Gurunandan

Gurumurthy (Kannada: ಗುರುನಂದನ್), is an Indian film and television actor working in Kannada cinema. After having worked in small roles in the television series, he rose to fame with the popular series Lakumi aired on the Asianet Suvarna.[1] Following this, he made his big screen lead debut with Cyber Yugadol Navayuva Prema Kavyam (2014) which was critically acclaimed and earned him nominations for the best debut awards. His breakthrough came with his second film in a lead role, First Rank Raju (2015) for which he received both critical acclaim and commercial success.[2]

Gurumurthy
Born
Gurumurthy

(1970-12-31) 31 December 1970
Chickmagalur, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesRaju, Rank Star
OccupationActor, Model
Years active2011–present

Early life

Gurunandan was born in Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru District, Karnataka. After his 8th grade in school, he ran away from his house to Bangalore to try his luck in crime.[3] But his attempts went futile and he had to return to his parents and continue his studies. After his graduation, he again moved to Bangalore with his parents consent and tried his luck second time. He landed into several series doing the lead roles.

Career

Television

His first stint in the television was playing a second lead in one of the daily soaps which could not give him popularity. His next series was the T. N. Seetharam directorial Muktha Muktha which was widely popular. His small role in the series could not gain him success. Following this, his lead role as Surya in the daily soap Lakumi brought him wide fame and acclaim. The series ran for more than 350 episodes and he became noticed among the television circles.

Films

Gurunandan ventured into mainstream cinema with a lead role in an experimental romantic film Cyber Yugadol Nava Yuva Madhura Prema Kavyam opposite Shwetha Srivatsav. His performance was noted and he earned a nomination at the SIIMA awards for his debut. However, the film underperformed at the box-office. His next release was the comedy film First Rank Raju (2015) which turned both critical and commercial success. His next release in 2016 was Chiravada Nenapu.

Filmography
YearFilmRoleNotes
2012Cyber Yugadol Nava Yuva Madhura Prema KavyamJayanthaNominated - SIIMA Best Male Debut Award
2015CharlieHimself Guest appearance
First Rank RajuRajuBlockbuster 100 days
2016Chiravada NenapuRaj
John Jani JanardhanHimself Guest appearance
2017Smile PleaseManamohan/Manu
2018Raju Kannada MediumRaju
2019Missing BoyNishchay Jagdish

References
  1. "From serial to Sandalwood". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  2. "FIRST RANK in second attempt!". Deccan Chronicle. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  3. "This Kannada actor ran away from home in class 8". Times of India. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
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