Puneeth Rajkumar
Indian actor and playback singer, 'Yuvarathnaa'
Born
March 17th, 1975
50 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
India
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An actor, playback singer, and producer, this individual made notable contributions to Kannada cinema. Debuted as a child artist and gained prominence with films like 'Appu,' 'VeeraKannada,' and 'Yuvarathnaa.' Received recognition for powerful performances, displaying strong emotions and versatility. Produced several successful films under his production banner while also engaging in playback singing for numerous hit soundtracks. Active in the film industry until 2021, significantly influenced Indian cinema through a career spanning multiple decades.
Starred in 'Yuvarathnaa'
Debuted in 'Appu'
Produced films under a personal banner
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