Puneeth Rajkumar
Date of birth: 1975-03-17
Place of birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Lohith, Puneet Rajkumar, Puneet, Puneeth, Appu, Power Star, PSPRK , Lohith Rajkumar, Master Lohith, Puneeth Rajkumar, Punith Rajkumar
Biography
Puneeth Rajkumar (17 March 1975 – October 29, 2021), affectionately known as Appu, was an Indian actor, playback singer, film producer, television presenter and philanthropist who worked in Kannada cinema. He was the youngest son of legendary actor and matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar. He was one of the most popular actors in Kannada cinema. He appeared as a lead in 32 films. As a child, he appeared in many films. His performances as a child actor in Vasantha Geetha (1980), Bhagyavantha (1981), Chalisuva Modagalu (1982), Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983), Bhakta Prahaladha (1983), Yarivanu (1984) and Bettada Hoovu (1985) were praised. He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role of Ramu in Bettada Hoovu. He also won Karnataka State Award Best Child artist for Chalisuva Modagalu and Eradu Nakshatragalu. Puneeth's first lead role was in 2002's Appu. In a career spanning three decades, he has won one National Film Award, four Karnataka State Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards South and five SIIMA awards. He was conferred with the Doctorate by Mysuru University. The Karnataka Government conferred the state's highest civilian award, Karnataka Ratna, to Puneeth Rajkumar on 1 November 2022, posthumously.
Movie Credits
Bettada Hoovu
1985-01-01
Ramu, a poor boy and an avid reader, works hard and saves money to buy his favourite book. But, situ
Lucky Man
2022-09-09
Arjun and Anu, best friends who are married, are on the verge getting a divorce. Arjun happens to me
Padde Huli
2019-04-19
Padde Huli tells one such story of a college guy who is torn between his true love and passion for m
Hosa Belaku
1982-03-05
Ravi loves Vatsala, his sister's step-daughter. However, his sister wants him to marry her own daugh
Chalisuva Modagalu
1982-10-29
Mohan and his wife, Leela, are the leading lawyers. Trouble brews in their marital life and careers
Parashuram
1989-06-22
Parashuram is a private detective who leads a content life with his family. However, everything chan
Hudugaru
2011-05-05
The story revolves around three friends who are desperately looking out for suitable job opportuniti
Gandhada Gudi
2022-10-28
A narrative by Puneeth Rajkumar aka Appu which explores state of Karnataka - the land, its culture a
Premada Kanike
1976-03-05
A tutor hired by a wealthy family witnesses a murder, while travelling by a train. She faces a dilem
Sanaadi Appanna
1977-08-19
Based on a novel of same name by K Puranik, which is loosely based on real life events of Appanna, a
Thaayige Thakka Maga
1978-12-13
At his detective wife's request, a young man joins a boxing club to find out about the illegal activ
Vasantha Geetha
1980-01-01
Vasantha, an ordinary insurance agent, and Geetha, an arrogant woman, get married after fighting ini
Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha
1981-08-03
A sage predicts that there will be two men in Ganga's life. Shortly, she comes across Ranga, a bandi
Bhakta Prahlada
1983-08-16
It is a Hindu mythological film directed by Vijay, and based on the tale of Prahalada. The film star
Bhagyavantha
1981-01-01
Krishna, a child, faces various obstacles as he is considered unlucky by his family who avoids him.
Shiva Mecchida Kannappa
1988-03-24
The film is about the life of Kannappa, a hunter who becomes a Lord Shiva devotee. This was the 4th
Prithvi
2010-04-23
Prithvi Kumar is an honest young IAS Officer who works as District Commissioner for Bellary District
Paramathma
2011-10-05
The story of Paramathma focus on the philosophy that those who are very close to heart leave us quic
Mythri
2015-02-20
Fast paced and evocative, this contemporary social drama delves into concepts of love and fidelity i
Ninnindale
2014-01-16
Vicky Venkatesh ( Puneeth Rajkumar) is an adventure enthusiast based in New York. He's tried everyth
Doddmane Hudga
2016-09-30
Surya, a boy belonging to a big family of the town, moves out of the house when ignored by his fathe
Chakravyuha
2016-04-20
A young man (Puneeth Rajkumar) finds himself in too deep after taking an injured protester to a hosp
Yaare Koogadali
2012-12-20
Kumara and Natesa escape from their village and settle in the city. Later they start to work at a ga
Anjaniputra
2017-12-21
A small-time businessman who runs a finance business at a local vegetable market enjoys the support
Milana
2007-09-14
Hero is in love with a girl who is forced to marry a police officer. Hero is later forced by his par
Natasaarvabhowma
2019-02-07
A supernatural force influences a guy's behaviour and helps him finish important tasks.
Bindaas
2008-02-15
Raam
2009-12-25
Pooja's rich uncles try to forcibly marry her off and Raam rescues her from this marriage. She falls
Yuvarathnaa
2021-03-31
A government aided college, RK University, is on the verge of completing its golden jubilee but a bi
Power
2014-08-28
A politician slips into coma after being attacked by criminals. He wakes up several years later to f
Mayabazar 2016
2020-02-28
An honest cop, a conman and a hopeless romantic form an unusual team during the days of demonetisati
Anna Bond
2012-05-01
While working in a medical camp in Singapore, Bond Ravi falls for Meera. He encounters her again in
Jackie
2010-10-14
Life takes a turn for Jackie, a happy-go-lucky chap who has to go in search of a girl for whose disa
James
2022-03-17
Santhosh Kumar, who goes by the name James, runs a security agency and has been commissioned to take
Rajaratha
2018-03-23
Rajaratha is a 2018 Indian Kannada romantic comedy film written and directed by Anup Bhandari who al
Ajay
2006-05-04
Ajay hides Paddu in his house without the knowledge of his father, trying to send her to Australia a
Arasu
2007-01-25
Shivaraj falls in love with his manager's daughter, Shruthi. However, she refuses his proposal and c
Vamshi
2008-10-02
An aspiring police officer and trainee Vamshi (Puneeth Rajkumar) is impulsive and aggressive in his
Raajakumara
2017-03-24
A dutiful son, a prince in his fathers' eyes, retains his purity of character despite the many chall
Rana Vikrama
2015-04-10
Raaj
2009-08-14
Hailing from a small village, Muthuraj aspires to be a great actor someday. He goes to the city to p
Appu
2002-04-26
Abhi
2003-04-25
Neighbors Abhi and Bhanu fall in love, but Bhanu's father comes to know about it and shifts to Hubli
Veera Kannadiga
2004-01-01
A man protects a slum and strives to keep its inhabitants safe from the negative elements. He also a
Maurya
2004-10-22
Manu, a professional kick-boxer can do anything to fulfill his mother’s wish. Through all the ups an
Namma Basava
2005-09-09
Basava (Puneet Rajkumar) runs a gym centre and lives with his brother Avinash and Sudharani (wife of
Aakash
2005-04-29
While working odd jobs, Aakash, a wedding photographer, meets Nandini, who falls in love with his op
Amoli
2018-05-07
In India, a child goes missing every 8 minutes. Where do these children go? What happens to them? T
Yaarivanu
1984-01-01
Shyam, younger brother of Sridhar dies while falling from a boat and S.P ( Superintendent of Police)
Eradu Nakshatragalu
1983-01-01
The plot of the movie is based on the popular novel The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain. Puneeth
Uppi 2
2015-08-14
Neenu leads a selfless life helping others in need without expecting anything in return. In the mean
Raaj the Showman
2009-08-14
The dreams of an aspiring actor get shattered when his co-star leaves the project. However, his rele