Puneeth Rajkumar Biography

Fast Facts

• Quit studies at a very tender age
• As a child actor, was awarded a National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role in the film Bettada Hoovu (1986)
• Appeared in his first lead role the movie Appu (2002)
• The success of his first film as a lead actor earned him his nickname Appu
• Won Karnataka State Best Actor Award for his role in the film Milana (2007)
• Is the brand ambassador of the Indian Premiere League's Royal Challengers Bangalore team
• Is seen assisting his mother at the Shakti Dhama Ashram in Mysore quite often