (film)|Hoo]]''|| ||
|''[[Hoo (film)|Hoo]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Porki]]''|| ||
| ''[[Aithalakkadi]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Hendtheer Darbar]]''|| ||
|''[[Hendtheer Darbar]]''|| ||
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|''Hara''|| ||
|''Hara''|| ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2011||''Aata''||
|''[[Super (2010 Indian film)|Super]]'' || Chaddi brother ||
|-
|rowspan="5"|2011|| ''[[Olave Mandara]]'' || Kannadiga in Gara ||
|-
|''[[Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam]]'' || Dr. Halappa ||
|-
| ''[[Manasology (film)|Manasology]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Aata (2011 film)|Aata]]''|| Football coach ||
|-
| ''[[Achchu Mechchu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam]]''|| ||
|rowspan="10"| 2012 || ''[[Ko Ko]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="8"| 2012 ||''[[Yaare Koogadali]]''|| Shishupala || SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)
|''[[Toofan (2012 film)|Toofan]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Romeo (2012 film)|Romeo]]''|| ||
|''[[Romeo (2012 film)|Romeo]]''|| Pandu ||
|-
|-
|''[[Jaanu]]''|| ||
|''[[Jaanu (2012 film)|Jaanu]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Anarkali (2012 film)|Anarkali]]''|| ||
|''Anarkali''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Mr. 420]]''|| ||
|''[[Mr. 420 (2012 film)|Mr. 420]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''[[Lucky (2012 Kannada film)|Lucky]]''|| ||
|''[[Lucky (2012 Kannada film)|Lucky]]'' || Sadhu ||
|-
|-
|''[[Snehitaru]]''|| ||
|''[[Snehitaru]]''|| ||
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|''[[Gokula Krishna]]''|| ||
|''[[Gokula Krishna]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="16"| 2013 || ''[[Victory (2013 film)|Victory]]'' || Sadhu gowda
|''[[Yaare Koogadali]]''|| Shishupala || SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)
|-
|rowspan="19"| 2013 || ''[[Victory (2013 film)|Victory]]'' || Sadhu Gowda
|
|
|-
|-
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| ''[[Sweety Nanna Jodi]]'' || ||  
| ''[[Sweety Nanna Jodi]]'' || ||  
|-
|-
| ''Loosegalu'' || ||  
| ''[[Loosegalu]]'' || ||  
|-
|-
| ''[[Auto Raja (2013 film)|Auto Raja]]'' || ||
| ''[[Auto Raja (2013 film)|Auto Raja]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Myna (film)|Myna]]'' || Beggar in train ||
| ''[[Myna (film)|Myna]]'' || Beggar in train ||
|-
| ''[[Chandra (film)|Chandra]]'' || Andy Roberts || Bilingual film (Kannada, Tamil)
|-
|-
| ''[[Ninnindale]]'' || Lucky ||
| ''[[Ninnindale]]'' || Lucky ||
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| ''[[Election (2013 film)|Election]]'' || ||
| ''[[Election (2013 film)|Election]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Bachchan (2013 film)|Bachchan]]''|| ||
| ''[[Bachchan (2013 film)|Bachchan]]'' || Jewellery store staff ||
|-
|-
|''[[Aane Pataaki]]'' || ||
|''[[Aane Pataaki]]'' || Chinnadappa ||
|-
|-
|''Madarangi'' || ||
|''[[Madarangi]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''Devarane'' || ||
| ''Devarane'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Bangari]]''|| ||
| ''[[Bangari (2013 film)|Bangari]]''|| ||
|-
| ''[[Khatarnak (2013 film)|Khatarnak]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Chaddi Dosth]]'' || Khadim ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Shravani Subramanya]]'' || Govinda ||
| ''[[Shravani Subramanya]]'' || Govinda ||
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|rowspan="10"| 2014 || ''[[Maanikya]]'' || Veeraprathapa Simha ||
|rowspan="10"| 2014 || ''[[Maanikya]]'' || Veeraprathapa Simha ||
|-
|-
|''[[Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari]]''|| Manche Gowda || IIFA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)<br/>Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)
|''[[Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari]]''|| Manche Gowda || IIFA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)<br />Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)
|-
|-
| ''[[Chandralekha (2014 film)|Chandralekha]]'' || ||
| ''[[Chandralekha (2014 film)|Chandralekha]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Brahma (2014 film)|Brahma]]'' || Sadhu ||
| ''[[Brahma (2014 film)|Brahma]]'' || Sadhu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Gajakesari]]'' || ||
