Dharma Keerthiraj

Dharma Keerthiraj
Dharma Keerthiraj
Born	Dharma
Occupation	Actor;
Years active	2008–present
Father	Keerthiraj
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Dharma Keerthiraj, known mononymously as Dharma, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada-language films.^[1]^[2]^[3] who is fondly known as ‘Cadbury huduga’ in Sandalwood.^[4]^[5] He is the contestent in the 2024 reality show Bigg Boss Kannada 11.^[6]^[7]

Career

Dharma Keerthiraj started his acting career with the 2008 film Navagraha,^[8] directed by Dinakar Thoogudeepa, starring Darshan and Sharmila Mandre. He later played lead roles in Olave Vismaya, Mumtaz,^[9] Khadak, and other films. ^[2]^[10] He has portrayed a police officer in the Kannada films Vasundharadevi,^[11] alongside actress Sonu Gowda, which was scheduled for release in November 2022, and Ronnie, in which he stars opposite Mumbai-based actress Rutvi Patel. Additionally, he plays a negative role in the movie Virus.^[5]^[12]

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Notes	Ref
2008	Navagraha	Vicky		^[13]
2010	Porki	Magadi Manja		^[14]
2010	Olave Vismaya	Manu		^[15]
2012	Edegarike	Muthappanna		^[16]
2015	Mumtaz	Ranjith		^[17]
2019	Yajamana		Special appearance	^[18]
2021	Pogaru	Inspector Aditya		^[19]
2022	Khadak	Dharma		^[20]
2023	The Fighter Suman	Suman		^[21]
2024	Tenant	Sundresh		^[22]
2025	Talvar	Talvar		^[23]
2025	Dasarahalli	Tejas		^[24]

References

^ "Waiting in anticipation". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Dharma Keerthiraj to play RAW agent in his next - Times of India". The Times of India. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
^ "Kannada Actor Dharma Keerthiraj's New Movie Announced". Times Now. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
^ Dharma Keerthi Raj : ನನ್ನ ನವಗ್ರಹದಲ್ಲಿ Hero ಆಗಿ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇ ಡಿ ಬಾಸ್ Darshan | Interview | Karnataka TV, 20 May 2022, retrieved 27 December 2022
^ ^a ^b "Upcoming film TheVirus to feature Dharma Keerthiraj in a negative role". The New Indian Express. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
^ "Bigg Boss Kannada 11: ಧರ್ಮ ಕೀರ್ತಿರಾಜ್‌, ಗೌರವ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿಸೋದು ಕನ್‌ಫರ್ಮ್?". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 23 November 2024.
^ "Bigg Boss Kannada 11: Dharma Kirthiraj recalls childhood tragedy of mother's arm loss and father's inspiring support". The Times of India. 30 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
^ "Darshan Turns Reel Don For a Friend". The New Indian Express. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
^ m, shashiprasad s (1 November 2015). "Movie review 'Mumtaz': Fall in 'sleep'". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
^ Dharma keerthiraj, an actor, son of the legendary sandalwood actor - Keerthi Raj sharing his journey. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
^ "Dharma Keerthiraj New movie: ಧರ್ಮ ಕೀರ್ತಿರಾಜ್‌ ಹೊಸ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟೀಸರ್‌ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ...ನಿಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹ ಇರಲಿ ಎಂದ ನಟ". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 March 2023.
^ "Dharma Keerthiraj's Next In Kannada Titled Jaasti Preeti; Inspired By A Facebook Post!". Times Now. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
^ "Navagraha will feature seven actors? all sons of senior actors who were popular for their roles as villains on the Kannada film screen". Mid-Day. 7 March 2008. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
^ "Porki Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
^ https://chiloka.com/movie/olave-vismaya-2010
^ "Now, an underworld film by a woman director". Rediff. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
^ "Mumtaz Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
^ "Yajamana Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
^ "Meet the ensemble cast of Pogaru". The Times of India. 17 February 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
^ "Dharma Keerthiraj, Anusha Rai and Kabir Duhan Singh unite for Chanaksha". Cinema Express. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
^ Hungama, Bollywood (14 July 2023). "The Fighter Suman Cast List | The Fighter Suman Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
^ "Tenant out on OTT: Dharma Keerthiraj's pandemic murder mystery is now available to stream". OTTPlay. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
^ "Shooting To Release Date, All You Need To Know About Dharma Keerthiraj-starrer Talwar". News18. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
^ "Dasarahalli Movie Review: A rural reform film that falls flat with outdated filmmaking". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2025.

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[1] "Waiting in anticipation". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 12 June 2025.

[timesofindia.indiatimes.com-2] "Dharma Keerthiraj to play RAW agent in his next - Times of India". The Times of India. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.

[3] "Kannada Actor Dharma Keerthiraj's New Movie Announced". Times Now. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.

[4] Dharma Keerthi Raj : ನನ್ನ ನವಗ್ರಹದಲ್ಲಿ Hero ಆಗಿ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇ ಡಿ ಬಾಸ್ Darshan | Interview | Karnataka TV, 20 May 2022, retrieved 27 December 2022

[:0-5] "Upcoming film TheVirus to feature Dharma Keerthiraj in a negative role". The New Indian Express. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.

[6] "Bigg Boss Kannada 11: ಧರ್ಮ ಕೀರ್ತಿರಾಜ್‌, ಗೌರವ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿಸೋದು ಕನ್‌ಫರ್ಮ್?". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 23 November 2024.

[7] "Bigg Boss Kannada 11: Dharma Kirthiraj recalls childhood tragedy of mother's arm loss and father's inspiring support". The Times of India. 30 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 November 2024.

[8] "Darshan Turns Reel Don For a Friend". The New Indian Express. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2022.

[9] , shashiprasad s (1 November 2015). "Movie review 'Mumtaz': Fall in 'sleep'". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 15 December 2022.

[10] Dharma keerthiraj, an actor, son of the legendary sandalwood actor - Keerthi Raj sharing his journey. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2022.

[11] "Dharma Keerthiraj New movie: ಧರ್ಮ ಕೀರ್ತಿರಾಜ್‌ ಹೊಸ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟೀಸರ್‌ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ...ನಿಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹ ಇರಲಿ ಎಂದ ನಟ". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada). Retrieved 14 March 2023.

[12] "Dharma Keerthiraj's Next In Kannada Titled Jaasti Preeti; Inspired By A Facebook Post!". Times Now. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.

[13] "Navagraha will feature seven actors? all sons of senior actors who were popular for their roles as villains on the Kannada film screen". Mid-Day. 7 March 2008. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2024.

[14] "Porki Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 November 2024.

[15] ttps://chiloka.com/movie/olave-vismaya-2010

[16] "Now, an underworld film by a woman director". Rediff. Retrieved 24 November 2024.

[17] "Mumtaz Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2025.

[18] "Yajamana Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2025.

[19] "Meet the ensemble cast of Pogaru". The Times of India. 17 February 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 November 2024.

[20] "Dharma Keerthiraj, Anusha Rai and Kabir Duhan Singh unite for Chanaksha". Cinema Express. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2024.

[21] Hungama, Bollywood (14 July 2023). "The Fighter Suman Cast List | The Fighter Suman Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 12 June 2025.

[22] "Tenant out on OTT: Dharma Keerthiraj's pandemic murder mystery is now available to stream". OTTPlay. Retrieved 12 June 2025.

[23] "Shooting To Release Date, All You Need To Know About Dharma Keerthiraj-starrer Talwar". News18. Retrieved 12 June 2025.

[24] "Dasarahalli Movie Review: A rural reform film that falls flat with outdated filmmaking". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2025.

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