From Priyanka Shivanna to Rashmi Prabhakar: Celebs who made the audience forget the actors who played their role earlier

Replacing an actor in a show is not new in any television industry. There are many instances in Kannada Tv industry too, where the actors have replaced iconic characters in shows and earned crazy fan following through the same. Here is a list of a few Kannada celebs who actually made the audience forget the actors who played their roles earlier.

Chandu B Gowda was the fourth actor to step into the shoes of Chandu's character in the popular show 'Lakshmi Baramma'. However, he continued to act till the show concluded and enjoyed enormous fan following.

Priyanka's performance as Chandrika in Agnisakshi was much appreciated by the critics. However, not many remember that the actress had actually replaced actress Rajeshwari in the show.

Rashmi replaced Kavita Gowda and became everyone's favorite for her on-screen character 'Chinnu' aka Lacchi of Lakshmi Baramma. She is indeed fondly recognised as Chinnu to date.

This gorgeous actress rose to fame when she replaced Kumuda's character in the mega serial Lakshmi Baramma. Though the show has concluded its journey on TV, the craze over her character remains the same.

Although Pavan had made his presence felt in mythological shows like Jai Hanuman and Shani, the actor shot to fame as the great business tycoon 'Nakul' from Kinnari. He replaced actor Kiran Raj.

Even though Kavya essayed the role of 'Radha Miss' for a short period, the fact that she replaced Shwetha Prasad in the show Radha Ramana can never be ignored. Kavya lived and enjoyed being Radha till the show concluded its story.

Jagga as he is fondly known, returned to the small screen as he replaced actor Akarsh Byramudi in the show Seetha Vallaba. He portrayed the lead role of 'Arya Vallaba' in the show.

Amrutha, who is currently seen playing the lead role in the show Kastirinivasa, has replaced actress Varsha. She seems to be enjoying her stint in the television industry.

Deepika's comeback on television as Sevathi was indeed a sensational one. The actress not only replaced Varsha but also got a chance to work with her Kulavadu co-actor Shishir.