Rakesh Adiga (born 7 July 1986) is an Indian actor, who works in the

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. Rakesh Adiga is a

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Runner Up in the

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. He was introduced to the film industry through the film ''Jhoshh'' in 2009. He attended high school in Janaseva Vidya Kendra residential school, Bangalore. He is also the first Kannada rapper, he started a Kannada hip-hop band with a few of his friends, which was produced by Suraj Sarja, called "Urban Lads". He also participated in

OTT SO1 and became 1st runner up after

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and got directly selected to

Acting career

Rakesh got his first break in his debut film '' Jhossh'', which released in 2009. The film went on to become one of the top grossers of that year and earned him good recognition. He also won Best debut actor award for

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for that year. This was followed by a brief break. In 2010, he starred in a romantic film ''

Mandahasa ''Mandahasa'' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Rajesh R Nair , starring Rakesh Adiga, Nikki Das and Chethan in lead roles. The film released on 30 August 2013. Cast * Rakesh Adiga as Aditya * Nikki Das as Anjali * Chethan ...

'', which underwent much delay in release. He was next noted in ''

Alemari ''Alemari'' ( kn, ಅಲೆಮಾರಿ) is a 2012 Indian Kannada romantic action drama film starring Yogesh and Radhika Pandit in the lead roles. The story, screenplay, lyrics and direction is by Hari Santhosh. The music of the film was compose ...

'' (2011), where he played a villain role. He was also seen in ''Manasology'' in the same year. Subsequently, he starred as a lead actor in ''

Parie ''Parie'' is a 2012 Kannada-language romance film starring Rakesh Adiga and Nivedhitha. The film is directed by Sudhir Attavar. Veer Samarth is the music director of the film. In total, there are seven producers for this movie which makes it spe ...

'' (2012), which boasted of big names associated with it. However, the film was a failure at the box office.

Films and TV shows

Filmography

Television

References

External links

Timesofindia.com interview
{{DEFAULTSORT:Adiga, Rakesh Male actors from Bangalore Male actors in Kannada cinema Indian male film actors Living people 1986 births 21st-century Indian male actors