Biography
Neernalli Ramakrishna, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada cinema, block buster debut being Babruvahana as lord Krishna alongside the lead double role played by Dr. Rajkumar as Arjuna and Babruvahana, and known for his portrayal of character roles as a lead actor. He was born into the Havyaka Brahmin community in Neernalli, near Sirsi, in the erstwhile North Canara (now Uttara Kannada) region of Karnataka State. In his career spanning over 30 years, he has appeared in over 200 films, mostly Kannada and a handful in Tamil and Telugu cinema; he appeared in a lead role in K. Balachander's Poikkal Kudhirai (1983). A protégé of the renowned filmmaker Puttanna Kanagal, he featured in some of the latter's best works such as Ranganayaki (1981), Maanasa Sarovara and Amrutha Ghalige (1984). Since the 1990s, he has appeared mostly in supporting roles.
Acted in 64
2020s
- 2022
Ravi Bopanna
Movie
2010s
- 2016
Jessie
Movie
- 2015
A 2nd Hand Lover
Movie
Raja Rajendra
Neelakanta Raju
- 2012
Edegarike
Rashmi's father
- 2010
1940 Lo Oka Gramam
Movie
2000s
- 2007
Ondu Preethiya Kathe
Movie
- 2006
Kadhale En Kadhale
Movie
- 2005
Aham Premasmi
Apsara's father
Rishi
Movie
- 2004
Monalisa
Movie
- 2003
Excuse Me
Movie
Heart Beats
Movie
Ek Alag Mausam
Movie
- 2002
Ninagagi
Raghavendra
1990s
- 1999
Naanenu Madlilla
Movie
Premotsava
Movie
Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi
Movie
- 1998
Preethsod Thappa
Movie
Hendithghelthini
Movie
Maathina Malla
Movie
- 1997
Laali
Movie
Amruthavarshini
Janakiram
- 1996
Sipayi
Movie
Dhani
Movie
- 1995
Ganeshana Galate
Movie
- 1994
Halunda Tavaru
Movie
- 1993
Prana Snehitha
Shyam
Kollura Sri Mookambika
Narada
- 1992
Belli Modagalu
Movie
Guru Brahma
Movie
Aathma Bandhana
Movie
- 1991
Nayaka
Movie
Antharangada Mrudunga
Movie
- 1990
Uthkarsha
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Yuga Purusha
Movie
Yuddha Kaanda
Movie
Mutthinantha Manushya
Movie
- 1988
Sahasa Veera
Movie
Dharmathma
Movie
- 1987
Sangrama
Movie
Olavina Udugore
Movie
- 1986
Tandra Paparayudu
Rangarayadu
- 1985
Sneha Sambandha
Movie
Mugila Mallige
Movie
- 1984
Amrutha Ghalige
Manohar(Manu)
Runa Mukthalu
Movie
- 1983
Poikkal Kudhirai
Indhu
Jaggu
Movie
Onde Guri
Movie
- 1982
Prema Mathsara
Movie
Manasa Sarovara
Santhosh
- 1981
Ranganayaki
Shekhar
- 1980
Subbi Subbakka Suvvalali
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Kamala
Movie
- 1978
Parasangada Gendethimma
Movie
Paduvaaralli Pandavaru
Shankar
Huli Banthu Huli
Movie
- 1977
Bhaagyavantharu
Arun
Babruvahana
Krishna
Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane
Movie
- 1976
Rushya Shringa
Movie
- 1971
Vikramarka Vijayam
Movie