Ramkumar Kapila

Ramkumar is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Kannada cinema also appeared in few Tamil and Telugu films, He made his acting debut in Peraala's 1990 action film Aavesha. The same year, he played a small role in Rajendra Singh Babu's Muthina Haara. With his good looks, he was considered one of the "chocolate heroes" of the 1990s. As of 2013, Ramkumar has acted in over 40 Kannada feature films. His acting skills are well-appreciated. He has produced the film Pandavaru (2006) in which he has acted as well.

Personal life Ramkumar is the son of Shringar Nagaraj, a popular actor who was also the producer of the critically acclaimed Pushpaka Vimana (1987). Ramkumar is married to Poornima, the daughter of Dr. Rajkumar. They have two children who are both aspiring actors: daughter Dhanya Ramkumar and son Dheeren.

Career Ramkumar was an avid movie buff in his childhood. He first starred in action film Aavesha (1990). The film was a hit at the box office. It was followed by the epic Muthina Haara, directed by Rajendra Singh Babu and starring Vishnuvardhan and Suhasini.

Ramkumar Starred a full-fledged hero in Gejje Naada (1993) opposite newcomer Shwetha. The film was declared a musical hit and his performance was lauded. This was followed by the devotional film Bhagawan Sri Saibaba, with ensemble cast. Ramkumar starred in a large number of films during 1994-96 like Kavya, Thayi Illada Thavaru, Thavarina Thottilu and Gaaya that were successful and others like B. C. Patil's Poorna Sathya, that were not.

In 1999, Ramkumar played pivotal roles in multi-starrer films Snehaloka and Habba that proved successful. Facing flops subsequently he turned producer with Pandavaru in 2006. A multi-starrer with a host of prominent stars and a remake of Hulchul, Pandavaru proved to be an average grosser at the box office.

Ramkumar made a comeback in 2021 with Sheegrameva Kalyana Praptirastu. Directed by Praveen Channappa, it features Ramkumar as Krishnappa, a professor.

Filmography Note: all films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted. YearFilmRoleNotes 1990 Aavesha Muthina Haara Naik Mohan 1991 Manasara Vazhthungalen Tamil film 1992 Government Mappillai Karthikeyan Tamil film 1993 Gejje Naada Bhagavan Sri Saibaba Tatya Patil 1994 Poorna Satya Mahakshathriya 1995 State Rowdy Kavya Dr. Prasad Thaliya Sowbhagya Thaayi Illada Thavaru Sathya Jwale Hosa Baduku Shravana Sanje Chandru Giddu Dada 1996 Gaaya Thavarina Thottilu Gulaabi Pooja Surya Puthra 1997 Jenina Hole April Fool Nee Mudida Mallige 1998 Vajra Thavarina Kanike 1999 Habba Ram Snehaloka Ramkumar No.1 Aahaa Raghu Arundathi Telugu film Naanenu Madlilla Inspector Harish 2000 Premi Swalpa Adjust Madkolli Gaajina Mane 2001 Ellara Mane Dosenu Aunty Preethse 2002 Punjabi House Manase O Manase 2003 Kushalave Kshemave Varada 2004 Saagari 2005 Abhinandane 2006 Pandavaru 2008 Navashakthi Vaibhava Vishnu 2009 Jodi No.1 2011 Sri Naga Shakthi Sheshanna 2013 Sri Kshetra Adi Chunchanagiri 2021 Sheegrameva Kalyana Prapthirasthu Krishnappa