Biography
Puneeth Rajkumar (17 March 1975 – October 29, 2021), affectionately known as Appu, was an Indian actor, playback singer, film producer, television presenter and philanthropist who worked in Kannada cinema. He was the youngest son of legendary actor and matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar. He was one of the most popular actors in Kannada cinema. He appeared as a lead in 32 films. As a child, he appeared in many films. His performances as a child actor in Vasantha Geetha (1980), Bhagyavantha (1981), Chalisuva Modagalu (1982), Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983), Bhakta Prahaladha (1983), Yarivanu (1984) and Bettada Hoovu (1985) were praised. He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role of Ramu in Bettada Hoovu. He also won Karnataka State Award Best Child artist for Chalisuva Modagalu and Eradu Nakshatragalu. Puneeth's first lead role was in 2002's Appu. In a career spanning three decades, he has won one National Film Award, four Karnataka State Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards South and five SIIMA awards. He was conferred with the Doctorate by Mysuru University. The Karnataka Government conferred the state's highest civilian award, Karnataka Ratna, to Puneeth Rajkumar on 1 November 2022, posthumously.
Acted in 45
2020s
- 2022
Lucky Man
God
James
James
- 2021
Yuvarathnaa
Yuvaraj (Yuva) / Arjun
- 2020
Mayabazar 2016
Special Appearance in Dance Number
2010s
- 2019
Natasaarvabhowma
Gagan Dixit
- 2018
Rajaratha
Rajaratha (Voice)
- 2017
Raajakumara
Siddharth
- 2016
Doddmane Hudga
Doddmane Surya
Chakravyuha
Lohith
- 2015
Uppi 2
Playback Singer in End (Opening) Credits
Rana Vikrama
Vikram / Vikrama
- 2014
Power
Bharat Kumar
Ninnindale
Vicky Venkatesh
- 2012
Yaare Koogadali
Kumara
Anna Bond
Bond Ravi/Anna Bond
- 2011
Paramathma
Paramathma aka Karadi
Hudugaru
Prabhu
- 2010
Jackie
Janakirama aka Jackie
Prithvi
Prithvi Kumar
2000s
- 2009
Raam
Raam
Raaj
Raaj/ Muthuraja
- 2008
Vamshi
Vamshi
Bindaas
Shivu
- 2007
Milana
Akash
Arasu
Shivaraj Aras
- 2006
Ajay
Ajay
- 2005
Namma Basava
Basava
Aakash
Aakash
- 2004
Maurya
Manu
Veera Kannadiga
Munna and Shankar
- 2003
Abhi
Abhi
- 2002
Appu
Appu
1980s
- 1989
Parashuram
Appu
- 1988
Shiva Mecchida Kannappa
Younger version of Dinna
- 1985
Bettada Hoovu
Ramu
- 1983
Bhakta Prahlada
Prahlada
- 1982
Chalisuva Modagalu
Ramu
Hosa Belaku
Puttu
- 1981
Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha
Movie
Bhagyavantha
Krishna
- 1980
Vasantha Geetha
Shyam
1970s
- 1978
Thaayige Thakka Maga
Young Kumar
- 1977
Sanaadi Appanna
Young Hanumanthu
- 1976
Premada Kanike
Baby Shobha
Sound 3
2020s
- 2021
Yuvarathnaa
Playback Singer
2010s
- 2015
Uppi 2
Playback Singer
1980s
- 1983
Bhakta Prahlada
Playback Singer
Other crew 3
1990s
- 1999
Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi
Production Controller
- 1998
Swasthik
Production Controller
- 1996
Geluvina Saradara
Production Controller
Produced 2
1990s
- 1996
Sutradhara
Producer
- 1993
Navibbaru Namagibbaru
Producer
Costume and makeup 1
1990s
- 1993
Akasmika
Costume Designer
Appearances6
2020s
- 2022
Gandhada Gudi
Himself
2010s
- 2019
Padde Huli
Self
- 2018
Amoli
Narrator (Kannada)
- 2015
Mythri
Himself
- 2014
Weekend With Ramesh
Himself · 2 episodes
- 2012
Kannadada Kotyadhipati
Host · 3 episodes