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Dharma Keerthiraj | |
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.jpg) Dharma in 2015 Kannada film Mumtaz | |
| Born | Dharma 7 July 1984 Bengaluru |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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Dharma Keerthiraj is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada-language films.[1][2][3] who is fondly known as ‘Cadbury huduga’ for his role in Navagraha (2008).[4][5][6] He is the contestant in the 2024 reality show Bigg Boss Kannada 11.[7][8]
Career[edit | edit source]
Dharma Keerthiraj started his acting career with the 2008 film Navagraha,[9] directed by Dinakar Thoogudeepa, starring Darshan and Sharmila Mandre. He later played lead roles in Olave Vismaya, Mumtaz,[10] Khadak, and other films.[2][11][12][6][13]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2008 | Navagraha | Vicky | [14] | |
| 2010 | Olave Vismaya | Manu | [15] | |
| 2015 | Mumtaz | Ranjith | [16] | |
| 2022 | Khadak | Dharma | [17] | |
| 2023 | The Fighter Suman | Suman | Dubbed release | [18] |
| O Manase | Keerthi | [19] | ||
| Ronnie: The Hunter | [20] | |||
| 2024 | Tenant | Sundresh | [21] | |
| 2025 | Takila | [22] | ||
| Talvar | Talvar | [23] | ||
| Dasarahalli | Tejas | [24] | ||
| Bullet | [25] | |||
| 2026 | Blood Roses | CI Arun Gogoi | Telugu film | [26] |
| Bengaluru Inn | Ram | [27] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Waiting in anticipation". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dharma Keerthiraj to play RAW agent in his next - Times of India". The Times of India. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ↑ "Kannada Actor Dharma Keerthiraj's New Movie Announced". Times Now. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (9 April 2025). "Dharma Keerthiraj Interview: It's right time to explore languages, stories, and fresh identities". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ Dharma Keerthi Raj : ನನ್ನ ನವಗ್ರಹದಲ್ಲಿ Hero ಆಗಿ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇ ಡಿ ಬಾಸ್ Darshan | Interview | Karnataka TV, 20 May 2022, retrieved 27 December 2022
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Upcoming film TheVirus to feature Dharma Keerthiraj in a negative role". The New Indian Express. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ↑ "Bigg Boss Kannada 11: ಧರ್ಮ ಕೀರ್ತಿರಾಜ್, ಗೌರವ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿಸೋದು ಕನ್ಫರ್ಮ್?". Vijay Karnataka (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ↑ "Bigg Boss Kannada 11: Dharma Kirthiraj recalls childhood tragedy of mother's arm loss and father's inspiring support". The Times of India. 30 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ↑ "Darshan Turns Reel Don For a Friend". The New Indian Express. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ↑ m, shashiprasad s (1 November 2015). "Movie review 'Mumtaz': Fall in 'sleep'". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ↑ Dharma keerthiraj, an actor, son of the legendary sandalwood actor - Keerthi Raj sharing his journey. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ↑ "Dharma Keerthiraj New movie: ಧರ್ಮ ಕೀರ್ತಿರಾಜ್ ಹೊಸ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟೀಸರ್ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ...ನಿಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹ ಇರಲಿ ಎಂದ ನಟ". Kannada Hindustan Times (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ↑ "Dharma Keerthiraj's Next In Kannada Titled Jaasti Preeti; Inspired By A Facebook Post!". Times Now. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ↑ "Navagraha will feature seven actors? all sons of senior actors who were popular for their roles as villains on the Kannada film screen". Mid-Day. 7 March 2008. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ↑ "Olave Vismaya (2010) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". chiloka.com.
- ↑ "Mumtaz Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "Dharma Keerthiraj, Anusha Rai and Kabir Duhan Singh unite for Chanaksha". Cinema Express. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (14 July 2023). "The Fighter Suman Cast List | The Fighter Suman Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "O Manase (Kannada) Movie Review: Who dunnit? That's the question". Bangalore Mirror.
- ↑ "Dharma Keerthiraj to play RAW agent in his next". 11 November 2022 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ↑ "Tenant out on OTT: Dharma Keerthiraj's pandemic murder mystery is now available to stream". OTTPlay. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "Takila Movie Review: where desire brews, but the thrill runs dry". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Shooting To Release Date, All You Need To Know About Dharma Keerthiraj-starrer Talwar". News18. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "Dasarahalli Movie Review: A rural reform film that falls flat with outdated filmmaking". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "Bullet Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ Sistu, Suhas (6 February 2026). "Blood Roses: Blends power, emotion, and social consciousness". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "Bengaluru Inn Movie Review: A Thriller That Explores Blackmail and Online Exploitation". The Times of India.
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