Ramkumar
| Ramkumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation |
Actor Producer |
| Parent(s) | Shringar Nagaraj |
Ramkumar is a versatile Indian film actor and producer working in Kannada language films who made his debut in Peraala's 1990 action film Aavesha (2012). The same year he played a brief role in Rajendra Singh Babu's war film Muthina Haara (1990). He turned producer for the film Pandavaru (2006) in which he acted as well. With his good looks he was considered as one of the "Chocolate heroes" of the 1990s and his acting skills were well appreaciated.[1] As on 2013, Ramkumar has acted in over 40 Kannada feature films.
Personal life
Ramkumar is the son of Shringar Nagaraj, a popular actor and producer who produced the critically acclaimed Pushpaka Vimana (1988) starring Kamal Haasan and Amala. He is married to Poornima, the younger daughter of Kannada cinema's most celebrated actor Rajkumar. He associated with his wife and produced the film Pandavaru in 2006.[2]
Career
Ramkumar being a producer's son was an avid movie buff in his childhood. He was introduced to film industry by the famous director Peraala in his action film Aavesha (1990) co-starring Shankar Nag, Geetha and Bhavya. He was paired with yet another debutant Shivaranjini in this film. The film went on to become success at the box-office. This was quickly followed by the epic blockbuster war film Muthina Haara directed by Rajendra Singh Babu and starred Vishnuvardhan and Suhasini. He played the son role of Vishnuvardhan who gets killed in the war. The film was one of the milestone success in Kannada cinema.
Following his initial brief roles, Ramkumar came back in 1993 through the film Gejje Naada in a lead role opposite a newcomer Shwetha. The film was declared a musical hit with his performance being lauded. This was followed by a devotional biographical film Bhagawan Sri Saibaba which had an ensemble cast. In 1994, he starred in B. C. Patil's story Poorna Sathya which failed at the box-office. The years 1995 and 1996 saw his maximum number of films releasing of which only Kavya, Thayi Illada Thavaru, Thavarina Thottilu and Gaaya proved to be successful. His other films were completely wash outs with back to back failures.
In 1999, he starred in multi-starrer films such as Snehaloka and Habba. Both the films were successful. However, the films that followed continued to fail one after the other making him the unlucky star. Without luck as an actor, he turned towards producing films and with his wife's name he brought out the film Pandavaru in 2006. A multi-starrer with a host of prominent stars and remake of Hulchul, Pandavaru proved to be an average grosser at the box-office.[3] He is an extremely talentad actor who is genuine and shows that in the movies he has acted. He has a huge fan following. The Kannada cinema's true gem will shine through very soon
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Aavesha | Debut as actor |
| 1990 | Muthina Haara | |
| 1991 | Manasara Vazhthungalen | Tamil film[4] |
| 1992 | Government Mappillai | Tamil film |
| 1993 | Gejje Naada | |
| 1993 | Bhagavan Sri Saibaba | |
| 1994 | Poorna Satya | |
| 1994 | Mahakshathriya | |
| 1995 | State Rowdy | |
| 1995 | Kavya | |
| 1995 | Thaliya Sowbhagya | |
| 1995 | Thaayi Illada Thavaru | |
| 1995 | Hosa Baduku | |
| 1995 | Shravana Sanje | |
| 1995 | Giddu Dada | |
| 1996 | Gaaya | |
| 1996 | Thavarina Thottilu | |
| 1996 | Gulaabi | |
| 1996 | Pooja | |
| 1996 | Surya Puthra | |
| 1997 | Jenina Hole | |
| 1997 | April Fool | |
| 1997 | Nee Mudida Mallige | |
| 1998 | Vajra | |
| 1998 | Thavarina Kanike | |
| 1999 | Habba | |
| 1999 | Snehaloka | |
| 1999 | Aahaa | |
| 1999 | Naanenu Madlilla | |
| 2000 | Premi | |
| 2000 | Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | |
| 2000 | Gaajina Mane | |
| 2001 | Ellara Mane Dosenu | |
| 2001 | Aunty Preethse | |
| 2003 | Kushalave Kshemave | Guest Appearance |
| 2004 | Saagari | |
| 2005 | Abhinandane | |
| 2006 | Pandavaru | Also producer |
| 2008 | Navashakti Vaibhava | |
| 2009 | Jodi No.1 | |
| 2011 | Sri Naga Shakthi | |
| 2013 | Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri | |
References
- ↑ "Interview with Ramkumar". Sify.com. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
- ↑ "Poornima Ramkumar turns Producer". Indiaglitz.com. 2005-12-05.
- ↑ "Pandavaru review". nowrunning.com. Retrieved 2006-11-09.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ld4lKuEFwQ