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Chikkanna Age, Family, Biography

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Hometown: Mysore, Karnataka
Marital Status: Unmarried
Age: 40 Years

Chikkanna

Bio/Wiki
NicknameChikku
Profession(s)• Actor
• Singer
• Businessman
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 10" (180 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutKannada Film: Kirataka (2011)
The poster of the film Kirataka (2011)
AwardIIFA Utsavam Award for Best Performance In A Comic Role - Kannada for the film Kotigobba 2 (2017)
Personal Life
Date of Birth22 June 1984 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024)40 Years
BirthplaceBallahalli, Mysore, Karnataka, India
Zodiac signCancer
NationalityIndian
HometownMysore, Karnataka
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
TattooOn his left arm
Chikkanna's tattoo on his left arm
Social MediaInstagram
Facebook
YouTube
Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital StatusUnmarried
Family
ParentsFather- Bhaire Gowda
Chikkanna's parents
Style Quotient
Bike CollectionGSX1300R Hayabusa
Chikkanna with his GSX1300R Hayabusa

Chikkanna

Some Lesser Known Facts About Chikkanna

  • After completing his formal education, Chikkanna began participating in comedy shows through Drishya Kalavide, a visual artist based in Mysore.
  • He has performed in many stage shows during festivals such as Karnataka Rajyotsava.
  • Chikkanna then got a chance to perform on a comedy show on Udaya TV. Chikkanna played many villain roles during his time on television.
  • South Indian actor Yash noticed him during a skit for the 75-year Amrutha Mahotsava celebrations in Mysore. Yash cast him in his 2011 film Kirataka.

    An old picture of Chikkanna with Yash

    An old picture of Chikkanna with Yash

  • When he started working in the film industry, filmmakers saw his talent for comedy and audiences also liked his comedy roles.
  • Chikkanna found comedy rewarding, but he also enjoyed playing negative roles. He saw his ability to make people laugh as a gift.

    Chikkanna while performing a comedy role

    Chikkanna while performing a comedy role

  • Later, he appeared in the television serial Comedy Kiladigalu on Zee Kannada.
  • He acted with Yash in the film Raja Huli in 2013 and with Sharan in the film Adyaksha in 2014.

    Chikkanna (left) with Yash in the film Raja Huli (2013)

    Chikkanna (left) with Yash in the film Raja Huli (2013)

  • In the 2015 Kannada film Sharp Shooter, he acted with the actor Diganth and wrote the lyrics for the song ‘Kuntebille.’
  • He then went on to appear in many Kannada films such as Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole (2016), Tiger (2017), Mr. Bachelor (2023), and Upadhyaksha (2024).

    Chikkanna on the poster of the film Upadhyaksha

    Chikkanna on the poster of the film Upadhyaksha (2024)

  • In 2018, he was nominated for the 8th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Comedian award for the film Raambo 2. He lent his voice to a rap song in this film.
  • In 2019, Chikkanna was nominated for the 9th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Comedian award for the film Natasaarvabhowma.
  • In 2020, he started his commercial goat and sheep farming business in Mysore, Karnataka.

    Chikkanna posing outside his goat and sheep farming business in Mysore

    Chikkanna posing outside his goat and sheep farming business in Mysore

  • Chikkanna likes travelling to distant places, cycling, and playing basketball in his free time.

    Chikkanna while enjoying a cycle ride

    Chikkanna while enjoying a cycle ride