Yuva Rajkumar[2][3][4] (born 23 April 1993) is an Indian actor, producer, and playback singer in the Kannada film industry.[5][6][7][8]
Yuva Rajkumar | |
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Born | Guru Rajkumar[1] 23 April 1993 |
Education | Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (BArch) |
Occupations | |
Years active | 1995; 2015–present |
Father | Raghavendra Rajkumar |
Relatives | See Rajkumar family |
Career
editYuva worked as a child artist in Om (1995) alongside his uncle Shiva Rajkumar and brother Vinay Rajkumar.[9] He worked behind the scenes for Siddhartha (2015) and Run Antony (2016) both starring Vinay,[10] and was credited as a producer for the latter film.[11] He made his debut as a lead actor with Yuva (2024).[12] Regarding his performance in the film, a critic from The Times of India wrote that "Yuva is Yuva Rajkumar’s show all the way; he fights, acts, dances, romances, wrestles, fights some more, and even shows an emotional arc. He ticks all the boxes of a commercial hero. The movie is written for him and he delivers a very mature performance in his debut film. His arrival marks the entry of a bankable angry young man to the industry".[13]
Personal life
editYuva completed Bachelor of Architecture at the Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.[citation needed]
Filmography
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1995 | Om | Sathya and Madhu's son | Child artist | [9] |
2016 | Run Antony | — | As producer; credited as Guru Rajkumar |
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2022 | James | — | As playback singer for "Trademark" | [14] |
2024 | Yuva | Yuva | [15][16] |
References
edit- ^ a b Sharadhaa, A. (10 June 2016). "Guru Rajkumar and Vinay Rajkumar: Brothers on the run". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Read More About Yuva Rajkumar
- ^ "Yuva Rajkumar is all set to take forward his family's legacy in films". filmfare.com. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Yuva Rajkumar's debut film titled Yuva". The Times of India. 3 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Yuva Rajkumar's debut film title announcement teaser out. Film to release on THIS date". India Today. 3 March 2023.
- ^ "Yuva teaser out! Dr Rajkumar's grandson Yuva Rajkumar is all set to shine on big screen on December 22, 2023". Times Now. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Yuva Trailer out: Puneeth Rajkumar's nephew, Yuva Rajkumar, makes debut with an action-packed drama - WATCH". The Times of India. 21 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Dr Rajkumar's grandson Yuva Rajkumar teams up with KGF producers for his first film: 'Legacy continues'". The Indian Express. 27 April 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Today marks the Silver jubilee for the #OM movie. Feels great to be a part of #25yearsforOM". Facebook.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (6 March 2024). "My interest in learning dance and fighting came from Puneeth Rajkumar, says Yuva Rajkumar". Indulgexpress.
- ^ SM, Shashiprasad (29 June 2016). "Hoping to VIN' some kudos". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Puneeth Rajkumars Nephew Yuva Rajkumar Opens Up On His Debut Film Yuva". Zee News. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Yuva Movie Review: Yuva Review: A Power-Packed Debut". The Times of India.
- ^ "'James': Rachita Ram, Sreeleela, and others shine in the Trademark single from the Puneeth Rajkumar starrer". The Times of India.
- ^ "Yuva trailer: Yuva Rajkumar is the quintessential 'angry young man' in his debut film". The Indian Express. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (21 March 2024). "Hombale Films unveils the trailer of Yuva starring Yuva Rajkumar : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 24 April 2024.