
Shiva Rajkumar
Known for Acting · 131 credits
- Born
- 1962-07-12 (age 63)
- Place of birth
- Shimoga, Karnataka, India
- Also known as
- Shiva Raj Kumar · Shiva RajKumar · Nagaraju Shiva Putta Swamy · Shivarajkumar · Century Star · Hatrick Hero
Biography
Shivarajkumar was born on 12.07.1962 to Superstar Dr. Rajkumar and Producer Parvathmma Rajkumar couple. He was born Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy in the then State of Madras now known as Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy did his schooling in T Nagar Chennai and college at New College Chennai and graduated from Madras University. He is also a trained Kuchupudi Dancer and a student of Vempetti Chinni Sathyam. His father a matinee idol, his mother an acclaimed movie producer and his youngest brother Puneeth Rajkumar had already amassed 12 movies as a child artist, who won a national award for Bettada Hovvu in 1985; Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy was not a stranger to the world of movies but it was only time before he decided to arrive on the silver screen. He gains interest in movies after the legendary director K. Balachander approached him for a movie to be made in Malayalam, which did not materialize. This incident ignites Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy to hone his skills as an actor and debuts with his screen name Shivarajkumar through Anand, 1986 movie which was directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and he has not turned back ever since. He was also the first actor of his time who could do the western dance moves, essentially the first Superstar who could dance in the Kannada movie industry, earning him the title Natyasaarvabhouma, meaning Emperor of Dance. Having acted in over 130 movies as a lead hero, he is known for his versatility and varied story choices and earned the title Hattrick Hero after his first three movies celebrated silver jubilee theatrically through Anand, Rathasapthami and Mana Mechchida Hudugi. His notable movies are OM (which was directed by Upendra), Nammoora Mandara Hoove, Chigurida Kanasu, Janumada Jodi, AK 47, Jogi, Kaddipudi, Mufthi, Tagaru, Bhoomi Thayiya Chochala Maga, Ranaranga, Ade Raaga Ade Haadu, Inspector Vikram, Dhore, Samyukta, Assegobba Meesegobba, Mruthyunjaya, Modada Mareyali, Midida Shruthi, Mutthanna, Samara, Simhada Mari, Kurubana Rani, Andaman, Hrudaya Hrudaya, Rishi and many others. Often late he has gained fame nationwide after his cameo as Narasimha in Rajinikanth starrer Jailer and as Senganna in Dhanush starrer Captain Miller. He has won 4 state awards for best actor in a leading role (Kannada) for Om, Hrudaya Hrudaya, Chugurida Kanasu and Jogi while having won 10 filmfare awards for best actor in a leading role (Kannada).
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (130)

Peddi
2026
as Gournaidu

Jailer
2023
as Narasimha

45
2025

Jailer 2
2026
as Narasimha

Bhairathi Ranagal
2024
as Bhairathi Ranagal

Captain Miller
2024
as Sengolan

Kabzaa
2023
as Unnamed man

The Villain
2018
as Ramu

James
2022
as James (voice)

Om
1995
as Satyamurthy

Family - A Made at Home Short Film
2020

Shivalinga
2016
as Shiva

Vajrakaya
2015
as Viraj

Thamassu
2010
as Shankar

Hrudaya Hrudaya
1999

Bhajarangi 2
2021

Mufti
2017
as Bhairathi Ranagal

Gandhada Gudi Part 2
1994

Jogayya
2011

Karataka Damanaka
2024

Ranaranga
1988
as Anand

Ghost
2023
as Anand / Ghost

Rathasapthami
1986
as Vishwanath/ Lawrence

Anand
1986
as Anand

Bhagyada Balegara
2009

Chigurida Kanasu
2003
as Bangaadi Shankar

Aryan
2014

Tagaru
2018
as ACP Shivkumar/Tagaru Shiva

Rakshasa
2005
as ACP Harish Chandra

Nammoora Mandara Hoove
1997

Gandana Mane
2007

#73, Shantinivasa
2007

Gautamiputra Satakarni
2017
as Kalahasteeshwara (cameo appearance)

