Devaraj Explained

Devaraj
Birth Date:20 September 1953
Birth Place:Bangalore, Mysore State, India
Years Active:1986present
Occupation:Actor
Nationality:Indian
Othername:Devraj
Devu
Spouse:Chandralekha[1]
Children:Prajwal Devaraj
Pranam Devaraj

Devaraj (born 20 September 1953)[2] is an Indian actor and theatre actor who works in Indian film industry. He has largely featured in Kannada films performing various roles as a lead character, supporting character and villainous character. He has also featured in Telugu and Tamil films.

Having worked in over 200 feature films, Devaraj is popularly referred to as a "Dynamic Hero" in the Kannada film industry.[3] Prior to acting in films, Devaraj performed in stage plays under the guidance of Shankar Nag and B. Jayashree. Devaraj has won several awards and accolades including the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal as the protagonist in the film Veerappan in 1991.[4]

Early life

Devaraj was born on 20 September 1953 to Ramachandrappa and Krishnamma in Lingarajpuram, a locality in Bangalore, in the erstwhile Mysore State (now Karnataka). His father worked in ITC Factory, Welfare department. Devaraj lost his father when he was 3 months old as he was suffering from malaria. In 1976 due to his family's financial problems Devaraj decided to work in a HMT Watch factory, Case & Dial Section, where he worked for 9 years, and it was suggested he should act in dramas by his senior colleague at HMT, Govindaraju.[5] Firstly Devaraj joined R.Nagesh's theatre group, later he joined B. Jayashree's theatre group SPANDANA and later on with Shankar Nag's SANKET.[3] His film debut was as a supporting actor in 'Trishula'. He continued to appear as a supporting actor, then acted in leading roles.

Career

Devaraj auditioned for Trishula with Avinash, both of whom were part of a same theatre troupe. Both got through the auditions and the film was his debut as an actor. However, the film did not release.[4] [6] His first released film was 27 Mavalli Circle in 1986. After the success of 27 Mavalli Circle Devaraj acted in many more films mainly in supporting roles. His notable performances include: His First Hero Leading Role In Hatyakanda In 1989. Upnext Aaganthuka, Navabharatha, Indrajith among others.

After the year 2000, Devaraj switched over to character roles and debuted in Tamil and Telugu film industries. He worked in highly acclaimed films such as Malaikottai and Villu in Tamil and Yagnam, Sri in Telugu.[7]

Personal life

In 1986, Devaraj married actress Chandralekha, whom he had met on the sets of his film Sikku.[1] Following this, they appeared together in the 1992 film Kendada Male.[6] After their marriage, Chandralekha quit acting. They have two sons, Prajwal and Pranam. Both sons are active in the Kannada film industry, with Prajwal having established himself as a lead actor.[8]