| ''[[Gajakesari]]'' || Chuncha ||
|-
| ''[[Drishya]]'' ||  restaurant customer  || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Love Is Poison]]'' ||||
| ''[[Love Is Poison]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Power (2014 Kannada film)|Power]]'' || Kidney Kamangi ||
| ''[[Power (2014 Kannada film)|Power]]'' || Kidney Kamangi ||
|-
| ''Khatarnaak'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Savaari 2]]'' || ||
| ''[[Savaari 2]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Tirupathi Express (film)]]'' || |§
| ''[[Tirupathi Express]]'' || Indrajala ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="6"| 2015|| ''[[Ond Chance Kodi]]'' || ||
|rowspan="6"| 2015|| ''[[Ond Chance Kodi]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Aatagara]]'' || Sadhu Maharaj ||
| ''[[Aatagara]]'' || Sadhu Maharaj ||
|-
|-
|'' [[1st Rank Raju (2015 film)|1st Rank Raju]]'' || ||
|'' [[1st Rank Raju (2015 film)|1st Rank Raju]]'' || Shani Kapoor ||
|-
|-
|''[[Mr. Airavata]]'' || Bahubali||
|''[[Mr. Airavata]]'' || Bahubali||
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|''[[Mast Mohabbat]]'' || ||
|''[[Mast Mohabbat]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Viraat]]'' || ||
|''[[Viraat (film)|Viraat]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Shivalinga (2016 film)|Shivalinga]]'' || ||
|''[[Shivalinga (2016 film)|Shivalinga]]'' || Bill Gates ||
|-
|-
|''[[Bhale Jodi (2016 film)|Bhale Jodi]]'' || || Also director, composer
|''[[Bhale Jodi (2016 film)|Bhale Jodi]]'' || Gautham (drunkard software engineer) || Also director, composer
|-
|-
|''U the end A'' || ||
|''[[U the End A]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''Supari Surya'' || ||
|''Supari Surya'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Jai Maruthi 800]]'' || ||
|''[[Jai Maruthi 800]]'' || Kalberke||
|-
|-
|''[[Chakravyuha (2016 film)|Chakravyuha]]'' || Sadhu ||
|''[[Chakravyuha (2016 film)|Chakravyuha]]'' || Sadhu ||
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|''Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara'' || ||
|''Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Jaggu Dada]]'' || ||
|''[[Jaggu Dada]]'' || Sorcerer ||
|-
|-
|''[[Jigarthanda (2016 film)|Jigarthanda]]'' || ||
|''[[Jigarthanda (2016 film)|Jigarthanda]]'' || Acting teacher ||
|-
|-
|''[[Lakshmana (film)|Lakshmana]]'' || ||
|''[[Lakshmana (film)|Lakshmana]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Zoom (2016 Kannada film)|Zoom]]'' || M.J. || Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada]]
|''[[Zoom (2016 Kannada film)|Zoom]]'' || M. Janakiram "MJ" || Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada]]
|-
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|''[[Bhujanga]]'' || ||
|''[[Bhujanga]]'' || ||
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|''[[Deal Raja]]'' || ||
|''[[Deal Raja]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Kotigobba 2]]'' || || Bilingual film (Kannada, Tamil)
|''[[Kotigobba 2]]'' || Bus passenger || Bilingual film (Kannada, Tamil)
|-
|-
|''[[Crazy Boy (film)|Crazy Boy]]'' || ||
|''[[Crazy Boy (film)|Crazy Boy]]'' || Drama teacher ||
|-
|-
|''[[Happy Birthday (2016 Indian film)|Happy Birthday]]'' || ||
|''[[Happy Birthday (2016 Indian film)|Happy Birthday]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Mungaru Male 2]]'' || ||Nominated SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
|''[[Mungaru Male 2]]'' || Nandini's uncle || Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
|-
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|rowspan="11"| 2017 || ''[[Lee (2017 film)|Lee]]'' || ||
|rowspan="11"| 2017 || ''[[Lee (2017 film)|Lee]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Mahanubhavaru]]'' || ||
| ''[[Mahanubhavaru]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Mufti (film)|Mufti]]'' || ||
| ''[[Mufti (film)|Mufti]]'' || Model ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Upendra Matte Baa]]'' || Atmananda ||
| ''[[Upendra Matte Baa]]'' || Atmananda ||
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| ''[[O Premave (2018 film)|O Premave]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Johnny Johnny Yes Papa (film)|Johnny Johnny Yes Papa]]'' || ||
| ''[[Johnny Johnny Yes Papa (film)|Johnny Johnny Yes Papa]]'' || Dr. Halappa ||
|-
|-
| ''Huccha 2'' || ||
| ''Huccha 2'' || ||
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| ''Double Engine'' || ||
