Dhananjaya (actor)
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Kalenahalli Adaviswamy Dhananjaya (born 23 August 1985), also known as Daali, is an Indian actor, lyricist and film producer known for his work in Kannada cinema. He has won three Filmfare Awards and four SIIMA Awards for his performances in various films.
Dhananjaya made his acting debut in Director's Special (2013) for which he won the best debut actor award at the 3rd SIIMA Awards.[1] He was critically acclaimed for playing the role of Allama Prabhu in Allama (2017). He turned producer through the film, Badava Rascal.[2]
Dhananjaya got the major breakthrough in the film and Tamil.
Early life and family
Dhananjaya was born on 23 August 1985.[5] Dhananjaya excelled in studies and had secured top marks for the whole of Hassan District once when he was in 7th standard and then again in 10th standard.[6] He says he grew up watching Dr. Rajkumar movies and hence he started acting in dramas, mono-acting competitions and street plays while he was still in school.[7]
Dhananjaya then moved to Mysore for higher studies and having completed his PUC in
Film career
Early years (2013–2018)
Dhananjaya appeared in a Kannada short film on YouTube called Jayanagar 4th Block which has over 2.5 million views as of 2022.
Daali and after (2018–present)
His biggest breakthrough came when he was offered a negative role named "'Daali" opposite
Producer, lyricist and a writer & Director
Riding on the success of his acting career in Sandalwood, Dhananjaya has set up his own production house Daali Pictures named after his popular character Daali.[20] Badava Rascal - A Kannada film, will be marking Dhananjaya's entry into the journey as a producer under his home banner.[21] The film has the production part and is due for release soon.[22] According to recent announcements Dhananjaya is set to produce second film named Head Bush under his home banner Daali Pictures.[23] The film based on the life-story of Bangalore's infamous underworld don - Jayaraj.[24]
Dhananjaya has also penned for songs in movies that he has starred in as well as other indie films.[25] The upcoming Kannada film named Orchestra - a first production venture by musician Raghu Dixit being one of his first as a lyricist in Kannada film industry.[26][27] He has also written multiple songs for his upcoming movie Badava Rascal among which one of them was released recently and was a huge hit.[28]
Dhananjaya often writes columns in Kannada newspapers choosing topics such as social issues and human values.[29][30]
Filmography
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
All films are in Kannada unless noted otherwise.
As actor
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2013 | Director's Special | Dhananjaya | Debut Film | |
2014 | Jayanagar 4th Block | Himself | Actor and Story-writer | [31] |
2015 | Rhaatee | Raja | ||
Boxer | Raja | [14][15] | ||
2016 | Jessie | Jessie | [32] | |
Badmaash | Vijay | [33] | ||
2017 | Allama | Allama Prabhu | [34] | |
Eradane Sala | [35] [36] | |||
Happy New Year | RJ Danny | |||
2018 | Tagaru | Daali | [37][3] | |
Bhairava Geetha | Bhairava | Kannada-Telugu Bilingual Film | ||
Life Jothe Ondh Selfie | Karthik | Special Appearance | ||
2019 | Yajamana | Mittai Soori | [38] | |
2020 | Popcorn Monkey Tiger | Tiger Seena | [39] | |
2021 | Pogaru | Dhananjay | [40] | |
Yuvarathnaa | Antony Joseph | [41] | ||
Salaga | Samrat | [42] | ||
Rathnan Prapancha | Rathnakara | [43] | ||
Pushpa: The Rise | Jaali Reddy | Telugu Film | [44] | |
Badava Rascal | Shankar | Also producer | [45] | |
2022 | Twenty One Hours | Srikanth | [46] | |
Bairagee | Karna | [45] | ||
Monsoon Raaga | Katte | [45] | ||
Totapuri: Chapter 1 | Narayana Pillai | [47] | ||
Head Bush | M. P. Jayaraj | Also producer | [48] | |
Once Upon a Time in Jamaligudda | Krishan (Heroshima) | [49] | ||
2023 | Orchestra Mysuru | Shepard | Cameo appearance | [50] |
Gurudev Hoysala | Gurudev Hoysala | Dhananjaya's 25th film | [51] | |
Paayum Oli Nee Yenakku | Jeevan | Tamil Film | [52][53] | |
Manu Charitra | Rudra | Telugu Film | ||
Thothapuri: Chapter 2 | Narayana Pillai | |||
2024 | Zebra † | Adhi | Filming; Telugu Film | [54] |
Uttarakaanda † | TBA | Pre-production | [55][56] | |
Pushpa 2: The Rule † | Jaali Reddy | Filming; Telugu Film | ||
Anna From Mexico † | TBA | Pre-production | [57] |
As lyricist
Year | Song | Movie | Music Director | Ref. |
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2021 | "Udupi Hotelu" | Badava Rascal | Vasuki Vaibhav | |
2022 | "Habibi Habibi" | Head Bush | Charan Raj | |
2023 | "Maadappa" | Orchestra Mysuru | Raghu Dixit | |
"Sulla Chandira" | ||||
"Nadiyondu" | ||||
"Dum Idre Hodi Nanna" | ||||
"Sangeeta Sagara" | ||||
"Arey Arey" | ||||
"Idu Yeno Ondthara" | ||||
"Haaduve Naa Haaduve" | ||||
"Tagaru Palya Title Track" | Tagaru Palya | Vasuki Vaibhav | [58] | |
"Suryakanthi" |
As producer (Daali Pictures)
Year | Title | Ref. |
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2021 | Badava Rascal | |
2022 | Head Bush | |
2023 | Tagaru Palya | [59] |
As a presenter
- Orchestra Mysuru (2023)
- Daredevil Musthafa (2023)
Awards
Film Title | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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Director's Special | 3rd SIIMA Awards | Best Male Debutant | Won | [60] |
Allama | 65th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor (Critics) | Won | [61] |
Basavaratna Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
Tagaru | Zee Kannada Hemmeya Kannadiga Award | Best Supporting Actor | Won | |
66th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Kannada | Won | [62] | |
8th SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Won | [63] | |
Popcorn Monkey Tiger | 9th SIIMA Awards | Best Actor – Kannada | Won | [64] |
Salaga | 10th SIIMA Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Kannada | Nominated | |
67th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Kannada | Nominated | ||
Badava Rascal | Best Actor – Kannada | Won | [65] | |
10th SIIMA Awards | Best Actor – Kannada | Nominated | [66][67] | |
Yuvarathnaa | Best Actor in a Negative Role – Kannada | Nominated | ||
not applicable | Best sensation of Kannada cinema | Won |
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- ^ "Bhairava Geetha Telugu Movie Review". 123telugu.com. 14 December 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
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External links
- Dhananjaya at IMDb
- Dhananjay Rediff interview