Filmography

Kannada

YearFilmRoleNote(s)
1985ThrishulaVinod
198627 Mavalli CircleGunda
1986PreethiSrikanth
1987AaganthukaChandruKarnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
1987Anthima Theerpu
1987Ravana Rajya
1987Kendada Male
1987Dance Raja Dance
1987Bandha Muktha
1987Sangarama
1987Aapadbhandava
1988Arjun
1988Sambhavami Yuge Yuge
1988Navabharatha
1988Elu Suttina Kote
1988Samyuktha
1988Jana NayakaNarasimha
1988SangliyanaVikram
1988Anjada GanduSundar
1988Ramanna Shamanna
1988Krishna Rukmini
1988DaadaMicheal
1988Nee Nanna Daiva
1988Meenakshi Mane Meshtru
1989Yuddha KaandaJ. D. Patil
1989TarkaRithwik Kumar
1989Hrudaya Geethe
1989Jockey
1989Amanusha
1989Avathara Purusha
1989IndrajithFernandes
1989Hathya KaandaFirst lead role
1989DevaRamaraj
1989HendthighelbediCID Inspector Prathap
1989C.B.I. ShankarAmar
1989Idu SaadhyaRavi
1989Poli Huduga
1990Nammoora Hammera
1990RanabheriDavid
1990S. P. Sangliyana Part 2Vikram
1990ThrinetraShankar
1990AaveshaSub-inspector A. Prathap
1990Bannada GejjeDeluxe
1990Policena HendthiAvatari Lokayya
1990PrathapDevu
1990UtkarshaRajesh Sharma
1990College Hero
1990Poli Kitty
1991Sundara Kanda
1991Kadana
1991Ide Police Belt
1991Rollcall Ramakrishna
1991S. P. BhargaviShankar
1991VeerappanKarnataka State Film Award for Best Actor
1991Aranyadalli Abhimanyu
1991Shwetagni
1991Veera Dheera
1991Gruha Pravesha
1991Mathru BhagyaMadan
1991Nagini
1992Chitralekha
1992PruthvirajPruthviraj / Keerthiraj
1992Goonda Rajya
1992Nanna Thangi
1992Police File
1992Bhale Keshava
1992RoshagaraInspector Vijay
1992Prajegalu Prabhugalu
1992Gharshane
1993Bahaddur HennuVinod
1993Rajakeeya
1993Sidukabeda Singari
1993Abhijith
1993GolibaarArjun
1993Vijaya Kranthi
1993Mojina Maduve
1993Jailor Jagannath[9] Thyagaraj
1993Hosa Love Story
1994Time BombPrathap
1994Adhipathi
1994Gold MedalSubhash
1994Looti Gang
1994Mayor Prabhakar
1994Lockup DeathAmar
1994Vijaya KankanaShankar
1994CurfewDCP Pradeep
1994Hettha Karulu
1994Indian
1994Nyayakkagi Saval
1995Kidnap
1995Killer DiaryInspector Pratap / Golibar Govinda
1995Mother India
1995State Rowdy
1995SamaraRavi
1995Police Power
1995Revenge
1996Emergency
1996Veerabhadra
1996Circle Inspector
1996HuliyaHuliya
1996Simhadri
1996Bangarada Mane
1996Kempu Mugilu
1997Choobana
1997Gandedhe Bhaira
1997Yuddha
1997Sangliyana Part 3
1997Manava 2022
1998High Command
1998Jai Hind
1998Agnisakshi
1998Dayadi
1998Karnataka PoliceHemanth
1999Tharikere Yerimele
1999Mr. X
1999HabbaDevu
1999Garuda
1999Aaryabhata
1999Durga Shakti
1999Om Shakti
2000Minchu
2000Dandanayaka
2000Asthra
2000BhoomiKathla[10]
2000Billa Ranga
2000Naxalite
2000Bannada Hejje
2001Mathadana
2001Prema Rajya
2001Jenu Goodu
2001Kanoonu
2001Sathyameva Jayathe
2001KotigobbaAmar
2001NeelambariBharath
2001Haalu Sakkare
2002Dharma Devathe
2002KambalahalliMalla
2003Ay Naan Bhishma Kano
2003Yaardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre
2003Lankesh PatrikeACP Ramu
2003Tada Khaidi
2003Prathidwani
2003Thalwar
2003Market Raja
2003Inspector Jayasimha
2003KhakiInspector Dinakar
2004Avale Nanna Gelathi
2004Devasura
2004Crime Story
2004GowdruRudrappa Gowda
2004MauryaPrathap
2004JyeshtaDevu
2005Deadly Soma
2006Nidhi
2006ChellataRudra
2006PandavaruDevanna
2006Kallarali HoovagiHyder Ali
2007Bhanamathi
2008GajaDevendra
2008Prachanda Ravana
2008Nanda Deepa
2009Veera MadakariPolice commissioner
2009IPC Section 300Mallikarjun
2010Anischitha
2010School Master
2010PorkiACP Abdul Azem Sher Khan
2010Aparadhi
2010MeshtruNarayana
2010GandedheShankare Gowda
2010Gang Leader
2010Deadly-2Vishwajeet Deshmukh
2011Jolly Boy
2011Chinnada Thali
2011Mr. DuplicateRamu
2011Aidondla Aidu
2011Aacharya
2011Jarasandha
2012DashamukhaDevaraj
2013Cauvery Nagara
2015RannaPrakash
2015ArjunaCBI officer
2016Preethiyalli Sahaja
2016Nithya Jothe Sathya
2016Run AntonyNazeem Khan
2016KarvvaTilak's father
2016Kotigobba 2Orphanage owner
2016Mukunda MurariRetired advocate
2016Santhu Straight ForwardSanthosh's father
2016Sundaranga JaanaPanduranga Rao
2017Jindaa
2017Yugapurusha
2017TarakTarak Ram
2017Once More Kaurava
2017MuftiRaghuveer Bhandri
2018Hebbet RamakkaKalleshanna
2018TagaruACP Ramachandra
2019 GeethaShankar
2019YajamanaGurikar Huliyappa NayakaSIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada
2019AmarBobby's father
2019OdeyaSrinivas Odeyar
2021RoberrtSathyadev
2022Head BushD. Devaraj Urs
2022BanarasAjay Simha
2023PrajarajyaJayaprakash
2023Tatsama TadbhavaCameo
2023Raja Marthanda[11]
2024Mafia†Hari KrishnaPost Production
Bhairathi RanagalRaghuveer BhandariFilming

