Actor
Sadhu Kokila
Based In
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Origin
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Years Active
1993 – Present
Sadhu Kokila Biography
Sadhu Kokila Full Information
- Full Name: Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach
- Stage Name: Sadhu Kokila
- Date of Birth: 24 March 1966
- Birthplace: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Christian
- Education: St. Joseph’s Indian High School, Bangalore
- Height: ~170 cm (approx.)
- Physical Appearance: Black hair and black eyes
Family Background
- Father: Natesh (musician, violinist)
- Mother: Mangala (playback singer)
- Siblings: Brother Layendra Laya (actor); another sister (name not widely reported)
- Spouse: Saleena (married 1993)
- Children: Two sons — Suraag (music director) and Srujan (pianist and singer)
Education
- School: St. Joseph’s Indian High School, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Higher Education: Information about college or university is not widely documented; primarily trained in music from childhood, learning under family guidance and professional mentors.
- Music Training: Learned keyboard and classical music under his father Natesh (violinist) and other local music teachers.
Career Highlight
| Year | Highlight / Achievement |
|---|---|
| 1993 | Debuted as Music Composer with Shhh! |
| 2003 | Directed breakthrough film Raktha Kanneeru |
| 2005 | Won Karnataka State Film Award – Best Music Director for Rakshasa |
| 2008 | Won Karnataka State Film Award – Best Music Director for Inthi Ninna Preethiya |
| 2012 | Won Udaya Film Award – Best Male Playback Singer for Edegarike |
| 2013 | Nominated – SIIMA Award for Best Comedian for Googly |
| 2014 | Won IIFA Award – Best Comedian (Kannada) for Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari |
| 2016 | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Kannada) for Zoom |
| 2018 | Nominated – SIIMA Award for Best Comedian for Victory 2 |
| 2019 | Won SIIMA Award – Best Comedian (Kannada) for Yajamana |
| 2021 | Acted in blockbuster Yuvarathnaa |
| 2023 | Appeared in major releases including Kranti |
Recent Activity
- Acted in Just Pass – Kannada movie released in February 2024 where he played a supporting role.
- Acted in Love Li – Released June 2024, a Kannada action-romance with him in a supporting cast.
- Acted in Upadhyaksha – Comedy drama released January 2024 featuring him in a key role.
- Acted in Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi – Released August 2024, commercially successful film with him in the ensemble cast.
- Acted in Night Curfew – Kannada thriller from 2024 with him in an ensemble cast.
- Acted in Bank of Bhagyalakshmi – A 2025 Kannada crime comedy thriller where he has a supporting role.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–05 | Karnataka State Film Awards | Best Music Director | Karnataka State Film Award | Rakshasa | Won |
| 2007–08 | Karnataka State Film Awards | Best Music Director | Karnataka State Film Award | Inthi Ninna Preethiya | Won |
| 2011 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian | SIIMA Award | Hudugaru | Won |
| 2012 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian | SIIMA Award | Yaare Koogadali | Won |
| 2016 | IIFA Utsavam | Best Performance in a Comic Role | IIFA Award | Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari | Won |
| 2019 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian | SIIMA Award | Yajamana | Won |
About Sadhu Kokila
He is a Kannada actor, comedian, music composer, and director known for his versatile contributions to Sandalwood.
He is famous for comic roles in films like Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari, Yajamana, and many blockbuster Kannada movies.
Yes, he has won Karnataka State Film Awards for Best Music Director twice.
Yes, he started his career as a music composer before becoming a successful actor.
Yes, he continues to act in Kannada films and remains active in the industry.