Doddanna
Doddanna (born 11 November 1949) is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry who has acted in about 800 films. He started his career as a theatre actor. During this time, he entered the Kannada film industry as a character actor.
Doddanna | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 November 1949 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse(s) | Shantha |
Early life
Doddanna was born on 11 November 1949.[1] The youngest son in the family, He belongs to Madiwala community. he was named after his grandfather Kadle Doddappa.[2] He started his career as a theatre actor with Vighneshwara Kala Sangha in Bhadravathi during which time he worked in a steel factory there. He, along with his friends had formed a theater troupe called Gandharva Ranga. Later, he entered the Kannada, Telugu and Tamil film industry.
Career
Doddanna is a versatile actor. He has portrayed villains, policemen and other characters. He has been especially successful as a comic actor.[1]
Partial filmography
Kannada
| Years | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Koodi Balidare Swarga Sukha. | |
| 1985 | Ajeya | |
| 1986 | Namma Oora Devathe | |
| 1988 | Sangliyana | |
| 1988 | Maha Dasohi Sharana Basava | |
| 1988 | Anjada Gandu | |
| 1989 | Deva | |
| 1989 | Adrushta Rekhe | |
| 1989 | Thayigobba Tharle Maga | |
| 1989 | C.B.I. Shankar | |
| 1990 | Rani Maharani | |
| 1991 | Shivanaga | |
| 1991 | Hatyakanda | |
| 1991 | Sundara Kanda | |
| 1991 | Kranti Gandhi | |
| 1991 | Putta Hendthi | |
| 1992 | Belli Kalungura | |
| 1992 | Mysore Jaana | |
| 1992 | Aatma Bandahna | |
| 1992 | Apoorva Samsara | |
| 1992 | Solillada Saradara | |
| 1992 | Belli Modagalu | |
| 1993 | Alimayya | |
| 1993 | Kalyana Rekhe | |
| 1993 | Gadibidi Ganda | |
| 1993 | Navibbaru Namagibbaru | |
| 1993 | Rupayi Raja | |
| 1993 | Karulina Koogu | |
| 1994 | Yarigu Helbedi | |
| 1994 | Muthanna | |
| 1994 | Lockup Death | |
| 1995 | Mojugara Sogasugara | |
| 1995 | Chiranjeevi Rajegowda | |
| 1995 | Gadibidi Aliya | |
| 1996 | Tavarina Tottilu | |
| 1997 | Ganga Yamuna | |
| 1997 | Bhanda Alla Bahadur | |
| 1998 | Yaare Neenu Cheluve | |
| 1998 | Megha Bantu Megha | |
| 1998 | Hello Yama | |
| 1999 | Bombat Halva | |
| 1999 | Naanu Nanna Hendthiru | |
| 1999 | Tuvi Tuvi Tuvi | |
| 1999 | Aaha Nanna Maduveyanthe | |
| 2000 | Galate Aliyandru | |
| 2000 | Suryavamsha | |
| 2000 | Dandanayaka | |
| 2000 | Kadlimatti Station Master | |
| 2001 | Halappa | |
| 2001 | Kanasugara | |
| 2001 | Premakke Sai | |
| 2001 | Kalla Police | |
| 2002 | Sri Krishna Sandhana | |
| 2002 | Neela Megha Shyama | |
| 2002 | Jamindaru | |
| 2002 | Kambalahalli | |
| 2002 | Super Police | |
| 2003 | Laali Haadu | |
| 2003 | Neenandre Ishta | |
| 2003 | Bangalore Bundh | |
| 2003 | Manemagalu | |
| 2003 | Kaasu Iddone Basu | |
| 2003 | Raktha Kanneeru | |
| 2003 | Chandra Chakori | |
| 2003 | Lavve Pasagali | |
| 2003 | Ondagona Baa | |
| 2003 | Re Swalpa Bartheera | |
| 2004 | Rowdy Aliya | |
| 2004 | Hasige Iddashtu Kalu Chachu | |
| 2004 | Durgi | |
| 2004 | Rama Krishna | |
| 2004 | Maurya | |
| 2004 | Trin Trin | Mahadevaiah |
| 2005 | Maharaja | |
| 2005 | Gowramma | |
| 2005 | Auto Shankar | |
| 2005 | Nanna Love Madthiya | |
| 2005 | Vishnu Sena | |
| 2006 | Shri | |
| 2006 | Mata | |
| 2006 | Gopi | |
| 2006 | Sevanthi Sevanthi | |
| 2006 | Ajay | |
| 2006 | Gandugali Kumara Rama | |
| 2006 | Aishwarya | |
| 2006 | Ravi Shastri | |
| 2006 | Savira Mettilu | |
| 2007 | Thayiya Madilu | |
| 2007 | Amrutha Vaani | |
| 2007 | Sneha Parva | |
| 2007 | Snehana Preetina | |
| 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | |
| 2008 | Akasha Gange | |
| 2008 | Kaamannana Makkalu | |
| 2008 | Nee Tata Naa Birla | |
| 2009 | Male Bille | |
| 2010 | Krishna Nee Late Aagi Baaro | |
| 2010 | Bombat Car | |
| 2010 | Tharangini | |
| 2010 | Mr. Theertha | |
| 2010 | Preethi Andre Ishtena | |
| 2011 | Rama Rama Raghu Rama | |
| 2011 | Rajani | |
| 2011 | Uyyale | |
| 2011 | 90 | |
| 2012 | Tsunami | |
| 2012 | Katari Veera Surasundarangi | |
| 2012 | Modala Minchu | |
| 2012 | Gokula Krishna | |
| 2012 | Dakota Picture | |
| 2012 | Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna | |
| 2012 | Rowdy Simha | |
| 2013 | Brindavana | |
| 2014 | Power | |
| 2015 | 90 (yet to be released) | |
| 2018 | Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | |
Tamil
- Jai (2004)
- Ainthaam Padai (2009)
Telugu
- Aatagadharaa Siva (2018)
Awards
- Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor - 1998-99 Winner for Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi
- South Indian International Movie Awards - 2012 Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Katari Veera Surasundarangi
- Filmfare Awards South - 2019 Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu for Aatagadharaa Siva
6th Arsikere Taluk Kannada Sahithya Sammelana President - 2016
References
- http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/top-stories/2009/doddanna-60th-birthday-161109.html%5B%5D
- Doddanna (26 November 2012). Seg _ 1 - Doddanna with Suvarna Girls - 25 Nov 12 - Suvarna News (in Kannada). Suvarna News. Event occurs at 4:10. Retrieved 13 September 2016.