Pruthvi Ambaar is an Indian actor who works in Kannada and Tulu films. He started his career as a radio jockey. His performance in the Kannada film Dia (2020) gained him recognition.

Pruthvi Ambaar
Born (1988-08-17) 17 August 1988 (age 36)
Other namesNagaraj Ambaar
EducationSt. Aloysius College, Mangalore, India
Occupation(s)Radio jockey, Actor
SpouseParul Shukla[1]

Career

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Ambaar started his career as a radio presenter in Mangaluru.[2] In the initial days of his career, he directed and acted in many short films. He was known as RJ Nagaraj. He made his debut entry as an actor in the Tulu film Barke in 2014.[citation needed]

In the same year, he had a lead role in the film Pilibail Yamunakka along with Sonal Monteiro, directed by K Sooraj Shetty. It was a hit for the Tulu film industry. Later he acted in many Tulu and Kannada films.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Film

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Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2014 Barke Tulu [3]
The Flow Kannada Short films; Credited as Nagraj Ambaar
Yenchi Saav Maare
2016 Pilibail Yamunakka Gautham Tulu [4]
Karvva Hacker Kannada Uncredited role [5]
2017 Rajaru [6]
2018 Ammer Polisa Tulu Guest appearance [7]
Pammanne The Great [8]
2019 DK Boss Kannada [9]
Golmaal Tulu [10]
Aati Donji Dina [11][12]
English [13]
2020 Dia Adi Kannada [14]
Kudkana Madme Tulu [15]
Enna [16]
2 Ekre [17]
2022 Dear Dia Adi Hindi Hindi film debut [18]
Bairagee Vaatapi Kannada
Sugarless Venkatesh [19]
VIP'S Last Bench Tulu [20]
2023 Dooradarshana Kannada [21] [22]
Pentagon Anthology film; segment Karma [23]
Sari Adi Marathi [24]
2024 Juni Partha Kannada
For Regn Akshay [25]
Matsyagandha Param
Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan Burma Tamil [26]
TBA Bhuvanam Gaganam TBA Kannada Post-production
TBA Life Is Beautiful [27]

Television

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Year Name Role Network Notes
2008 Radha Kalyana Sheelam Zee Kannada
2014 Sagara Sangama Sanju
2015 Love Lavike Manu
2020 Jothe Jotheyali Neel Special appearance
2023 Farzi Sunny Amazon Prime Video Dubbed for Kannada version; webseries

Awards and nominations

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Film Award Category Result Ref.
Dia Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Best Actor in a Leading Role-Male Nominated [28]
South Indian International Movie Awards Best Male Debut – Kannada Won
Santosham Film Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Won

References

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  1. ^ D, Deepa L. (29 August 2016). "PRUTHVI AMBER". Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  2. ^ "NK TV: Pruthvi Amber is Mangaluru's new sensation". NewsKarnataka. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  3. ^ D, Deepa L. (29 August 2016). "PRUTHVI AMBER". Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  4. ^ "ಭರಪೂರ ಹಾಸ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಕೊರತೆ ಇಲ್ಲದ 'ಪಿಲಿಬೈಲ್ ಯಮುನಕ್ಕ' ಅರುಣಾ ಚಿತ್ರಮಂದಿರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂರನೇ ವಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಲಗ್ಗೆ". ಸುದ್ದಿ ಪುತ್ತೂರು. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  5. ^ "ಪ್ರಯೋಗಮುಖಿ ಪೃಥ್ವಿ ಅಂಬರ್‌". Prajavani (in Kannada). 4 December 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  6. ^ "ಕೋಸ್ಟಲ್ ವುಡ್ ನ ಸಕಲಕಲಾವಲ್ಲಭ..." NewsKannada. 8 December 2016. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  7. ^ "AMMER POLISA MOVIE REVIEW: NO POLY TRICKS, ONLY FUNNY TRICKS". Tulu Cinema. 23 June 2018.
  8. ^ "ಪಮ್ಮಣೆ ದಿ ಗ್ರೇಟ್ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ: ಕರಾವಳಿಯಾದ್ಯಂತ 14 ಟಾಕೀಸ್‍ಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ತೆರೆಗೆ - BUNTS NEWS WORLD". www.buntsnews.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  9. ^ "ಕನ್ನಡ-ತುಳು ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗದ ಸಕಲಕಲಾವಲ್ಲಭ ನಮ್ಮ ಈ ಕೀರ್ತನ್ ಭಂಡಾರಿ". Kalpa.news. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  10. ^ ""Golmaal" Tulu Movie Review". Tulu Cinema. 19 April 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  11. ^ "'ದಿಯಾ' ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಹೀರೋ ಪೃಥ್ವಿ ಅಂಬರ್‌ ಕೈಹಿಡಿದ ಉತ್ತರ ಭಾರತದ ಬೆಡಗಿ! ಇವರದ್ದು 10 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಲವ್‌ಸ್ಟೋರಿ!". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  12. ^ "'ಆಟಿಡೊಂಜಿ ದಿನ' ತುಳು ಸಿನೆಮಾ ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್‍ನಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ತೆರೆಗೆ". canaranews.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  13. ^ "Pruthvi Ambar in English titled movie". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  14. ^ "Mangaluru: Tulu actor Pruthvi Ambar starrer Kannada movie 'Diya' to release on Feb 7". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  15. ^ "'ಕುದ್ಕನ ಮದ್ಮೆ' ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ತುಳುನಾಡಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉತ್ತಮ ರೆಸ್ಪಾನ್ಸ್‌". CitizenLive News. 4 January 2020. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  16. ^ "ಎನ್ನ ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಪೃಥ್ವಿ". Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  17. ^ Kapikad, Sathish. "'ರಡ್ಡ್ ಎಕ್ರೆ' ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಪೃಥ್ವಿ ಅಂಬರ್". KANNADIGA WORLD. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  18. ^ "Pruthvi Ambaar unveils the first look of 'Dia' Hindi remake - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  19. ^ "Pruthvi Ambaar on board 'Sugarless' - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  20. ^ "Young talents to make youth based Tulu film "Last Bench"". Tulu Cinema. 27 December 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  21. ^ "Dooradarshana gets a release date". Times of India. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  22. ^ "Dooradarshana Movie Review: ದೂರ ಆದವರನ್ನು ಹತ್ತಿರವಾಗಿಸುವ 'ದೂರದರ್ಶನ'". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  23. ^ "Guru Deshpande's Pentagon trailer, starring Kantara Kishore and Pruthvi Ambaar, is about shades of a Kannada activist". The Times of India. 18 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  24. ^ "'वेड' नंतर बरसणार प्रेमाच्या 'सरी', Mrinal Kulkarni आणि Ajinkya Raut चा नवा रोमँटिक सिनेमा". eSakal - Marathi Newspaper (in Marathi). Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  25. ^ "Milana Nagaraj to star opposite Pruthvi Ambaar in new film, For Regn - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  26. ^ "Bairagee shoot became more memorable due to emotional bond with Shivarajkumar: Pruthvi Ambaar".
  27. ^ "Pruthvi Ambaar next film 'Life is Beautiful' to begin shooting in September - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  28. ^ "Winners: Chandanavana Film Critics Academy 2020: Dia, Popcorn Monkey Tiger, Gentleman Walk Away with Maximum Honours". ibtimes. 23 February 2021.


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