Indian actor born 1993
Yuva Rajkumar [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] (born 23 April 1993) is an Indian actor , producer , and playback singer in the Kannada film industry.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
Career
Yuva worked as a child artist in Om (1995) alongside his uncle Shiva Rajkumar and brother Vinay Rajkumar .[ 9] He worked behind the scenes for Siddhartha (2015) and Run Antony (2016) both starring Vinay,[ 10] and was credited as a producer for the latter film.[ 11] He made his debut as a lead actor with Yuva (2024).[ 12] Regarding his performance in the film, a critic from The Times of India wrote that "Yuva is Yuva Rajkumar’s show all the way; he fights, acts, dances, romances, wrestles, fights some more, and even shows an emotional arc. He ticks all the boxes of a commercial hero. The movie is written for him and he delivers a very mature performance in his debut film. His arrival marks the entry of a bankable angry young man to the industry".[ 13]
Personal life
Yuva completed Bachelor of Architecture at the Ramaiah Institute of Technology , Bengaluru.[citation needed ]
Filmography
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
1995
Om
Sathya and Madhu's son
Child artist
[ 9]
2016
Run Antony
—
As producer; credited as Guru Rajkumar
[ 1]
2022
James
—
As playback singer for "Trademark"
[ 14]
2024
Yuva
Yuva
[ 15] [ 16]
References
^ a b Sharadhaa, A. (10 June 2016). "Guru Rajkumar and Vinay Rajkumar: Brothers on the run" . The New Indian Express .
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^ "Yuva Rajkumar is all set to take forward his family's legacy in films" . filmfare.com . Retrieved 24 April 2024 .
^ "Yuva Rajkumar's debut film titled Yuva" . The Times of India . 3 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257 . Retrieved 24 April 2024 .
^ "Yuva Rajkumar's debut film title announcement teaser out. Film to release on THIS date" . India Today . 3 March 2023.
^ "Yuva teaser out! Dr Rajkumar's grandson Yuva Rajkumar is all set to shine on big screen on December 22, 2023" . Times Now . 3 March 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2024 .
^ "Yuva Trailer out: Puneeth Rajkumar's nephew, Yuva Rajkumar, makes debut with an action-packed drama - WATCH" . The Times of India . 21 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257 . Retrieved 24 April 2024 .
^ "Dr Rajkumar's grandson Yuva Rajkumar teams up with KGF producers for his first film: 'Legacy continues' " . The Indian Express . 27 April 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2024 .
^ a b "Today marks the Silver jubilee for the #OM movie. Feels great to be a part of #25yearsforOM" . Facebook .
^ Sharadhaa, A. (6 March 2024). "My interest in learning dance and fighting came from Puneeth Rajkumar, says Yuva Rajkumar" . Indulgexpress .
^ SM, Shashiprasad (29 June 2016). "Hoping to VIN' some kudos" . Deccan Chronicle .
^ "Puneeth Rajkumars Nephew Yuva Rajkumar Opens Up On His Debut Film Yuva" . Zee News . Retrieved 24 April 2024 .
^ "Yuva Movie Review: Yuva Review: A Power-Packed Debut" . The Times of India .
^ " 'James': Rachita Ram, Sreeleela, and others shine in the Trademark single from the Puneeth Rajkumar starrer" . The Times of India .
^ "Yuva trailer: Yuva Rajkumar is the quintessential 'angry young man' in his debut film" . The Indian Express . 21 March 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024 .
^ Hungama, Bollywood (21 March 2024). "Hombale Films unveils the trailer of Yuva starring Yuva Rajkumar : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama" . Retrieved 24 April 2024 .
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