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Dr. Rajkumar (April 24, 1929 – April 12, 2006)
Legendary Actor of Kannada Cinema and Karnataka Ratna, Namma Annavaru.

Natasaarvabhauma, Gana Gandharva, Rasikara Raja, Varanata, Karnataka Ratna, Padmabhushana – Dr. Rajkumar (Real name: Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Mutturaju) was one of the most popular actors of movies made in Kannada the language of Karnataka, a southern state of India. “Dr. Raj” or “Annavaru” (big brother) to millions of his fans, he was sometimes called the John Wayne of South Indian cinema. Dr. Rajkumar acted in more than 200 movies over 50 years in Kannada. Some of his popular films include Bangaaradha Manushya (The Golden Man), Kasturi Nivasa, Gandhadha Gudi and Jeevana Chaitra. Dr. Rajkumar was also a well-known singer as a playback singer as well as devotional songs.
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