Actor
Sathish Ninasam
Based In
Karnataka, India
Origin
Yaladahalli, Channagiri Taluk, Davanagere District, Karnataka, India
Years Active
2008 – Present
Sathish Ninasam Biography
Sathish Ninasam Basic Information
- Real Name: Shivakumar
- Popular Name: Sathish Ninasam
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Singer
- Industry: Kannada Film Industry (Sandalwood)
- Nationality: Indian
- Birth Place: Karnataka, India
- Known For: Natural acting style and strong performances in Kannada films
- Active Years: 2008 – Present
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5’8″ (173 cm)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family
- Father: Name not widely disclosed publicly.
- Mother: Name not widely disclosed publicly.
- Wife: Reportedly married, but detailed information about his spouse is not widely available in reliable public sources.
- Children: No verified public information available.
Educational Qualification
- Diploma in Acting and Theatre Arts (Ninasam).
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight | Film/Project | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Film Debut | Madesha | Entered Kannada film industry |
| 2012 | Breakthrough Supporting Role | Drama | SIIMA Best Comedian nomination |
| 2013 | Lead Actor Debut & Major Breakthrough | Lucia | Established as a leading actor |
| 2014 | First Major Commercial Success | Love in Mandya | Won Santhosham Award for Best Hero; SIIMA & IIFA nominations |
| 2015 | First Major Acting Award | Rocket | Won SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actor |
| 2016 | Successful Lead Actor Phase | Beautiful Manasugalu | Strengthened star status in Kannada cinema |
| 2018 | Career-Defining Performance | Ayogya | Won Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor (Kannada); multiple award nominations |
| 2019 | Critically Acclaimed Role | Chambal | Praised for powerful performance |
| 2019 | Commercial Success | Brahmachari | One of the year’s successful Kannada films |
| 2022 | Actor-Producer Success | Dear Vikram | Returned with a major self-produced project |
| 2022 | Successful Production Venture | Petromax | Continued success as actor and producer |
| 2024 | Recent Lead Role | Matinee | Notable contemporary release |
| 2026 | Ambitious Historical Project | The Rise of Ashoka | Played the title role and served as producer |
| Producer Career | Production Highlights | Rocket, Chowkabara, Kaaji, Dear Vikram, Petromax | Established himself as a successful producer |
| Singer Career | Singing Highlights | Anjada Gandu, Rangi Rangi, Naavyaaru Yellinda, Avva Kele, Ashariravaani | Recognized as a playback singer and performer |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Best Comedian (Kannada) | SIIMA Awards | Drama | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Hero | Santhosham Awards | Love in Mandya | Won |
| 2014 | Best Actor (Kannada) | SIIMA Awards | Love in Mandya | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Actor (Kannada) | IIFA Utsavam Awards | Love in Mandya | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Actor (Critics) | SIIMA Awards | Rocket | Won |
| 2018 | Best Actor – Critics (Kannada) | Filmfare Awards South | Ayogya | Won |
| 2018 | Best Actor (Kannada) | City Cine Awards | Ayogya | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) – Kannada | SIIMA Awards | Ayogya | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Actor (Kannada) | Filmfare Awards South | Ayogya | Nominated |
About Sathish Ninasam
His real name is Shivakumar.
Lucia (2013) is considered his breakthrough film.
He adopted "Ninasam" from the renowned theatre institution where he trained.
Yes, he has won SIIMA and Filmfare Critics awards for his acting performances.
Yes, he has produced films including Rocket, Dear Vikram, and Petromax.