Doddanna

Doddanna is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry who has acted in about 800 films. He started his career as a theatre actor. During this time, he entered the Kannada film industry as a character actor.

Early life
The youngest son in the family, Doddanna belongs to the Lingayat community. He was named after his grandfather, Kadle Doddappa.

Career
He has portrayed villains, policemen, politicians, and other character archetypes. He has been especially successful as a comic actor.

Tamil

 * Jai (2004)
 * Ainthaam Padai (2009)

Telugu

 * Aatagadharaa Siva (2018)

Awards

 * Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor - 1998-99 Winner for Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi
 * South Indian International Movie Awards - 2012 Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Katari Veera Surasundarangi
 * Filmfare Awards South - 2019 Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu for Aatagadharaa Siva
 * 6th Arsikere Taluk Kannada Sahithya Sammelana President - 2016