| Sharath Lohithaswa | |
| Birth Name: | Sharatchandra Lohithaswa[1] |
| Birth Date: | 5 May 1972 |
| Birth Place: | Thondagere, Tumkur, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 1995–present |
| Father: | Lohithaswa |
Sharatchandra Lohithaswa (born 5 May 1972),[2] known popularly as Sharath Lohithaswa, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada cinema alongside some Tamil and Telugu films. He has had a successful career in theatre, where he continues to work, and television. After working as a lecturer for a brief period, Sharath took to acting as a full-time profession and worked on stage following the footsteps of his father Lohithaswa. He began working in films in 1995 and has today established himself as a character actor.[3]
Sharath had an inclination towards cricket and theatre as a child, and "dramatise[d] Bhagat Singh on stage when in school." He "used to read a lot of plays written by people like Kambar" and rated himself as a "fairly good singer too."[4] He accompanied his father Lohithaswa, to his rehearsals for plays, and also took part in "many stage and radio plays before doing amateur theatre in Bengaluru."[3] This led his father Lohithaswa to suggest that Sharath take English-language as his graduation subject. Sharath also obtained a master's degree in English from Bangalore's National College, where he also went on to work as lecturer.[4]
After a while, "boredom and monotony" led Sharath to quit and taking to acting as a full-time profession starting with stage. He performed in Vasamsi Jirnani, based on a Marathi-language play, and Nanna Thangige Ondu Gandu Kodi among others. His made his film debut playing a bit part in M. S. Sathyu's non-commercial film, and his commercial film debut with Huliya (1996).[3] In an interview to Deccan Herald in 2003, he recalled, "I was offered the role of Huliya for which I was supposed to sport a funny haircut. After that, I could not go into teaching again. The roles that I was offered after Huliya were repetitive. I got fed up. Fortunately or unfortunately, I met with an accident and was forced to off work for at least two to three years. Godhuli came as a major break in my career." He received appreciation for his role as Cheluvanayaka in Chi. Guru Dutt's Godhuli, also fetching him the Aryabhata Award.[1] While he began working in films starting in 1995, it was television that gave him recognition. He appeared in Sathyu's Khayar and Poli Kitty.[4] Work in Kicchu and Chidambara Rahasya led him to become a popular face in Kannada television.[5]
In films, Sharath was cast as Kotwal Ramachandra in Aa Dinagalu (2007), a performance that received praise. R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com called his performance "wonderful".[6] He received multiple awards for his performance,[7] including the South Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.[8]
Sharath's debut in Tamil films came with Ethir Neechal.[4] He appeared in other Kannada films such as Sanju Weds Geetha (2011) and Bheema Theeradalli (2012). He is known mostly for portrayal of villainous roles in the South Indian films.[9] For his performance in Matthe Satyagraha (2014), he received the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.[3]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Huliya | Raama | |
| Police Story | Dharma | ||
| 1999 | Durga Shakthi | Shivmuttu | |
| 2003 | Paris Pranaya | ||
| Huchana Maduveli Undone Jaana | |||
| Singaaravva | |||
| Khaki | Siddharth Nayak | ||
| Daasa | |||
| 2004 | Monda | [10] | |
| Sarvabhouma | Wasim Akram | ||
| Jyeshta | Bhadra | ||
| 2005 | Giri | ||
| 2006 | Suntaragaali | ||
| Kallarali Hoovagi | Palanayaka | ||
| 2007 | Aa Dinagalu | ||
| Janapada | |||
| Ondu Preethiya Kathe | |||
| 2008 | Mandakini | ||
| Bidda | |||
| Arjun | Naga | ||
| Yuga Yugagale Sagali | |||
| Chikkamagaloora Chikka Mallige | |||
| 2009 | Kencha | Pashupathy | |
| Nanda | |||
| Ninnalle | |||
| Raam | Chikkamallayya | ||
