Shashikumar
| Shashikumar Nayaka | |
|---|---|
| Native name | ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್ |
| Born | Karnataka |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
Shashikumar is an actor and politician from Karnataka, India. In addition to Kannada movies, he has acted in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi movies.
His first released film was Yuddha Kaanda in 1989 which starred V. Ravichandran and Poonam Dhillon. Later he starred in some unsuccessful films like Baa Nanna Preetisu, Gandharva and Kollura Kaala.[1] The 1990 film Rani Maharani made him a successful star. Further, he went on to become one of the most sought after stars. Shashikumar, along with fellow South Indian actress Malashri, have been known as all-time greatest pairs in Kannada movies. Other actresses Sudha Rani, Tara and Shruti were also paired with him in many films.
He has also acted in many Tamil and Telugu films. The prominent one is Rajinikanth starrer Baasha.
Accident and career slump
At the peak of his acting career, he suffered a drunken-driving accident near the Bangalore Turf Club. Ensuing surgeries changed his looks. Consequently, he was no longer considered for leading roles with the huge banners. This also pushed him to take the plunge into politics. After a long gap, he has made a comeback to cinema and has acted in supporting roles in multi-starrer films like Yejamana, Habba and Yaarige Saluthe Sambala.
Political career
He has successfully contested and won the Member of Parliament elections for Chitradurga constituency.[2]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Chiranjeevi Sudhakara | Debut as villain |
| 1989 | Yuddha Kaanda | |
| 1989 | Indrajith | |
| 1989 | C.B.I. Shankar | |
| 1990 | Challenge Gopalakrishna | Guest appearance |
| 1990 | Baare Nanna Muddina Rani | |
| 1990 | Mruthyunjaya | |
| 1990 | Rudra Thaandava | |
| 1990 | Rani Maharani | |
| 1990 | Policena Hendthi | |
| 1990 | S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 | |
| 1990 | Trinetra | |
| 1990 | Wanted | |
| 1991 | Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police | |
| 1991 | Anatha Rakshaka | |
| 1991 | Readymade Ganda | |
| 1991 | Kollur Kala | |
| 1991 | Kitturina Huli | |
| 1991 | Gandanige Takka Hendathi | |
| 1991 | Sakala Kala vallabha | |
| 1991 | Kalla Malla | |
| 1991 | Keralida Kesari | |
| 1992 | Kanasina Rani | |
| 1992 | Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi | |
| 1992 | Aathma Bandhana | |
| 1992 | Gandharva | |
| 1992 | Mallige Hoove | |
| 1993 | Shrungara Raja | |
| 1993 | Muddina Maava | |
| 1993 | Kempaiah IPS | |
| 1993 | Dharma Peeta | |
| 1993 | Kalyana Rekhe | |
| 1994 | Mutthanna | |
| 1994 | Sammilana | |
| 1994 | Kunti Putra | |
| 1994 | Swathi | |
| 1995 | Baasha | Tamil film |
| 1995 | Thumbida Mane | |
| 1995 | Rowdy | |
| 1995 | Anuraga Sangama | |
| 1996 | Muddina Aliya | |
| 1998 | Doni Sagali | |
| 1998 | Baaro nanna muddina krishna | |
| 1999 | Khalayanaka | |
| 1999 | Habba | |
| 1999 | Snehaloka | |
| 1999 | Coolie Raja | |
| 1999 | Sundarapurusha | |
| 2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | |
| 2000 | Yajamana | |
| 2001 | Bahala Chennagide | |
| 2001 | Kanasugara | |
| 2002 | Baanallu Neene Bhuviyallu Neene | |
| 2003 | Ree swalpa bartheera | |
| 2004 | Sahukara | |
| 2004 | Stree | |
| 2007 | Masti | |
| 2008 | Bandhu Balaga | |
| 2008 | Slum Baala | |
| 2010 | Lift Kodla | |
| 2010 | Naradha Vijaya | |
| 2010 | Rame Gowda Vs Krishna Reddy | |
| 2011 | Take It Easy | |
| 2012 | Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna | |
| 2013 | Galaate | |
| 2014 | Power | |
| 2016 | Shivayogi Sri Puttayyajja | |
| 2016 | Vighna | Filming |
| 2016 | Naa Mahabuddhivantha | Announced |
References
http://chiloka.com/movie/baare-nanna-muddina-rani-1990