| ''Double Engine'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ayogya (2018 film)|Ayogya]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ayogya (2018 film)|Ayogya]]'' || Bhairathi Gundkal ||
|-
|-
| ''Snehave Preethi'' || ||
| ''Snehave Preethi'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Victory 2]]'' || Sadhu Gowda ||Nominated- [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian - Kannada]]
| ''[[Victory 2]]'' || Sadhu Gowda ||Nominated—[[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Kannada]]
|-
|-
| ''Sur Sur Batthi'' || ||
| ''Sur Sur Batthi'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thayige Thakka Maga (2018 film)|Thayige Thakka Maga]]'' || ||
| ''[[Thayige Thakka Maga (2018 film)|Thayige Thakka Maga]]'' || Trainer of camp ||
|-
|-
| ''Tharakasura'' || ||
| ''Tharakasura'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''Looty'' || ||
| ''[[Looty (2018 film)|Looty]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Orange (2018 film)|Orange]]'' || Kodanda ||
| ''[[Orange (2018 film)|Orange]]'' || Kodanda ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="6" |2019 || ''[[Amar (2019 film)|Amar]]'' || ||
| rowspan="10" |2019 || ''[[Amar (2019 film)|Amar]]'' || Amar's uncle ||
|-
| ''Anushka'' || Inspector Ajith Kumar IPS ||
|-
| ''[[Natasaarvabhowma]]'' || Namadev ||<ref>{{cite news |last1=S.M. |first1=Shashiprasad |title=Natasaarvabhowma movie review: High on spirit |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/070219/natasaarvabhowma-movie-review-high-on-spirit.html |access-date=20 March 2024 |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=7 February 2010}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Yajamana (2019 film)|Yajamana]]'' || Captain ||SIIMA Award For Best Comedian – Kannada
|-
| ''[[Londonalli Lambodhara]]'' || Sadhu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Natasaarvabhowma]]'' || ||
| ''[[Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Yajamana (2019 film)|Yajamana]]'' ||Captain ||SIIMA Award For Best Comedian - Kannada
| ''[[Gara (film)|Gara]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|[[Adyaksha in America]]  
| ''[[Adyaksha in America]]''
|
| Jimmy Carter
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Bharaate]]'' ||||
| ''[[Bharaate]]'' || Radha's uncle ||
|-
|-
|''[[Mane Maratakkide]]''
|''[[Mane Maratakkide]]''
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|rowspan="6"|2020
|rowspan="2"|2020
|''[[Mayabazar 2016]]''
|''[[Mayabazar 2016]]''
|Pataki Pandu ||
|Pataki Pandu ||
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|-
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| rowspan="6" |2021
| ''[[Yuvarathnaa]]'' || Dr. Kokila Raman ||
| ''[[Yuvarathnaa]]'' || Dr. Kokila Raman ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ranam (2021 film)|Ranam]]''
| ''[[Ranam (2021 film)|Ranam]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Mugilpete]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Sakath]]'' || Sadhu ||
|-
|''[[Drishya 2]]'' || Dubai returned man ||
|-
|''[[Arjun Gowda]]''
|
|
|
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| rowspan="5"|2022 || ''[[James (2022 film)|James]]'' || Santhosh's assistant ||
|-
| ''[[Home Minister (film)|Home Minister]]'' || ||
|-
| ''Trikona'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Mata (2022 film)|Mata]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Triple Riding]]'' || Garuda ||
|-
| rowspan="4"|2023 || ''[[Love Birds (2023 film)|Love Birds]]''||
|-
| ''[[Kranti (2023 film)|Kranti]]'' || Kranti's aide ||
|-
| ''[[Kick (2023 film)|Kick]]'' || Judge || Tamil film
|-
| ''[[Sreemanta]]'' ||  ||
|-
| rowspan="5"|2024 ||''[[Just Pass]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Night Curfew (film)|Night Curfew]]'' ||Sadhu||
|-
| ''[[Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Karki (film)|Karki Nanu BA, LLB]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[UI (film)|UI]]'' || Joker ||
|-
| {{TBA}} || ''[[Mafia (2024 film)|Mafia]]''|| Ugra Prathap ||
|-
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|}
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| 2003 || ''[[Raktha Kanneeru]]'' ||
| 2003 || ''[[Raktha Kanneeru]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Rakshasa (film)|Rakshasa]]'' ||
| 2005 || ''[[Rakshasa (2005 film)|Rakshasa]]'' ||
|-
