Chikkanna
Chikkanna
Chikkanna in 2015 during the filming of Ishtakamya
Occupation
Actor
Actor
Years active
2011–present
2011–present
Known for
Comedy
Comedy
Chikkanna (born 22 June 1984), is an Indian actor who works in Kannada cinema and appears primarily in comic roles.[1] He made his debut in films with Kirataka (2011), following which he was recognized for his performances in Raja Huli (2013) and Adyaksha (2014).[2] Chikkanna played the lead role for the first time in the film Upadhyaksha (2024).[3]
Career
Chikkanna began his acting career in comedy shows in Mysore with Drishya Kalavide. He then appeared in Comedy Kiladigalu in Zee Kannada, and a Prank Show which aired on Udaya TV. Actor Yash noticed his performance at the diamond jubilee celebrations of Kannada cinema and cast him in the 2011 film, Kirataka. In Raja Huli (2013) and Adyaksha (2014), he played roles alongside Yash and Sharan. In the 2015 film Sharp Shooter, he played alongside Diganth and wrote the lyrics for the track "Kuntebille".[4]
Filmography
| Template:Dagger | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Template:Tooltip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kirataka | |||
| 2012 | Lucky | |||
| Mr. 420 | Madesha | |||
| Villain | ||||
| Snehitaru | Harish | |||
| 2013 | Raja Huli | Chikka | WonTemplate:EmdashSIIMA Award for Best Comedian | |
| Bulbul | ||||
| Rajani Kantha | ||||
| Victory | ||||
| Jinkemari | Muddukrishna | |||
| 2014 | Navarangi | |||
| Anjada Gandu | Ramesha | |||
| Kwatle Satisha | Chikkanna | |||
| Savaari 2 | ||||
| Baasu Ade Hale Kathe | ||||
| Darling | ||||
| Adyaksha | Narayana | WonTemplate:EmdashSIIMA Award for Best Comedian | ||
| Tirupathi Express | Malya | |||
| Just Love | ||||
| 2015 | Rudra Tandava | |||
| Bombay Mittai | Sundra | |||
| Patharagitthi | ||||
| Ranna | Lakshmi Narayana | |||
| Vajrakaya | ||||
| Sapnon Ki Rani | ||||
| Chandrika | Bilingual (Kannada, Telugu) | |||
| Mr. Airavata | ||||
| Ram-Leela | ||||
| Rathavara | ||||
| Mumtaz | ||||
| Bangalore 560023 | Mahalinga | |||
| Sharpshooter | Also lyricist for song "Kuntebille" and Singer for "Kannale Mashup" | |||
| Masterpiece | Bruce Lee | WonTemplate:EmdashSIIMA Award for Best Comedian Nominated, IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
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| 2016 | Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole | |||
| Mast Mohabbat | ||||
| Whatsapp Love | ||||
| Tyson | ||||
| Thale Bachkolli Powder Hakkolli | Indra | |||
| Lakshmana | ||||
| Jigarthanda | ||||
| Ishtakamya | ||||
| Doddmane Hudga | Lavanga | |||
| Nanna Ninna Prema Kathe | Also playback singer | |||
| Kotigobba 2 | Chikkanna | Nominated -SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | ||
| Mudinja Ivana Pudi | Saravana | Tamil film | ||
| Happy Birthday | ||||
| 2017 | Chowka | Manju | ||
| Style Raja | ||||
| Hebbuli | Sundara | |||
| Raajakumara | Chikka | |||
| Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya | ||||
| Tiger | Bahubali | |||
| Siliconn City | ||||
| Raj Vishnu | Shankar Nag | |||
| Satya Harishchandra | Dodda | |||
| Jaali Baaru Mattu Poli Hudugaru | ||||
| Mufti | ||||
| Anjani Putra | Chikka | |||
| 2018 | Samhaara | Raja Huli | Nominated - Filmibeat Award for Best Comedian - Kannada | |
| Dalapathi | ||||
| Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu | Ayyu | |||
| Amma I Love You | ||||
| Double Engine | Krishna | |||
| Kannadakkaagi Ondannu Otti | ||||
| Kismath | ||||
| Raambo 2 | Jagga | Nominated - 8th South Indian International Movie Awards best comedian | ||
| 2019 | Natasaarvabhowma | Keshav | Nominated - 9th South Indian International Movie Awards best comedian | [5] |
| Kaddu Mucchi | ||||
| Seetharama Kalyana | Arya's friend | |||
| Amar | Chikka | |||
| Padde Huli | ||||
| Kiss | Jaggi | |||
| Mane Maratakkide | Raghupathi | |||
| Odeya | Lawyer Chari | |||
| 2020 | Shri Bharatha Baahubali | |||
| French Biriyani | Gabru | |||
| Billgates | ||||
| Pogaru | Shiva's friend | |||
| 2021 | Roberrt | Agni | [6][7] | |
| Krishna Talkies | Suri | [8] | ||
| Rider | Chikku | |||
| 2022 | James | Madan | ||
| Kaaneyaadavara Bagge Prakatane | ||||
| Bairagee | Dancer | Cameo appearance | ||
| 2023 | Mr. Bachelor | Chikku | ||
| Raja Marthanda | [9] | |||
| 2024 | Upadhyaksha | Narayana | Debut as lead | [10] |
| 2025 | Choo Mantar | RJ | ||
| Forest | Buddy Kumara | |||
| Raju James Bond | TRP | |||
| 2026 | Lakshmiputra | Filming | ||
| Jodettu | Announced |
References
- ↑ Chikkanna Wanted to be a Villain. The New Indian Express(26 August 2014). Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ↑ My comic abilities are a boon: Chikkanna. The Times of India(21 February 2015). Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ↑ Chikkanna's Debut as a Hero in Upadhyaksha. The Times of India(24 January 2024). Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ↑ Chikkanna Wears Many Hats with Ease. The New Indian Express(1 July 2015). Retrieved 26 September 2015.
- ↑ Natasaarvabhowma movie review: High on spirit(7 February 2010). Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ↑ Roberrt movie review: This Darshan film is agonisingly unoriginal. The Indian Express(11 March 2021). Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ↑ Roberrt Movie Review: Darshan steals the show in new avatar. The Hans India(11 March 2021). Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ↑ 'Krishna Talkies' movie review: Protagonist carries movie on his shoulder(17 April 2021). Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ↑ Raja Marthanda- Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date - BookMyShow. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ Upadhyaksha Official Trailer | Chikkanna | Smitha Umapathy | Arjun Janya| Anil Kumar| DN Cinemas.