Rahul Salanke

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Rahul Salanke
File:Rahul Salanke.jpg
Rahul Salanke at an event
Born14 May 1989 (1989-05-14) (age 34)
NationalityIndian
Alma materJain University, Bengaluru
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present

Rahul Salanke, popularly known as RK Rahul is an Indian film actor, primarily from Kannada cinema.[1][2][3]

He made his acting debut in Nannusire in 2008. He is best known for his performance in the Kannada movie Jigarthanda produced by Kannada cinema actor Sudeep's company - Kichcha Creations.[4][5][6] He is also known for his performance as a VJ and television host for 'Ondu Prashne Ondu Haadu' TV show on Udaya Music.[7][8]

He is an opening batsman for Karnataka Bulldozers in the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL).[9]

Personal life[edit]

Rahul Salanke was born on 14 May 1989 in Bangalore, Karnataka. He completed his schooling from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore and Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, Bangalore. Rahul obtained his MBA degree from Symbiosis International University.

Career[edit]

Rahul is the first actor to be launched by Sudeep as a main lead in his home production.[10][11][12]

His movie Jigarthanda (2016) has been his most successful movie to date.[13][14] Directed by Shiva Ganesh, the film was a remake of the Tamil film Jigarthanda (2014), featuring actor Siddharth.[15]

Filmography[edit]

Year Film Role Language Notes Ref
2008 Nannusire Abhi Kannada [16]
2009 Abhimaani Muthu Kannada [17]
2009 Chamkaisi Chindi Udaisi Ramu Kannada
2010 Hrudayadali Idenidu Sanjay Kannada
2014 Maanikya Rahul Kannada Cameo appearance
2016 Jigarthanda Rahul Kannada Remake of Jigarthanda, inspired by A Dirty Carnival [18][19]

References[edit]

  1. "RK Rahul shares an action sequence from his latest film". The Times of India.
  2. "Sudeep To Direct 'Jigarthanda' In Kannada: Nannusire Fame Rahul To Play The Lead!". 11 May 2015.
  3. "Team Jigarthanda's Unconventional Ways Of Promotions!". 7 April 2016.
  4. "Rahul in Kannada remake of 'Jigarthanda'". The Indian Express. 29 June 2015.
  5. "Rahul Bounces Back with Sudeep's Help". The New Indian Express.
  6. "Rahul, Ravi Shankar to star in Jigarthanda's Kannada remake". Hindustan Times. 29 June 2015.
  7. "Rahul had worked as VJ". The Times of India.
  8. Hooli, Shekhar H. (13 October 2009). "Hrudayadali Idenidu to release in November".
  9. "Karnataka Bulldozers CCL Team". www.ccl.in.
  10. "Sudeep suggested that I do Jigarthanda". The Times of India.
  11. "Rahul, Ravi Shankar in Kannada remake of 'Jigarthanda'". Business Standard India. 29 June 2015.
  12. "Sudeep to Produce a film for Rahul". We Light News.
  13. "Jigarthanda: Staying true to the original". The Hindu. 25 June 2016.
  14. SM, Shashiprasad (18 May 2016). "Oh Captain, His captain!". Deccan Chronicle.
  15. "Remade from the Tamil hit, Jigarthanda's Kannada version". Firstpost. 25 June 2016.
  16. Oct 30, Updated. "Nannusire: Out of breath". Bangalore Mirror.
  17. "A family film". The New Indian Express.
  18. SM, Shashiprasad (25 June 2016). "Jigarthanda movie review: Refreshingly funny". Deccan Chronicle.
  19. "Ravishankar, Rahul, Samyuktha Belawadi's Jigarthanda movie stills". IBTimes India.

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