April 18, 2025
Raju Talikote was born in 1979 in Talikoti, Bijapur in the state of Karnataka, India. He is an Indian Film Actor, Theatre Actor, Comedian, Singer, Politician & Television Personality. He is 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 |
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Other Professions: | Theatre Actor Comedian Singer Politician Television Personality |
Appearance: | Kannada |
Raju Talikote was raised in a small village called Chikka Sindagi in the Bijapur district of Karnataka. Due to family's financial condition, he couldn't continue his studies after 4th standard. He then joined theatre groups in his village and started acting. After spending few years with them, he relcoated to Bangalore to try his luck in films. He started off 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 bu the audience.
After that, he has featured in various Kannada films. His performance in blockbuster film Mylari was highly appreciated. Some of his films which needs a special mention are Paramathama, 90, Prem Adda, and Kalla Malla Sulla among many others. He has become one of the most sought after comedian 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 acting, he also tried his luck in politics as he contested from Bijapur constituencty in 2013 Karnataka State elections. However, he lost the elections and since then has remained away from politics.
His father's name is Makthumasaba. He is married to Rangabumee Kalavedhee.
Skin Colour | Dark |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
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 |
Favorite Color | White |
Favorite Sport | Cricket |
Favorite Actress | Radhika Pandit |
Favorite Actor | Sudeep |
Favorite Place | Goa |
Favorite Food | South Indian Food |