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| 2006 || ''[[Suntaragaali]]'' ||
| 2006 || ''[[Suntaragaali]]'' ||
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| 2007 || ''[[Anatharu]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''Gange Baare Thunge Baare'' ||
| 2008 || ''[[Gange Baare Thunge Baare]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''Devru'' ||
| 2009 || ''[[Devru]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Mr. Theertha]]'' ||
| rowspan="2" | 2010 || ''[[Mr. Theertha]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Shourya]]'' ||
| ''[[Shourya (2010 film)|Shourya]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Police Story 3 (2011 film)|Police Story 3]]'' || Co-director
| 2011 || ''[[Police Story 3 (2011 film)|Police Story 3]]'' || Co-director
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==Discography==
===As composer===
===As composer===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Film !! Notes
! Year !! Film !! Notes
|-
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Shhh! (Kannada film)|Shhh!]]'' ||
| 1993 || ''[[Shhh! (Kannada film)|Shhh!]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''Curfew'' ||
| rowspan=3|1994 || ''Curfew'' ||
|-
| ''Asha Jyoti'' ||
|-
| ''[[Gandugali]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan=14| 1995 || '' Mangalya Sakshi'' ||
|-
| ''[[Savyasachi (1995 film)|Savyasachi]]'' ||
|-
|  ''Ohhoo'' ||
|-
| ''Mother India'' ||
|-
| ''Priya O... Priya'' ||
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''Asha Jyoti'' ||
| ''Bal Nan Maga'' ||
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Gandugali]]'' ||
| ''Betegara'' ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || '' Mangalya Sakshi'' ||
| ''[[Aata Hudugata]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Savyasachi (1995 film)|Savyasachi]]'' ||
| ''Thavaru Beegaru'' ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Ohhoo'' ||
| ''Nighatha'' ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Mother India'' ||
| ''Nishchithartha'' ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Priya O... Priya'' ||
| ''[[Kavya (film)|Kavya]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Bal Nan Maga'' ||
| ''Shiva'' ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Betegara'' ||
| ''Emergency'' ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Aata Hudugata'' ||
| rowspan=5|1996 || ''[[Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Thavaru Beegaru'' ||
| ''[[Gajanura Gandu]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Nighatha'' ||
|''Dhani''||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Nishchithartha'' ||
|''Shrimathi Kalyana''||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Kavya (film)|Kavya]]'' ||
|''Simhadri''||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Shiva'' ||
| rowspan="2" | 1997 ||''Dhairya''||
|-
|-
| 1995 || ''Emergency'' ||
|''Jackie Chan''||
|-
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata]]'' ||
| rowspan="3" | 1998 || ''[[Hello Yama]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Gajanura Gandu]]'' ||
| ''[[Karnataka Police (film)|Karnataka Police]]'' ||  
|-
|-
|1996||''Dhani''||
| ''[[Yamalokadalli Veerappan]]'' ||  
|-
|-
|1996||''Shrimathi Kalyana''||
| 1999 ||''No 1''||
|-
|-
|1996||''Simhadri''||
| rowspan="3" | 2000 || ''Ticket! Ticket!!'' || <ref>{{Cite web | title=Welcome to Sify.com | url=http://sify.com/movies/kannada/review.php?id=6007529&ctid=5&cid=2427 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050118002311/http://sify.com/movies/kannada/review.php?id=6007529&ctid=5&cid=2427 | archive-date=2005-01-18 | access-date=2025-11-24}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1997||''Jackie Chan''||
| ''Kiladi'' ||
|-
|-
|1999||''No 1''||
| ''[[Swalpa Adjust Madkolli]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Kiladi]]'' ||
| 2001 || ''[[Jipuna Nanna Ganda]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Swalpa Adjust Madkolli]]'' ||
| rowspan="3" | 2002 || ''[[Majestic (film)|Majestic]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Majestic (film)|Majestic]]'' ||
| ''[[H2O (2002 film)|H2O]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2002 || ''[[H2O (2002 film)|H2O]]'' ||
| ''Kitty'' ||
|-
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Kitty (2002 film)|Kitty]]'' ||
| rowspan="3" | 2003 || ''[[Laali Haadu]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Laali Haadu]]'' ||
