Rakesh Adiga biography
Rakesh Adiga is an Indian Kannada film actor, born on 7 June 1986 in Bengaluru.
Rakesh Adiga's screen career began in 2009 with Jhossh, playing Rocky / Rakesh.
Rakesh Adiga has appeared in 18 films and 2 television or streaming titles in Kannada cinema.
The most recent films are Landlord (2026), Naanu Matthu Gunda 2 (2025), Maryade Prashne (2024).
Coming up next: Notorious.
- Born
- 7 June 1986 (age 40)
- Birthplace
- Bengaluru
- Work
- Actor
- Film industries
- Kannada cinema
- Years active
- 2009 to present
Rakesh Adiga filmography
19 films and 2 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notorious | Delayed | |||
| 2026 | Landlord | |||
| 2025 | Naanu Matthu Gunda 2 | Shankara | ||
| 2024 | Maryade Prashne | Suri | ||
| 2019 | Night Out | , N/a | Director | |
| 2018 | Raja Loves Radhe | Rocky | ||
| 2016 | Mandya to Mumbai | Ganesh | ||
| 2015 | Preethiyinda | Karthik | ||
| 2015 | Kotigond Love Story | Rakesh | ||
| 2015 | Dove | Kumar | ||
| 2014 | Karnataka Ayodhyapuram | |||
| 2013 | Nanda Gokula | Murari | ||
| 2013 | Mandahasa | Aditya | ||
| 2012 | Parie | Bharadwaj | ||
| 2012 | Yaare Koogadali | Special Appearance | ||
| 2012 | Alemari | Nimhans Suri | ||
| 2011 | Manasology | Manas | ||
| 2009 | Josh | Kannada | ||
| 2009 | Jhossh | Rocky / Rakesh | Winner, Suvarna Film Award for Best Debut Actor |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Bigg Boss OTT | Contestant | ||
| 2022 | Bigg Boss Kannada | Contestant | Runner-up; season 9 |