# Rajesh Nataranga

Rajesh Nataranga is an Indian actor who works in Kannada-language television and films. He is known for his roles as a police officer in Kendasampige (2015) and Operation Alamelamma (2017) (ondu sarala prema kathe).He was married to Chaitra Rajesh in 2005.

## Career

Rajesh appended Nataranga, the name of a theatre group he was a part of, to his stage name after B. Suresha told him to since there was another actor of the same name. He starred in many television serials during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Regarding his performance in Just Maath Maathalli (2010) as Ramya's husband, a critic wrote that "Rajesh, who plays the spirited Adi, does justice to his role". Regarding his performance in Kendasampige (2015) as a police officer, a critic wrote that "But it is Rajesh Nataranga who really steals the show with his impressive presence". He played a similar role in Operation Alamelamma (2017). He became known for his role as Gautam Diwan in the television series Amruthadhare, which marked his comeback to television.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2002 | Nagarahavu | | |
| 2002 | Tapori | Kasa | |
| 2003 | Mooru Manasu Mooru Kanasu | | |
| 2003 | Ananda | Raja | |
| 2003 | Mane Magalu | | |
| 2003 | Ananda Nilaya | | |
| 2004 | Rowdy Aliya | Estate worker | |
| 2004 | Abbabba Entha Huduga | | |
| 2005 | Sye | Arjun | |
| 2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | Rajesh | |
| 2007 | Thamashegagi | | |
| 2007 | Ondu Preethiya Kathe | | |
| 2008 | Moggina Jade | Raghavendra | Won—Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2008 | Moggina Manasu | Ramesh | |
| 2008 | Belura Bale | | |
| 2008 | Gubbachigalu | | |
| 2009 | Bellary Naga | | Rajendra Gowda |
| 2009 | Kallara Santhe | | |
| 2010 | Just Maath Maathalli | Adi | |
| 2010 | Aptharakshaka | Shoorasena | |
| 2010 | Naanu Nanna Kanasu | Uthappa's friend | |
| 2011 | Jedralli | | |
| 2011 | Shrimathi | | |
| 2011 | Maryade Ramanna | Doctor | |
| 2012 | Arakshaka | | |
| 2012 | Sangolli Rayanna | Krishnaroo | |
| 2013 | Kaddipudi | Indresh/Gaali | Also co-writer |
| 2013 | Sakkare | Nandakumar | |
| 2013 | Dyavre | Jaggu | |
| 2014 | Gajakesari | Minister |
| 2014 | Baanaadi (Free Bird) | Avinash | |
| 2015 | Lodde | — | Dialogue writer |
| 2015 | Kendasampige | Purandar | Also co-writer Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role |
| 2015 | Plus | Kishore | |
| 2016 | Killing Veerappan | Shakeel Ahmed | |
| 2016 | Happy Birthday | | |
| 2016 | Asthitva | | |
| 2016 | Jaguar | | Bilingual film |
| 2017 | Style Raja | | |
| 2017 | BB5 | | |
| 2017 | Noorondu Nenapu | MK | |
| 2017 | Tiger | | |
| 2017 | Operation Alamelamma | Ashok Kumar | Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role |
| 2017 | Kaafi Thota | Public Prosecutor | |
| 2017 | Tarak | | |
| 2017 | Dayavittu Gamanisi | Sathyanarayana | |
| 2018 | Rajannana Maga | Vijay Kumar | |
| 2018 | Nanagista | Police officer | |
| 2018 | Kattukathe | | |
| 2019 | Fortuner | Prahallada | |
| 2019 | Kaddu Mucchi | | |
| 2019 | Rugged | | |
| 2019 | Vijayaratha | | |
| 2019 | Mane Maratakkide | Shravana | |
| 2019 | Ayushman Bhava | | |
| 2019 | Margaret | | |
| 2020 | Law | Shyam Prasad | |
| 2021 | Yuvarathnaa | Professor | |
| 2021 | Kotigobba 3 | Doctor Ananthakrishna | |
| 2021 | Rathnan Prapancha | Srinath | |
| 2021 | Rider | Raghuram | |
| 2022 | Home Minister | | |
| 2022 | Critical Keerthanegalu | | |
| 2022 | Garuda | Bharath Bharghav | |
| 2022 | Physics Teacher | Ramaswamy | |
| 2022 | Chase | | |
| 2022 | Raymo | Revanth's P.A. | |
| 2023 | Tanuja | Pradeep | |
| 2023 | SLV: Siri Lambodara Vivaha | | |
| 2023 | 19.20.21 | Rafi | |
| 2023 | Gurudev Hoysala | Prakash | |
| 2023 | Nam Naani Madve Prasanga | | |
| 2023 | Melody Drama | Hita's father | |
| 2023 | Fighter | | |
| 2024 | Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe | Athishay's father | |
| 2024 | Hide and Seek | | |
| 2024 | Jog 101 | TBA | |
| 2024 | Kaalapatthar | TBA | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
| 1998 | Mayamruga | Shreedhara | DD Chandana | |
| 2003 - 2008 | Guptagamini | Thejaswi | ETV Kannada | |
| 2017-2018 | Triveni Sangama | | Star Suvarna | |
| 2021 | Ninnindale | — | Udaya TV | As producer |
| 2023–present | Amruthadhare | Goutham Diwan | Zee Kannada | |