Naveen D. Padil

Naveen D. Padil M
Born (1969-11-11) 11 November 1969 (age 55)[1]
Padil, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active1994; 2008–present

Naveen D. Padil (born 11 November 1969)[1] is an Indian theatre and film actor who has performed in over a thousand plays mostly in Tulu language. Known widely in the circles of Tulu theatre from his acting performances as a "Master of Comedy and Tragedy", he is called "Kusalda Arase" (transl. The King of Comedy).[1] He is known mainly for his portrayal of comical characters. Padil along with Devadas Kapikad and Aravind Bolar formed a famous trio that appeared in Tulu comedy plays during the 1990s and early 2000s.[2]

Career

Padil got his break in films with the 1994 Malayalam film Vidheyan directed by the Adoor Gopalakrishnan.[3] In the late 2000s, alongside his theatre career, Padil's film career took off as he began appearing in Tulu films primarily. Popular films include Oriyardori Asal (2011), Telikeda Bolli (2012) and Chaali Polilu (2014). He also appeared in a supporting role in the 2011 Kannada film Jarasandha. In 2014, in recognition of his contribution to theatre, he was awarded at the 24th Sandesha Awards in the Arts segment.[1] His performance in the 2016 Tulu film Kudla Cafe won him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.[4]

Filmography

Year Title Role(s) Language Notes
1994 Vidheyan Malayalam
2008 Gaggara Tulu
2008 Birse Tulu
2011 Oriyardori Asal Tulu
2011 Achchu Mechchu Kannada
2011 Jarasandha Kannada
2012 Aamait Asal Eemait Kusal Tulu
2012 Telikeda Bolli Tulu
2013 Chella Pilli Kannada
2013 Rikshaw Driver Tulu
2014 Kanchilda Baale Tulu
2014 Jokulatike Tulu
2014 Rang Tulu
2014 Chaali Polilu Damu Tulu
2015 Soombe Tulu
2015 Ekka Saka Gopal Tulu
2015 Super Marmaye Hari Tulu
2015 Chandi Kori Tulu
2016 Kudla Cafe Bhaskar Tulu Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
2016 Yesa Tulu
2017 Arjun Weds Amrutha Tulu
2017 Pilibail Yamunakka Tulu
2017 Happy Journey Kannada
2018 Appe Teacher Tulu
2018 MLA Kannada
2018 Ananthu vs Nusrath Aithal Kannada
2018 Umil Tulu
2019 Girgit Tulu
2020 2 Ekre Tulu
2021 Gamjaal Tulu
2021 Roberrt Vishwanath Bhat's brother-in-law Kannada
2022 Abatara Tulu
2022 Magane Mahisha Tulu
2022 Kantara Lawyer Kannada
2023 Server Bar Quter Giraki Kannada
2023 Yaan Superstar Kiran Tulu
2024 Pepe Rayappa Kannada

Television

Year Title Role Language Channel
2015 - 2017 Majaa Talkies Kotiyappa / Gundu Mava Kannada Colors Kannada

Awards

Karnataka State Film Awards
RED FM Tulu Film Awards
Tulu Cinemotsava 2015

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Mangaluru: Henry D'Souza, Navin Padil, Jayamala among Sandesha Awardees". daijiworld. 20 December 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Kapikad - Padil - Bolar : Triple Treat as Tulu Trio Come Together". daijiworld.com. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Exclusive: From poverty to popularity in Tulu industry - 'Kusaldarase' Naveen Padil recalls journey". daijiworld.com. 13 August 2017. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Award a recognition of talent in regional film industry: Naveen D Padil". The Times of India. 12 April 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.

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