Rangayana Raghu is a veteran Indian actor known primarily for his work in Kannada cinema and theatre. He has built a long career playing supporting, comic and character roles, bringing warmth and individuality to a wide range of on-screen personalities. His theatre background remains an important part of his artistic identity.
Profile
Name: Rangayana Raghu
Real name: Koththuru Chikkarangappa Raghunath (commonly reported)
Nickname: Raghu
Profession: Actor and theatre performer
Date of birth: 1965-04-17
Birthplace: Koththuru, Pavagada, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India
Zodiac sign: Aries
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Male
Hometown: Tumakuru region, Karnataka
Education: Public profiles emphasise theatre training and experience; detailed formal qualifications are not consistently verified
School/college: Specific institutions not reliably documented in major public biographies
Height: Not reliably verified
Weight: Not reliably verified
Eye colour: Dark brown
Hair colour: Black, now grey
Marital status: Married (reported)
Spouse name: Not consistently named in reliable public sources
Family: Public biographies report one child; further personal details are kept private
Net worth: No verified public figure
Hobbies/interests: Theatre, acting and performance
Biography and career
Raghu was born in what is now Karnataka’s Tumakuru district. He developed an interest in performance at a young age and worked in theatre before moving into films. He was associated with the Rangayana theatre group, an experience that shaped his technique and contributed to the stage name by which audiences know him.
His feature-film journey includes Kannada productions such as Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga, which helped introduce him to cinema audiences. Over the years he became a familiar actor in commercial films and character-driven stories, often providing humour while also adding emotional depth. He has appeared in many Kannada films, working with different generations of directors and performers.
Raghu has received recognition through awards including Karnataka State Film Awards, Filmfare Awards South and SIIMA honours. His reputation reflects longevity and adaptability: he can support the central story, create comic relief or play more dramatic parts depending on the role. He continues to be a prominent figure in Kannada entertainment and is often praised for bringing theatre discipline into screen performance.
Unknown facts
- He spent significant years working in theatre before gaining a wide film audience.
- His stage name is associated with the Rangayana theatre group.
- His early film career included roles in Kannada cinema before he became widely recognised as a character actor.
- He has won multiple regional cinema awards during his long career.
- Much of his personal and financial information is not publicly verified.
Editorial note: Exact height, weight, family names and net worth are not consistently disclosed by authoritative public sources.