Telugu

YearFilmRoleNote
1990 20va SathabdamSuryam
Prema YuddhamRanjith
Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu[12] Bhagawan
Neti SiddharthaBhillu
1991 Yerra MandaramJagganna Dora
1993 Bangaru BulloduNana
VarasuduNarendra
1994 S. P. ParasuramRayappa
Anna
1999 Samarasimha ReddyVeera Raghava Reddy's son
2004 YagnamRedappa
2005 SriBhikshapati
2006 RaamRahim
2007 Yogi
Evadaithe NakentiChakravarthi
LakshyamDIG Hari Narayan
2009 Naa Style Veru Parvathy's uncle
2018 Bharat Ane NenuSripathi Rao [13]
2023Om

Tamil

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nina C George . Long-lasting love . November 2009 . Deccanherald . 12 June 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114031/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/33615/long-lasting-love.html . 26 August 2014 . live .
  2. Devaraj. Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 7 - January 16, 2016 - Full Episode. ozee.com. Zee Kannada. 3:38. 13 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170628034829/http://www.ozee.com/shows/weekend-with-ramesh-season2/video/weekend-with-ramesh-season-2-episode-7-january-16-2016-full-episode.html. 28 June 2017. live.
  3. News: Friday Review Bangalore : Hero, villain, two in one . 23 June 2006 . 12 June 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140223015937/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/06/23/stories/2006062302340100.htm . 23 February 2014 . . dead .
  4. Web site: Welcome to . . 12 June 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140407100239/http://www.sify.com/movies/kannada/interview.php?id=6005845&cid=2404 . 7 April 2014 . dead .
  5. Web site: Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 Episode 7 - 16 January, 2016 . www.zee5.com . Zee Digital . 16 November 2016.
  6. Devaraj . 28 October 2014 . Nam Kathe Nim Jyothe - Episode - 3 - 5.4.14 . India . Zee Kannada . 28 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160309112041/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlbJd-egEjk . 9 March 2016 . live .
  7. Web site: Devaraj. IMDb.com. 26 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130104053023/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1117900/. 4 January 2013. live.
  8. Web site: A . Sharadhaa . Devraj Brothers Share Screen Space . 7 October 2014 . 3 November 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141216171410/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Devraj-Brothers-Share-Screen-Space/2014/10/07/article2464988.ece . 16 December 2014 . dead .
  9. Web site: Jailer Jagannath (1993) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew . 2024-07-10 . chiloka.com.
  10. Web site: Review: Bhoomi. Sify. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20050118012538/http://sify.com/movies/kannada/review.php?id=6007573&ctid=5&cid=2427. 18 January 2005. 1 May 2024.
  11. Web site: Raja Marthanda- Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date - BookMyShow.
  12. Web site: Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu (1990) V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date . 2023-11-02 . www.vcinema.com . en.
  13. News: R . Shajini S . 4 March 2018 . Mahesh Babu starrer 'Bharat Ane Nenu's' interval bang to be a major highlight . . 23 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180727123611/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mahesh-babu-starrer-bharat-ane-nenus-interval-bang-to-be-a-major-highlight/articleshow/63158335.cms . 27 July 2018 . live .
  14. Web site: నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008). A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. 21 August 2020. (in Telugu)