Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/11/1949 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Arsikere, District Hassan, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Doddanna
17/06/2026
After the death hoax spread online, Doddanna filed a cyber complaint with the police. The complaint triggered an investigation into the unidentified people behind the fabricated post.
12/06/2026
Doddanna publicly dismissed false social media rumours that claimed he had died. He appeared in a video message to reassure fans that he was alive, healthy, and safe at home.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sugurappa Doddanna |
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| Other Name | S. Doddanna |
| Known for | Portraying comedy roles in Kannada film industry |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Gray |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Lingayat |
| Languages | Kannada |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1975 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Shantha | ||||
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Career
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| Playback Singer | Hello Yama (1998) | ||||||||
| TV | Weekend with Ramesh (2016); guest appearance | ||||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/actor_doddanna/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/p/Doddanna-100063884253849/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Doddanna was born and raised in Arasikere, a small town in the Hassan district of Karnataka. | |
| 2. He is the youngest son of his family. | |
| 3. He was named after his grandfather, Kadle Doddappa. | |
| 4. Doddanna spent his early years in Santhepete town near Arasikere. | |
| 5. He developed a strong interest in theatre and performing arts while studying at school. | |
| 6. His professional acting journey started after he played a girl's role in a stage play called Civil Marriage. | |
| 7. He joined an amateur theatre group called Vighneshwara Kala Sangha in Hassan district. | |
| 8. In 1968, he joined the Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL) to support his family financially, working as a welder. | |
| 9. He created his own theatre group called Gandharva Ranga while continuing to work at VISL. | |
| 10. Doddanna often played negative characters, politicians, and policemen before moving to comedy roles. | |
| 11. In the late 1980s, he transitioned into comedy due to his expressions and dialogue delivery. | |
| 12. In 2004, he entered politics by joining the Janata Party and later the Bharatiya Janata Party. | |
| 13. Despite his political career, he continued to be active in films, appearing in over 800 films. | |
| 14. In June 2026, he responded to a false social media post about his death. |