Raju Talikote (1965-2025) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Actor
Nationality	India
Birthplace	Karnataka, India
Date of Birth	18/12/1965
Age	59 years (died on 13, Oct, 2025)
Date of Death	13/10/2025

Latest News about Raju Talikote

13/10/2025

Raju Talikote, a Kannada actor and comedian, died of a heart attack on 13 October 2025. He collapsed while working on a film shoot in Udupi and was taken to Manipal Hospital, where he was declared dead. Reports widely described his long career in theatre and Kannada cinema.

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Bio/Wiki

Real Name	Rajesaba Maktumasab Yankanchi
Also Known As	Raju Talikote

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Education	School dropout

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Father	Notable stage artist (Name not widely recorded)
Mother	Notable stage artist (Name not widely recorded)
Spouse	Prema Talikote, Prema Sindhanur
Children	2 Sons: Bharathraj, Dhaval 3 Daughters: Heena, Shaijda, Shabbu

Career

Debut	Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku (1993)
Last Film	Sreemanta (2023)
Highlights	Started acting in stage plays as a child and later established his own drama troupe, 'Khasgatyeshwara Nataka Mandali'. Known for his comic timing and performances in local theatre, especially as drunkard characters. Became famous in theatre for the audio play 'Kaliyuga Kudukka', which was highly popular in Karnataka. Acted in notable Kannada films including 'Manasare', 'Pancharangi', and 'Punjabi House'. Participated in 'Bigg Boss Kannada Season 7', where he was appreciated for his humor and simplicity. Worked as the Director of Dharwad Rangayana, mentoring young actors. Revived his father’s Khasgateshwar Nataka Mandali in 1998, which became a major success. Managed Shri Huchcheswara Natya Sangha with his first wife Prema until 1996. Acted in films like 'Rajadhani', 'Lifeu Ishtene', 'Alemari', 'Maina', 'Toppiwala'.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Raju Talikote was born in the town of Talikote in Karnataka, and he was influenced by his parents, who were both notable stage artists.
2. He had to leave school early to help his family’s drama group after the death of his parents.
3. His play 'Kaliyuga Kudukka' was performed over 15,000 times, making it a landmark achievement in Kannada theatre.
4. Despite being married to two women, his family lived harmoniously with all children growing up together.
5. Born into a Muslim family but practiced Hinduism and promoted religious harmony.
6. Parents ran a drama group called 'Sreeguru Kaskadeswara Nattiya Sangha'.
7. In 1984, took charge of Shri Sharif Shivayogi Vijay Natya Sangha, running it successfully for three years.

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