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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|06|12|df=y}}<ref name="HBDK" /> | |||
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| birthname = Sunil Kumar N. | | birthname = Sunil Kumar N. | ||
| birth_place = [[Mysuru]], [[Karnataka]], | | birth_place = [[Mysuru]], [[Karnataka]], India | ||
| yearsactive = 2009–present | | yearsactive = 2009–present | ||
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Milana Nagaraj]] | | other_names = Darling Krishna | ||
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|director|}} | | spouse = {{marriage|[[Milana Nagaraj]]|2021}} | ||
| children = 1 | |||
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|director|producer|writer}} | |||
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'''Sunil Kumar''' (born 12 June 1985), | '''Nagappa Sunil Kumar''' (born 12 June 1985), known professionally as '''Darling Krishna''', is an Indian actor who primarily works in [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] films.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/darling-krishna-is-here-to-stay-1085244.html |title=Darling Krishna is here to stay! |access-date=28 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219101018/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/darling-krishna-is-here-to-stay-1085244.html |archive-date=19 December 2023 |url-status=live |work=Deccan Herald}}</ref> Krishna is a recipient of several accolades including two [[Karnataka State Film Awards]], a [[Filmfare Awards South]] and a [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award]].<ref name="Darling" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/48806/sandalwood/krishna-new-hero-arrives-news-details |title=Krishna new hero arrives! |access-date=29 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111101018/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/48806/sandalwood/krishna-new-hero-arrives-news-details |archive-date=11 November 2014 |url-status=usurped }}</ref> | ||
== | Krishna made his film debut with ''[[Jackie (2010 film)|Jackie]]'' (2010) in a minor role, For his performance in the 2013 film ''[[Madarangi]]'', he received the [[SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Kannada]] nomination.<ref name="Darling">{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Kannada-stars-take-on-their-character-names/articleshow/46475532.cms | title=Kannada stars take on their character names | publisher=Times of India |access-date=12 September 2015}}</ref> Post his debut, Krishna starred in the Kannada soap-opera ''Krishna Rukmini''. Krishna's career marked a turning point with his directorial debut ''[[Love Mocktail]]'' (2020) and its sequel ''[[Love Mocktail 2]]'' (2022).<ref name="The New Indian Express">{{cite news |title=Krishna wears multiple hats for love mocktail – The New Indian Express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/oct/21/krishna-wears-multiple-hats-for-love-mocktail-2050745.html |accessdate=7 January 2020 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=21 October 2019}}</ref> He won the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Kannada]] and [[SIIMA Award for Best Film – Kannada]], for the former. Further success came with ''[[Lucky Man (2022 film)|Lucky Man]]'' (2022) and ''[[Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023 film)|Kousalya Supraja Rama]]'' (2023). | ||
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Apart from acting, Krishna established the production house Krishna Talkies. He is married to the actress [[Milana Nagaraj]] with whom he has a daughter.<ref name="DKSK" /> | |||
== | ==Early life== | ||
Darling Krishna was born as Sunil Kumar N. on 12 June 1985 in [[Mysore]], [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Darling Krishna Birthday: Darling Krishna's Birthday Celebration, Special Gift from Dil Pasand Film Team |url=https://kannada-news18-com.translate.goog/photogallery/entertainment/happy-birthday-darling-krishna-know-more-about-your-favorite-actor-of-sandalwood-ssd-781579.html?_x_tr_sl=kn&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc |work=News18 Kannada |access-date=12 June 2022}}</ref><ref name="HBDK">{{cite news |title=Happy Birthday Darling Krishna: From 'Madarangi' to 'Love Mocktail', a look at the best movies in the actor's career |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/happy-birthday-darling-krishna-from-madarangi-to-love-mocktail-a-look-at-the-best-movies-in-the-actors-career/photostory/76341906.cms |accessdate=12 June 2022 |work=Times of India}}</ref> His father Nagappa, is a retired police officer. He completed his [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] from [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Vivek M.V. |last=DNHS |title=Darling Krishna is here to stay! |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/darling-krishna-is-here-to-stay-1085244.html |access-date=30 December 2022 |work=Deccan Herald}}</ref> | |||
== Career == | |||
==Filmography== | === Debut and early work (2010–2019) === | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | Darling Krishna started his career as an assistant director for [[Duniya Soori]] in ''[[Jackie (2010 film)|Jackie]]'' in 2010. He also played a CID officer in the film.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sandalwoods-super-run_1510427 Sandalwood’s super run – Jackie]. DNA India (20 February 2011). Retrieved on 2014-03-08.</ref> He then did a special role in ''[[Hudugaru]]'' in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/2011-success-rate-of-kannada-films-increased-432387.html |title=2011: Success rate of Kannada films increased |website=News18 |date=29 December 2011 |location=India |access-date=2019-05-17}}</ref> Darling Krishna then portrayed the titular role in the Kannada soap-opera "Krishna Rukmini".<ref name="DKKR" /> | ||
Darling Krishna's first lead role came in 2013, with ''[[Madarangi]]'' opposite [[Sushma Raj]]. It was a box office success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sunil-excited-about-madarangi/articleshow/19967734.cms|title=Sunil Kumar is excited about Madarangi |last=Lokesh|first=Vinay|access-date=19 May 2013|work=The Times of India}}</ref> B.S. Srivani of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' noted, "Krishna manages to hold his own but a smug smile or a fixed grimace won’t carry the day for long."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/331885/love-friendship-dangerous-tangle.html|title=Love and friendship in a dangerous tangle|access-date=11 May 2013|website=Deccan Herald|first=B. S.|last=Srivani}}</ref> | |||
