Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/06/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Rakesh Adiga
23/01/2026
Rakesh Adiga appeared in the 2026 Kannada action drama film Landlord in a villainous role, marking a continued shift in his screen persona toward negative characters. The film, directed by Jadesh K Hampi and starring Duniya Vijay and Rachita Ram, began digital streaming on Zee5 from March 19, 2026, following its theatrical release on January 23, 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Rakesh Adiga is an Indian film actor, rapper, director, and singer who works predominantly in the Kannada film industry. | |
| He also works as a story writer, screenplay writer, and playback singer. | |
| He came into the limelight in 2009 with the film Jhoshh, which was a super hit. | |
| He is recognized as the first Kannada rapper and founded the hip-hop band 'Urban Lads' with friends, produced by Suraj Sarja. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 176 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School: Carmel English School, Padmanabhanagar | |
| School: Janaseva Vidya Kendra residential school, Bangalore |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | He has a brother. |
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Career
| Debut | Film: Jhoshh (2009) |
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements | 2009: Best Debut Actor award (Suvarna Film Award) for Jhoshh; 2012: Best Villain award for Alemari; 2021: Best Feature Film certificate of achievement from Indo-French International Film Festival for Night Out |
| Notable Films | Jhoshh, Manasology, Alemari, Parie, Yaare Koogadali, Nanda Gokula, Mandahasa, Karnataka Ayodhyapuram, Kotigond Love Story, Preethiyinda, Dove, Mandya to Mumbai, Raja Loves Radhe, Maryade Prashne, Naanu Matthu Gunda 2, Landlord |
| Directorial Works | Night Out (2019) |
| Television | Bigg Boss Kannada OTT Season 1 (2022) - 1st Runner-up; Bigg Boss Kannada Season 9 - Runner-up |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rakesh_freespirit/ | |
| https://twitter.com/RakeshAdiga_off |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rakesh Adiga is an Indian actor, rapper, story writer, screenplay writer, playback singer, and supporting actor in the Kannada film industry. | |
| 2. In August 2022, he was a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT Kannada. | |
| 3. He is associated with the famous Adiga family known for their hotels and restaurants in Karnataka. | |
| 4. During college, Rakesh Adiga was part of a band that composed songs for the film 'Harikathe' in 2019. | |
| 5. He is recognized as the first Kannada rapper for founding the hip-hop band "Urban Lads". | |
| 6. His breakthrough came in 2009 with the successful film Jhoshh. | |
| 7. Rakesh Adiga's notable works include 'Raja Loves Radhe', 'Yaare Koogadali', and 'Nanda Gokula'. | |
| 8. He enjoys occasional alcoholic beverages. | |
| 9. In 2019, he directed his first film 'Night Out'. | |
| 10. In 2021, 'Night Out' received recognition at the Indo-French International Film Festival. | |
| 11. Rakesh Adiga released a music video titled 'Free Spirit' in 2021. | |
| 12. He maintains a non-vegetarian diet. | |
| 13. During a film shoot in 2013, he refused to eat non-veg for a scene and posed instead. |