Dr. Rajkumar to Puneeth: Rajkumar and Sons' Super Hit Debut
Shivarajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar, and Puneeth Rajkumar, the three sons of the great Dr. Rajkumar, have a remarkable track record of earning blockbusters on their first releases. To date, no illustrious film family in Kannada cinema has beaten this record. Let's look at their first films:
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Dr. Rajkumar
The renowned Dr. Rajkumar made his acting debut in HLN Simha's Bedara Kannappa. Rajkumar was introduced to Kannada cinema through this movie, and after wowing the audience with his outstanding portrayal of a Shiva devotee, Rajkumar never looked back. Additionally, the movie was a big office smash.
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Shivarajkumar
The eldest child of Rajkumar, made his acting debut in Singeetham Srinivas Rao's Anand. There were high hopes for Shivarajkumar to live up to carrying the legacy of Rajkumar among the audience and the Kannada industry. Shivarajkumar made a strong start, garnering favourable reviews from both the public and critics. At the box office, the movie was seen for 25 weeks.
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Raghavendra Rajkumar
The second son of Rajkumar, made his acting debut in MS Rajashekar's "Nanjundi Kalyana," following in the footsteps of his father and older brother. At the box office, this romantic comedy broke all previous records. In the very first movie, Raghavendra was well received by both the public and the reviewers.
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Puneeth Rajkumar
Prior to playing the lead role in Puri Jagannadh's film 'Appu,' Puneeth Rajkumar was already a major star since he was a little child. Puneeth had a great debut as a hero in "Appu," showcasing his dancing and fighting prowess and winning over the young audience of the new generation. The movie was a hit as well, playing for 175 days, and Puneeth went on to have a distinguished career.
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