| ''[[Raktha Kanneeru]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Raktha Kanneeru]]'' ||
| ''[[Daasa]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Daasa]]'' ||
| rowspan="3" | 2004 || ''[[Rowdy Aliya]]'' || Guest composer
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Rowdy Aliya]]'' || Guest composer
| ''[[Darshan (2004 film)|Darshan]]'' ||
|-
|-
|2004||''Darshan''||
|''[[Y2K (2004 film)|Y2K]]''||
|-
|-
|2004||''Y2K''||
| rowspan="4" | 2005 || ''[[Rakshasa (2005 film)|Rakshasa]]'' || [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director]]
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Rakshasa (film)|Rakshasa]]''  || [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director]]
| [[Masala (2005 film)|''Masala'']] ||  
|-
|-
|2005
| ''[[Deadly Soma]]'' ||
|[[Masala (2005 film)|''Masala'']]
|
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Deadly Soma]]'' ||
| ''[[Sakha Sakhi]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Suntaragaali]]'' ||  
| rowspan="2" | 2006 || ''[[Suntaragaali]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Thangigagi]]'' ||
| ''[[Thangigagi]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Inthi Ninna Preethiya]]'' || Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director
| 2008 || ''[[Inthi Ninna Preethiya]]'' || Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''Devru'' ||  
| rowspan="2" | 2009 || ''[[Devru]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Jaaji Mallige]]''||
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Jaaji Mallige]]''||
| rowspan="3" | 2010 || ''[[Aithalakkadi]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Aithalakkadi]]'' ||  
| ''[[Hendtheer Darbar]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Hendtheer Darbar]]'' ||
| ''[[Shourya (2010 film)|Shourya]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Shourya]]'' ||
| rowspan="3" | 2011 || ''[[Aata (2011 film)|Aata]]'' ||
|-
|-
|2011||''Aata''||
| ''[[Sanju Weds Geetha]]'' || Background score only
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Sanju Weds Geetha]]'' || Background score only
| ''[[Police Story 3 (2011 film)|Police Story 3]]'' || Background score only
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Police Story 3 (2011 film)|Police Story 3]]'' || Background score only
| 2012 || ''[[Edegarike]]'' || Also playback singer for song "Neenondu Mugiyada Mouna"<br />Udaya Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Edegarike]]'' || Also playback singer for song "Neenondu Mugiyada Mouna"<br/>Udaya Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
| rowspan="3" | 2013 || ''[[Myna (film)|Myna]]'' || Background score only
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Myna (film)|Myna]]'' || Background score only
| ''[[Tony (2013 film)|Tony]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Tony (2013 film)|Tony]]'' ||  
| ''[[Khatarnak (2013 film)|Khatarnak]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''Anarkali'' ||  
| 2014 || ''Anarkali'' ||  
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| 2015 || ''[[Rathavara]]'' ||  
| 2015 || ''[[Rathavara]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Bhale Jodi (2016 film)|Bhale Jodi]]'' ||
| rowspan="4" | 2016 || ''[[Bhale Jodi (2016 film)|Bhale Jodi]]'' ||
|-
| ''[[Golisoda]]'' || Background score only
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu]]'' ||
| ''[[Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Masti Gudi]]'' ||  
| ''[[Masti Gudi]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Uppi Rupee]]'' ||
| 2017 || ''[[Uppi Rupee]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Rajasimha (film)|Rajasimha]]'' || Background score only
| 2018 || ''[[Rajasimha (film)|Rajasimha]]'' || Background score only
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Prema Baraha]]'' || Background score only
|-
|-
|}
|}
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== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
;[[Karnataka State Film Awards]]
;[[Karnataka State Film Awards]]
* 2004–05: [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]: ''[[Rakshasa (film)|Rakshasa]]''
* 2004–05: [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]: ''[[Rakshasa (2005 film)|Rakshasa]]''
* 2007–08: Best Music Director: ''[[Inthi Ninna Preethiya]]''
* 2007–08: Best Music Director: ''[[Inthi Ninna Preethiya]]''


