Actor
2002-present
Adi Lokesh is an Indian actor who works in Kannada films. He is known for his villainous roles such as his role in Jogi (2005) as Bidda.
Personal life
He is the son of actor Mysore Lokesh. His sister is actress Pavitra Lokesh.[1][2]
Career
Adi Lokesh made his acting debut with Naanu Naane (2002).[3] He made a breakthrough with as a schemer named Bidda in Jogi (2005). After the success of the film, he made his lead debut with Poojari (2007). However, after the film's failure, he did not star in any film for a year. He also played the lead in Bidda (2008) and Gang Leader (2010). [4] During this time, he played negative roles in films such as Arasu (2007) as Meera Jasmine's tormentor and Raaj – The Showman (2009).[5][4]
In 2014, he participated as a contestant in the second season of Bigg Boss Kannada (2014) airing on Asianet Suvarna.[6][7]
Filmography
- 2002 - Naanu Naane
- 2005 - Jogi
- 2006 - Mohini 9886788888
- 2006 - Odahuttidavalu
- 2007 - Sixer
- 2007 - Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla
- 2007 - Poojari
- 2007 - VIP 5
- 2007 - Arasu
- 2008 - Bombaat
- 2008 - Bidda
- 2008 - Kaamannana Makkalu
- 2009 - Junglee
- 2009 - Anjadiru
- 2009 - Nandini Estate
- 2009 - Nishedhanjne
- 2009 - Hatrick Hodi Maga
- 2009 - Raaj – The Showman
- 2009 - Kallara Santhe
- 2009 - Bhagyada Balegara
- 2010 - Huli
- 2010 - Gang Leader
- 2010 - Sri Moksha
- 2011 - Mallikarjuna
- 2011 - Prince
- 2011 - Dhan Dhana Dhan
- 2011 - Kadhimaru
- 2011 - Bete
- 2011 - Vighneshwara
- 2012 - Paper Dhoni
- 2012 - Alemari
- 2012 - Arakshaka
- 2012 - Sagar
- 2013 - Madarangi
- 2013 - Eela (Telugu)
- 2014 - Darling
- 2014 - Power
- 2014 - Youthful Love (Telugu)
- 2014 - Belli
- 2014 - Jai Bajarangabali
- 2015 - Nigraha Dala
- 2015 - Take It Easy
- 2015 - Bhanta
- 2015 - Goolihatti
- 2015 - Vigna
- 2015 - RX Soori
- 2016 - Leela
- 2017 - Dandupalya 2
- 2018 - 8MM Bullet
- 2018 - Dandupalya 3
- 2018 - Ambi Ning Vayassaytho
- 2022 - Garuda
- 2022 - Trivikrama
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bigg Boss Kannada (season 2) | Contestant | Asianet Suvarna | [8] |
| 2023 | Olavina Nildana | Colors Kannada | [9] |
References
- ↑ Adi Lokesh hails from a filmi family(2 September 2014).
- ↑ Aadi Lokesh is the brother of Pavithra Lokesh(19 December 2014).
- ↑ Lucky at last, Srinivasa, Srikanth. Deccan Herald(16 October 2005). Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 'I want to forget Poojari'(10 November 2008).
- ↑ Angry in real life: Adi Lokesh(3 December 2009).
- ↑ Adi Lokesh spills Bigg Boss's best kept secrets(1 September 2014).
- ↑ Adi Lokesh turns traitor in Bigg Boss House(24 July 2014).
- ↑ OMG! Adi Lokesh got married to Neethu on Bigg Boss?(31 August 2014).
- ↑ Adi Lokesh enters Olavina Nildana serial(20 July 2023).