1. He was born on June 6, 1983 in Udupi, India.

2. He has a Tulu background and is a member of a Bunt family.

3. He studied folk dance, Pili Nalike, while in school, which led to a major role for the dancers in his 2014 film Ulidavaru Kandanthe.

4. He has a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications engineering from N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Nitte, Karkala.

5. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a software professional for two years.

6. He has won one National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South, two Karnataka State Film Awards, and five SIIMA Awards.

7. He has been credited with starting a "new wave of filmmaking".

8. His films include Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014), Kirik Party (2016), and 777 Charlie.