Naveen D. Padil
Indian theatre and film actor (born 1969)
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Naveen D. Padil (born 11 November 1969)[1] is an Indian theatre and film actor who has performed in over a thousand plays mostly in Tulu language. Known widely in the circles of Tulu theatre from his acting performances as a "Master of Comedy and Tragedy", he is called "Kusalda Arase" (transl. The King of Comedy).[1] He is known mainly for his portrayal of comical characters. Padil along with Devadas Kapikad and Aravind Bolar formed a famous trio that appeared in Tulu comedy plays during the 1990s and early 2000s.[2]
Career
Padil made his debut in films with the 1994 Malayalam film Vidheyan directed by the Adoor Gopalakrishnan.[3] In the late 2000s, alongside his theatre career, Padil's got his break in films as he began appearing in Tulu films primarily. Popular films include Oriyardori Asal (2011), Telikeda Bolli (2012) and Chaali Polilu (2014). He also appeared in a supporting role in the 2011 Kannada film Jarasandha. In 2014, in recognition of his contribution to theatre, he was awarded at the 24th Sandesha Awards in the Arts segment.[1] His performance in the 2016 Tulu film Kudla Cafe won him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.[4]
Filmography
Tulu films
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gaggara | ||
| 2008 | Birse | ||
| 2011 | Oriyardori Asal | ||
| 2012 | Aamait Asal Eemait Kusal | ||
| Telikeda Bolli | |||
| 2013 | Rikshaw Driver | ||
| 2014 | Kanchilda Baale | ||
| Jokulatike | |||
| Rang | |||
| Chaali Polilu | Damu | ||
| 2015 | Soombe | ||
| Ekka Saka | Gopal | ||
| Super Marmaye | Hari | ||
| Chandi Kori | |||
| 2016 | Kudla Cafe | Bhaskar | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| Yesa | |||
| 2017 | Arjun Weds Amrutha | ||
| Pilibail Yamunakka | |||
| Ambar Caterers | |||
| 2018 | Appe Teacher | ||
| Umil | |||
| 2019 | Girgit | ||
| 2020 | 2 Ekre | ||
| 2021 | Gamjaal | ||
| 2022 | Abatara | ||
| Magane Mahisha | |||
| 2023 | Pili | ||
| Goujii Gammath | |||
| Gosmari Family | |||
| Circus | |||
| Yaan Superstar | Kiran | ||
| 2025 | Middle Class Family | ||
| Gant Kalver | [5] | ||
| Jai | Kannada - Tulu bilingual | ||
| 2026 | Imbu | Balanna | |
| 2026 | Gajanana Cricketers Janthottu Since 1983 | ||
Kannada films
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Achchu Mechchu | ||
| Jarasandha | |||
| 2013 | Chella Pilli | ||
| 2017 | Happy Journey | ||
| 2018 | MLA | ||
| Ananthu vs Nusrath | Aithal | ||
| 2021 | Roberrt | Vishwanath Bhat's brother-in-law | |
| 2022 | Kantara | Lawyer | |
| 2023 | Server | Bartender Giraki | |
| 2024 | Pepe | Rayappa | |
| 2025 | Kantara: Chapter 1 | Booba | |
| Jai | |||
Malayalam films
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Vidheyan | ||
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - 2017 | Majaa Talkies | Kotiyappa / Gundu Mava | Kannada | Colors Kannada |
Awards
- 2014: Best Actor in a Comic Role: Oriyardori Asal
- 2015: Best Actor in a Comic Role: Telikeda Bolli
- 2015: Best Actor (Public Voting): Chaali Polilu