Puneeth Rajkumar Films and Awards - Pradeep Madgaonkar by Pradeep Madgaonkar

Puneeth Rajkumar Film and Awards Puneeth Rajkumar, colloquially known as Appu, was an Indian actor, playback singer, television presenter, and producer who worked primarily in Kannada cinema. He has been a lead actor in 29 films; as a child, he appeared in many films.

1976–1989: As child actor 1.Premada Kanike (1976), 2. Sanaadi Appanna (1977), 3. Thayige Thakka Maga (1978), 4. Vasantha Geetha (1980), 5 drama Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha (1981, appearing as Lord Krishna) and B. S. Ranga's Bhagyavantha (1982) In 1984, Puneeth starred with Rajkumar in the thriller Yarivanu and sang "Kannige Kaanuva", written by Rajan–Nagendra. His biggest break as a child actor came in the 1985 drama Bettada Hoovu, directed by N. Lakshminarayan and based on Shirley L. Arora's novel What Then, Raman? For his portrayal of the innocent Ramu, Puneeth received the award for Best Child Artist at the 33rd National Film Awards. In his early teens, he appeared in Shiva Mecchida Kannappa (1988) as the young Kannappa with his elder brother, Shiva. Puneeth's final child role was in Parashuram (1989), with his father.

2002–2007: Debut as lead and breakthrough In April 2002, Puneeth made his film debut as a leading man in the masala film, Appu with actress, Rakshita also making her film debut The musical by Gurukiran, directed by Puri Jagannadh and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar, in which he played a college boy, was a box office success and critics praised his dancing skills. Puneeth sang "Taliban Alla Alla", with lyrics by Upendra and music by Gurukiran. The film's success spawned remakes in Telugu (Idiot (2003)) and Tamil (Dum (2003)). Puneeth next appeared in Dinesh Babu's Abhi (2003) as a plucky college boy who is devoted to his mother. In the film, based on a true story and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar, he starred with debutante Ramya. Meher Ramesh's Veera Kannadiga was Puneeth's first 2004 release. The film, written by Puri Jagannadh, was simultaneously made in Telugu as Andhrawala with N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in the lead role. Paired with debutante Anitha, it showcased his dancing and stunt skills. Although the film was criticised for its violence and poor plot, it was successful at the box office. Puneeth next starred in S. Narayan's family drama Maurya, a remake of the Telugu Amma Nanna O

Tamila Ammayi, starring Ravi Teja and written by Puri Jagannadh. The remake enhanced Puneeth's reputation as an actor in his own right. He released two films in 2005. Mahesh Babu's Aakash reunited Puneeth with Ramya (from Abhi) and he appeared in Veera Shankar's action film Namma Basava, with Gowri Munjal. He recorded songs in both films. Puneeth's only 2006 release was Ajay, directed by Meher Ramesh and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. In the film, a remake of the 2003 Telugu Okkadu, he played a professional kabaddi player who protects a girl endangered by her uncle (played by Prakash Raj). As a result of these films, Puneeth was called the "Powerstar of Sandalwood". Puneeth's first release in 2007 was his production Arasu, directed by Mahesh Babu, in which he played an expatriate businessman who renounces his wealth for the woman he loves. For his performance, he received his first Filmfare Best Actor award. Puneeth's other release that year was Prakash's reaffirmation of traditional family values Milana. Actress Parvathy Parvathy (actress) made her debut into Kannada films with this film. Puneeth played the radio jockey Akash. For the film, he received his first Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor.

2008–2015: Other films Bindaas Vamshi Raam Prithvi, Jackie, Hudugaru, Anna Bond Yaare Koogadali. Ninnindale, Mythri

2016–2021 In March 2016, Puneeth worked for M. Saravanan's Chakravyuha and Duniya Soori's Doddmane Hudga. In 2017, he appeared in Santhosh Ananddram 's Raajakumara, which broke all-records in boxoffice and became the most highest-grossing Kannada-language film of all time beating previous record of Mungaru Male, later the record was taken up by the movie K.G.F: Chapter 1. He also had the starring role in A Harsha's Anjani Putra alongside with Rashmika Mandanna, which was remake of Tamil film Poojai.

Puneeth Rajkumar has played narrator role in the Anup Bhandari directed Rajaratha. In 2019 his film Natasaarvabhowma was released and also had commercial success.

National Film Awards Year Nominee / work

1985 Bettada Hoovu

Award

Result

Best Child Artist[58]

Won

Karnataka State Film Awards

Year

Nominee / work

Award

Result

1982-83

Chalisuva Modagalu

Best Child Actor

Won

1983–84 Eradu Nakshatragalu Best Child Actor

Won

2007–08 Milana

Best Actor

Won

2010–11 Jackie

Best Actor

Won

South Indian International Movie Awards

Year

Nominee / work

Award

Result

2011 Hudugaru

Best Actor

Won

2012 Anna Bond

Best Actor

Nominated

2013 Yaare Koogadali

Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema (male)[59]

Won

2016 Rana Vikrama

Best Actor

Won

2017 Doddmane Hudga

Best Actor

Nominated

2018 Raajakumara

Best Actor

Won

2019 Natasaarvabhowma Best Actor

Nominated

Filmfare Awards South

Year

Nominee / work

Award

Result

1985 Bettada Hoovu

Filmfare Best Child Actor[60]

Won

2007 Arasu

Best Actor

Won

2011 Hudugaru

Best Actor

Won

2012 Anna Bond

Best Actor

Nominated

2014 Power

Best Actor

Nominated

2015 Rana Vikrama

Best Actor

Won

2016 Doddmane Hudga Best Actor

2017 Raajakumara

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Best Actor

Nominated

Won

2016: Best Playback Singer- Male – Run Antony – Nominated for 'Jhanak Jhanak' 2014: Best Playback Singer- Male – Power*** – Nominated for 'Guruvara Sange' Suvarna Film Awards

The Suvarna Film Awards are presented by Asianet Suvarna, a Kannada television channel to honour artists in Kannada cinema. The awards were established in 2008. Year Nominated work

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