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Doddanna (Kannada: ದೊಡ್ಡಣ್ಣ; born 11 November 1949) is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry who has acted in about 500 films. He started his career as a theatre actor. During this time and later entered the Kannada film industry as a character actor.
Early life
Doddanna was born on 11 November 1949. Being the youngest son in the family, he was named after his grandfather Kadle Doddappa. He started his career as a theatre actor with Vighneshwara Kala Sangha in Bhadravathi during which time he worked in a steel factory there. He, along with his friends formed a theater troupe called Gandharva Ranga. Later, he entered the Kannada and Tamil film industry.
Career
Doddanna is a versatile actor. He has portrayed villains, policemen and other characters. He has been especially successful as a comic actor.
Partial filmography
Kannada
| Years | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Koodi Balidare Swarga Sukha. | |
| 1985 | Ajeya | |
| 1986 | Namma Oora Devathe | |
| 1988 | Sangliyana | |
| 1988 | Maha Dasohi Sharana Basava | |
| 1988 | Anjada Gandu | |
| 1989 | Deva | |
| 1989 | Adrushta Rekhe | |
| 1989 | Thayigobba Tharle Maga | |
| 1989 | C.B.I. Shankar | |
| 1990 | Rani Maharani | |
| 1991 | Sundara Kanda | |
| 1991 | Central Rowdy | |
| 1991 | Kranti Gandhi | |
| 1991 | Putta Hendthi | |
| 1992 | Belli Kalungura | |
| 1992 | Mysore Jaana | |
| 1992 | Aatma Bandahna | |
| 1992 | Apoorva Samsara | |
| 1992 | Solillada Saradara | |
| 1992 | Belli Modagalu | |
| 1993 | Alimayya | |
| 1993 | Kalyana Rekhe | |
| 1993 | Gadibidi Ganda | |
| 1993 | Navibbaru Namagibbaru | |
| 1993 | Rupayi Raja | |
| 1993 | Karulina Koogu | |
| 1994 | Yarigu Helbedi | |
| 1994 | Muthanna | |
| 1994 | Lockup Death | |
| 1995 | Mojugara Sogasugara | |
| 1995 | Gadibidi Aliya | |
| 1996 | Tavarina Tottilu | |
| 1997 | Ganga Yamuna | |
| 1997 | Bhanda Alla Bahadur | |
| 1998 | Yaare Neenu Cheluve | |
| 1998 | Megha Bantu Megha | |
| 1998 | Hello Yama | |
| 1999 | Bombat Halva | |
| 1999 | Naanu Nanna Hendthiru | |
| 1999 | Tuvi Tuvi Tuvi | |
| 1999 | Aaha Nanna Maduveyanthe | |
| 2000 | Galate Aliyandru | |
| 2000 | Suryavamsha | |
| 2000 | Dandanayaka | |
| 2000 | Kadlimatti Station Master | |
| 2001 | Halappa | |
| 2001 | Kanasugara | |
| 2001 | Premakke Sai | |
| 2001 | Kalla Police | |
| 2002 | Sri Krishna Sandhana | |
| 2002 | Neela Megha Shyama | |
| 2002 | Jamindaru | |
| 2002 | Kambalahalli | |
| 2002 | Super Police | |
| 2003 | Laali Haadu | |
| 2003 | Neenandre Ishta | |
| 2003 | Bangalore Bundh | |
| 2003 | Manemagalu | |
| 2003 | Kaasu Iddone Basu | |
| 2003 | Raktha Kanneeru | |
| 2003 | Chandra Chakori | |
| 2003 | Lavve Pasagali | |
| 2003 | Ondagona Baa | |
| 2003 | Re Swalpa Bartheera | |
| 2004 | Rowdy Aliya | |
| 2004 | Hasige Iddashtu Kalu Chachu | |
| 2004 | Durgi | |
| 2004 | Rama Krishna | |
| 2004 | Maurya | |
| 2005 | Maharaja | |
| 2005 | Gowramma | |
| 2005 | Auto Shankar | |
| 2005 | Nanna Love Madthiya | |
| 2005 | Vishnu Sena | |
| 2006 | Shri | |
| 2006 | Mata | |
| 2006 | Gopi | |
| 2006 | Sevanthi Sevanthi | |
| 2006 | Ajay | |
| 2006 | Gandugali Kumara Rama | |
| 2006 | Aishwarya | |
| 2006 | Ravi Shastri | |
| 2006 | Savira Mettilu | |
| 2007 | Thayiya Madilu | |
| 2007 | Sneha Parva | |
| 2007 | Snehana Preetina | |
| 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | |
| 2008 | Akasha Gange | |
| 2008 | Kaamannana Makkalu | |
| 2008 | Nee Tata Naa Birla | |
| 2009 | Male Bille | |
| 2010 | Krishna Nee Late Aagi Baaro | |
| 2010 | Bombat Car | |
| 2010 | Tharangini | |
| 2010 | Mr. Theertha | |
| 2010 | Preethi Andre Ishtena | |
| 2011 | Rama Rama Raghu Rama | |
| 2011 | Rajani | |
| 2011 | Uyyale | |
| 2011 | 90 | |
| 2012 | Tsunami | |
| 2012 | Katari Veera Surasundarangi | |
| 2012 | Modala Minchu | |
| 2012 | Gokula Krishna | |
| 2012 | Dakota Picture | |
| 2012 | Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna | |
| 2012 | Rowdy Simha | |
| 2013 | Brindavana | |
| 2014 | Power | |
| 2015 | 90 (yet to be released) |
Tamil
- Jai (2004)
- Ainthaam Padai (2009)
Awards
- Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor - 1998-99 Winner for Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi
- South Indian International Movie Awards - 2012 Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Katari Veera Surasundarangi
6th Arsikere Taluk Kannada Sahithya Sammelana President - 2016