He had two releases in 2015. He first appeared in ''[[Rudra Tandava]]''. ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' stated, "Krishna is placed well in his role."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2015/Feb/28/rudratandavas-magic-lies-in-its-many-twists-723005.html|title=Rudratandava's Magic Lies in its Many Twists|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=28 February 2015}}</ref> He next portrayed the titular role opposite [[Vaishali Deepak]] in ''[[Charlie (2015 Kannada film)|Charlie]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/4141-madarangi-krishna-is-now-charlie.html |title=Madarangi fame Krishna is now Charlie – Exclusive |work=Chitraloka |accessdate=16 September 2015 |archive-date=6 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106060016/http://www.chitraloka.com/news/4141-madarangi-krishna-is-now-charlie.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Krishna had two releases in 2016 too. He first appeared in ''[[Doddmane Hudga]]'', a commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/127182.html|title='Dodmane Hudga' Launched|work=Indiaglitz|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624053941/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/127182.html|archivedate=24 June 2017|date=6 March 2015 |accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref> ''[[Times of India]]''{{'}}s Sunayana Suresh mentioned, "Darling Krishna has a role that is pivotal to the film's plot and delivers."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/doddmane-huduga/movie-review/54602797.cms |title=Doddmane Hudga Movie Review |author=Sunayana Suresh |work=Times of India |access-date=25 September 2017}}</ref> He next portrayed John in ''[[John Jani Janardhan (2016 film)|John Jani Janardhan]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Meet-John-Jani-Janardhan-/articleshow/51724719.cms|title=Meet John Jani Janardhan...|work=Times of India|date=7 April 2016|first=Pratibha|last=Joy|accessdate=28 March 2019}}</ref> | |||
In 2017, he portrayed a bar accountant opposite Teju in ''[[Mumbai (film)|Mumbai]]''. ''[[Times of India]]'' said, "Darling Krishna has all the qualities of a good commercial hero, but the film fails him despite him putting his all."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/mumbai/movie-review/56797371.cms |title=Darling Krishna's Mumbai Movie Review |author=Sunayana Suresh |work=Times of India |access-date=25 November 2018}}</ref> He next portrayed a MLA aspirant in ''[[Jaali Baaru Mattu Poli Hudugaru]]'' opposite Mansi Vasudeva, which had a delayed release later that year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=JAALI BAARU MATTU POLI HUDUGARU MOVIE REVIEW |access-date=22 April 2015 |work=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/jaali-baaru-mattu-poli-hudugaru/movie-review/61483502.cms}}</ref> In 2018, he portrayed Raam opposite Shravya Rao in ''Huccha 2''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/huchcha-2-cast-and-crew-finalized-news-kannada-omerwWfeahagh.html |title=Huchcha-2 cast and crew finalized |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141208085203/http://www.sify.com/movies/huchcha-2-cast-and-crew-finalized-news-kannada-omerwWfeahagh.html |archive-date=8 December 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[Times of India]]'' mentioned, "Darling Krishna is earnest as Raam and has done a good job."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/huccha-2/amp_movie_review/63644034.cms |title=Darling Krishna's Huccha 2 Movie Review |author=Sunayana Suresh |work=Times of India |access-date=25 December 2018}}</ref> | |||
=== Directorial debut, success and acclaim (2020–2022) === | |||
Krishna ventured into direction and production in 2020 with ''[[Love Mocktail]]'', which proved as a major turning point in his career. He portrayed a software engineer opposite [[Milana Nagaraj]], who co-produced the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I was inspired by the Tamil film '96' to make 'Love Mocktail': Director Krishna|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/jan/30/i-was-inspired-by-the-tamil-film-96-to-make-love-mocktail-director-krishna-2096341.html|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref> It became a critical and commercial success. Aravind Shwetha of ''[[The News Minute]]'' noted, "Darling Krishna has managed both acting and direction with responsibility. His performance is up to the mark, especially as a doting husband."<ref>{{Cite web|title='Love Mocktail' review: This pleasant romcom strikes all the right notes|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/love-mocktail-review-pleasant-romcom-strikes-all-right-notes-117215?amp|website=The News Minute|access-date=20 March 2020}}</ref> ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' stated, "Krishna's role as Adi, who comes in different shades, is done with perfection."<ref>{{Cite web|title='Love Mocktail' Movie Review: Mocktail of emotions with a musical hangover |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2020/Feb/01/love-mocktail-review-mocktail-of-emotions-with-a-musical-hangover--2097232.html|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=22 March 2020}}</ref> | |||
In 2021, he appeared in a special song in ''[[Kotigobba 3]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Grand sets built for Sudeep's 'Kotigobba 3' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/grand-sets-built-sudeep-s-kotigobba-3-106051 |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=The News Minute}}</ref> He portrayed a steward in ''[[[email protected]]]'' opposite [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Actor Krishna to play steward in Nagashekar's '[email protected]'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/sep/14/actor-krishna-to-play-steward-in-nagashekars-srikrishnagmailcom-2196407.html|access-date=2021-11-05|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Vivek M V of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' stated, "Darling Krishna's easy-style acting is likebale."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-16|[email protected]: A middling romantic drama|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/dh-talkies/shrikrishnagmailcom-a-middling-romantic-drama-1041097.html|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref> | |||
Krishna had four releases in 2022. He first reprised his role in ''[[Love Mocktail 2]]'' opposite Milana Nagaraj. It became a box office success.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Darling Krishna: Love Mocktail has allowed me to win many hearts|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2021/jun/11/krishna-love-mocktail-has-allowed-me-to-win-many-hearts-24961.html|access-date=11 June 2021|website=Cinema Express|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' stated, "Krishna sticks to the strengths of the much-loved 2020 romantic drama and does his part well."<ref>{{Cite web|title='Love Mocktail 2' Movie Review: The magic is still intact|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/love-mocktail-2-review-the-magic-is-still-intact-1080423.html|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=11 February 2022}}</ref> ''[[Times of India]]'' stated that Krishna is "endearing and entertaining".<ref>{{Cite web|access-date=11 February 2022|title=Love Mocktail 2 Movie Review : A heart-warming journey, filled with loads of laughter|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/love-mocktail-2/movie-review/89495305.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He next appeared opposite Meenakshi Dixit in the much delayed film ''Local Train''.<ref>{{Cite web|access-date=15 April 2022|title=Local Train Movie Review: This Darling Krishna-starrer train goes nowhere|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/local-train/amp_movie_review/90589113.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Krishna appeared opposite [[Sangeetha Sringeri]] and [[Roshni Prakash]] in ''[[Lucky Man (2022 film)|Lucky Man]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-25 |title=Luckyman teaser: Late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar plays God in romantic drama |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/luckyman-teaser-puneeth-rajkumar-8050559/ |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> ''[[Cinema Express]]'' mentioned, "Krishna delivers a complete performance. He fits perfectly into all phases of the character."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lucky Man Movie Review: Appu as Paramathma strikes an emotional chord |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2022/sep/10/lucky-man-movie-reviewappu-as-paramathmastrikes-an-emotional-chord-34549.html |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref> In his last film of the year, he portrayed a IT engineer opposite [[Nishvika Naidu]] and Megha Shetty.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dilpasand Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-details/dilpasand/movieshow/95020336.cms |access-date=2022-11-21 |work=Times of India}}</ref> ''[[News18]]'' wrote, "Darling Krishna’s performance will keep you glued to your seats."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dil Pasand Review: Darling Krishna Shines In This Otherwise Average Kannada Film |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/dil-pasand-review-darling-krishna-shines-in-this-otherwise-average-kannada-film-6363589.html |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
