Komal Kumar
Komal Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4th July |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Comedian, Producer |
| Years active | 2000 - Present |
| Spouse | Anasooya Komal Kumar |
Komal Kumar (Kannada: ಕೋಮಲ್ ಕುಮಾರ್; born 4th July) is an Indian actor and comedian in the Kannada film industry, known for comedic roles. He is also a film producer and distributor. Since his debut in 2000 for the film Khiladi, Komal has acted in over 200 films as a comedy actor and eventually featured as a lead actor [1].
Komal has won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Thavarige Baa Thangi in 2003.
Early Life & Family
Komal completed his studies in Ooty. His brother Jaggesh is an established Kannada actor. His nephews Gururaj and Yethiraj are also actors. His wife Anasooya Komal Kumar is a producer who has produced the film Kal Manja. The couple released the film under their home banner "Soundarya Lahari Combines" [2]. His brother-in-law N. Srinivas is a production designer.
Career
Komal made his debut as the hero in Mr. Garagasa in 2008. However he got a break as a lead actor in the 2009 released Chamkayisi Chindi Udaisi. Since then he acted as a solo hero in films such as Maryada Ramanna and Kal Manja. He has acted with many leading stars such as Darshan Thoogudeep, Jaggesh, Upendra, Shivrajkumar, Sudeep, Ganeshand others.
His 2012 released film Govindaya Namaha has been declared a blockbuster catapulting him to the stardom status. The song "Pyarge Aagbittaite" featuring himself and actress Parul Yadav was one of the Viral hits in the internet.
Notable Filmography
Some of Komal's notable works are:-
| Year | Film Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Khiladi | |
| 2002 | Ninagoskara | |
| 2003 | Thavarige Baa Tangi | Winner Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2003 | Make Up | |
| 2005 | Gowramma | |
| 2005 | Seven O' Clock | |
| 2005 | Love Story | |
| 2005 | Thandege Takka Maga | |
| 2006 | Chellata | |
| 2006 | Student | |
| 2006 | Tenali Rama | |
| 2006 | Aishwarya | |
| 2006 | Honeymoon Express | |
| 2006 | Datta | |
| 2006 | Sevanti Sevanti | |
| 2007 | Manmatha | |
| 2007 | Govinda Gopala | |
| 2007 | Hudugaata | |
| 2007 | Tamashegaagi | |
| 2007 | Satyavan Savitri | |
| 2007 | Cheluvina Chittara | |
| 2007 | Arasu | |
| 2008 | Akasha Gange | |
| 2008 | Satya In Love | |
| 2008 | Vamshi | |
| 2008 | Mast Maja Maadi | |
| 2008 | Meravanige | |
| 2008 | Mr. Garagasa | |
| 2008 | Shivani | |
| 2008 | Sangama | |
| 2009 | Parichaya | |
| 2009 | Male Bille | |
| 2009 | Chamkaysi Chindi Udaysi | |
| 2009 | Jaaji Mallige | |
| 2009 | Rajani | |
| 2009 | 3 Guttu Ondu Sullu Ondu Nija | |
| 2010 | Aithalakkadi | |
| 2010 | Appu And Pappu | |
| 2010 | Nannavanu | |
| 2010 | Tipparalli Tharlegalu | |
| 2010 | Lift Kodla | |
| 2010 | Aptha Rakshaka | |
| 2010 | Yaksha | |
| 2010 | Vaare Vah | |
| 2011 | Maryada Ramanna | |
| 2011 | Sihi Muttu | |
| 2011 | Kal Manja | |
| 2012 | Govindaya Namaha | |
| 2012 | Swamiji | Filming |
| 2012 | CID Eesha | Filming |
| 2012 | Lakshmi | Delayed |
| 2012 | Ashokavana | Delayed |
| 2012 | Radhikan Ganda | Announced |