Chikkanna

Chikkanna
Chikkanna during filming of Ishtakamya, 2015
Born (1984-06-22) 22 June 1984 (age 40)
Ballahalli, Mysore, Karnataka, India
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present
Known forComedy

Chikkanna (born 22 June 1984), is an Indian actor who works in Kannada cinema and appears primarily in comic roles.[1] He made his debut in films with Kirataka (2011), following which he was recognized for his performances in Raja Huli (2013) and Adyaksha (2014).[2] Chikkanna played the lead role for the first time in the film Upadhyaksha (2024). [3]

Career

Chikkanna began his acting career in comedy shows in Mysore with Drishya Kalavide. He then appeared Comedy Kiladigalu in Zee Kannada and Prank Show aired on Udaya TV. Actor Yash noticed his performance at the diamond jubilee celebrations of Kannada cinema and cast him in the 2011 film, Kirataka. In Raja Huli (2013) and Adyaksha (2014), he played roles alongside Yash and Sharan. In the 2015 film Sharp Shooter, he played alongside Diganth and wrote the lyrics for the track "Kuntebille".[4]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2011 Kirataka
2012 Lucky
Mr. 420 Madesha
Villain
2013 Raja Huli Chikka SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
Bulbul
Rajani Kantha
Victory
Jinkemari Muddukrishna
2014 Navarangi
Anjada Gandu Ramesha
Kwatle Satisha Chikkanna
Savaari 2
Baasu Ade Hale Kathe
Darling
Adyaksha Narayana SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
Tirupathi Express Malya
Just Love
2015 Rudra Tandava
Bombay Mittai Sundra
Patharagitthi
Ranna Lakshmi Narayana
Vajrakaya
Sapnon Ki Rani
Chandrika Bilingual (Kannada, Telugu)
Mr. Airavata
Ram-Leela
Rathavara
Mumtaz
Bangalore 560023
Sharpshooter Also lyricist for song "Kuntebille" and Singer for "Kannale Mashup"
Masterpiece Bruce Lee SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
Nominated, IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
2016 Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole
Mast Mohabbat
Whatsapp Love
Tyson
Thale Bachkolli Powder Hakkolli Indra
Lakshmana
Jigarthanda
Ishtakamya
Doddmane Hudga Lavanga
Nanna Ninna Prema Kathe Also playback singer
Kotigobba 2 Chikkanna Nominated -SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
Mudinja Ivana Pudi Saravana Tamil film
Happy Birthday
2017 Chowka Manju
Style Raja
Hebbuli Sundara
Raajakumara Chikka
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
Tiger Bahubali
Siliconn City
Raj Vishnu Shankar Nag
Satya Harishchandra Dodda
Jaali Baaru Mattu Poli Hudugaru
Mufti
Anjani Putra Chikka
2018 Samhaara Raja Huli Nominated - Filmibeat Award for Best Comedian - Kannada
Dalapathi
Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu Ayyu
Amma I Love You
Double Engine Krishna
Kannadakkaagi Ondannu Otti
Kismath
Raambo 2 Jagga Nominated - 8th South Indian International Movie Awards best comedian
2019 Natasaarvabhowma Keshav Nominated - 9th South Indian International Movie Awards best comedian [5]
Kaddu Mucchi
Seetharama Kalyana Arya's friend
Amar Chikka
Padde Huli
Kiss Jaggi
Mane Maratakkide Raghupathi
Odeya Lawyer Chari
2020 Shri Bharatha Baahubali
French Biriyani Gabru
Billgates
Pogaru Shiva's friend
2021 Roberrt Agni [6][7]
Krishna Talkies Suri [8]
Rider Chikku
2022 James Madan
Kaaneyaadavara Bagge Prakatane
Bairagee Dancer Cameo appearance
2023 Mr. Bachelor Chikku
Raja Marthanda [9]
2024 Upadhyaksha Narayana [10]
Choo Mantar † TBA Post Production

References

  1. ^ Sharadhaa A. (26 August 2014). "Chikkanna Wanted to be a Villain". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  2. ^ Suresh, Sunayana (21 February 2015). "My comic abilities are a boon: Chikkanna". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 October 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Chikkanna's Debut as a Hero in Upadhyaksha". The Times of India. 24 January 2024.
  4. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (1 July 2015). "Chikkanna Wears Many Hats with Ease". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  5. ^ S.M., Shashiprasad (7 February 2010). "Natasaarvabhowma movie review: High on spirit". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  6. ^ Manoj Kumar R (11 March 2021). "Roberrt movie review: This Darshan film is agonisingly unoriginal". The Indian Express.
  7. ^ Nischith N (11 March 2021). "Roberrt Movie Review: Darshan steals the show in new avatar". The Hans India. Chikkanna as Agni and Shivaraj KR Pete as Bobby provide much of the entertainment in the first half.
  8. ^ "'Krishna Talkies' movie review: Protagonist carries movie on his shoulder". newindianexpress. 17 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Raja Marthanda- Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date - BookMyShow".
  10. ^ Upadhyaksha Official Trailer | Chikkanna | Smitha Umapathy | Arjun Janya| Anil Kumar| DN Cinemas, retrieved 19 January 2024