=== Career progression (2023–present) === | |||
In 2023, Krishna first appeared opposite Nimika Ratnakar in ''Mr. Bachelor''. ''[[Cinema Express]]'' stated, "Krishna brings in all-around entertainment and gets to showcase a bit of his dancing skills."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2023/jan/07/mr-bachelor-movie-review-an-effective-timepass-entertainer-38492.amp|title=Mr. Bachelor Movie Review: An effective timepass entertainer|work=Cinema Express|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> He then portrayed a software engineer opposite Milana Nagaraj in ''Love Birds''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/kannada-love-birds-movie-lyrical-song-released-rvj-dvp-955832.html|title=Darling Krishna-Milana Nagaraj: ಲವ್ ಬರ್ಡ್ಸ್ ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಳ ಪಳ ಹಾಡು!|work=News18 Kannada|access-date=5 February 2023}}</ref> ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' found his performance to be "natural and poignant". While ''[[Times of India]]'' wrote, "Krishna and Milana impress with their performance as a couple that is very much in love, but are unable to see through their differences."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/Feb/20/love-birds-movie-review-a-mature-take-on-the-highs-and-lows-of-marriage-2548961.html|title=Love Birds Movie Review: A mature take on the highs and lows of marriage|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=20 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/love-birds/amp_movie_review/97999835.cms|title=Love Birds Movie Review: Love Birds is a warm take on what comes after happily ever after|work=Times of India|access-date=17 February 2023}}</ref> Krishna later portrayed a chauvinist in ''[[Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023 film)|Kousalya Supraja Rama]]'' opposite Milana Nagaraj and [[Brinda Acharya]]. The film became a critical and commercial success.<ref>{{cite news|title= Darling Krishna's 'Kousalya Supraja Rama' gets a release date|url=https://thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/darling-krishnas-kousalya-supraja-rama-gets-a-release-date/article67030785.ece|date= 1 July 2023|accessdate=22 August 2023|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hostel Hudugaru, Kousalya Supraja Rama & Aachar & Co: Encouraging box office weekend for Kannada cinema |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/hostel-hudugaru-kousalya-supraja-rama-aachar-co-encouraging-box-office-weekend-for-kannada-cinema/789db29eba520 |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> A. Sharadhaa of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' noted, "Krishna’s portrayal of his character in two shades mirrors the reality of many households in society and his performance adds depth to the movie."<ref>{{Cite news |title='Kousalya Supraja Rama' review: A refreshing take on ‘real men’ and women’s Resilience |work=The New Indian Express |access-date=2 August 2023 |date=28 July 2023 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/Jul/29/kousalya-supraja-rama-review-a-refreshing-take-onreal-men-and-womensresilience-2599668.html}}</ref> In his last release of the year, Krishna played a wedding planner in love in, ''[[Sugar Factory (film)|Sugar Factory]]'' opposite [[Sonal Monteiro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/feb/15/pub-background-tells-the-story-of-sugar-factory-deepak-aras-2264061.html|title=Pub background tells the story of Sugar Factory: Deepak Aras|website=The New Indian Express|accessdate=19 November 2023}}</ref> Y Maheswara Reddy of ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' stated, "Krishna, excels as a lover boy. He remains convincing as a casual as well as a true lover."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/sugar-factory-movie-review-a-cautionary-tale/articleshow/105482890.cms|title=Sugar Factory Movie Review: A Cautionary Tale|website=Bangalore Mirror|accessdate=28 November 2023}}</ref> | |||
With no release in 2024, Krishna played a gambler in the 2025 film ''[[Brat (2025 film)|Brat]]'' opposite Manisha Kandkur.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/darling-krishna-shashank-to-reunite-for-an-action-thriller-article-110443779|title=Darling Krishna, Shashank To Reunite For An Action Thriller|work=TimesNow News|accessdate=26 May 2024}}</ref> Krishna will next appear in ''Love Me Or Hate Me'' opposite [[Rachita Ram]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Darling Krishna and Rachita Ram team up for the first time, for a romantic caper |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/darling-krishna-and-rachita-ram-team-up-for-a-romantic-caper/articleshow/83141730.cms|access-date=2021-09-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | |||
== Personal life == | |||
Sunil Kumar changed his name to Krishna, after the success of his first Kannada serial, ''Krishna Rukmini'' (2011).<ref name="DKKR">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/tuesday-trivia-heres-how-actor-sunil-kumar-who-debuted-with-krishna-rukmini-became-darling-krishna/articleshow/83539716.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615130831/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/tuesday-trivia-heres-how-actor-sunil-kumar-who-debuted-with-krishna-rukmini-became-darling-krishna/articleshow/83539716.cms|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 June 2021|title=How actor Sunil Kumar, who debuted with Krishna Rukmini, became Darling Krishna|work=The Times Of India|access-date=15 June 2021}}</ref> | |||
