Doddanna
| Doddanna | |
|---|---|
| Born |
11 November 1949 Arsikere, Hassan district, Mysore State, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse(s) | Shantha |
Doddanna (Kannada: ದೊಡ್ಡಣ್ಣ; born 11 November 1949) is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry who has acted in about 500 films. He started his career as a theatre actor.[1] During this time and later entered the Kannada film industry as a character actor.[2]
Early life
Doddanna was born on 11 November 1949.[3] Being the youngest son in the family, he was named after his grandfather Kadle Doddappa. He started his career as a theatre actor with Vighneshwara Kala Sangha in Bhadravathi during which time he worked in a steel factory there. He, along with his friends formed a theater troupe called Gandharva Ranga. Later, he entered the Kannada and Tamil film industry.
Career
Doddanna is a versatile actor. He has portrayed villains, policemen and other characters. He has been especially successful as a comic actor.[3]
Partial filmography
Kannada
| Years | Film | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Koodi Balidare Swarga Sukha. | ||
| 1985 | Ajeya | ||
| 1986 | Namma Oora Devathe | ||
| 1988 | Sangliyana | ||
| 1988 | Maha Dasohi Sharana Basava | ||
| 1988 | Anjada Gandu | ||
| 1989 | Deva | ||
| 1989 | Adrushta Rekhe | ||
| 1989 | Thayigobba Tharle Maga | ||
| 1990 | Rani Maharani | ||
| 1991 | Sundara Kanda | ||
| 1991 | Central Rowdy | ||
| 1991 | Kranti Gandhi | ||
| 1991 | Putta Hendthi | ||
| 1992 | Belli Kalungura | ||
| 1992 | Aatma Bandahna | ||
| 1992 | Apoorva Samsara | ||
| 1992 | Solillada Saradara | ||
| 1992 | Belli Modagalu | ||
| 1993 | Alimayya | ||
| 1993 | Kalyana Rekhe | ||
| 1993 | Gadibidi Ganda | ||
| 1993 | Navibbaru Namagibbaru | ||
| 1993 | Rupayi Raja | ||
| 1993 | Karulina Koogu | ||
| 1994 | Yarigu Helbedi | ||
| 1994 | Muthanna | ||
| 1994 | Lockup Death | ||
| 1995 | Mojugara Sogasugara | ||
| 1995 | Gadibidi Aliya | ||
| 1996 | Tavarina Tottilu | ||
| 1997 | Ganga Yamuna | ||
| 1997 | Bhanda Alla Bahadur | ||
| 1998 | Yaare Neenu Cheluve | ||
| 1998 | Megha Bantu Megha | ||
| 1998 | Hello Yama | ||
| 1999 | Bombat Halva | ||
| 1999 | Naanu Nanna Hendthiru | ||
| 1999 | Tuvi Tuvi Tuvi | ||
| 1999 | Aaha Nanna Maduveyanthe | ||
| 2000 | Galate Aliyandru | ||
| 2000 | Suryavamsha | ||
| 2000 | Dandanayaka | ||
| 2000 | Kadlimatti Station Master | ||
| 2001 | Halappa | ||
| 2001 | Kanasugara | ||
| 2001 | Premakke Sai | ||
| 2001 | Kalla Police | ||
| 2002 | Sri Krishna Sandhana | ||
| 2002 | Neela Megha Shyama | ||
| 2002 | Jamindaru | ||
| 2002 | Kambalahalli | ||
| 2002 | Super Police | ||
| 2003 | Laali Haadu | ||
| 2003 | Neenandre Ishta | ||
| 2003 | Bangalore Bundh | ||
| 2003 | Manemagalu | ||
| 2003 | Kaasu Iddone Basu | ||
| 2003 | Chandra Chakori | ||
| 2003 | Lavve Pasagali | ||
| 2003 | Ondagona Baa | ||
| 2003 | Re Swalpa Bartheera | ||
| 2004 | Rowdy Aliya | ||
| 2004 | Hasige Iddashtu Kalu Chachu | ||
| 2004 | Durgi | ||
| 2004 | Ramakrishna | ||
| 2004 | Maurya | ||
| 2005 | Maharaja | ||
| 2005 | Gowramma | ||
| 2005 | Auto Shankar | ||
| 2005 | Nanna Love Madthiya | ||
| 2005 | Vishnu Sena | ||
| 2006 | Shri | ||
| 2006 | Mata | ||
| 2006 | Gopi | ||
| 2006 | Sevanthi Sevanthi | ||
| 2006 | Ajay | ||
| 2006 | Gandugali Kumara Rama | ||
| 2006 | Aishwarya | ||
| 2006 | Ravi Shastri | ||
| 2006 | Savira Mettilu | ||
| 2007 | Thayiya Madilu | ||
| 2007 | Sneha Parva | ||
| 2007 | Snehana Preetina | ||
| 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | ||
| 2008 | Akasha Gange | ||
| 2008 | Kaamannana Makkalu | ||
| 2008 | Nee Tata Naa Birla | ||
| 2009 | Male Bille | ||
| 2010 | Krishna Nee Late Aagi Baaro | ||
| 2010 | Bombat Car | ||
| 2010 | Tharangini | ||
| 2010 | Mr. Theertha | ||
| 2010 | Preethi Andre Ishtena | ||
| 2011 | Rama Rama Raghu Rama | ||
| 2011 | Rajani | ||
| 2011 | Uyyale | ||
| 2011 | 90 | ||
| 2012 | Tsunami | ||
| 2012 | Katari Veera Surasundarangi | ||
| 2012 | Modala Minchu | ||
| 2012 | Gokula Krishna | ||
| 2012 | Dakota Picture | ||
| 2012 | Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna | ||
| 2012 | Rowdy Simha | ||
| 2013 | Brindavana | ||
| 2014 | Power | ||
| 2015 | 90 (yet to be released) | ||
Tamil
- Jai (2004)
- Ainthaam Padai (2009)
Awards
- 2012 - Nominated—Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Katari Veera Surasundarangi
References
External links
- Doddanna at the Internet Movie Database