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;[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
;[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
* 2019 : Best Comedian: ''[[Yajamana]]''
* 2019: Best Comedian: ''[[Yajamana]]''


==References==
==References==
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* {{IMDb name|2794335|Sadhu Kokila}}
* [http://www.sadhukokila.yolasite.com/ Personal website]
* [http://www.sadhukokila.yolasite.com/ Personal website]
* [http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/sadhu-kokila/filmography.html Sadhu Kokila Filmography]
* [https://archive.today/20130217232133/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/sadhu-kokila/filmography.html Sadhu Kokila Filmography]
* [http://cine-talkies.com/movies/kannada-actor/sadhu-kokila/biography.php Sadhu Kokila Film History]
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Sadhu Kokila
Born
Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach[1]

(1966-03-24) 24 March 1966 (age 60)
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Occupation
  • Musician
  • actor
  • film director
  • singer
  • producer
Years active1992–present
Spouse(s)Saleena
Children2
Websitewww.sadhukokila.yolasite.com

Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach (born 24 March 1966), known by his stage name Sadhu Kokila, is an Indian comedian, musician, actor, film director, producer, occasional screenwriter and lyricist who works in Kannada cinema.[2] He began his career as a composer before taking to acting in films, appearing mostly in comic roles. He has directed ten Kannada films, the most notable one being Raktha Kanneeru (2003).[3]

