Kotturu Chikkarangappa Raghunath, known by his screen name Rangayana Raghu, is an Indian film and stage actor, known for his work in Kannada cinema. Portraying mostly comic and negative-shaded characters, he has appeared in over 250 films. Prior to acting in films, he worked as a stage actor with B. V. Karanth's theatre group Rangayana, from 1988 to 1999. He made his debut in films in 1995 with Suggi, which got shelved.
Raghu during the shoot of Ishtakamya, 2015
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honours Kannada language films.
Jaggesh, Winner of 2005-2006 Awards
Image: Rangayana Raghu During the shoot of Ishtakamya
Image: Kishore at Yaarivan Audio Launch
Image: Rangayana Raghu During the shoot of Ishtakamya