Enagi Nataraj

Enagi Nataraj was an Indian actor of film, television and stage. He was a son of actor Enagi Balappa.

Early life Nataraj was born to the couple Enagi Balappa and Laxmidevi. He made his first appearance as a child in the play Basaveshwara Mahatme. He was a student of the Rudrakshi Math's hostel in Belagavi. Nataraj worked in business for a small period of time before resuming his entertainment career. For more than a decade, he worked for film director T. S. Nagabharana.

Filmography Serials Mahanavami Sankranti Naku Tanti Kinnari Idu Entha Lokavayya

Plays Basaveshwara Mahatme Haddu Needida Haadi Nata Samrat Jagajyoti Basaveshwara Burjwa Gentleman Policeriddare Echharike Oedipus Tadroopi Birudantembara Ganda Sambashiva Prahasana Naa Tukaram Alla

Films Neela (2001) Sainika (2002) Abhi (2003) Singaravva Mattu Aramane (2003) Kanakambari (2004) Avva (2008) Mathe Mungaru (2010) Bheema Theeradalli (2012) Savitri (2023)

Awards and honours He was a recipient of Karnataka Nataka Academy award. He was made as a director after Dharwad Rangayana was made autonomous.

Final work Before his death, Nataraj had a play in progress about Kittur Rani Chennamma.

Death Nataraj was suffering from liver- and kidney-related problems and he died at a private nursing home in Hubballi on 9 June 2012 following his illness. He was survived by his wife and two sons.