Rajesh Nataranga is an Indian actor who works in Kannada-language television and films.[2][3] He is known for his roles as a police officer in Kendasampige (2015) and Operation Alamelamma (2017).
Rajesh Nataranga | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rajesh |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable work | Goutham Diwan in Amruthadhare[1] |
Career
Rajesh appended Nataranga, the name of a theatre group he was a part of, to his stage name after B. Suresha told him to since there was another actor of the same name.[4] He starred in many television serials during the late 1990s and early 2000s.[5] Regarding his performance in Just Maath Maathalli (2010) as Ramya's husband, a critic wrote that "Rajesh, who plays the spirited Adi, does justice to his role".[6] Regarding his performance in Kendasampige (2015) as a police officer, a critic wrote that "But it is Rajesh Nataranga who really steals the show with his impressive presence".[7] He played a similar role in Operation Alamelamma (2017).[8] He became known for his role as Gautam Diwan in the television series Amruthadhare,[9][10] which marked his comeback to television.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nagarahavu | ||
| Tapori | Kasa | ||
| 2003 | Mooru Manasu Mooru Kanasu | ||
| Ananda | Raja | ||
| Mane Magalu | |||
| Ananda Nilaya | |||
| 2004 | Rowdy Aliya | Estate worker | |
| Abbabba Entha Huduga | |||
| 2005 | Sye | Arjun | |
| 2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | Rajesh | |
| 2007 | Thamashegagi | ||
| Ondu Preethiya Kathe | |||
| 2008 | Moggina Jade | Raaghu | Won—Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor[11] |
| Moggina Manasu | Ramesh | ||
| Belura Bale | |||
| 2009 | Bellary Naga | ||
| Kallara Santhe | |||
| 2010 | Just Maath Maathalli | Adi | |
| Aptharakshaka | Shoorasena | ||
| Naanu Nanna Kanasu | Uthappa's friend | ||
| 2011 | Jedralli | ||
| Shrimathi | |||
| Maryade Ramanna | Doctor | ||
| 2012 | Arakshaka | ||
| Sangolli Rayanna | Krishnaroo | ||
| 2013 | Kaddipudi | Indresh/Gaali | Also co-writer |
| Sakkare | Nandakumar | ||
| Dyavre | Jaggu | ||
| 2014 | Gajakesari | Minister | |
| Baanaadi (Free Bird) | Avinash | ||
| 2015 | Lodde | — | Dialogue writer |
| Kendasampige | Purandar | Also co-writer Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role | |
| Plus | Kishore | ||
| 2016 | Killing Veerappan | Shakeel Ahmed | |
| Happy Birthday | |||
| Asthitva | |||
| Jaguar | Bilingual film | ||
| 2017 | Style Raja | ||
| BB5 | |||
| Noorondu Nenapu | MK | ||
| Tiger | |||
| Operation Alamelamma | Ashok Kumar | Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role | |
| Kaafi Thota | Public Prosecutor | ||
| Tarak | |||
| Dayavittu Gamanisi | Sathyanarayana | ||
| 2018 | Rajannana Maga | Vijay Kumar | |
| Nanagista | Police officer | ||
| Kattukathe | |||
| 2019 | Fortuner | Prahallada | |
| Kaddu Mucchi | |||
| Rugged | |||
| Vijayaratha | |||
| Mane Maratakkide | Shravana | ||
| Ayushman Bhava | |||
| Margaret | |||
| 2020 | Law | Shyam Prasad | |
| 2021 | Yuvarathnaa | Professor | |
| Kotigobba 3 | Doctor Ananthakrishna | ||
| Rathnan Prapancha | Srinath | ||
| Rider | Raghuram | ||
| 2022 | Home Minister | ||
| Critical Keerthanegalu | |||
| Garuda | Bharath Bharghav | ||
| Physics Teacher | Ramaswamy | ||
| Chase | |||
| Raymo | Revanth's P.A. | ||
| 2023 | Tanuja | Pradeep | |
| SLV: Siri Lambodara Vivaha | |||
| 19.20.21 | Rafi | ||
| Gurudev Hoysala | Prakash | ||
| Nam Naani Madve Prasanga | |||
| Melody Drama | Hita's father | ||
| Fighter | |||
| 2024 | Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe | Athishay's Father |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Mayamruga | Shreedhara | DD Chandana | ||
| 2003 - 2008 | Guptagamini | Thejaswi | ETV Kannada | ||
| 2017-2018 | Triveni Sangama | Star Suvarna | [12] | ||
| 2021 | Ninnindale | — | Udaya TV | As producer | |
| 2023–present | Amruthadhare | Goutham Diwan | Zee Kannada | [13] |