Last Updated: 07 Mar, 2024 | Views: 1352
Age: 46
Profession: Actor
Other Profession(s): Singer, Producer, Television Presenter
Famous For: Acted in Yuvarathnaa (Movie)
Higher Education: Diploma in Computer Science
Net Worth: $25 Million
About (Profile/ Biography)
Puneeth Rajkumar, popularly known as Appu among his fans, was the megastar, playback singer, and producer in Kannada cinema. He played a lead role in more than 29 movies. Puneeth made a cameo appearance in Premada Kanike (1976) at the age of six-month. Among all his acts in cinema, Beyyada Hoovu, Eradu Nakshatragalu, and Vasantha Geetha are a few of his outstanding performances.
Career
1976–1989 - The beginning of a career as a child actor
2002 - His debut film in a leading role in Appu Film
2003 - Puneeth appeared in Abhi Film
2008 - Puneeth released two films, Bindaas and Vamshi
2010 - Puneeth was in the limelight due to its super hits film, Prithvi and Jackie
2022 - Puneeth’s last film as lead actor, James released
Awards/Achievements
• In 2021, Puneeth received Karnataka Ratna (After death)
• In 2022, the University of Mysore awarded Puneeth with an honorary doctorate
• National Film Award for Best Child Artist at childhood for the role of Ramu
Unknown Facts
• Puneeth Rajkumar was also a singer who sang Kannada songs
• In 2012 and 2013, Puneeth Rajkumar hosted ‘Kannadada Kotyadhipati.’
• Puneeth was also selected as the brand ambassador of team Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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