Darling Krishna

Actor, Filmmaker, Film Producer

Indian Mysuru, Karnataka, India Gemini 6' 2" (188 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Filmmaker, Film Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth12/06/1985
Age41 years
BirthplaceMysuru, Karnataka, India
HometownMysuru, Karnataka, India
Zodiac SignGemini

Latest News about Darling Krishna

19/03/2026

Love Mocktail 3, a Kannada drama directed by Darling Krishna, who also co-wrote and co-produced it with Milana Nagaraj, was theatrically released on this date. Krishna returned in the lead alongside Milana Nagaraj, with child actor Samvrutha joining the cast as Nidhi. The film is the final chapter of the Love Mocktail series.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameSunil Kumar Nagappa
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesTravelling, Horse Riding
Known AsDarling Krishna

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 2" (188 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMarimallappa's High School, Mysuru
College/University
Mahajana First Grade College, MysuruBBM
PES College of Engineering, MandyaMBA in Finance

Personal Life

PetShih Tzu named Romeo

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsMilana Nagaraj
Marriage Date14/02/2021
SpouseMilana Nagaraj

Family

FatherNagappa (Retired Police Officer)
SiblingsNandhini Nagappa (Entrepreneur) and 1 other
SpouseMilana Nagaraj (Actress and Film Producer)
Children1 daughter

Career

Debut
  • Film Actor & Assistant Director: Jackie (2010) as CID Officer
  • TV Actor: Krishna Rukmini (2011-2012) as Krishna
  • Film Director, Producer & Writer: Love Mocktail (2020)
Awards
  • 9th South Indian International Movie Awards: Best Film for Love Mocktail (2021)
  • 67th Filmfare Awards South: Best Actor Critics for Love Mocktail (2022)
  • 4th Chandanavana Film Critics Academy Awards: Best Screenplay for Love Mocktail 2 (2023)
  • Chittara Star Award: Critics Best Actor for Kousalya Supraja Rama (2024)
  • Karnataka State Film Awards: Two awards
Notable Works
  • Produced Films: Love Mocktail 2, Kousalya Supraja Rama
  • Acted Films: Nam Duniya Nam Style (2013), Charlie (2015), John Jani Janardhan (2016), Lucky Man (2022)
  • Assisted Films: Dandam Dashagunam (2011), Hudugaru (2011)
  • Acted Films: Madarangi (2013), Nam Duniya Nam Style (2013), Charlie (2015), John Jani Janardhan (2016), Lucky Man (2022)
  • Assisted Films: Jackie (2010), Hudugaru (2011), Dandam Dashagunam (2011)
  • Acted Films: Rudra Tandava (2015), Huchha 2 (2018), Love Mocktail (2020), Love Mocktail 2 (2022), Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023)
  • Produced Films: Love Mocktail 2, Kousalya Supraja Rama, Love Mocktail 3 (2026)
  • Acted Films: Rudra Tandava (2015), Huchha 2 (2018), Love Mocktail (2020), Love Mocktail 2 (2022), Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023), Love Mocktail 3 (2026), Father (2026, upcoming)
  • Directed & Written Films: Love Mocktail 3 (2026)

Favourites

FoodMutton Biryani
Actress

Style Quotient

Bike CollectionBMW R 1250 GS

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/darling_krishnaa/
YouTubeDarling Krishna

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. In 2010, met Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar and director Duniya Suri in a gym, leading to his first job as an assistant director for Jackie (2010).
2. After the success of Krishna Rukmini (2011-2012), he changed his stage name from Sunil Kumar to Krishna.
3. He became known as Darling Krishna after starring as the lead in Madarangi (2013).
4. Loves playing cricket and has participated with the Karnataka Bulldozers team in the Celebrity Cricket League since 2011.
5. Started his production house, Krishna Talkies, in 2020.
6. Secured 12th place in Bangalore Times 30 Most Desirable Men’s list in 2020.
7. Maintains fitness by working out at the gym.
8. Avid dog lover and owns a Shih Tzu named Romeo.
9. Popular on YouTube where he uploads vlogs about his family life with over 800,000 Instagram followers.

Also born on 12 June

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