Rajkumar was also one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema. This movie which was made exclusively with technicians from Karnataka also marked the beginning of full fledged film making in Karnataka.One of the all time famous song 'Shivappa Kaayo tande' was from his first movie. He later forayed into film production with the hugely popular Ranadheera Kanteerava which he produced with another legend of Kannada cinema, Balakrishna. Rajkumar would use the same name for the rest of his life. This movie was directed by H L N Simha who also christened him Rajkumar. It was here that Rajkumar honed his acting and singing skills.īedara Kannappa, a 1954 Kannada language movie, marked his entry into the film world. Rajkumar started his career as a theater artist with his father in a troupe led by the legendary Gubbi Veeranna. His name was changed to 'Rajkumar' (meaning Prince) after his film debut.Later Dr.Rajkumar His father, Singanalluru Puttaswamayya, who was a theater artist and his mother, Lakshmamma, named their eldest son Mutturaju after Lord Muthathi Raya. The village is now located in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu along its border with Karnataka His mother tongue is Kannada. Rajkumar was born on Apin a Kannada speaking family at Gajanur, in the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore. His voice is referred as kogile kanta (the voice of a Koel). He was also a well-known singer, as a playback singer as well as of devotional songs. Most of his movies were epic films in Kannada film industry. He acted in more than 200 Kannada movies in a career spanning over five decades. Fans call him 'Annavru' (Kannada: ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು, Big Brother) with affection. But for me all those who are assembled here are my Gods. His primary view about his fans was 'I don't know whether I will ever see God. Raj' (popular name) with earned title 'Natasarvabhouma' (meaning emperor of acting) retained popularity in both Karnataka and other Indian states. He mainly worked in Karnataka and has won awards for his work. ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ್), born as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju on April 24, 1929, died on April 12, 2006, was an actor and singer in Kannada film industry.

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