Chikkanna
Indian actor (born 1984)
Chikkanna (born 22 June 1984), is an Indian actor who works in Kannada cinema and appears primarily in comic roles. He made his debut in films with Kirataka (2011), following which he was recognized for his performances in Raja Huli (2013) and Adyaksha (2014). Chikkanna played the lead role for the first time in the film Upadhyaksha (2024).
01Career
Chikkanna began his acting career in comedy shows in Mysore with Drishya Kalavide. He then appeared in Comedy Kiladigalu in Zee Kannada, and a Prank Show which aired on Udaya TV. Actor Yash noticed his performance at the diamond jubilee celebrations of Kannada cinema and cast him in the 2011 film, Kirataka. In Raja Huli (2013) and Adyaksha (2014), he played roles alongside Yash and Sharan. In the 2015 film Sharp Shooter, he played alongside Diganth and wrote the lyrics for the track "Kuntebille".
02Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kirataka | |||
| 2012 | Lucky | |||
| Mr. 420 | Madesha | |||
| Villain | ||||
| Snehitaru | Harish | |||
| 2013 | Raja Huli | Chikka | Won, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | |
| Bulbul | ||||
| Rajani Kantha | ||||
| Victory | ||||
| Jinkemari | Muddukrishna | |||
| 2014 | Navarangi | |||
| Anjada Gandu | Ramesha | |||
| Kwatle Satisha | Chikkanna | |||
| Savaari 2 | ||||
| Baasu Ade Hale Kathe | ||||
| Darling | ||||
| Adyaksha | Narayana | Won, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | ||
| Tirupathi Express | Malya | |||
| Just Love | ||||
| 2015 | Rudra Tandava | |||
| Bombay Mittai | Sundra | |||
| Patharagitthi | ||||
| Ranna | Lakshmi Narayana | |||
| Vajrakaya | ||||
| Sapnon Ki Rani | ||||
| Chandrika | Bilingual (Kannada, Telugu) | |||
| Mr. Airavata | ||||
| Ram-Leela | ||||
| Rathavara | ||||
| Mumtaz | ||||
| Bangalore 560023 | Mahalinga | |||
| Sharpshooter | Also lyricist for song "Kuntebille" and Singer for "Kannale Mashup" | |||
| Masterpiece | Bruce Lee | Won, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian Nominated, IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
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| 2016 | Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole | |||
| Mast Mohabbat | ||||
| Whatsapp Love | ||||
| Tyson | ||||
| Thale Bachkolli Powder Hakkolli | Indra | |||
| Lakshmana | ||||
| Jigarthanda | ||||
| Ishtakamya | ||||
| Doddmane Hudga | Lavanga | |||
| Nanna Ninna Prema Kathe | Also playback singer | |||
| Kotigobba 2 | Chikkanna | Nominated -SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | ||
| Mudinja Ivana Pudi | Saravana | Tamil film | ||
| Happy Birthday | ||||
| 2017 | Chowka | Manju | ||
| Style Raja | ||||
| Hebbuli | Sundara | |||
| Raajakumara | Chikka | |||
| Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya | ||||
| Tiger | Bahubali | |||
| Siliconn City | ||||
| Raj Vishnu | Shankar Nag | |||
| Satya Harishchandra | Dodda | |||
| Jaali Baaru Mattu Poli Hudugaru | ||||
| Mufti | ||||
| Anjani Putra | Chikka | |||
| 2018 | Samhaara | Raja Huli | Nominated - Filmibeat Award for Best Comedian - Kannada | |
| Dalapathi | ||||
| Bhootayyana Mommaga Ayyu | Ayyu | |||
| Amma I Love You | ||||
| Double Engine | Krishna | |||
| Kannadakkaagi Ondannu Otti | ||||
| Kismath | ||||
| Raambo 2 | Jagga | Nominated - 8th South Indian International Movie Awards best comedian | ||
| 2019 | Natasaarvabhowma | Keshav | Nominated - 9th South Indian International Movie Awards best comedian | |
| Kaddu Mucchi | ||||
| Seetharama Kalyana | Arya's friend | |||
| Amar | Chikka | |||
| Padde Huli | ||||
| Kiss | Jaggi | |||
| Mane Maratakkide | Raghupathi | |||
| Odeya | Lawyer Chari | |||
| 2020 | Shri Bharatha Baahubali | |||
| French Biriyani | Gabru | |||
| Billgates | ||||
| Pogaru | Shiva's friend | |||
| 2021 | Roberrt | Agni | ||
| Krishna Talkies | Suri | |||
| Rider | Chikku | |||
| 2022 | James | Madan | ||
| Kaaneyaadavara Bagge Prakatane | ||||
| Bairagee | Dancer | Cameo appearance | ||
| 2023 | Mr. Bachelor | Chikku | ||
| Raja Marthanda | ||||
| 2024 | Upadhyaksha | Narayana | Debut as lead | |
| 2025 | Choo Mantar | RJ | ||
| Forest | Buddy Kumara | |||
| Raju James Bond | TRP | |||
| 2026 | Lakshmiputra | Filming | ||
| Jodettu | Announced |
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- Chikkanna During the shoot of Ishtakamya.jpg by Chengappamann, CC BY-SA 4.0
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