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From Shruthi Naidu to Rakksh: Kannada TV actors who turned producers

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Oct 27, 2021, 16:23 IST
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​Kannada TV actors who turned producers

A lot of Kannada telly actors have turned producers in the entertainment industry in recent past. In fact, a lot of them even own their own production house and are giving some of the best shows on Kannada television. Here is a quick look at Kannada tv actors who turned producers in recent years.

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​Rakksh

Rakksh turned a producer with his show 'Gattimela'. While he is seen portraying the character 'Vedhanth Vashista' in the Gattimela, the actor recently announced that he has taken over the producer duties of the show.

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​Ramesh Aravind

Ramesh Aravind turned producer for the second season of supernatural fiction Nandini. Currently, the actor-turned-producer is producing the daily soap 'Sundari' under his banner.

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​Jaganath Chandrashekar

Fondly known as Jagga, the actor turned producer when his show 'Seetha Vallaba' was o- air. Raksha Bandhana was the first daily soap; while the newly launched show 'Lakshana' is his second venture as a producer. He is even seen playing the lead role in the newly launched show.

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​Dilip Raj

The actor, who once ruled the hearts of the Kannada audience, has produced quite a hit daily soaps in recent years. Vidhya Vinayaka, Paaru, and Hitler Kalyana are some of his notable works. Interestingly, Hitler Kalyana also marks the acting comeback to the actor.

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​Shruthi Naidu

She is often referred to as the czarina of Kannada television. Besides being a seasoned actress, Shruthi is currently ruling the Kannada telly world by producing many daily soaps. Devi, Mahadevi, Brahmagantu, Manasella Neene are a few daily soaps to pen down.

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​Swapna Krishna

Swapna Krishna not only owns a production house but also takes over the direction duties as well. From producing Subbalakshmi Samsaara to Sathya, the actress-turned-producer has come a long way.

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Nirmala Chenappa

From reality show to daily soap, the former Bigg Boss Kannada season 8 contestant Nirmala Chenappa's contribution to the Kannada telly industry is immense. Her love for her works can never be ignored.

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