Chikkanna (born 22 June 1984), is an Indian Comedy actor who works in
Kannada cinema
Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. Kannada cinema is based in Gandhi Nagar ...
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).
Career
Chikkanna began his acting career in comedy shows in
Mysore
Mysore ( ), officially Mysuru (), is a city in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Mysore district and Mysore division. As the traditional seat of the Wadiyar dynasty, the city functioned as the capital of the ...
with Drishya Kalavide. He then appeared in Comedy Kiladigalu in Zee Kannada, and a Prank Show which aired on
Udaya TV
Udaya TV is an Indian Kannada language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Sun TV Network. Udaya TV is telecast in several nations like India, some Gulf countries and the United States. Udaya TV was launched on 1 June 1994. ...
. 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
Diganth Manchale (born 28 December 1983), known professionally as Diganth, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Kannada cinema, Kannada films. Diganth made his lead acting debut in ''Miss California (film), Miss California'' (2006) and ...
and wrote the lyrics for the track "Kuntebille".
Filmography
References
External links
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Living people
Indian male film actors
Indian male television actors
Male actors in Kannada cinema
Kannada actors
Male actors from Mysore
21st-century Indian male actors
Male actors in Kannada television
1986 births
Male actors in Telugu cinema
IIFA Utsavam winners