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Raju Talikote (Actor) Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Facts, Wiki & More

Updated On : October 14, 2025

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Short Biography

Raju Talikote was born on 18-12-1962 in Talikoti, Bijapur in the state of Karnataka, India as Rajesaba Maktumasab Yankanchi. He was an Indian Film Actor, Theatre Actor, Comedian, Singer, Politician & Television Personality. He was known for his work in Kannada cinema. In 2019, he participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 7.

Other Name: Rajesaba Maktumasab Yankanchi, Raju, Raju Thalikote
Other Professions: Theatre Actor Comedian Singer Politician Television Personality
Appearance: Kannada

Raju Talikote Complete Bio & Career

Raju Talikote was raised in a small village called Chikka Sindagi in the Bijapur district of Karnataka. Due to the family's financial condition, he couldn't continue his studies after the 4th standard. He then joined theatre groups in his village and started acting. After spending a few years with them, he relocated to Bangalore to try his luck in films. He started his acting career with the Kannada film titled Manasare in the year 2009. The same year, he featured in yet another film called Pancharangi. He played the role of a marriage broker in this film, and his comic timing was appreciated by the audience. 
 
After that, he was featured in various Kannada films. His performance in the blockbuster film Mylari was highly appreciated. Some of his films, which need a special mention, are Paramathama, 90, Prem Adda, and Kalla Malla Sulla, among many others. He had become one of the most sought-after comedians of Kannada films through these films. He was recently seen in Kannada films such as Jai Kesari Nandana. In 2019, he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss Kannada season 7.
 
In addition to acting, he also tried his luck in politics as he contested from the Bijapur constituency in the 2013 Karnataka State elections. However, he lost the elections and, since then, has remained away from politics.

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Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

He died on 13-10-2025 at the age of 62 in Udupi in the state of Karnataka, India from a heart attack.

DEATHDAY 13 October,2025 (Tuesday)
DEATH PLACE Udupi, Karnataka
DEATH COUNTRY India

Raju Talikote Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father Maktumasab Yankanchi
Mother Name Not Known
Brother Not Known
Sister Not Known
Wives Prema Talikote, Prema Sindhanur
Sons Dhaval Talikote, Bharthraj Talikote
Daughters Heena, Shabbu, Shajida

He was born to Maktumasab Yankanchi and a homemaker mother. He married twice. First, he was married to Prema Talikote. Together, they had a daughter named Heena and two sons named Dhaval Talikote & Bharthraj Talikote. Later, he remarried Prema Sindhanur and together had two daughters named Shabbu & Shajida.

 

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Body Measurements

Skin Colour Dark
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Chicka Sendhagi Village, Bijapur
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address Bangalore, Karnataka, India
School N/A
College N/A
Qualification 4th Pass
Hobbies Travelling
Marital Status Married
Debut Kannada Film - Manasare (2009)
TV - Bigg Boss Kannada Season 7 (2019)
Best Movies Manasare (2009), Prem Adda (2012), Jungle Jackie (2013), Mast Mohabbat (2016), and Jai Kesari Nandana (2019) among others
Salary N/A
Net Worth N/A
Official Website N/A

Favourites

Favorite Color White
Favorite Sport Cricket
Favorite Actress Radhika Pandit
Favorite Actor Sudeep
Favorite Place Goa
Favorite Food South Indian Food

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Raju Talikote

  • He was just the 4th pass.
  • Over the years, he had become one of the most sought after comedians in Kannada films.
  • He also tried his luck in politics by contesting in 2013 Karnataka State Assembly elections from Bijapur constituency.
  • He married twice, and both wives had the first word of their names, 'Prema'.
  • He was one of the most loved contestants of his season on Bigg Boss Kannada.

Raju Talikote Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Raju Talikote was 62 years 9 months & 26 days old age.