Krishna met actress [[Milana Nagaraj]] on the sets of the film ''[[Nam Duniya Nam Style]]''. They eventually started dating in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/real-life-couple-krishna-and-milana-open-working-together-love-mocktail-119840%3famp|title=Real life couple Krishna and Milana open up on working together for 'Love Mocktail'|work=The News Minute|accessdate=14 September 2020|archive-date=5 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405093058/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/real-life-couple-krishna-and-milana-open-working-together-love-mocktail-119840?amp|url-status=dead}}</ref> Krishna married Milana on 14 February 2021, in a private traditional ceremony on the outskirts of [[Bengaluru]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/love-mocktail-movie-fame-darling-krishna-and-milana-nagaraj-wedding-photos/articleshow/80906066.cms|title=ವೈವಾಹಿಕ ಜೀವನಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾಲಿಟ್ಟ ನಟ ಡಾರ್ಲಿಂಗ್ ಕೃಷ್ಣ, ಮಿಲನಾ ನಾಗರಾಜ್!|work= Vijay Karnataka|author=Padmashree Bhat|accessdate=15 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="KrissMi Wedding">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/krissmi-wedding-darling-krishna-and-milana-nagaraj-tie-the-knot/articleshow/80906159.cms|title=KrissMi Wedding: Kannada stars Darling Krishna and Milana Nagaraj tie the knot!|work=The Times Of India|accessdate=14 February 2021}}</ref> On 5 September 2024, Milana gave birth to their daughter Pari.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/Sep/11/love-mocktail-stars-milana-nagaraj-and-darling-krishna-blessed-with-a-baby-girl |title=Love Mocktail stars Milana Nagaraj and Darling Krishna blessed with a baby girl |work=Cinema Express |accessdate=11 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/darling-krishna-milana-nagaraj-had-a-strong-feeling-that-they-would-have-a-daughter-101725631547627-amp.html |title=Darling Krishna, Milana Nagaraj ‘had a strong feeling’ that they would have a daughter |work=Hindustan Times |accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref> | |||
== Other work and media image == | |||
Krishna is one of the most promising actor in the [[Kannada cinema]].<ref name="DKSK">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/meet-5-actors-who-have-promising-futures-in-kannada-cinema/etphotostory/97876683.cms|title=Exclusive: Meet 5 Actors Who Have Promising Futures In Kannada Cinema|website= The Times of India|access-date=13 February 2023}}</ref> His first film as the lead, ''[[Madarangi]]'', earned him the title "Darling Krishna".<ref name="Darling" /> In 2020, Krishna was placed 12th in [[Times of India|Bangalore Times' 30 Most Desirable Men]] list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/presenting-the-30-hunks-who-made-it-to-the-bangalore-times-most-desirable-men-of-2020-list/articleshow/83086173.cms|title=Presenting the 30 hunks who made it to the Bangalore Times' Most Desirable Men of 2020 list|website= The Times of India|access-date=14 August 2021}}</ref> | |||
Darling Krishna started his own production house "Krishna Talkies" in 2020. He has co-produced ''[[Love Mocktail]]'' (2020) and ''[[Love Mocktail 2]]'' (2022) under the same.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 December 2021|title=Team 'Love Mocktail 2' sets up a valentine's date with fans|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/team-love-mocktail-2-sets-up-a-valentines-date-with-fans/articleshow/88385679.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He won [[SIIMA Award for Best Film – Kannada]] for the former. He next produced ''[[Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023 film)|Kousalya Supraja Rama]]'' (2023), a commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/siima-2020-mahesh-babu-and-rashmika-mandanna-win-big-for-maharshi-and-dear-comrade-full-winners-list-7518519/ |title= SIIMA 2021: Mahesh Babu and Rashmika Mandanna win big for Maharshi and Dear Comrade, check out full winners list|website= The Indian Express |access-date=19 September 2021}}</ref> | |||
== Filmography == | |||
=== Films === | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+Key | |||
| style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | |||
| Denotes films that have not yet been released | |||
|} | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" | |||
|- | |- | ||
! Year | ! Year | ||
! | ! Title | ||
! Role | ! Role | ||
! class="unsortable"|Notes | ! class="unsortable"|Notes | ||
! class="unsortable"|Ref. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|2010 | | 2010 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Jackie (2010 film)|Jackie]]'' | |||
| CID Officer | |||
| Uncredited | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|2011 | | rowspan="2"|2011 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Dandam Dashagunam]]'' | |||
| Police officer | |||
| credited as Sunil | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Hudugaru]]'' | |||
| Prabhu's friend | |||
| Uncredited | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 2013 | | rowspan="2"|2013 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Madarangi]]'' | |||
| Manu | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Nam Duniya Nam Style]]'' | |||
| Yogi | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 2015 | | rowspan="2"|2015 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Rudra Tandava]]'' | |||
| Kumar | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Charlie (2015 Kannada film)|Charlie]]'' | |||
| Cheluvanarayana Swamy | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 2016 | | rowspan="2"|2016 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Doddmane Hudga]]'' | |||
| Krishna | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
! scope="row"| ''[[John Jani Janardhan (2016 film)|John Jani Janardhan]]'' | |||
| John | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="2"| 2017 | |||
! scope="row"| ''[[Mumbai (film)|Mumbai]]'' | |||
| Jakathi | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Jaali Baaru Mattu Poli Hudugaru]]'' | |||
| Santhosh Kumar | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 2018 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Huccha 2]]'' | |||
| Raam | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 2020 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Love Mocktail]]'' | |||
| Aditya "Adi" | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | rowspan="2"|2021 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Kotigobba 3]]'' | |||
| Himself | |||
| Special appearance in song "Akashane Adarisuva" | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[SriKrishna@gmail.com]]'' | |||
| Sathya | |||
| | | | ||
| | |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Darling Krishna starrer '[email protected]' enters last leg of shoot – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/darling-krishna-starrer-srikrishnagmail-com-enters-last-leg-of-shoot/articleshow/84464763.cms|access-date=2021-09-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=EXCLUSIVE! Bhavana to be paired alongside Darling Krishna in [email protected] – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-bhavana-to-be-paired-alongside-darling-krishna-in-srikrishnagmail-com/articleshow/77296415.cms|access-date=2021-09-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |||
| rowspan="4"|2022 | |||
! scope="row"| ''[[Love Mocktail 2]]'' | |||
| Aditya "Adi" | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''Local Train'' | |||
| Santhosh | |||
| | |||
|<ref>{{Citation |title=Local Train Movie Review: This Darling Krishna-starrer train goes nowhere |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/local-train/movie-review/90589113.cms |access-date=2022-04-04}}</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Lucky Man (2022 film)|Lucky Man]]'' | |||
| Arjun Nagappa | |||
| | | | ||
| | | <ref>{{Cite web|title=Darling Krishna shoots for Nagendra Prasad's directorial project post wedding – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/darling-krishna-shoots-for-nagendra-prasads-directorial-project-post-wedding/articleshow/81410577.cms|access-date=2021-09-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Darling Krishna to share screen space with Puneeth Rajkumar in Nagendra Prasad's directorial debut? – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/darling-krishna-to-share-screen-space-with-puneeth-rajkumar-in-nagendra-prasads-directorial-debut/articleshow/80447090.cms|access-date=2021-09-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Dilpasand (2022 film)|Dilpasand]]'' | |||
