Yuva Rajkumar[2][3][4] (born 23 April 1993) is an Indian actor, producer, and playback singer in the Kannada film industry.[5][6][7][8]
Career
Yuva worked as a child artist in Om (1995) alongside his uncle Shiva Rajkumar and brother Vinay Rajkumar.[9] He worked behind the scenes for Siddhartha (2015) and Run Antony (2016) both starring Vinay,[10] and was credited as a producer for the latter film.[11] He made his debut as a lead actor with Yuva (2024).[12] Regarding his performance in the film, a critic from The Times of India wrote that "Yuva is Yuva Rajkumar’s show all the way; he fights, acts, dances, romances, wrestles, fights some more, and even shows an emotional arc. He ticks all the boxes of a commercial hero. The movie is written for him and he delivers a very mature performance in his debut film. His arrival marks the entry of a bankable angry young man to the industry".[13]
Personal life
Yuva completed Bachelor of Architecture at the Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.[14]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1995 | Om | Sathya and Madhu's son | Child artist | [9] |
2016 | Run Antony | — | As producer; credited as Guru Rajkumar |
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2022 | James | — | As playback singer for "Trademark" | [15] |
2024 | Yuva | Yuva | Debut film as Hero | [16][17] |
References
- ^ a b Sharadhaa, A. (10 June 2016). "Guru Rajkumar and Vinay Rajkumar: Brothers on the run". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Read More About Yuva Rajkumar". Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Yuva Rajkumar is all set to take forward his family's legacy in films". filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Yuva Rajkumar's debut film titled Yuva". The Times of India. 3 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Yuva Rajkumar's debut film title announcement teaser out. Film to release on THIS date". India Today. 3 March 2023. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Yuva teaser out! Dr Rajkumar's grandson Yuva Rajkumar is all set to shine on big screen on December 22, 2023". Times Now. 3 March 2023. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Yuva Trailer out: Puneeth Rajkumar's nephew, Yuva Rajkumar, makes debut with an action-packed drama - WATCH". The Times of India. 21 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Dr Rajkumar's grandson Yuva Rajkumar teams up with KGF producers for his first film: 'Legacy continues'". The Indian Express. 27 April 2022. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Today marks the Silver jubilee for the #OM movie. Feels great to be a part of #25yearsforOM". Facebook.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (6 March 2024). "My interest in learning dance and fighting came from Puneeth Rajkumar, says Yuva Rajkumar". Indulgexpress. Archived from the original on 5 November 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ SM, Shashiprasad (29 June 2016). "Hoping to VIN' some kudos". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Puneeth Rajkumars Nephew Yuva Rajkumar Opens Up On His Debut Film Yuva". Zee News. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Yuva Movie Review: Yuva Review: A Power-Packed Debut". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 April 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Yuva Rajkumar: Top 5 interesting facts about Yuva". Radiocity.
- ^ "'James': Rachita Ram, Sreeleela, and others shine in the Trademark single from the Puneeth Rajkumar starrer". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Yuva trailer: Yuva Rajkumar is the quintessential 'angry young man' in his debut film". The Indian Express. 21 March 2024. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (21 March 2024). "Hombale Films unveils the trailer of Yuva starring Yuva Rajkumar : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
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