Rangayana Raghu

Rangayana Raghu
Rangayana Raghu
	Tumkur, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1995–present
Spouse	Mangala
Children	1

Kotturu Chikkarangappa Raghunath (born 17 April 1965),

Kannada cinema. Portraying mostly comic and negative-shaded characters, he has appeared in over 250 films. Prior to acting in films, he worked as a stage actor with B. V. Karanth

's theatre group Rangayana, from 1988 to 1999. He made his debut in films in 1995 with Suggi, which got shelved.

Raghu got his major break in films after appearing as an antagonist in Dhumm (2002). He is best noted for his performance in the 2007 film Duniya which won him his second Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. His other notable roles came in Cyanide (2006), Raam (2009), Olave Mandara (2011) and Jayammana Maga (2013). In 2014, his wife Mangala and he started Sanchari Theatre, a theatre training institute for children.^[2]^[3]

Early life and career

Raghu was born as Kotturu Chikkarangappa Raghunath on 17 April 1965, as the ninth child to Chikkarangaiah and Veeramma, in a village Kotturu, in Pavagada

Tumkur district of the erstwhile Mysore State (now Karnataka).^[1]

Raghu began his acting career as a theatre artist when he joined the Rangayana theatre group in

Kannada-language film Suggi directed by Hamsalekha that eventually got shelved. He then appeared in the 2002 film Dhumm followed by minor roles in Megha Banthu Megha and Aryabhata. His major breakthrough was Yogaraj Bhat's debut directorial venture Mani. He received critical acclaim for his performances in films like Ranga SSLC, Duniya, Alemari, Modalasala, and Director's Special.^[5]^[6]

Raghu made his debut in Tulu films in 2018 with My Name is Annappa.^[7]

Filmography

Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga (1998)...Patil
Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu (2001)
Dhumm (2002)
Sri Ram (2003)...Chakratheertha
Mani
(2003)
Hrudayavantha (2003)
Ranga SSLC (2004)...Kunta Naga
Dharma (2004)
Sahukara (2004)...Benkiyappa
Bhagawan (2004)...Sharath Simha
Sarvabhouma (2004)...Jayaraj
Omkara (2004)...Divya's father
Rakshasa (2005)...Cheluvaraju
Valmiki (2005)...Ballanna
Gunna (2005)...Sharma
Swamy (2005)
Boyfriend (2005)
Jootata (2005)
Cyanide (2006)...Ranganath
Thangigagi (2006)...Shadeshwara
Tenali Rama (2006)
Shishya (2006)
Honeymoon Express (2006)...Ranganath
Suntaragaali (2006)...D. Rajahuli
Tirupathi
(2006)
7 O' Clock (2006)
Odahuttidavalu (2006)
Poojari (2007)
Duniya (2007)
Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige (2007)
Gunavantha (2007)
Parodi (2007)
Snehana Preethina (2007)
Sixer (2007)
Geleya (2007)
Ganesha (2007)
Hani Hani
(2008)
Beladingalaagi Baa (2008)
Gaalipata (2008)
Payana (2008)
Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008)
Taj Mahal (2008)
Vasanthakala (2008)
Avva (2008)
Dheemaku (2008)
Mast Maja Maadi (2008)
Kodagana Koli Nungitha (2008)
Yuga Yugagale Saagali (2008)
Minchina Ota (2008)
Sangama (2008)
Athmeeya (2008)
Bidda (2008)
Rajakumari (2009)
Prem Kahani (2009)
Maleyali Jotheyali (2009)...Rangappa
Raam (2009)
Olave Jeevana Lekkachaara (2009)...Ratna
Junglee (2009)
Mr Painter (2009)
Nanda (2009)
Kallara Santhe (2009)
Rajani (2009)
Kannadada Kiran Bedi (2009)
Gubbachchigalu (2009)
Muniya (2009)
Jokali (2010)
Appu and Pappu (2010)
Ullasa Utsaha (2010)
Mylari (2010)
Shankar IPS (2010)
Gubbi (2010)
Hendtheer Darbar (2010)
Sanchari (2010)
Huli (2010)
Rame Gowda vs Krishna Reddy (2010)
Kari Chirathe (2010)
Gang Leader (2010)
Antharathma (2010)
Dildar (2010)
Hoo (2010)
Tsunami (2010)
Modalasala (2010)
Jackie (2010)..."Meese" Bheemanna
Kiccha Huccha (2010)
Eradane Maduve (2010)
Gandedhe (2010)
Aithalakkadi (2010)
Huduga Hudugi (2010)
Swayamvara (2010)
Chiru
(2010)
Olave Mandara (2011)
Happy Husband (2011)
Rama Rama Raghurama (2011)
Kaanchaana (2011)
Idonthara Love Story (2011)
Kaalgejje (2011)
Rajani (2011)
Ee Sanje (2011)
Kool...Sakkath Hot Maga (2011)
Veerabahu (2011)
Saarathi (2011)
Kannadi (2011)
Lakshmi (2011)
Alemari (2011)
Devadas (2011)
Tyagu (2011)
Swayam Krushi (2011)
Auto Manja (2011)
Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam (2011)
Swamiji (2011)
Sanju Weds Geetha (2011)...Saasa
O Manase (2011)
Gun (2011)
Hudugaru (2011)
Manase Mandaram (2011)
Thathaasthu (2011)
Belgaum (2011)
Tirugubothu (2011)
Prince (2011)
Boss (2011)
Tumba Ishta Swalpa Kashta (2011)
90 (2011)
Paramathma (2011)
Jarasandha (2011)
Shyloo (2011)
Ko Ko (2012)
Tsunami (2012)
Chingari (2012)
Alemari (2012)
Anna Bond (2012)
Breaking News (2012)
Villain (2012)
Jaanu (2012)
Dandupalya (2012)
Shiva (2012)
Romeo (2012)
Rambo (2012)...Mangalore Annappa
Kalaya Tasmai Namaha (2012)
Mr. 420 (2012)
Super Shastri (2012)
Lakshmi (2013)
Topiwala (2013)
CID Eesha (2013)...Narasimha
Aane Pataaki (2013)
Director's Special (2013)
Kaddipudi (2013)...Jinke
Mahanadi (2013)
Mangana Kaiyalli Manikya (2013)
Case No. 18/9 (2013)
Jayammana Maga (2013)...Bhagavanta
Shathru (2013 film) (2013)
Chaddi Dosth (2013)
Brahma (2014)
Crazy Star (2014)
Dil Rangeela (2014)
Manada Mareyalli (2014)
Agraja (2014)
Gajakesari (2014)...Agni
Preethi Geethi Ityaadi (2014)
24 Carat (2014)
Power *** (2014)...P. V. Bhushan
Jackson (2015)
Krishna-Leela (2015)...Chandrashekar
Nagaari (2015)
Rana Vikrama (2015)
Daksha (2015)
Bullet Basya (2015)
Dove (2015)
Ganga (2015)
Ramleela (2015)...Mekedatu Papanna
Sharpshooter (2015)
Parapancha (2016)
U The End A (2016)
Kala Bhairava (2016)
The Great Story of Sodabuddi (2016)
ACP
Raghu

