Devaraj | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 September 1953 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Devraj Devu |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse | Chandralekha[1] |
| Children | Prajwal Devaraj Pranam Devaraj |
Devaraj (born 20 September 1953)[2] is an Indian actor and theatre actor who works in Indian film industry. He has largely featured in Kannada films performing various roles as a lead character, supporting character and villainous character. He has also featured in Telugu and Tamil films.
Having worked in over 200 feature films, Devaraj is popularly referred to as a "Dynamic Hero" in the Kannada film industry.[3] Prior to acting in films, Devaraj performed in stage plays under the guidance of Shankar Nag and B. Jayashree. Devaraj has won several awards and accolades including the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal as the protagonist in the film Veerappan in 1991.[4]
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