Puneeth Rajkumar

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Characters played by Puneeth Rajkumar

Akash — Milana (2007)

A Bangalore radio jockey who marries Anjali at his parents' wishes, despite his former love interest Priya being married. He agrees to a divorce, helps Anjali through heartbreak and depression, supports her plans to study in the US, and eventually realizes he loves her and rushes to stop her from leaving.

Janakirama aka Jackie — Jackie (2010)

Talkative school dropout running a village flour mill with his mother. Dreams of wealth without hard work, helps friends elope, takes responsibility for missing Yashodha, evades police, uncovers a human trafficking ring, saves victims, and wins the affection of Lakshmi.

Kumara — Yaare Koogadali (2012)

The protagonist, a wrongly institutionalized young man from a wealthy family who escapes a mental asylum to start a new life in Bangalore. He builds a delivery business, wins the love of Bharathi, and ultimately confronts his abusive stepfamily to claim his rightful inheritance.

Prabhu — Hudugaru (2011)

One of three young friends aspiring to government jobs and a future in Dubai, Prabhu is the central figure in the effort to help his best friend reunite with his lover. He leads the plan to kidnap the businessman's daughter, but is badly injured on the forehead. After returning home, he also loses his own love.

Viraj — Anjaniputra (2017)

Viraj, also known as Raja, is the heir to the Raj Group cloth manufacturing company, but is disowned by his mother after a misunderstanding. He later works as a moneylender and falls in love with Geetha. He opposes Bhairava to protect his family and the temple land, reunites with his mother, and ultimately kills Bhairava and Raj Thakur.

Yuvaraj (Yuva) / Arjun — Yuvarathnaa (2021)

Yuvaraj, known as Yuva and posing as Arjun, is an intelligent former student with anger-management issues who returns to RK University. He exposes attempts to undermine the students, helps stop exam disruption, and becomes a professor who encourages students to take charge of their education. Gurudev eventually recognizes his actions and honors him.

Siddharth — Raajakumara (2017)

Siddharth is Ashok's adopted son, a helpful young man who manages his father's business in Melbourne and stands up for his native country's pride. After losing his family in a flight crash, he returns to Bangalore and helps residents of Krishna's old-age home. He supports Vishwa Joshi in exposing Jagannath's wrongdoing and works to clear Ashok's name.

Gagan Dixit — Natasaarvabhowma (2019)

A news reporter returning to Bangalore, Gagan investigates a staged attack and publishes an anonymous story that angers a minister. He rents a haunted house with his best friend Keshav and becomes entangled in its supernatural events. His girlfriend Shruthi's death drives his pursuit of revenge, which he ultimately carries out while concealing his plan.

Bond Ravi/Anna Bond — Anna Bond (2012)

A karate trainer and reflexologist in Singapore who falls in love with Meera. He leaves Singapore with his friend to achieve his goals, gets involved in a conflict with terrorist Charlie, and helps Major Chandrakanth. He defeats Charlie's henchmen, kills Charlie in a death match, destroys the hideout, reunites with Meera, and continues his work as a vigilante named Anna Bond.

Lohith — Chakravyuha (2016)

A civil engineer who becomes a vigilante after a student dies due to political violence. He kidnaps the minister's brother to expose corruption, protects a college student, and ultimately rescues her while evading capture.

Baby Shobha — Premada Kanike (1976)

Shobha is Manohar and Kumudha's daughter. Seetha is hired as her nanny, and the two grow fond of one another. Shobha's birthday becomes the occasion when Manohar intends to transfer his wealth to Seetha and surrender to the police; she remains part of the family reunited at the story's end.

God — Lucky Man (2022)

A mysterious figure initially known as Baby who predicts Arjun's court fate and provides a visiting card. He later reveals himself as God, granting Arjun a magical golden ticket with strict conditions to relive his past and correct his marital mistakes. After Arjun's fatal accident, God denies further chances, returns him to reality, and ultimately blesses his reconciliation with Anu.

Career Overview

Puneeth Rajkumar has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work is anchored in the Upendra Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Raaj, Gandhada Gudi, James. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
61
Birth Date
1975-03-17
Birth Place
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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