Chikkanna Age, Family, Biography
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Marital Status: Unmarried
Hometown: Mysore, Karnataka
Age: 40 Years
Bio/Wiki | |
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Nickname | Chikku |
Profession(s) | • Actor • Singer • Businessman |
Physical Stats | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 10" (180 cm) |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | Kannada Film: Kirataka (2011)![]() |
Award | IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Performance In A Comic Role - Kannada for the film Kotigobba 2 (2017) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 22 June 1984 (Friday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 40 Years |
Birthplace | Ballahalli, Mysore, Karnataka, India |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mysore, Karnataka |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Tattoo | On his left arm![]() |
Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family | |
Parents | Father- Bhaire Gowda![]() |
Style Quotient | |
Bike Collection | GSX1300R Hayabusa![]() |
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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 likes travelling to distant places, cycling, and playing basketball in his free time.