Dharma Keerthiraj
Dharma Keerthiraj | |
|---|---|
Dharma in 2015 | |
| Born | Dharma 7 July 1984 Bengaluru |
| Other names | Cadburys |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Father | Keerthiraj |
Dharma Keerthiraj, known mononymously as Dharma, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada-language films.[1][2][3] who is fondly known as ‘Cadbury huduga’ for his role in Navagraha (2008).[4][5][6] He is the contestant in the 2024 reality show Bigg Boss Kannada 11.[7][8]
Career
Dharma Keerthiraj started his acting career with the 2008 film Navagraha,[9] directed by Dinakar Thoogudeepa, starring Darshan and Sharmila Mandre. He later played lead roles in Olave Vismaya, Mumtaz,[10] Khadak, and other films.[2][11][12][6][13]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Navagraha | Vicky | [14] | |
| 2010 | Porki | Magadi Manja | [15] | |
| Olave Vismaya | Manu | [16] | ||
| 2012 | Edegarike | Muthappanna | [17] | |
| 2015 | Mumtaz | Ranjith | [18] | |
| 2019 | Yajamana | Special appearance | [19] | |
| 2021 | Pogaru | Inspector Aditya | [20] | |
| 2022 | Khadak | Dharma | [21] | |
| 2023 | The Fighter Suman | Suman | [22] | |
| 2024 | Tenant | Sundresh | [23] | |
| 2025 | Talvar | Talvar | [24] | |
| Dasarahalli | Tejas | [25] |
References
- ^ "Waiting in anticipation". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Dharma Keerthiraj to play RAW agent in his next - Times of India". The Times of India. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ "Kannada Actor Dharma Keerthiraj's New Movie Announced". Times Now. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Apr/09/dharma-keerthiraj-interview-its-right-time-to-explore-languages-stories-and-fresh-identities
- ^ Dharma Keerthi Raj : ನನ್ನ ನವಗ್ರಹದಲ್ಲಿ Hero ಆಗಿ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇ ಡಿ ಬಾಸ್ Darshan | Interview | Karnataka TV, 20 May 2022, retrieved 27 December 2022
- ^ a b "Upcoming film TheVirus to feature Dharma Keerthiraj in a negative role". The New Indian Express. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Kannada 11: ಧರ್ಮ ಕೀರ್ತಿರಾಜ್, ಗೌರವ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿಸೋದು ಕನ್ಫರ್ಮ್?". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Kannada 11: Dharma Kirthiraj recalls childhood tragedy of mother's arm loss and father's inspiring support". The Times of India. 30 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Darshan Turns Reel Don For a Friend". The New Indian Express. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ m, shashiprasad s (1 November 2015). "Movie review 'Mumtaz': Fall in 'sleep'". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ Dharma keerthiraj, an actor, son of the legendary sandalwood actor - Keerthi Raj sharing his journey. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ "Dharma Keerthiraj New movie: ಧರ್ಮ ಕೀರ್ತಿರಾಜ್ ಹೊಸ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟೀಸರ್ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ...ನಿಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹ ಇರಲಿ ಎಂದ ನಟ". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "Dharma Keerthiraj's Next In Kannada Titled Jaasti Preeti; Inspired By A Facebook Post!". Times Now. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Navagraha will feature seven actors? all sons of senior actors who were popular for their roles as villains on the Kannada film screen". Mid-Day. 7 March 2008. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Porki Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ https://chiloka.com/movie/olave-vismaya-2010
- ^ "Now, an underworld film by a woman director". Rediff. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Mumtaz Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Yajamana Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Meet the ensemble cast of Pogaru". The Times of India. 17 February 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Dharma Keerthiraj, Anusha Rai and Kabir Duhan Singh unite for Chanaksha". Cinema Express. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (14 July 2023). "The Fighter Suman Cast List | The Fighter Suman Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Tenant out on OTT: Dharma Keerthiraj's pandemic murder mystery is now available to stream". OTTPlay. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Shooting To Release Date, All You Need To Know About Dharma Keerthiraj-starrer Talwar". News18. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Dasarahalli Movie Review: A rural reform film that falls flat with outdated filmmaking". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2025.