Akira (2016)...Gun Guddappa

Ishtakamya (2016)

Style King (2016)...Naga

Mr. Mommaga (2016)

Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara (2016)

Crazy Boy (2016)

Lifeu Super (2016)

Golisoda (2016)

Doddmane Hudga (2016)...Nanjunda

Dana Kayonu (2016)

Idolle Ramayana (2016)...Inspector Ramdas

Nagarahavu (2016)

Madha Mathu Manasi (2016)

Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi (2016)

Sundaranga Jaana (2016)...Anjaneya

Lee (2017)

Mumbai (2017)

Melkote Manja (2017)

Smile Please (2017)...Sadananda

Raajakumara (2017)...Venky

Jani (2017)

Garuda (2018)

Mugulu Nage (2017)...Raghu^[8]

Kanaka (2018)^[9]

O Premave (2018)

Gultoo (2018)...Anantharamaiah

Johnny Johnny Yes Papa (2018)...Pappa

Saaguva Daariyalli (2018)

Hyper (2018)

Kannadakkagi Ondannu Otthi (2018)

Aa Karaala Ratri (2018)...Muthanna

Atharva (2018)

Loud Speaker (2018)

Ayogya (2018)

My Name is Annappa (2018)

Aadi Purana (2018)

Jagath Kiladi (2018)

Orange (2018)...Giddappa

Girgitle (2019)

Missing Boy (2019)

Panchatantra (2019)...Ranganna

Yaana (2019)

Dasharatha (2019)

Ayushman Bhava (2019)...Raghu

Bharaate (2019)...Patela

Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakasha (2019)...Shiva

Drona (2020)...Raghu

French Biriyani (2020)...Mahadev

Ramarjuna (2021)...Peter

Inspector Vikram (2021)

Yuvarathnaa (2021)

Puksatte Lifu (2021)

Tom and Jerry (2021)

Mugilpete (2021)

Sakath (2021)...Chalapathi

James (2022)...Rakesh Kumar Pirangi

Gaalipata 2 (2022)...Bhairegowda

Family Pack (2022)...Manjunath/Manjanna

Wheelchair Romeo (2022)...Jack mama

Love Birds (2023)

Gowli (2023)...Kakka

Melody Drama
(2023)

Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023)...Siddegowda

Tagaru Palya (2023)...Pandappa aka Pandu

Rangasamudra (2024)

Case of Kondana (2024)

Just Pass (2024)

Shakhahaari (2024)

Karataka Damanaka (2024)

Awards and nominations

Karnataka State Film Awards

Mani
2006–07: Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor: Duniya

Filmfare Awards South

2006: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Cyanide
2009: nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Raam
2010: nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Modalasala
2011: nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Olave Mandara
2013: nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada: Jayammana Maga

South Indian International Movie Awards

2011: Best Actor in a Negative Role (Kannada): Sanju Weds Geetha
2012: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Kannada): Romeo
2021: Best Actor in a Negative Role

(Kannada): Drona

2021: Best Comedian

(Kannada): French Biriyani

2012: nominated, Best Comedian (Kannada): Shiva
2013: nominated, Best Comedian (Kannada): Jayammana Maga
2015: nominated, Best Comedian (Kannada): Power***
2016: nominated, Best Comedian (Kannada): Rana Vikrama
2022: nominated, Best Comedian (Kannada): Badava Rascal

Udaya Film Awards

2010: Best Supporting Actor
2012: Best Comedian: Mr. 420

Suvarna Film Awards

2007: Best Supporting Actor: Duniya
2009: Best Supporting Actor: Modalasala

IIFA Utsavam

2015: nominated, Best Performance In A Supporting Role – Male (Kannada): Krishna Leela
2015: nominated, Best Performance In A Comic Role (Kannada): Rana Vikrama

Innovative Film Awards

2010: Best Supporting Actor^[10]

References

^ ^a ^b Raghu, Rangayana (19 January 2016). Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 8 - January 17, 2016 - Full Episode (in Kannada). Zee Kannada. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
^ "Building bonds via theatre". Deccan Herald. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
^ "Kannada Hero Vijay Beats Stalwarts to Win National Award". The New Indian Express. bangalorefirst.in. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
^ "Rangayana Raghu Take up Plays". supergoodmovies.cpm. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
^ "Duniya Review". nowrunning.com. 24 February 2007. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
^ "A dialogue with greed". The Hindu 2 June 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
^ Daithota, Madhu (20 July 2018). "Rangayana Raghu makes Tulu film debut". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
^ SM, Shashiprasad (1 September 2017). "Mugulu Nage movie review: Smile with a teary end". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
^ Upadhyaya, Prakash (26 January 2018). "Kanaka movie review: Live audience response". International Business Times India. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
^ "Innovative Film Awards, star studded, star oriented". chitratara.com. 3 May 2010. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2017.

External links

Rangayana Raghu at
IMDb

[zk-1] Raghu, Rangayana (19 January 2016). Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 8 - January 17, 2016 - Full Episode (in Kannada). Zee Kannada. Retrieved 17 February 2016.

[2] "Building bonds via theatre". Deccan Herald. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2018.

[3] "Kannada Hero Vijay Beats Stalwarts to Win National Award". The New Indian Express. bangalorefirst.in. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2018.

[4] "Rangayana Raghu Take up Plays". supergoodmovies.cpm. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2014.

[5] "Duniya Review". nowrunning.com. 24 February 2007. Retrieved 9 February 2014.

[6] "A dialogue with greed". The Hindu 2 June 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2014.

[7] Daithota, Madhu (20 July 2018). "Rangayana Raghu makes Tulu film debut". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 December 2018.

[8] SM, Shashiprasad (1 September 2017). "Mugulu Nage movie review: Smile with a teary end". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 31 March 2024.

[9] Upadhyaya, Prakash (26 January 2018). "Kanaka movie review: Live audience response". International Business Times India. Retrieved 31 March 2024.

[10] "Innovative Film Awards, star studded, star oriented". chitratara.com. 3 May 2010. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2017.

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SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Kannada	Rangayana Raghu (2012) Avinash Diwakar (2013) Achyuth Kumar (2014) Pannaga Bharana (2015) Chandan Achar (2016) Kashinath (2017) Achyuth Kumar (2018) Devaraj (2019, 2020) Panju (2021)
Malayalam	Nandu (2012) Murali Gopy (2013) Jayasurya (2014) Siddique (2015) Renji Panicker (2016) Shane Nigam (2017) Roshan Mathew (2018)
Tamil	R. Sarathkumar (2012) R. Madhavan (2013) Arya (2014) Bobby Simha (2015) Prakash Raj (2016) Prakash Raj (2017) M. S. Bhaskar (2018) Prakash Raj (2019)
Telugu	Prakash Raj (2012) Rajendra Prasad (2013) Sunil (2014) Srinivas Avasarala (2015) Rajendra Prasad (2016) Srikanth (2017) Aadhi Pinisetty (2018) Rajendra Prasad (2019)