10 Facts About Devaraj

Devaraj was born on 20 September 1953 and is an Indian actor and theatre actor who works in Indian film industry.

Devaraj has largely featured in Kannada films performing various roles as a lead character, supporting character and villainous character.

Devaraj has won several awards and accolades including the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal as the protagonist in the film Veerappan in 1991.

Devaraj was born on 20 September 1953 to Ramachandrappa and Krishnamma in Lingarajpuram, a locality in Bangalore, in the erstwhile Mysore State.

Devaraj lost his father when he was 3 months old as he was suffering from malaria.

Devaraj has appeared as a supporting actor, then acted in leading roles.

Devaraj auditioned for Trishula with Avinash, both of whom were part of a same theatre troupe.

Devaraj's first released film was 27 Mavalli Circle in 1986.

Devaraj worked in highly acclaimed films such as Malaikottai and Villu in Tamil and Yagnam, Sri in Telugu.

In 1986, Devaraj married actress Chandralekha, whom he had met on the sets of his film Sikku.