| Santosh | |||
| | |||
|<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/Sep/25/nishvika-naidumegha-shetty-to-star-alongside-krishna-in-shiva-tejass-directorial-2363309.html| title = Nishvika Naidu, Megha Shetty to star alongside Krishna in Shiva Tejass' directorial – The New Indian Express}}</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | rowspan="4" | 2023 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Mr. Bachelor]]'' | |||
| | | Karthik | ||
| | | | ||
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Darling Krishna teams up with Nimika Ratnakar for his next – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/darling-krishna-teams-up-with-nimika-ratnakar-for-his-next/articleshow/80102578.cms|access-date=2021-09-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Darling Krishna forges on with an array of exciting projects – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/darling-krishna-forges-on-with-an-array-of-exciting-projects/articleshow/84472868.cms|access-date=2021-09-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | ! scope="row"| ''[[Love Birds (2023 film)|Love Birds]]'' | ||
|style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''Love Me Or Hate Me''{{Dagger|alt=Films that has not yet been released}} | | Deepak | ||
|{{ | | | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |||
! scope="row"|''[[Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023 film)|Kousalya Supraja Rama]]'' | |||
| Ram Siddegowda | |||
| | |||
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/darling-krishna-and-shashank-new-movie-announced-title-kousalya-supraja-rama-181665928875443.html|title=Kousalya Supraja Rama: 'ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಸಾಕಾಗಿತ್ತು 'ಕೌಸಲ್ಯಾ ಸುಪ್ರಜಾ ರಾಮ'ದಿಂದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿಕ್ತು'; ಶಶಾಂಕ್ ಜತೆ ಕೈ ಜೋಡಿಸಿದ ಕೃಷ್ಣ..|work=Hindustan Times Kannada|access-date=6 January 2023}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
! scope="row" |''[[Sugar Factory (film)|Sugar Factory]]'' | |||
| Arya | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="1" | 2025 | |||
! scope="row" | ''[[Brat (2025 film)|Brat]]'' | |||
| Kristy | |||
| | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 August 2025|title=Krishna-Shashank's Brat aims for October release|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Aug/03/kannadanews2025jul29krishna-shashanks-brat-aims-for-october-release|access-date=24 September 2021|website=TheNewIndianExpress|language=En}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="3" | 2026 | |||
! scope="row" | ''[[Love Mocktail 3]]'' | |||
| Aditya "Adi" | |||
| | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Love Mocktail 3: Darling Krishna-Milana Nagaraj film locks release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/love-mocktail-3-release-date-love-mocktail-darling-krishna-milana-nagaraj-nakul-abhayankar-april-2026/article70481308.ece/ |access-date=19 January 2026 |website=The Hindu |date=7 January 2026}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" | ''Father'' {{Dagger|alt=Films that has not yet been released}} | |||
| {{TableTBA}} | |||
| Completed | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 July 2024|title=Sandalwood Shoots: Darling Krishna and Prakash Raj commence Father's shoot|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/prakash-raj-and-darling-krishna-star-in-father-movie/articleshow/111737114.cms|access-date=18 July 2024|website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" | ''Love Me Or Hate Me'' {{Dagger|alt=Films that has not yet been released}} | |||
| {{TableTBA}} | |||
| Completed | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 September 2021|title=Love Me Or Hate Me Movie: ಡಾರ್ಲಿಂಗ್ ಕೃಷ್ಣ-ರಚಿತಾ ರಾಮ್ ಅಭಿನಯದ ಸಿನಿಮಾಗೆ ಕ್ಲ್ಯಾಪ್ ಮಾಡಿದ ಮಿಲನಾ ನಾಗರಾಜ್|url=https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/darling-krishna-and-rachita-ram-starrer-movie-love-me-or-hate-me-shooting-started-ae-624305.html|access-date=24 September 2021|website=News18 Kannada|language=kn}}</ref> | |||
|} | |||
===Other crew positions=== | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" | |||
|- | |||
! Year | |||
! Title | |||
! Role | |||
! class="unsortable"|Ref. | |||
|- | |||
| 2010 | |||
! scope="row"| ''[[Jackie (2010 film)|Jackie]]'' | |||
| rowspan="3"|Assistant director | |||
|rowspan="3"|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-10-07 |title=Krishna's second film is Jolly Baru |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/krishnas-second-film-is-jolly-baru/articleshow/23632428.cms |access-date=2023-07-31 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="2"|2011 | |||
! scope="row"| ''[[Dandam Dashagunam]]'' | |||
|- | |||
! scope="row"|''[[Hudugaru]]'' | |||
|- | |||
| 2020 | |||
! scope="row"| ''[[Love Mocktail]]'' | |||
| rowspan="2"|Director, Writer and Producer | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
| 2022 | |||
! scope="row"| ''[[Love Mocktail 2]]'' | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Darling Krishna and Co. wrap up 'Love Mocktail 2' – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/darling-krishna-and-co-wrap-up-love-mocktail-2/articleshow/85173516.cms|access-date=2021-09-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| 2023 | |||
! scope="row" |''[[Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023)|Kousalya Supraja Rama]]'' | |||
| Producer | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Darling Krishna's 'Golden Opportunity' For New Talents To Star In Kousalya Supraja Rama |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/darling-krishnas-golden-opportunity-for-new-talents-to-star-in-kousalya-supraja-rama-6651715.html |access-date=19 December 2022 |website=News18 India |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| 2026 | |||
! scope="row"| ''[[Love Mocktail 3]]'' | |||
| rowspan="1"|Director, Writer and Producer | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Television === | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" | |||
|- | |||
! Year | |||
! Title | |||
! Role | |||
! class="unsortable"|Ref. | |||
|- | |||
| 2011–2012 | |||
! scope="row"| ''Krishna Rukmini'' | |||
| Krishna | |||
|<ref name="DKKR" /> | |||
|} | |||
==Accolades== | |||
{|class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Year | |||
! Award | |||
! Category | |||
! Film | |||
! Result | |||
! Ref. | |||
|- | |||
| 2014 | |||
| [[3rd South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]] | |||
|[[SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Kannada|Best Male Debut – Kannada]] | |||
| ''[[Madarangi]]'' | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|<ref>{{cite news|last1=Seshagiri |first1=Sangeetha |title=SIIMA 2014 Telugu Nominations: Pawan Kalyan's 'Attarintiki Daredi' Nominated in 12 categories |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2014-telugu-nominations-pawan-kalyans-attarintiki-daredi-nominated-12-categories-list-604920 |access-date=July 22, 2014 |publisher=IB Times |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150125160946/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2014-telugu-nominations-pawan-kalyans-attarintiki-daredi-nominated-12-categories-list-604920 |archive-date=January 25, 2015}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="8"|2021 | |||
| rowspan="5"|[[Kannada cinema#State Recognition|Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Awards]] | |||
