Rajesh Nataranga (18 April 1973) is an Indian actor who works in Kannada-language television and films. He is known for his roles as a police officer in films, Kendasampige (2015) and Operation Alamelamma (2017), and as Gowtham Diwan in the television soap, Amruthadhare. He is married to Chaitra Rajesh since 2005.
Career Rajesh appended Nataranga, the name of a theatre group he was a part of, to his stage name after B. Suresha told him to since there was another actor of the same name. He starred in many television serials during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Regarding his performance in Just Maath Maathalli (2010) as Ramya's husband, a critic wrote that "Rajesh, who plays the spirited Adi, does justice to his role". Regarding his performance in Kendasampige (2015) as a police officer, a critic wrote that "But it is Rajesh Nataranga who really steals the show with his impressive presence". He played a similar role in Operation Alamelamma (2017). He became known for his role as Gautam Diwan in the television series Amruthadhare, which marked his comeback to television.
Filmography YearTitle RoleNotes 2001 Mathadana Prakash Kumar 2002 Nagarahavu Tapori Kasa 2003 Mooru Manasu Mooru Kanasu Surya Ananda Raja Mane Magalu Ananda Nilaya 2004 Rowdy Aliya Estate worker Abbabba Entha Huduga 2005 Sye Arjun 2006 Mohini 9886788888 Rajesh 2007 Thamashegagi Ondu Preethiya Kathe 2008 Moggina Jade Raghavendra Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting ActorMoggina Manasu Ramesh Belura Bale Gubbachigalu 2009 Dubai Babu Police Inspector Credited as N. RajeshBellary Naga Rajendra Gowda Prem Kahani Builder Rajesh Kallara Santhe 2010 Just Maath Maathalli Adi Aptharakshaka Shoorasena Naanu Nanna Kanasu Uthappa's friend 2011 Jedralli Shrimathi Maryade Ramanna Doctor 2012 Arakshaka Sangolli Rayanna Krishnaroo 2013 Kaddipudi Indresh/GaaliAlso co-writer Sakkare Nandakumar Dyavre Jaggu 2014 Gajakesari Minister Baanaadi (Free Bird) Avinash 2015 Lodde — Dialogue writerKendasampige Purandar Also co-writerNominatedSIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Plus Kishore 2016 Killing Veerappan Shakeel Ahmed Happy Birthday Asthitva Vijay Kumar Jaguar Bilingual film 2017 Style Raja BB5 Noorondu NenapuMKTiger Operation Alamelamma Ashok KumarNominatedSIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Kaafi Thota Public Prosecutor Tarak Dayavittu Gamanisi Sathyanarayana 2018 Rajannana Maga Vijay Kumar Nanagista Police officer Kattu Kathe 2019 FortunerPrahallada Kaddu Mucchi Rugged Vijayaratha Mane Maratakkide Shravana Ayushman Bhava Margaret 2020 Law Shyam Prasad 2021 Yuvarathnaa Professor Kotigobba 3 Doctor Ananthakrishna Rathnan Prapancha Srinath Rider Raghuram 2022 Home Minister Critical Keerthanegalu Garuda Bharath Bharghav Physics Teacher Ramaswamy Chase Raymo Revanth's P.A. 2023 Tanuja Pradeep SLV: Siri Lambodara Vivaha 19.20.21 Rafi Gurudev Hoysala Prakash Nam Naani Madve Prasanga Melody Drama Hita's father Fighter Kotreshi 2024Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe Athishay's fatherHide and Seek Jog 101 Kaalapatthar Megha Chandrasekhar 2025 Kothalavadi SP Parashuram Love U Muddu Full Meals Shankar 2026 Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige Vishwanath Love Seasons
Television YearTitle RoleNotesRef. 1998 MayamrugaShreedhara 2003–2008 Guptagamini Thejaswi 2004–2006 Muktha -2017–2018 Triveni Sangama 2021Ninnindale As producer 2023–presentAmruthadhare Goutham Diwan
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