Actor
Vijay Raghavendra Wiki, Biography, Age, Movies, Family, Images
Vijay Raghavendra is an Indian actor, director, and singer who primarily works in the Kannada film and television industry. He made his acting debut with the Kannada movie Chalisuva Modagalu as a child artist in the year 1982. He acted in his first television serial titled Attige. The couple recently met the Deputy Chief Minster of Karnataka Sri D.K.Shivakumar. On 7 August 2023, his wife Spandana died of a heart attack in Bangkok. This tragedy happened just 19 days before their 16th wedding anniversary.
Biography
| Name | Vijay Raghavendra |
| Real Name | Vijay Raghavendra |
| Nickname | Chinnari Mutha, Raaghu |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Host |
| Date of Birth | 26 May 1979 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 44 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Father | SA Chinne Gowda (Film Producer) |
| Mother | Jayamma (Housewife) |
| Brothers | Sriimurali (Actor) |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | NA |
| Wife | Spandana (Died 7 August 2023) |
| Son | Shourya Raghavendra |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| School | Yet to be updated |
| College | Seshadripuram Degree College Poorna Prajna Education Centre, Karnataka |
| Hobbies | Listening To Music, Gymming, Shopping |
| Birth Place | Bengaluru, Karanataka, India |
| Hometown | Bengaluru, Karanataka, India |
| Current City | Bengaluru, Karanataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
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Interesting Facts
- Vijay Raghavendra’s family is now residing in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- He is the cousin of actors Shiva Rajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar, and Puneeth Rajkumar.
- His wife’s name is Spandana, daughter of Assistant Commissioner of Police, B. K. Shivaram and they got married on 26 August 2007.
- Vijay Raghavendra started his acting career at the age of four with the movie titled “Chalisuva Modagalu,” along with Rajkumar.
- In 1989, he appeared with his cousin Puneeth Rajkumar in a song for the movie “Parashuram.
- After a small gap, he starred in the movie Aralida Hoovugalu which is the remake of the Hindi movie Jawani Diwani directed by Chi in 1971.
- After appearing in the movie “Chinnari Mutha,” he became a household name in Karnataka.
- Later, Vijay Raghavendra acted in the movie “Kotreshi Kanasu,” and for his performance in the movie he received the National Award.
- In his teenage, he acted in three movies Jaga Mechida Huduga, Kollura Sri Mookambika, and Chinnari Mutha.
- In the year 2013, Vijay Raghavendra appeared as a contestant on India’s famous television reality show Bigg Boss Kannada Season 1 and he became the winner.
- His Instagram account has over 351K followers (as of August 2023).
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Chalisuva Modagalu | Child Judge | Credited as Master Raghavendra |
| 1991 | Aralida Hoovugalu | Vijay's Nephew | |
| 1993 | Jaga Mechida Huduga | Young Shivu | |
| 1993 | Kollura Sri Mookambika | Young Shankaracharya | |
| 1993 | Chinnari Mutha | Mutta | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor (Male) |
| 1994 | Kotreshi Kanasu | Kotreshi | National Film Award for Best Child Artist |
| 1995 | Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai | Young Ganayogi Panchakshara Gawai | |
| 1998 | Swami Vivekananda | Young Narendra | Hindi film |
| 2002 | Ninagagi | Tarun | |
| 2002 | Prema Khaidi | Vijay | |
| 2002 | Romeo Juliet | Achyuth | |
| 2003 | Heart Beats | Vikky | |
| 2003 | Preethisale Beku | Ganesha | |
| 2003 | Vikram | Vikram | |
| 2003 | Khushi | Vijay | |
| 2003 | Vijaya Simha | Vijay | |
| 2004 | Avale Nanna Gelathi | ||
| 2005 | Rishi | Hari | |
| 2006 | Shree | Shree | |
| 2006 | Sevanthi Sevanthi | Devu | |
| 2006 | Kallarali Hoovagi | Jayadeva | |
