Chakravarthy Chandrachud

Writer, Journalist, Director, Actor

Indian Devanur, Chikmagalur District, Karnataka

Quick Info

ProfessionWriter, Journalist, Director, Actor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/08/1977
Age49 years
BirthplaceDevanur, Chikmagalur District, Karnataka

Latest News about Chakravarthy Chandrachud

01/01/2025

Chakravarthy Chandrachud continued his work as Chief Editor and CEO of Akhada Media and Entertainment in 2025. He remained active in Kannada media and public-facing work connected to writing, filmmaking, and social activism.

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Bio/Wiki

Chakravarthy Chandrachud is a versatile South Indian professional known for his work in journalism, writing, acting, and directing.
Fondly known as 'Dada' in the contemporary Kannada literary field.
He has authored several books on water conservation in Kannada, including 'Jala Jana Kranti', 'Khali Shilube', 'Mailu Tutta', and 'Saava Kolluvavarige Shikshe Illa'.
He was born on 15 August 1977 in Devanur, Chikmagalur District, Karnataka.
He has also been described as a poet and social activist.

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationM.A. in Psychology, B.E. in Instrumentation Technology
College/University
  • Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore, Karnataka
  • University of Mysore

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusSeparated
Affairs/GirlfriendsShruthi
Marriage Date2013
Marriage PlaceKollur, Udupi

Family

Spouse
  • Manjula
  • Shruthi (Actor and Politician
  • separated in 2014)
Children
  • Chukki (from his first wife, Manjula)
  • Gowri (Stepdaughter
  • Gowri (Stepdaughter from his second wife, Shruthi)

Career

Started as a journalist at Kannada tabloid Lankesh Patrike for over 15 years.
Founded organizations Darvesh Chauki (or Darvesh Chuki) and People For People for social and environmental activism.
Acted in social causes including Kalasa Banduri movement, flood relief in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Orissa, and irrigation reforms inspired by Rajendra Singh and Anna Hazare.
Received state awards for investigative and environmental journalism, and a National Environmental Award.
Directed and wrote Kannada films including Janma (2013), documentary Mahamarana (2017) on Kalasa Banduri issue; wrote scripts for Melobba Mayavi, Mahuta, Paadaraya, Love You Alia.
Acted in films including Ranganayaki (2019), Melobba Maayaavi (2020), Football Mariyammana (Malayalam), Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru, 1975, Madhyantara, DSS.
Entered as wild card contestant in Bigg Boss Kannada 8 in 2021.
Currently serves as Chief Editor and CEO of Akhada Media and Entertainment.
He worked with Janamitra, Andolana, Hai Bangalore, and Agni before serving as editor at Lankesh Patrike.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Chakravarthy Chandrachud is a versatile South Indian professional in journalism, writing, acting, and directing.
2. During college, he was an active member of student unions DYFI and SFI.
3. Interested in social causes, he extensively studied the works of renowned Indian activists Rajendra Singh and Anna Hazare.
4. In Kannada, he has authored books focused on water conservation, including 'Jala Jana Kranti,' 'Khali Shilube,' 'Mailu Tutta,' and 'Saava Kolluvavarige Shikshe Illa.'
5. He commenced his career as a journalist at 'Lankesh Patrike.'
6. Chandrachud directed and wrote scripts for Kannada movies such as 'Janma' (2013).
7. He also showcased his acting skills in Kannada films like 'Ranganayaki' (2019) and 'Melobba Maayaavi' (2020).
8. Fondly known as Dada in the contemporary Kannada literary field.
9. He married Manjula in 1999, and his later marriage to Shruti was annulled by court.
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