Dharma Keerthiraj
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Dharma in 2015 Kannada film Mumtaz
Born
7 July 1984
Bengaluru
7 July 1984
Bengaluru
Occupation
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Years active
2008–present
2008–present
Parents
Keerthiraj
Keerthiraj
Dharma Keerthiraj is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada-language films.[1][2][3] who is fondly known as ‘Cadbury huduga’ for his role in Navagraha (2008).[4][5][6] He is the contestant in the 2024 reality show Bigg Boss Kannada 11.[7][8]
Career
Dharma Keerthiraj started his acting career with the 2008 film Navagraha,[9] directed by Dinakar Thoogudeepa, starring Darshan and Sharmila Mandre. He later played lead roles in Olave Vismaya, Mumtaz,[10] Khadak, and other films.[2][11][12][6][13]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Navagraha | Vicky | [14] | |
| 2010 | Olave Vismaya | Manu | [15] | |
| 2015 | Mumtaz | Ranjith | [16] | |
| 2022 | Khadak | Dharma | [17] | |
| 2023 | The Fighter Suman | Suman | Dubbed release | [18] |
| O Manase | Keerthi | [19] | ||
| Ronnie: The Hunter | [20] | |||
| 2024 | Tenant | Sundresh | [21] | |
| 2025 | Takila | [22] | ||
| Talvar | Talvar | [23] | ||
| Dasarahalli | Tejas | [24] | ||
| Bullet | [25] | |||
| 2026 | Blood Roses | CI Arun Gogoi | Telugu film | [26] |
| Bengaluru Inn | Ram | [27] |
References
- ↑ Waiting in anticipation. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dharma Keerthiraj to play RAW agent in his next - Times of India. The Times of India(11 November 2022). Retrieved 2022-12-15.
- ↑ Kannada Actor Dharma Keerthiraj's New Movie Announced. Times Now(2024-07-03). Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ↑ Dharma Keerthiraj Interview: It's right time to explore languages, stories, and fresh identities, Sharadhaa, A.. The New Indian Express(9 April 2025).
- ↑ Dharma Keerthi Raj : ನನ್ನ ನವಗ್ರಹದಲ್ಲಿ Hero ಆಗಿ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇ ಡಿ ಬಾಸ್ Darshan | Interview | Karnataka TV(20 May 2022).
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Upcoming film TheVirus to feature Dharma Keerthiraj in a negative role. The New Indian Express(31 January 2022). Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ↑ Bigg Boss Kannada 11: ಧರ್ಮ ಕೀರ್ತಿರಾಜ್, ಗೌರವ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿಸೋದು ಕನ್ಫರ್ಮ್?. Vijay Karnataka. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ↑ Bigg Boss Kannada 11: Dharma Kirthiraj recalls childhood tragedy of mother's arm loss and father's inspiring support. The Times of India(2024-10-30). Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ↑ Darshan Turns Reel Don For a Friend. The New Indian Express(26 November 2014). Retrieved 2022-12-15.
- ↑ Movie review 'Mumtaz': Fall in 'sleep', m, shashiprasad s. Deccan Chronicle(2015-11-01). Retrieved 2022-12-15.
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- ↑ Dharma Keerthiraj New movie: ಧರ್ಮ ಕೀರ್ತಿರಾಜ್ ಹೊಸ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟೀಸರ್ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ...ನಿಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹ ಇರಲಿ ಎಂದ ನಟ. Kannada Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ↑ Dharma Keerthiraj's Next In Kannada Titled Jaasti Preeti; Inspired By A Facebook Post!. Times Now(2024-05-01). Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ↑ Navagraha will feature seven actors? all sons of senior actors who were popular for their roles as villains on the Kannada film screen. Mid-Day(2008-03-07). Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ↑ Olave Vismaya (2010) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew. chiloka.com.
- ↑ Mumtaz Movie Review. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ Dharma Keerthiraj, Anusha Rai and Kabir Duhan Singh unite for Chanaksha. Cinema Express(27 March 2019). Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ↑ The Fighter Suman Cast List | The Fighter Suman Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama, Hungama, Bollywood. Bollywood Hungama(2023-07-14). Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ O Manase (Kannada) Movie Review: Who dunnit? That’s the question. Bangalore Mirror.
- ↑ Dharma Keerthiraj to play RAW agent in his next(11 November 2022).
- ↑ Tenant out on OTT: Dharma Keerthiraj's pandemic murder mystery is now available to stream. OTTPlay. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ Takila Movie Review: where desire brews, but the thrill runs dry. The Times of India.
- ↑ Shooting To Release Date, All You Need To Know About Dharma Keerthiraj-starrer Talwar. News18. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ Dasarahalli Movie Review: A rural reform film that falls flat with outdated filmmaking. The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ Bullet Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes.
- ↑ Blood Roses: Blends power, emotion, and social consciousness, Sistu, Suhas. www.thehansindia.com(2026-02-06). Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ Bengaluru Inn Movie Review: A Thriller That Explores Blackmail and Online Exploitation. The Times of India.