As a composer, he is a two-time recipient of the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director, for Rakshasa (2005) and Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008). As an actor, he has received multiple nominations and awards in the category of Best Comedian in the SIIMA Awards.

Early life and career[edit | edit source]

Sadhu Kokila was born as Sahaya Sheelan on 24 March 1966 into a Nadar Christian family of Natesh and Mangala in Bangalore in the Indian State of Mysore (now Karnataka).[4] He was born to a family of musicians; his father was a violinist in the music band of Karnataka Police Department, while his mother and sister were playback singers. Sadhu Kokila's brother Layendra is also an actor. Kokila studied in St. Joseph's Indian High School, Bangalore. He was given the stage name Sadhu Kokila by Upendra, the director of Sheelan's debut film Shhh!.[1]

Kokila began his career as a musician after he was taken to musician Kasturi Shankar by his brother.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Kokila married Saleena in 1993. They have two children.[1]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

As actor[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes
1993 Shhh! "Kung Fu" Kannan Cameo appearance
1995 Om Shankar
1997 O Mallige Mustafa
1998 Sorry
Hello Yama Chitragupta
Yamalokadalli Veerappan
1999 Tarikere Erimele
Bombat Halva
2000 Kiladi
Ekangi Thief
2001 Vaalee Vicky
Raa 'Triple X' Ranjith Kumar,
Sridhar's friend		 Telugu film; dual role
Jipuna Nanna Ganda Vikram
2002 Chandu Thimma
Nagarahavu Vishwanath Sharma
2003 Laali Haadu Thippeswamy
Neenandre Ishta
Raktha Kanneeru Kantha's uncle Also director
Mani
Thayi Illada Thabbali
Mane Magalu
2004 Rowdy Aliya SP Jayasimha
Saagari
Y2K
Mellusire Savigaana
Rama Krishna Ranganna
Maurya
Kalasipalya Jacky
2005 Kanchanaganga
Anna Thangi
Gowramma Photographer
Rakshasa Also director
Nammanna Journalist
Sakha Sakhi
2006 Mandya Subramanya
Hubballi
Aishwarya SP Menshina Koy
Suntaragaali "Machine" Raja "MBBS" Also director
Mata Film Director
2007 Parodi
Sixer
Anatharu Film director Also director, screenwriter and composer
Amrutha Vaani
Snehana Preethina
2008 Meravanige
Mast Maja Maadi Bond DK
Kaamannana Makkalu Huliraya
PUC
Nee Tata Naa Birla
Sangama
2009 Lift Kodla Bogananda Swamy
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Tabbali
Dubai Babu
Raam Santosh
Vayuputra
Savaari
Male Barali Manju Irali
Devru
Rajani
2010 Porki Sadhu
Preethiya Theru
Deadly-2
Prithvi Tirupathi
Kari Chirathe
Shourya Jimson
Mr. Theertha Also director
Hoo
Aithalakkadi
Hendtheer Darbar
Zamana
Aithalakkadi
Veera
Ullasa Utsaha
Jothegara
O Manase
Hara
Super Chaddi brother
2011 Olave Mandara Kannadiga in Gara
Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam Dr. Halappa
Manasology
Aata Football coach
Achchu Mechchu
2012 Ko Ko
Toofan
Romeo Pandu
Jaanu
Anarkali
Mr. 420
Lucky Sadhu
Snehitaru
Gokula Krishna
Yaare Koogadali Shishupala SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)
2013 Victory Sadhu Gowda
Bhajarangi
Dilwala
Googly Musthafa Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
Sweety Nanna Jodi
Loosegalu
Auto Raja
Myna Beggar in train
Chandra Andy Roberts Bilingual film (Kannada, Tamil)
Ninnindale Lucky
Election
Bachchan Jewellery store staff
Aane Pataaki Chinnadappa
Madarangi
Devarane
Bangari
Khatarnak
Chaddi Dosth Khadim
Shravani Subramanya Govinda
2014 Maanikya Veeraprathapa Simha
Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari Manche Gowda IIFA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)
Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)
Chandralekha
Brahma Sadhu
Gajakesari Chuncha
Drishya restaurant customer Cameo appearance
Love Is Poison
Power Kidney Kamangi
Savaari 2
Tirupathi Express Indrajala
2015 Ond Chance Kodi
Mythri
Ranna Bhaskar
Aatagara Sadhu Maharaj
1st Rank Raju Shani Kapoor
Mr. Airavata Bahubali
2016 Kathe Chitrakathe Nirdeshana Puttanna
Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole
Mast Mohabbat
Viraat
Shivalinga Bill Gates
Bhale Jodi Gautham (drunkard software engineer) Also director, composer
U the End A
Supari Surya
Jai Maruthi 800 Kalberke
Chakravyuha Sadhu
Style King Sadhu
Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara
Jaggu Dada Sorcerer
Jigarthanda Acting teacher
Lakshmana
Zoom M. Janakiram "MJ" Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada
Bhujanga
Deal Raja
Kotigobba 2 Bus passenger Bilingual film (Kannada, Tamil)
Crazy Boy Drama teacher
Happy Birthday
Mungaru Male 2 Nandini's uncle Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
2017 Lee
Hai
Raajakumara Anthony Gonsales
Real Police
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
Dandupalya 2
Bharjari Loveguru
Chamak
Mahanubhavaru
Mufti Model
Upendra Matte Baa Atmananda
2018 Kanaka
Sanjeeva
Preethiya Raayabhari
O Premave
Johnny Johnny Yes Papa Dr. Halappa
Huccha 2
Seizer
Double Engine
Ayogya Bhairathi Gundkal
Snehave Preethi
Victory 2 Sadhu Gowda Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Kannada
Sur Sur Batthi
Thayige Thakka Maga Trainer of camp
Tharakasura
Looty
Orange Kodanda
2019 Amar Amar's uncle
Anushka Inspector Ajith Kumar IPS
Natasaarvabhowma Namadev [5]
Yajamana Captain SIIMA Award For Best Comedian – Kannada
Londonalli Lambodhara Sadhu
Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya
Gara
Adyaksha in America Jimmy Carter
Bharaate Radha's uncle
Mane Maratakkide Raghava
2020 Mayabazar 2016 Pataki Pandu
Drona
2021 Yuvarathnaa Dr. Kokila Raman
Ranam
Mugilpete
Sakath Sadhu
Drishya 2 Dubai returned man
Arjun Gowda
2022 James Santhosh's assistant
Home Minister
Trikona
Mata
Triple Riding Garuda
2023 Love Birds
Kranti Kranti's aide
Kick Judge Tamil film
Sreemanta
2024 Just Pass
Night Curfew Sadhu
Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi
Karki Nanu BA, LLB
UI Joker
TBA
Mafia Ugra Prathap