| Hatrick Hodi Maga | Kapali | ||
| 2010 | Gandedhe | ||
| Punda | Bhoja | ||
| Porki | |||
| Thamassu | Mastan | ||
| Gundragovi | |||
| Jugari | |||
| Meshtru | |||
| Nanjanagoodu Nanjunda | |||
| Vichithra Premi | |||
| 2011 | Manasina Maathu | ||
| Suicide | |||
| Sanju Weds Geetha | Prakash | ||
| Rajadhani | Manohar | ||
| Saarathi | |||
| Vishnu | |||
| 2012 | Bheema Theeradalli | Mallappa | |
| Cyber Yugadol Nava Yuva Madhura Prema Kavyam | |||
| Edegarike | |||
| Gavipura | |||
| Parie | |||
| Sagar | |||
| Shakti | Betappa | ||
| Shikari | |||
| 2013 | Varadhanayaka | ||
| Gajendra | |||
| Jinke Mari | |||
| Kumbha Rashi | |||
| Khatharnak | |||
| Parari | |||
| Bangari | |||
| Madarangi | |||
| Ziddi | |||
| Sweety Nanna Jodi | |||
| Sthree Shakthi | |||
| Bulbul | |||
| Kaddipudi | Shankarappa | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada | |
| Dilwala | |||
| Tony | |||
| Election | Vishwanath | ||
| 2014 | Ambareesha | ||
| Power | Minister Narasimha | ||
| Rangan Style | |||
| Matte Satyagraha | Raje Gowda | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Sadagara | |||
| Just Love | Dheerendra Gowda | ||
| Savaari 2 | Police Commissioner | ||
| Nakara | |||
| Usirigintha Neene Hattira | |||
| Jaggi | |||
| Central Jail | |||
| Pandya | |||
| Thirupathi Express | |||
| 2015 | Shivam | ||
| DK | MP Shive Gowda | ||
| Mutthina Maleyali | |||
| Nagaari | |||
| Male Nilluvavarege | |||
| Rebel | |||
| Goolihatti | |||
| Muraari | |||
| Ranna | Veerappa | ||
| Dove | |||
| Ganga | |||
| Octopus | |||
| 2016 | Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole | ||
| Preethiyalli Sahaja | |||
| ...Re | Gangaraja / Shobharaj | ||
| Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu | |||
| Kala Bhairava | |||
| Kotigobba 2 | Businessman | ||
| 2017 | Chowka | ||
| Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya | Minister | ||
| Dada is Back | Delli | ||
| 2018 | Churikatte | Anna | |
| Dalapathi | Adhipathi | ||
| March 22 | Basavana Gowda Patil | ||
| Onthara Bannagalu | |||
| The Villain | Ram's Father | ||
| 2019 | Bazaar | Yajaman | |
| Pailwaan | Boxing Coach Vijayendra | ||
| Bharaate | Nayaka | ||
| Odeya | Betappa | ||
| 2020 | Obanna Nayaka | ||
| 2021 | Shadow | ||
| 2022 | Bairagee | Minister | |
| Mata | |||
| Triple Riding | Surappa | ||
| 2023 | Gowli | Inspector Kalinga | |
| Siren | Chandra Bose | ||
| Gadhayuddha | Police Commissioner | ||
| Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A | Patila | ||
| Fighter | |||
| Tagaru Palya | |||
| Bad Manners | ACP Gangadhar | ||
| Inamdar | SI Durga | ||
| 2024 | Abbabba | Father Joseph | |
| Chef Chidambara | Corrupt cop |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | Valli's father | |
| Pandiya Naadu | Simmakal Ravi | Nominated–Vijay Award for Best Villain | |
| 2015 | India Pakistan | Sampath | |
| Massu Engira Masilamani | Anthony | ||
| 2016 | Thirunaal | Naaga | |
| Mudinja Ivana Pudi | Businessman | ||
| Kaashmora | Minister | ||
| 2017 | Bairavaa | Union Minister | |
| Bongu | Pandian | ||
| Sathriyan | Samuthiram | ||
| Karuppan | Varasanattu Perusu | ||
| Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Kasimedu Das | ||
| Velaikkaran | Doss | ||
| Ulkuthu | Kaaka Mani | ||
| 2022 | Veerapandiyapuram | Rathnasamy / AKP | |
| 2023 | Rudhran | Varadha | |
| Kazhuvethi Moorkkan | Prithvi Kumar | ||
| 800 | T. K. Hanaan |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Jai Lava Kusa | Misra | Cameo |
| 2018 | Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Lashma Reddy | |
| 2019 | Saaho | Mani | |
| 2021 | Akhanda | Krishnamacharya Perumal | |
| 2023 | Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha | Rajan | |
| Ugram | Narasimhareddy Patel | ||
| Kalyanamasthu | |||
| Skanda | Ranjith Reddy | ||
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Shikari | |||
| 2017 | Ambar Caterers | |||
| 2019 | Saaho | Mani | Partially reshot in Tamil | |
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