Puneeth Rajkumar
About Puneeth Rajkumar
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.
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Amoli Documentary | 7 May 2018 | Narrator (Kannada) | Hit |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2018
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Puneeth Rajkumar – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Puneeth Rajkumar is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Puneeth Rajkumar has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Avinash Roy, Jasmine Kaur Roy, Vidya Balan. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Puneeth Rajkumar has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Documentary, Short. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Puneeth Rajkumar made their hindi film debut in 2018 with the film Amoli. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Puneeth Rajkumar's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Puneeth Rajkumar
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Puneeth Rajkumar has been part of 1 hindi film in bollywood, spanning genres such as Documentary, Short.
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Puneeth Rajkumar's notable hindi films include "Amoli". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
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Puneeth Rajkumar works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Puneeth Rajkumar (17 March 1975 – October 29, 2021), affectionately known as Appu, was an Indian actor, playback singer, film producer, television pre...
When did Puneeth Rajkumar debut in bollywood?▼
Puneeth Rajkumar made their bollywood debut in 2018 with the film "Amoli".
What genres has Puneeth Rajkumar worked in?▼
Puneeth Rajkumar has worked in Documentary (1 film), Short (1 film) in their hindi film career.