Ramkumar

Indian actor and film producer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ramkumar is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Kannada cinema also appeared in few Tamil and Telugu films, He made his acting debut in Peraala's 1990 action film Aavesha. The same year, he played a small role in Rajendra Singh Babu's Muthina Haara (1990). With his good looks, he was considered one of the "chocolate heroes" of the 1990s.[1] As of 2013, Ramkumar has acted in over 40 Kannada feature films. His acting skills are well-appreciated. He has produced the film Pandavaru (2006) in which he has acted as well.

Born (1968-12-03) 3 December 1968 (age 57)
OccupationActor - film producer
Yearsactive1990–2013; 2021–present
SpousePoornima
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Ramkumar
Ramkumar in Sri Naga Shakthi (2011)
Born (1968-12-03) 3 December 1968 (age 57)
OccupationActor - film producer
Years active1990–2013; 2021–present
SpousePoornima
Children2
FatherShringar Nagaraj
RelativesRajkumar family
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Personal life

Ramkumar is the son of Shringar Nagaraj, a popular actor who was also the producer of the critically acclaimed Pushpaka Vimana (1987). Ramkumar is married to Poornima, the daughter of Dr. Rajkumar. They have two children who are both aspiring actors: daughter Dhanya Ramkumar and son Dheeren.[2][3]

Career

Ramkumar was an avid movie buff in his childhood. He first starred in action film Aavesha (1990). The film was a hit at the box office. It was followed by the epic Muthina Haara, directed by Rajendra Singh Babu and starring Vishnuvardhan and Suhasini.

Ramkumar Starred a full-fledged hero in Gejje Naada (1993) opposite newcomer Shwetha. The film was declared a musical hit and his performance was lauded. This was followed by the devotional film Bhagawan Sri Saibaba, with ensemble cast. Ramkumar starred in a large number of films during 1994-96 like Kavya, Thayi Illada Thavaru, Thavarina Thottilu and Gaaya that were successful and others like B. C. Patil's Poorna Sathya, that were not.

In 1999, Ramkumar played pivotal roles in multi-starrer films Snehaloka and Habba that proved successful. Facing flops subsequently he turned producer with Pandavaru in 2006. A multi-starrer with a host of prominent stars and a remake of Hulchul, Pandavaru proved to be an average grosser at the box office.[citation needed]

Ramkumar made a comeback in 2021 with Sheegrameva Kalyana Praptirastu. Directed by Praveen Channappa, it features Ramkumar as Krishnappa, a professor.[4]

Filmography

  • Note: all films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
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Year Film Role Notes
1990Aavesha
Muthina HaaraNaik Mohan
1991Manasara VazhthungalenTamil film
1992Government MappillaiKarthikeyanTamil film
1993Gejje Naada
Bhagavan Sri SaibabaTatya Patil
1994Poorna Satya
Mahakshathriya
1995State Rowdy
KavyaDr. Prasad
Thaliya Sowbhagya
Thaayi Illada Thavaru
Sathya Jwale
Hosa Baduku
Shravana SanjeChandru
Giddu Dada
1996Gaaya
Thavarina Thottilu
Gulaabi
Pooja
Surya Puthra
1997Jenina Hole
April Fool
Nee Mudida Mallige
1998Vajra
Thavarina Kanike
1999HabbaRam
SnehalokaRamkumar
No.1
Aahaa
ArundathiTelugu film
Naanenu MadlillaInspector Harish
2000Premi
Swalpa Adjust Madkolli
Gaajina Mane
2001Ellara Mane Dosenu
Aunty Preethse
2002Punjabi House
Manase O Manase
2003Kushalave KshemaveVarada
2004Saagari
2005Abhinandane
2006Pandavaru
2008Navashakthi VaibhavaVishnu
2009Jodi No.1
2011Sri Naga ShakthiSheshanna
2013Sri Kshetra Adi Chunchanagiri
2021Sheegrameva Kalyana PrapthirasthuKrishnappa
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