| Best Film | |||
| rowspan="12"|''[[Love Mocktail]]'' | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|rowspan="5"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/chandanavana-film-critics-academy-awards-love-mocktail-dia-gentleman-dominate-nomination-list-833168|title= Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Awards: Love Mocktail, Dia, Gentleman Dominate Nomination List|date=13 February 2021|work=IB Times|access-date=12 June 2021}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| Best Director | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
| Best Actor | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
| Best Screenplay | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
| Best Dialogue Writer | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="3"|[[9th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]] | |||
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Film – Kannada|Best Film – Kannada]] | |||
| {{won}} | |||
|rowspan="3"|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-21|title=Manju Warrier, Suriya, Krishna, others win at SIIMA Awards: Full list of winners|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manju-warrier-suriya-others-win-siima-awards-full-list-winners-155560|url-status=live|website=The News Minute|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921174049/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manju-warrier-suriya-others-win-siima-awards-full-list-winners-155560 |archive-date=21 September 2021}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Director – Kannada|Best Director – Kannada]] | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Kannada|Best Actor – Kannada]] | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="4"|2022 | |||
| rowspan="3"|[[67th Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]] | |||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada|Best Director – Kannada]] | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|rowspan="3"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2022/kannada/nominations|title=67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory |website=Filmfare.com|access-date=18 October 2022}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada|Best Actor – Kannada]] | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Kannada|Best Actor Critics – Kannada]] | |||
| {{won}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Kannada cinema#Chittara Star Awards|Chittara Star Awards]] | |||
| Star Award | |||
| {{won}} | |||
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://awards.chittaranews.com/winners-2022/|title=Chittara Star Awards 2022 Winners |website=Chittara Star Awards|access-date=12 November 2022}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="3"|2023 | |||
| rowspan="2"|[[11th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]] | |||
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Film – Kannada|Best Film – Kannada]] | |||
| rowspan="3"|''[[Love Mocktail 2]]'' | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=2023-08-02 |title=SIIMA 2023 nomination out. 'PS 1', 'RRR', 'KGF 2' and 'Kantara' bag top spots |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/siima-2023-nomination-list-out-ps-1-rrr-kantara-bag-top-spots-2415011-2023-08-02 |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Director – Kannada|Best Director – Kannada]] | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|- | |||
| [[Kannada cinema#State Recognition|Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Awards]] | |||
| Best Screenplay | |||
| {{won}} | |||
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/chandanavana-film-critics-academy-awards-2023-winner-list-121100/amp|title= CFC Academy Awards 2023 : ಚಂದನವನ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ ಕ್ರಿಟಿಕ್ಸ್ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ.. ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ನಟ ರಿಷಬ್, ನಟಿ ಶರ್ಮಿಳಾ|date=6 March 2023|work=Zee News Kannada|access-date=12 November 2023}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="3"|2024 | |||
| [[3rd IIFA Utsavam|IIFA Utsavam]] | |||
| Best Actor – Kannada | |||
| rowspan="3"|''[[Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023 film)|Kousalya Supraja Rama]]'' | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 August 2024 |title=IIFA 2024 Utsavam unveils nominations, honouring the diversity of South Indian cinema |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/iifa-2024-utsavam-unveils-nominations-honouring-the-diversity-of-south-indian-cinema-13806739.html |access-date=11 September 2024 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="2"|[[Kannada cinema#Chittara Star Awards|Chittara Star Awards]] | |||
| Best Actor | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
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Krishna | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sunil Kumar N. 12 June 1985[1] |
| Other names | Darling Krishna |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse(s) | ( m. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
Nagappa Sunil Kumar (born 12 June 1985), known professionally as Darling Krishna, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Kannada films.[2] Krishna is a recipient of several accolades including two Karnataka State Film Awards, a Filmfare Awards South and a SIIMA Award.[3][4]
Krishna made his film debut with Jackie (2010) in a minor role, For his performance in the 2013 film Madarangi, he received the SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Kannada nomination.[3] Post his debut, Krishna starred in the Kannada soap-opera Krishna Rukmini. Krishna's career marked a turning point with his directorial debut Love Mocktail (2020) and its sequel Love Mocktail 2 (2022).[5] He won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Kannada and SIIMA Award for Best Film – Kannada, for the former. Further success came with Lucky Man (2022) and Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023).
Apart from acting, Krishna established the production house Krishna Talkies. He is married to the actress Milana Nagaraj with whom he has a daughter.[6]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Darling Krishna was born as Sunil Kumar N. on 12 June 1985 in Mysore, Karnataka.[7][1] His father Nagappa, is a retired police officer. He completed his MBA from Bangalore.[8]
Career[edit | edit source]
Debut and early work (2010–2019)[edit | edit source]
Darling Krishna started his career as an assistant director for Duniya Soori in Jackie in 2010. He also played a CID officer in the film.[9] He then did a special role in Hudugaru in 2011.[10] Darling Krishna then portrayed the titular role in the Kannada soap-opera "Krishna Rukmini".[11]
Darling Krishna's first lead role came in 2013, with Madarangi opposite Sushma Raj. It was a box office success.[12] B.S. Srivani of Deccan Herald noted, "Krishna manages to hold his own but a smug smile or a fixed grimace won’t carry the day for long."[13]
He had two releases in 2015. He first appeared in Rudra Tandava. The New Indian Express stated, "Krishna is placed well in his role."[14] He next portrayed the titular role opposite Vaishali Deepak in Charlie.[15] Krishna had two releases in 2016 too. He first appeared in Doddmane Hudga, a commercial success.[16] Times of India's Sunayana Suresh mentioned, "Darling Krishna has a role that is pivotal to the film's plot and delivers."[17] He next portrayed John in John Jani Janardhan.[18]