| 2007 | Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla | Rajeev Raj | |
| 2007 | Naanu Neenu Jodi | Arjun | |
| 2008 | Beladingalaagi Baa | Vivek | |
| 2008 | Minchina Ota | Kishore | |
| 2008 | Ganesha Matte Banda | Ganesha | |
| 2008 | Mast Maja Maadi | Ramu | |
| 2009 | Nam Yajamanru | Alok | |
| 2009 | Kaaranji | Viji | |
| 2009 | IPC Section 300 | Viji | |
| 2009 | Gokula | Raja | |
| 2009 | Khiladi Krishna | Krishna | |
| 2010 | Aithalakkadi | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2011 | Vighneshwara | Vijay | |
| 2011 | Shraavana | Vijay | |
| 2011 | Vinayaka Geleyara Balaga | Viju | |
| 2011 | Kalla Malla Sulla | Raghu | |
| 2011 | Naliyona Baaraa | Rajeev | |
| 2012 | Snehitaru | Vittal | |
| 2012 | Golmaal | Chakravarthy | |
| 2013 | Chella Pilli | Hemanth | |
| 2013 | Bhajarangi | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2014 | Brahmashri Narayana Guru Swamy | Tulu film | |
| 2014 | Paramashiva | Raghu | |
| 2014 | Fair & Lovely | Abhimanyu | Extended Cameo Appearance |
| 2015 | Vamshodharaka | Vishwa | |
| 2016 | Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja | Puttaraj Gawai | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor |
| 2016 | Ranatantra | Gautham | |
| 2016 | Apoorva | Rajashekar's son | Guest appearance |
| 2016 | Nanna Ninna Prema Kathe | Shankar | |
| 2017 | Srikanta | Tarun | |
| 2017 | Chowka | Surya Shetty | |
| 2017 | Eradu Kanasu | Muthu | |
| 2017 | Happy New Year | Raghavendra | |
| 2017 | Toss | Madhav | |
| 2017 | Mass Leader | Vijay | |
| 2017 | Jani | Jani | |
| 2018 | Kismath | Vijay | Also director |
| 2018 | Raja Loves Radhe | Raja | |
| 2018 | Pardesi C/O London | Vijay | |
| 2019 | Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya | Dharma | |
| 2020 | Malgudi Days | Laxmi Narayana Malgudi | |
| 2021 | Seetharam Benoy Case No. 18 | Seetharam | |
| 2023 | Kaasina Sara | Sundaresh | |
| 2023 | Raaghu | Raaghu | |
| 2023 | Hakoona Batata | TBA | Web Series; Filming |
| 2023 | Kadda Chitra | TBA | Filming |
| 2023 | Case Of Kondana | TBA | Filming |
| 2023 | Jog 101 | TBA | Filming |
Singer
| Year | Film | Song | Co Singer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sevanthi Sevanthi | Jaaji Mallige Node | Shreya Ghoshal |
| 2008 | Beladingalagi Baa | Baa Maara | Shamitha Malnad |
| 2008 | Ganesha Matthe Banda | Gopika | V. Manohar |
| 2009 | Namyajamanru | Ee Hrudaya | Nanditha |
| 2011 | Vinayaka Geleyara Balaga | Yaarivalee Hudugi | |
| 2011 | Vinayaka Geleyara Balaga | Ganeshanige Garike | Naveen Krishna, Shashank Sheshagiri |
| 2014 | Fair & Lovely | Haage Ondu | Vijayaa Shankar |
| 2016 | Nanna Ninna Prema Kathe | Majabhhothagide | Anuradha Bhat |
| 2016 | Akira | Alisade Husiyagide | |
| 2017 | Toss | Yavude Sammandha | |
| 2018 | Aduva Gombe | Madarangee Madarangee | Anuradha Bhat |
| 2018 | Kismath | Preethiyallodane | |
| 2018 | Kismath | Kismath Theme |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Attige | Tele-serial |
| 2013 | Bigg Boss Kannada 1 | Winner |
| 2014 | Nenapina Idiot-Box | Radio Host at 92.7 Big FM |
| 2016 | Drama Juniors | Judge |
| 2017 | Drama Juniors 2 | Judge |
| 2017 | Dance Karnataka Dance Family War | Judge |
| 2018 | Dance Karnataka Dance Little Masters | Judge |
| 2018 | Drama Juniors 3 | Judge |
| 2019 | Dance Karnataka Dance Family War | Judge |
| 2021 | Dance Karnataka Dance | Judge |
| 2022 | Dancing Champion | Judge |
| 2023 | Dancing Champion | Judge |
Images
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FAQ
He is the cousin of actors Shiva Rajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar, and Puneeth Rajkumar.
As of 2023, he is 44 years old. He was born on 26 May 1979.
S.A. Chinne Gowda is the father of Vijay Raghavendra.
Jayamma is the mother of Vijay Raghavendra.
Yes, Vijay Raghavendra married Spandana Raghavendra on 26 August 2006. But sadly Spandana died on (7 August 2023) due to cardiac arrest.
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