Chikkanna Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
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 • Facebook • YouTube • Twitter
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.
  

  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

• 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)

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

  Chikkanna while enjoying a cycle ride