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Chikkanna

movie Actor, Singer, Businessman cake 22 June 1984 (Friday) (Ballahalli, Mysore, Karnataka, India)
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Height

5' 10" (177 cm)

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Age

40

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Nation

Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 22 June 1984 (Friday)
Birthplace: Ballahalli, Mysore, Karnataka, India
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Mysore, Karnataka

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Unmarried

Lifestyle

Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Chikkanna

  • After completing his formal education, Chikkanna began participating in comedy shows through Drishya Kalavide, a visual artist based in Mysore.
  • He has performed in many stage shows during festivals such as Karnataka Rajyotsava.
  • Chikkanna then got a chance to perform on a comedy show on Udaya TV. Chikkanna played many villain roles during his time on television.
  • South Indian actor Yash noticed him during a skit for the 75-year Amrutha Mahotsava celebrations in Mysore. Yash cast him in his 2011 film Kirataka.

    An old picture of Chikkanna with Yash
    An old picture of Chikkanna with Yash
  • When he started working in the film industry, filmmakers saw his talent for comedy and audiences also liked his comedy roles.
  • Chikkanna found comedy rewarding, but he also enjoyed playing negative roles. He saw his ability to make people laugh as a gift.

    Chikkanna while performing a comedy role
    Chikkanna while performing a comedy role
  • Later, he appeared in the television serial Comedy Khiladigalu on Zee Kannada.
  • He acted with Yash in the film Raja Huli in 2013 and with Sharan in the film Adyaksha in 2014.

    Chikkanna (left) with Yash in the film Raja Huli (2013)
    Chikkanna (left) with Yash in the film Raja Huli (2013)
  • In the 2015 Kannada film Sharp Shooter, he acted with the actor Diganth and wrote the lyrics for the song ‘Kuntebille.’
  • He then went on to appear in many Kannada films such as Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole (2016), Tiger (2017), Mr. Bachelor (2023), and Upadhyaksha (2024).

    Chikkanna on the poster of the film Upadhyaksha
    Chikkanna on the poster of the film Upadhyaksha (2024)
  • In 2018, he was nominated for the 8th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Comedian award for the film Raambo 2. He lent his voice to a rap song in this film.
  • In 2019, Chikkanna was nominated for the 9th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Comedian award for the film Natasaarvabhowma.
  • In 2020, he started his commercial goat and sheep farming business in Mysore, Karnataka.

    Chikkanna posing outside his goat and sheep farming business in Mysore
    Chikkanna posing outside his goat and sheep farming business in Mysore
  • Chikkanna likes travelling to distant places, cycling, and playing basketball in his free time.

    Chikkanna while enjoying a cycle ride
    Chikkanna while enjoying a cycle ride

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