Gummadi Narsaiah
2024
as Gummadi Narsaiah

Nee Siguvaregu

Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi
1997

Thayiya Madilu
2007
as Nandakumar

Kaddi Pudi
2013

Bhajarangi
2013

Rustum
2019
as Abhishek Bhargav (Rustum)

Chandrodaya
1999

Samyuktha
1988
as Shivaraj/ Shivu

Lava Kusha
2007

Devara Maga
2000
as Bharatha

Asura
2001
as Vasu

Aithalakkadi
2010

Drona
2020

Ninne Preethisuve
2002

Killing Veerappan
2016
as STF Master-Strategist

Paramesha Panwala
2008

Jogi
2005
as 'Jogi' Madesha

Aasegobba Meesegobba
1990

Inspector Vikram
1989
as Vikram/ Inspector Vikram

Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
1996

Nammura Huduga
1998

Vedha
2022
as Vedha

Bairagee
2022
as Shivappa

Kavacha
2019
as Jayarama

Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
2017

Nanda
2009

Shiva
2012
as Shiva

Andar Bahar
2013

Jaga Mechida Huduga
1993
as Shivu

Shiva Mecchida Kannappa
1988
as Dinna/ Arjuna

Sri Ram
2003

Kabzaa 2

Firefly
2025

Hatrick Hodi Maga
2009

Ashoka
2006

Ade Raaga Ade Haadu
1989
as Chandru / Nanda

Belli
2014

Belliyappa Bangarappa
1992

Bandhu Balaga
2008

Lakshmi
2013
as Lakshmi Narayana
Satya In Love
2008

Valmiki
2005

Thavarina Siri
2006
as Mutthanna

Ayushman Bhava
2019
as Krishna

Rishi
2005
as Rishi

Gadibidi Aliya
1995

Thavarige Baa Thangi
2002

Manamecchida Hudugi
1987
as Shivu
Cm
2014

Uttarakanda

Mylari
2010

Devaru Kotta Tangi
2009

Chaitrada Chiguru
1999

Ganga Yamuna
1997

Mruthyunjaya
1990

Andaman
1998
Haadugaara
2014

Modada Mareyalli
1991

Mass Leader
2017

Sugreeva
2010

Madesha
2008
Rakta Patham
2011
Savyasachi
1995

Shiva Gana
as Shiva

Santa
2007

Shivanna 131
as Deva

Jodi
2001

666 Operation Dream Theatre
as Agent Prakash

Anna Thangi
2005
as Appanna / Shivanna

Gadibidi Krishna
1998

The Saga of Ashwatthama Continues
as Ashwatthama

Bhairavana Kone Paata

Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
2010
as Tourist Guide

Srikanta
2017
as Srikanta

Veera Chandrahasa
2025

Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi
1997
as Special Appearance

Preethse
2000
as Surya

Janumada Jodi
1996
as Krishna

Galate Aliyandru
2000

Sarvabhouma
2004

Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga
1998

Satyamangala

Ammavra Ganda
1997
Dad

Purushotthama
1992

Santheyalli Nintha Kabira
2016
as Kabir Das
About Shiva Rajkumar
Shivarajkumar was born on 12.07.1962 to Superstar Dr. Rajkumar and Producer Parvathmma Rajkumar couple. He was born Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy in the then State of Madras now known as Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy did his schooling in T Nagar Chennai and college at New College Chennai and graduated from Madras University. He is also a trained Kuchupudi Dancer and a student of Vempetti Chinni Sathyam. His father a matinee idol, his mother an acclaimed movie producer and his youngest brother Puneeth Rajkumar had already amassed 1… With 131 credits spanning from 1986 to 2026, Shiva Rajkumar has appeared in 130 films and 1 TV show.
Fans searching for Shiva Rajkumar movies, Shiva Rajkumar filmography, or the latest projects starring Shiva Rajkumar can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Shiva Rajkumar Movies
- Peddi (2026) — as Gournaidu
- Jailer (2023) — as Narasimha
- 45 (2025)
- Jailer 2 (2026) — as Narasimha
- Bhairathi Ranagal (2024) — as Bhairathi Ranagal
Where to Watch Shiva Rajkumar Films
Most Shiva Rajkumar movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Shiva Rajkumar, check our movies catalogue and browse page.
