Actor
Vijaya Raghavendra
Based In
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Origin
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Years Active
1982–Present
Vijaya Raghavendra Biography
Vijaya Raghavendra – Full Information
- Full Name: Vijaya Raghavendra
- Nickname: Raghu
- Profession: Actor, Singer, Television Personality
- Industry: Kannada Film Industry (Sandalwood)
- Nationality: Indian
- Date of Birth: 26 May 1979
- Age Range: 45–50 years
- Birthplace: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Current Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Religion: Hinduism
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 8 inches
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Color: Black
Family Background
- Children: 1 Son
- Father: Srinivas Vasu
- Mother: Jayashree
- Uncle: Dr. Rajkumar
- Cousins: Shiva Rajkumar, Puneeth Rajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar family members
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1982 | Made acting debut as a child artist in Chalisuva Modagalu |
| 1993 | Gained popularity with Chinnari Mutha and won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor |
| 1994 | Won National Film Award for Best Child Artist for Kotreshi Kanasu |
| 1998 | Appeared in Hindi film Swami Vivekananda |
| 2002 | Debuted as lead actor with Ninagagi |
| 2003 | Starred in successful films like Khushi and Vikram |
| 2005 | Earned appreciation for emotional performance in Rishi |
| 2006 | Achieved major success with Sevanthi Sevanthi and Kallarali Hoovagi |
| 2008 | Appeared in comedy entertainer Mast Maja Maadi |
| 2011 | Featured in multiple Kannada films including Kalla Malla Sulla |
| 2013 | Won Bigg Boss Kannada Season 1 |
| 2014 | Received praise for performance in Fair & Lovely |
| 2016 | Won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja |
| 2017 | Appeared in hit ensemble film Chowka |
| 2018 | Directed and acted in Kismath |
| 2020 | Played lead role in Malgudi Days |
| 2021 | Appreciated for thriller film Seetharam Benoy Case No. 18 |
| 2023 | Starred in films including Raaghu and Kadda Chithra |
| 2024 | Played important role in Case of Kondana |
| 2025 | Appeared in films like FIR 6 to 6 and Swapna Mantapa |
| 2026 | Returning as Seetharam in Second Case of Seetharam |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Karnataka State Film Awards | Best Child Actor | Karnataka State Film Award | Chinnari Mutha | Won |
| 1994 | National Film Awards | Best Child Artist | National Film Award | Kotreshi Kanasu | Won |
| 2013 | Bigg Boss Kannada | Winner | Bigg Boss Kannada Season 1 | Television Reality Show | Won |
| 2016 | Karnataka State Film Awards | Best Actor | Karnataka State Film Award | Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja | Won |
About Vijaya Raghavendra
He is an Indian actor, singer, and television personality from the Kannada film industry.
He debuted as a child artist in Chalisuva Modagalu in 1982.
He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for Kotreshi Kanasu.
Yes, he won Bigg Boss Kannada Season 1 in 2013.
He belongs to the legendary Rajkumar family of Kannada cinema.