As director[edit | edit source]

Years Film Notes
2003 Raktha Kanneeru
2005 Rakshasa
2006 Suntaragaali
2007 Anatharu
2008 Gange Baare Thunge Baare
2009 Devru
2010 Mr. Theertha
Shourya
2011 Police Story 3 Co-director
2014 Super Ranga
2016 Bhale Jodi

Discography[edit | edit source]

As composer[edit | edit source]

Year Film Notes
1993 Shhh!
1994 Curfew
Asha Jyoti
Gandugali
1995 Mangalya Sakshi
Savyasachi
Ohhoo
Mother India
Priya O... Priya
Bal Nan Maga
Betegara
Aata Hudugata
Thavaru Beegaru
Nighatha
Nishchithartha
Kavya
Shiva
Emergency
1996 Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
Gajanura Gandu
Dhani
Shrimathi Kalyana
Simhadri
1997 Dhairya
Jackie Chan
1998 Hello Yama
Karnataka Police
Yamalokadalli Veerappan
1999 No 1
2000 Ticket! Ticket!! [6]
Kiladi
Swalpa Adjust Madkolli
2001 Jipuna Nanna Ganda
2002 Majestic
H2O
Kitty
2003 Laali Haadu
Raktha Kanneeru
Daasa
2004 Rowdy Aliya Guest composer
Darshan
Y2K
2005 Rakshasa Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director
Masala
Deadly Soma
Sakha Sakhi
2006 Suntaragaali
Thangigagi
2008 Inthi Ninna Preethiya Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director
2009 Devru
Jaaji Mallige
2010 Aithalakkadi
Hendtheer Darbar
Shourya
2011 Aata
Sanju Weds Geetha Background score only
Police Story 3 Background score only
2012 Edegarike Also playback singer for song "Neenondu Mugiyada Mouna"
Udaya Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
2013 Myna Background score only
Tony
Khatarnak
2014 Anarkali
2015 Rathavara
2016 Bhale Jodi
Golisoda Background score only
Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu
Masti Gudi
2017 Uppi Rupee
2018 Rajasimha Background score only

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Karnataka State Film Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
IIFA Utsavam
South Indian International Movie Awards

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kokila, Sadhu (28 October 2014). Sadhu Kokila - Event - 10.4.13. India: Suvarna. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "zeekannadatv.com". www.zeekannadatv.com. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  3. ↑ Kannada, TV9 (16 February 2023). "ಸಾಧು ಹೆಸರಿನ ಜೊತೆ ಕೋಕಿಲ ಅಂತ ಸೇರಿಸಿದ್ದು ಕನ್ನಡದ ಈ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಹೀರೋ". TV9 Kannada (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Retrieved 7 March 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ↑ Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 13 - February 06, 2016 - Full Episode. Archived from the original on 10 February 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  5. ↑ S.M., Shashiprasad (7 February 2010). "Natasaarvabhowma movie review: High on spirit". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  6. ↑ "Welcome to Sify.com". Archived from the original on 18 January 2005. Retrieved 24 November 2025.

External links[edit | edit source]

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