Viraat (actor, born 1995)
Indian actor
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Karthik S. Kumar (born 11 March 1995), professionally known as Viraat, is an Indian film and television actor who works primarily in the Kannada entertainment industry. He gained recognition for his lead role in the television series Jothe Jotheyali (2015) and made his feature film debut with Kiss (2019).[1][2]
11 March 1995
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| Born | Karthik S. Kumar 11 March 1995 Mysore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
Career
After completing his tele-series Jothe Jotheyali, Viraat was paired opposite Sree Leela who also made her debut in the film Kiss. The film was released to mixed reviews from critics and became a commercial success at the box office with its 100 days successful run.[3] Viraat received favorable responses from critics for both his acting and dancing skills.[4] He was nominated at the SIIMA Awards under Best Debut Actor – Kannada category.[5]
Viraat's next project titled Royal released in 2025 which marked a comeback film for the director Dinakar Thoogudeepa after a gap of six years.[6] Viraat was paired opposite Sanjana Anand and the film was produced by Jayanna Combines.[7] Upon release, the film met with average response from critics and audiences.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kiss | Arjun | SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actor | [9] |
| 2025 | Royal | Krishna | [10] | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jothe Jotheyali | Abhay | Zee Kannada | credited as Karthik S. Kumar |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Zee Kutumba Awards | Best Actor – Lead Role (Male) | Jothe Jotheyali | Won |
| Karnataka Sahitya Parishath Award | Best Actor | Won | ||
| Sadhane Award | Best Actor | Won | ||
| 2021 | SIIMA Awards | Best Debut Actor – Male – Kannada | Kiss | Won |
| IIFA Utsavam | Best Debut Actor – Male – Kannada | Won |