In 2017, he portrayed a bar accountant opposite Teju in Mumbai. Times of India said, "Darling Krishna has all the qualities of a good commercial hero, but the film fails him despite him putting his all."[19] He next portrayed a MLA aspirant in Jaali Baaru Mattu Poli Hudugaru opposite Mansi Vasudeva, which had a delayed release later that year.[20] In 2018, he portrayed Raam opposite Shravya Rao in Huccha 2.[21] Times of India mentioned, "Darling Krishna is earnest as Raam and has done a good job."[22]
Directorial debut, success and acclaim (2020–2022)[edit | edit source]
Krishna ventured into direction and production in 2020 with Love Mocktail, which proved as a major turning point in his career. He portrayed a software engineer opposite Milana Nagaraj, who co-produced the film.[23] It became a critical and commercial success. Aravind Shwetha of The News Minute noted, "Darling Krishna has managed both acting and direction with responsibility. His performance is up to the mark, especially as a doting husband."[24] The New Indian Express stated, "Krishna's role as Adi, who comes in different shades, is done with perfection."[25]
In 2021, he appeared in a special song in Kotigobba 3.[26] He portrayed a steward in [email protected] opposite Bhavana.[27] Vivek M V of Deccan Herald stated, "Darling Krishna's easy-style acting is likebale."[28]
Krishna had four releases in 2022. He first reprised his role in Love Mocktail 2 opposite Milana Nagaraj. It became a box office success.[29] Deccan Herald stated, "Krishna sticks to the strengths of the much-loved 2020 romantic drama and does his part well."[30] Times of India stated that Krishna is "endearing and entertaining".[31] He next appeared opposite Meenakshi Dixit in the much delayed film Local Train.[32] Krishna appeared opposite Sangeetha Sringeri and Roshni Prakash in Lucky Man.[33] Cinema Express mentioned, "Krishna delivers a complete performance. He fits perfectly into all phases of the character."[34] In his last film of the year, he portrayed a IT engineer opposite Nishvika Naidu and Megha Shetty.[35] News18 wrote, "Darling Krishna’s performance will keep you glued to your seats."[36]
Career progression (2023–present)[edit | edit source]
In 2023, Krishna first appeared opposite Nimika Ratnakar in Mr. Bachelor. Cinema Express stated, "Krishna brings in all-around entertainment and gets to showcase a bit of his dancing skills."[37] He then portrayed a software engineer opposite Milana Nagaraj in Love Birds.[38] The New Indian Express found his performance to be "natural and poignant". While Times of India wrote, "Krishna and Milana impress with their performance as a couple that is very much in love, but are unable to see through their differences."[39][40] Krishna later portrayed a chauvinist in Kousalya Supraja Rama opposite Milana Nagaraj and Brinda Acharya. The film became a critical and commercial success.[41][42] A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express noted, "Krishna’s portrayal of his character in two shades mirrors the reality of many households in society and his performance adds depth to the movie."[43] In his last release of the year, Krishna played a wedding planner in love in, Sugar Factory opposite Sonal Monteiro.[44] Y Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror stated, "Krishna, excels as a lover boy. He remains convincing as a casual as well as a true lover."[45]
With no release in 2024, Krishna played a gambler in the 2025 film Brat opposite Manisha Kandkur.[46] Krishna will next appear in Love Me Or Hate Me opposite Rachita Ram.[47]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Sunil Kumar changed his name to Krishna, after the success of his first Kannada serial, Krishna Rukmini (2011).[11]
Krishna met actress Milana Nagaraj on the sets of the film Nam Duniya Nam Style. They eventually started dating in 2015.[48] Krishna married Milana on 14 February 2021, in a private traditional ceremony on the outskirts of Bengaluru.[49][50] On 5 September 2024, Milana gave birth to their daughter Pari.[51][52]
Other work and media image[edit | edit source]
Krishna is one of the most promising actor in the Kannada cinema.[6] His first film as the lead, Madarangi, earned him the title "Darling Krishna".[3] In 2020, Krishna was placed 12th in Bangalore Times' 30 Most Desirable Men list.[53]
Darling Krishna started his own production house "Krishna Talkies" in 2020. He has co-produced Love Mocktail (2020) and Love Mocktail 2 (2022) under the same.[54] He won SIIMA Award for Best Film – Kannada for the former. He next produced Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023), a commercial success.[55]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jackie | CID Officer | Uncredited | |
| 2011 | Dandam Dashagunam | Police officer | credited as Sunil | |
| Hudugaru | Prabhu's friend | Uncredited | ||
| 2013 | Madarangi | Manu | ||
| Nam Duniya Nam Style | Yogi | |||
| 2015 | Rudra Tandava | Kumar | ||
| Charlie | Cheluvanarayana Swamy | |||
| 2016 | Doddmane Hudga | Krishna | ||
| John Jani Janardhan | John | |||
| 2017 | Mumbai | Jakathi | ||
| Jaali Baaru Mattu Poli Hudugaru | Santhosh Kumar | |||
| 2018 | Huccha 2 | Raam | ||
| 2020 | Love Mocktail | Aditya "Adi" | ||
| 2021 | Kotigobba 3 | Himself | Special appearance in song "Akashane Adarisuva" | |
| [email protected] | Sathya | [56][57] | ||
| 2022 | Love Mocktail 2 | Aditya "Adi" | ||
| Local Train | Santhosh | [58] | ||
| Lucky Man | Arjun Nagappa | [59][60] | ||
| Dilpasand | Santosh | [61] | ||
| 2023 | Mr. Bachelor | Karthik | [62][63] | |
| Love Birds | Deepak | |||
| Kousalya Supraja Rama | Ram Siddegowda | [64] | ||
| Sugar Factory | Arya | |||
| 2025 | Brat | Kristy | [65] | |
| 2026 | Love Mocktail 3 | Aditya "Adi" | [66] | |
| Father
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Template:TableTBA | Completed | [67] | |
| Love Me Or Hate Me
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Template:TableTBA | Completed | [68] |
Other crew positions[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jackie | Assistant director | [69] |
| 2011 | Dandam Dashagunam | ||
| Hudugaru | |||
| 2020 | Love Mocktail | Director, Writer and Producer | |
| 2022 | Love Mocktail 2 | [70] | |
| 2023 | Kousalya Supraja Rama | Producer | [71] |
| 2026 | Love Mocktail 3 | Director, Writer and Producer |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Krishna Rukmini | Krishna | [11] |
Accolades[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Happy Birthday Darling Krishna: From 'Madarangi' to 'Love Mocktail', a look at the best movies in the actor's career". Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna is here to stay!". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Kannada stars take on their character names". Times of India. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Krishna new hero arrives!". Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ↑ "Krishna wears multiple hats for love mocktail – The New Indian Express". The New Indian Express. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Exclusive: Meet 5 Actors Who Have Promising Futures In Kannada Cinema". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna Birthday: Darling Krishna's Birthday Celebration, Special Gift from Dil Pasand Film Team". News18 Kannada. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ↑ DNHS, Vivek M.V. "Darling Krishna is here to stay!". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ↑ Sandalwood’s super run – Jackie. DNA India (20 February 2011). Retrieved on 2014-03-08.
