Actor
Shiva Rajkumar
Based In
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India,
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
1986 – Present
Shiva Rajkumar Biography
Shiva Rajkumar – Full Information
- Full Name: Nagaraju Shiva Putta Swamy
- Popular Name: Shiva Rajkumar
- Nick Name: Shivanna
- Date of Birth: 12 July 1962
- Age: 63 years
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Hometown: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Family Background
- Father: Dr. Rajkumar (Legendary Kannada actor)
- Mother: Parvathamma Rajkumar (Film producer)
- Spouse: Geetha Shiva Rajkumar
Siblings:
- Raghavendra Rajkumar (Actor)
- Puneeth Rajkumar (Late actor)
Children:
- Niveditha Shiva Rajkumar (Daughter)
- Nirupama Shiva Rajkumar (Daughter)
Education
- Schooling: T. John Education Trust, Bengaluru
- Higher Education: Bachelor’s degree from New York University, USA
- Special Training: Acting and martial arts
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name |
|---|---|
| 1986 | Anand |
| 1987 | Rathasapthami |
| 1994 | Janumada Jodi |
| 1995 | Om |
| 1997 | AK 47 |
| 2007 | Jogi |
| 2012 | Bhajarangi |
| 2016 | Santheyalli Nintha Kabira |
| 2017 | Mufti |
| 2018 | Tagaru |
| 2019 | Kavacha |
| 2020 | Bhajarangi 2 |
| 2022 | Vedha |
| 2023 | Ghost |
| 2024 | Bhairathi Ranagal |
Recent Activity
- Dr. Shivarajkumar recently underwent surgery for bladder cancer at the Miami Cancer Institute in the United States.
- He has completed the surgery and is now cancer-free.
- His recent activities are primarily focused on recovery and health.
- He has announced plans to resume work soon.
- The actor’s return marks a positive update for his fans and the Kannada film industry.
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Best Actor | Filmfare Awards South | Om | Won |
| 1995–96 | Best Actor | Karnataka State Film Awards | Om | Won |
| 1996 | Best Actor | Filmfare Awards South | Nammoora Mandara Hoove | Won |
| 1999 | Best Actor | Filmfare Awards South | A K 47 | Won |
| 1999–2000 | Best Actor | Karnataka State Film Awards | Hrudaya Hrudaya | Won |
| 2003–04 | Best Actor | Karnataka State Film Awards | Chigurida Kanasu | Won |
| 2005–06 | Best Actor | Karnataka State Film Awards | Jogi | Won |
| 2010 | Best Actor | Filmfare Awards South | Thamassu | Won |
| 2012 | Social Responsibility | South Indian International Movie Awards | Not Applicable | Won |
| 2013 | Best Actor | South Indian International Movie Awards | Shiva | Won |
| 2014 | Best Actor | South Indian International Movie Awards | Bhajarangi | Won |
| 2017 | Best Actor | South Indian International Movie Awards | Shivalinga | Won |
| Not Applicable | Excellence in Cinema | Excellence in Cinema Award | Not Applicable | Won |
| 2024 | Entertainer of the Year | South Indian International Movie Awards | Kabzaa, Jailer, Ghost | Won |
About Shiva Rajkuma
Shiva Rajkumar is a veteran Indian actor known for his work in the Kannada film industry and is the son of legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar.
He made his acting debut in 1986 with the Kannada film Anand.
He works primarily in the Kannada film industry, also known as Sandalwood.
Some of his most popular films include Om, Jogi, Janumada Jodi, Mufti, Tagaru, and Bhajarangi.
Shiva Rajkumar has won multiple major awards, including Karnataka State Film Awards, Filmfare Awards South, and SIIMA awards for his performances.