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Gowrishankar SRG is an Indian actor, producer and writer who works primarily in Kannada cinema.[1] He is known for his roles in the films Rajahamsa (2017) and Kerebete (2024).[2]

Career[edit | edit source]

Gowrishankar made his acting debut with the Kannada film Jokaali in 2010, in which he played Veda. He subsequently played a leading role in Rajahamsa (2017).[3]

In 2024, Gowrishankar starred in the Kannada film Kerebete, directed by Rajguru B, portraying Naga opposite Bindu Shivaram.[4] He also produced the film and contributed to its screenplay and dialogues.[5] Kerebete was screened at the 55th International Film Festival of India in 2024.[6] For his performance in the film, Gowrishankar won the Critics Award for Best Actor – Kannada at the 70th Filmfare Awards South.[7]

In 2026, Gowrishankar appeared in the lead role of Kumar Kamsale in Common Man, directed by Om Sai Prakash.[8]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes
2010 Jokaali Veda Debut
2017 Rajahamsa Lead role[9]
2024 Kerebete Naga Lead role; producer; screenplay and dialogues[10]
2026 Common Man Kumar Kamsale Lead role

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Year Award Category Film Result
2026 70th Filmfare Awards South Critics Award for Best Actor – Kannada Kerebete Won[11]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Reddy, Maheswara. "Gowrishankar delighted by praise from veteran artistes". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  2. Sumanth, SN. "ಫಿಲ್ಮ್‌ಫೇರ್ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ವಿಜೇತ ಗೌರಿಶಂಕರ್ ಈಗ 'ಕಾಮನ್ ಮ್ಯಾನ್ ನಾನೇ ಸಿಎಂ' ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಬ್ಯುಸಿ". Asianet Suvarna News (in ಕನ್ನಡ). Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  3. "Rajahamsa will be a family entertainer: Gowrishikar". The New Indian Express. 2017-09-07. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  4. Kodur, Swaroop (2023-10-25). "Kere Bete: Gowrishankar to lead film on popular fishing event in Karnataka". OTTplay. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  5. "I wish to get my breakthrough with Kerebete: Gowrishankar". The New Indian Express. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  6. Sharadhaa, A. (2024-11-28). "Kerebete screened at 55th IFFI". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  7. "Winners of the 70th Filmfare Awards South - Kannada". Filmfare. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  8. Sharadhaa, A. (2026-09-06). "Sai Prakash-Gowrishankar led Common Man locks release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  9. Nischith, N. "'Rajahamsa was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  10. "Stories based on local folklore appeal to all: Rajguru B., Director of Kannada film 'Kerebete'". Press Information Bureau. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India. 2024-11-25. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
  11. "Winners of the 70th Filmfare Awards South - Kannada". Filmfare. Retrieved 2026-09-17.