- ↑ "2011: Success rate of Kannada films increased". News18. India. 29 December 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "How actor Sunil Kumar, who debuted with Krishna Rukmini, became Darling Krishna". The Times Of India. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ↑ Lokesh, Vinay. "Sunil Kumar is excited about Madarangi". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ↑ Srivani, B. S. "Love and friendship in a dangerous tangle". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- ↑ "Rudratandava's Magic Lies in its Many Twists". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ↑ "Madarangi fame Krishna is now Charlie – Exclusive". Chitraloka. Archived from the original on 6 January 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ↑ "'Dodmane Hudga' Launched". Indiaglitz. 6 March 2015. Archived from the original on 24 June 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ↑ Sunayana Suresh. "Doddmane Hudga Movie Review". Times of India. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ↑ Joy, Pratibha (7 April 2016). "Meet John Jani Janardhan..." Times of India. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- ↑ Sunayana Suresh. "Darling Krishna's Mumbai Movie Review". Times of India. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ↑ "JAALI BAARU MATTU POLI HUDUGARU MOVIE REVIEW". Times of India. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ↑ "Huchcha-2 cast and crew finalized". Sify. Archived from the original on 8 December 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ↑ Sunayana Suresh. "Darling Krishna's Huccha 2 Movie Review". Times of India. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ↑ "I was inspired by the Tamil film '96' to make 'Love Mocktail': Director Krishna". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
- ↑ "'Love Mocktail' review: This pleasant romcom strikes all the right notes". The News Minute. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ↑ "'Love Mocktail' Movie Review: Mocktail of emotions with a musical hangover". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ↑ "Grand sets built for Sudeep's 'Kotigobba 3'". The News Minute. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ↑ "Actor Krishna to play steward in Nagashekar's '[email protected]'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ↑ "[email protected]: A middling romantic drama". Deccan Herald. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna: Love Mocktail has allowed me to win many hearts". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ↑ "'Love Mocktail 2' Movie Review: The magic is still intact". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ↑ "Love Mocktail 2 Movie Review : A heart-warming journey, filled with loads of laughter". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ↑ "Local Train Movie Review: This Darling Krishna-starrer train goes nowhere". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
- ↑ "Luckyman teaser: Late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar plays God in romantic drama". The Indian Express. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ↑ "Lucky Man Movie Review: Appu as Paramathma strikes an emotional chord". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ↑ "Dilpasand Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes". Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ↑ "Dil Pasand Review: Darling Krishna Shines In This Otherwise Average Kannada Film". News18. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ↑ "Mr. Bachelor Movie Review: An effective timepass entertainer". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna-Milana Nagaraj: ಲವ್ ಬರ್ಡ್ಸ್ ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಳ ಪಳ ಹಾಡು!". News18 Kannada. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ↑ "Love Birds Movie Review: A mature take on the highs and lows of marriage". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ↑ "Love Birds Movie Review: Love Birds is a warm take on what comes after happily ever after". Times of India. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna's 'Kousalya Supraja Rama' gets a release date". The Hindu. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ↑ "Hostel Hudugaru, Kousalya Supraja Rama & Aachar & Co: Encouraging box office weekend for Kannada cinema". OTTPlay. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ↑ "'Kousalya Supraja Rama' review: A refreshing take on 'real men' and women's Resilience". The New Indian Express. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ "Pub background tells the story of Sugar Factory: Deepak Aras". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ↑ "Sugar Factory Movie Review: A Cautionary Tale". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna, Shashank To Reunite For An Action Thriller". TimesNow News. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna and Rachita Ram team up for the first time, for a romantic caper". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "Real life couple Krishna and Milana open up on working together for 'Love Mocktail'". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 5 April 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- ↑ Padmashree Bhat. "ವೈವಾಹಿಕ ಜೀವನಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾಲಿಟ್ಟ ನಟ ಡಾರ್ಲಿಂಗ್ ಕೃಷ್ಣ, ಮಿಲನಾ ನಾಗರಾಜ್!". Vijay Karnataka. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ↑ "KrissMi Wedding: Kannada stars Darling Krishna and Milana Nagaraj tie the knot!". The Times Of India. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ↑ "Love Mocktail stars Milana Nagaraj and Darling Krishna blessed with a baby girl". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna, Milana Nagaraj 'had a strong feeling' that they would have a daughter". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ↑ "Presenting the 30 hunks who made it to the Bangalore Times' Most Desirable Men of 2020 list". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ↑ "Team 'Love Mocktail 2' sets up a valentine's date with fans". The Times of India. 12 December 2021.
- ↑ "SIIMA 2021: Mahesh Babu and Rashmika Mandanna win big for Maharshi and Dear Comrade, check out full winners list". The Indian Express. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna starrer '[email protected]' enters last leg of shoot – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE! Bhavana to be paired alongside Darling Krishna in [email protected] – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ Local Train Movie Review: This Darling Krishna-starrer train goes nowhere, retrieved 4 April 2022
- ↑ "Darling Krishna shoots for Nagendra Prasad's directorial project post wedding – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna to share screen space with Puneeth Rajkumar in Nagendra Prasad's directorial debut? – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "Nishvika Naidu, Megha Shetty to star alongside Krishna in Shiva Tejass' directorial – The New Indian Express".
- ↑ "Darling Krishna teams up with Nimika Ratnakar for his next – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna forges on with an array of exciting projects – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "Kousalya Supraja Rama: 'ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಸಾಕಾಗಿತ್ತು 'ಕೌಸಲ್ಯಾ ಸುಪ್ರಜಾ ರಾಮ'ದಿಂದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿಕ್ತು'; ಶಶಾಂಕ್ ಜತೆ ಕೈ ಜೋಡಿಸಿದ ಕೃಷ್ಣ." Hindustan Times Kannada. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ↑ "Krishna-Shashank's Brat aims for October release". TheNewIndianExpress. 3 August 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ↑ "Love Mocktail 3: Darling Krishna-Milana Nagaraj film locks release date". The Hindu. 7 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ↑ "Sandalwood Shoots: Darling Krishna and Prakash Raj commence Father's shoot". Bangalore Mirror. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ↑ "Love Me Or Hate Me Movie: ಡಾರ್ಲಿಂಗ್ ಕೃಷ್ಣ-ರಚಿತಾ ರಾಮ್ ಅಭಿನಯದ ಸಿನಿಮಾಗೆ ಕ್ಲ್ಯಾಪ್ ಮಾಡಿದ ಮಿಲನಾ ನಾಗರಾಜ್". News18 Kannada (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 10 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ↑ "Krishna's second film is Jolly Baru". The Times of India. 7 October 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna and Co. wrap up 'Love Mocktail 2' – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "Darling Krishna's 'Golden Opportunity' For New Talents To Star In Kousalya Supraja Rama". News18 India. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ↑ Seshagiri, Sangeetha. "SIIMA 2014 Telugu Nominations: Pawan Kalyan's 'Attarintiki Daredi' Nominated in 12 categories". IB Times. Archived from the original on 25 January 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- ↑ "Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Awards: Love Mocktail, Dia, Gentleman Dominate Nomination List". IB Times. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ↑ "Manju Warrier, Suriya, Krishna, others win at SIIMA Awards: Full list of winners". The News Minute. 21 September 2021. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021.
- ↑ "67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". Filmfare.com. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ↑ "Chittara Star Awards 2022 Winners". Chittara Star Awards. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ↑ K., Janani (2 August 2023). "SIIMA 2023 nomination out. 'PS 1', 'RRR', 'KGF 2' and 'Kantara' bag top spots". India Today. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ↑ "CFC Academy Awards 2023 : ಚಂದನವನ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ ಕ್ರಿಟಿಕ್ಸ್ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ.. ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ನಟ ರಿಷಬ್, ನಟಿ ಶರ್ಮಿಳಾ". Zee News Kannada. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ↑ "IIFA 2024 Utsavam unveils nominations, honouring the diversity of South Indian cinema". Firstpost. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ "Chittara Star Awards 2024 Winners". Chittara Star Awards. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ↑ "Karnataka State Film Awards 2019: Sudeep, Anupama Gowda adjudged best actors". The Hindu. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ↑ "Chittara Star Awards 2025 Nominations". Chittara Star Awards. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
