Acting
Dr. Rajkumar
- Born
- Apr 24, 1929 · Aged 76
- Died
- Apr 12, 2006
- Place of birth
- Gajanur, Madras Residency
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 210
- TV credits
- 0
Also known as (13)
- Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju
- Annavru
- Bangarada Manushya
- Gaana Gandharva
- Kannada Kanteerava
- Nata Saarvabhouma
- Rasikara Raja
- Vara Nata
- Rajanna
- Rajkumar
- Rajakumar
- Rajakumara
- Dr. Rajkumar
Biography
**Singanalluru Puttaswamaiah Muthuraj** (born 24 April 1929, died 12 April 2006), universally known by his stage name **Dr. Rajkumar**, was an Indian actor and playback singer who became the foundational pillar and a towering cultural icon of Kannada cinema. Regarded as one of the greatest and most versatile actors in the history of Indian cinema, he achieved a legendary matinée idol status among the Kannada diaspora, affectionately earning titles such as *Nata Saarvabhouma* (Emperor of Actors), *Bangarada Manushya* (Man of Gold), *Gaana Gandharva* (Celestial singer), and simply *Annavru*…
