Shobhraj
**Shobaraj** (sometimes credited as **Shobhraj**) is a veteran Indian actor who predominantly works in the Kannada film industry. With a prolific career featuring in more than 250 films, he has established himself as one of the most recognizable and formidable antagonists and character actors in Sandalwood. Born and raised in Bengaluru, Karnataka, he completed his higher education at National College, Bangalore. A massive admirer of the legendary actor Vishnuvardhan, Shobaraj entered the film industry with a deep passion for cinema. He made his acting debut in 1990, gaining early recognition with his performance in the hit musical drama *Chaitrada Premanjali*. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Shobaraj became a staple in Kannada action and commercial films, widely celebrated for his menacing on-screen presence and powerful dialogue delivery. He delivered an iconic performance as the primary antagonist, "Black Tiger", in the blockbuster action thriller *Police Story* (1996). He went on to play crucial negative and supporting roles in numerous highly successful films, including *Lockup Death* (1994), *Sangliyana Part-3* (1997), *Yajamana* (2000), *Shabdavedhi* (2000), and *Simhadriya Simha* (2002). Beyond his signature villainous roles, Shobaraj has successfully showcased his versatility by adapting to character roles in recent years. His extensive filmography includes memorable appearances in major hits such as *Deadly Soma* (2005), *Suntaragaali* (2006), the historical epic *Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna* (2012), *Power* (2014), and *Kotigobba 3* (2021). He has also expanded his presence into other South Indian industries, taking on supporting roles in a few Tamil and Telugu films. His impactful contributions to Kannada cinema have earned him critical appreciation and accolades, notably winning the Aryabhata Film Award for Best Villain in 1997 for his performance in *Chikka*. Today, he remains a highly respected and active figure in the Sandalwood industry.
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- 2026 · Maggi Pusthaka as
- 2026 · Sukhibhavaa as Vishwanath
- 2025 · GST as
- 2025 · Rakshasa as
- 2024 · Padikkada Pakkangal as
- 2022 · Bond Ravi as
- 2022 · Champion as
- 2021 · Sakath as
- 2021 · Govinda Govinda as Inspector Narayana
- 2021 · 100 as
- 2021 · Krishna Talkies as
- 2021 · Kushka as
- 2020 · ACT-1978 as Sub-Inspector Karunakar
- 2020 · Chanaksha as
- 2019 · Gimmick as
- 2018 · 8MM Bullet as Devaraj
- 2018 · Good Bye as
- 2018 · Heegondhu Dina as
- 2017 · Upendra Matte Baa as Truck Driver
- 2016 · Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu as S. Mahalingaiah
- 2016 · Krishna Rukku as Rukmini's Father
- 2015 · Uppi 2 as Saleem
- 2015 · Daksha as Mustafa
- 2015 · Krishna Leela as
- 2015 · DK as
- 2014 · Power as Bharath's uncle
- 2014 · Maanikya as Bhadra
- 2013 · Jinke Mari as
- 2013 · Galaate as
- 2012 · Yaare Koogadali as
- 2012 · Snehitaru as
- 2012 · Shiva as
- 2012 · Jaanu as Jaanu's Father
- 2012 · Narasimha as
- 2011 · Prince as Siddhanth
- 2010 · Veera Parampare as
- 2010 · Thamassu as
- 2010 · Aithalakkadi as
- 2009 · Raam as
- 2009 · Yodha as
- 2009 · Nanda as
- 2008 · Chaitrada Chandrama as
- 2008 · Nee Tata Naa Birla as
- 2008 · Navashakthi Vaibhava as
- 2008 · Gaja as Shivanna a brother of Shwetha
- 2007 · Police Story 2 as Black Tiger
- 2007 · Machakaaran as Shivani's Brother
- 2007 · Milana as Local Rowdy
- 2007 · Hudugaata as
- 2007 · Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla as
- 2007 · Thayiya Madilu as
- 2006 · Hubballi as Kotari
- 2006 · Mandya as
- 2005 · Swamy as
- 2005 · Deadly Soma as
- 2005 · Valmiki as
- 2005 · Ranachandi as
- 2005 · Aadi as
- 2005 · Ayya as
- 2004 · Jyeshta as
- 2004 · Jai Surya as
- 2003 · Hrudayavantha as
- 2003 · Chandra Chakori as
- 2003 · Raja Narasimha as
- 2002 · Neela Megha Shyama as
- 2002 · Jameendarru as
- 2001 · Banallu Neene Buviyallu Neene as
- 2001 · Amma Nagamma as
- 2000 · Yajamana as
- 2000 · Galate Aliyandru as
- 2000 · Chamundi as
- 2000 · Shabdavedhi as
- 1999 · Mr. X as
- 1999 · Veerappa Nayaka as
- 1998 · Simhada Guri as
- 1997 · Shivaranjani as
- 1997 · Sangliyana Part 3 as
- 1995 · Samara as
- 1995 · Bangarada Kalasha as
- 1994 · Lockup Death as
- 1994 · Megha Maale as
- 1993 · Anuragada Alegalu as
- Future · Pizza Boys as Inspector Nagaraj
- 2000 · Durgada Huli as
- 1997 · Roja Malare as
- 1997 · Ganga Yamuna as
- 1997 · Thayi Kotta Seere as
- 1995 · Giddu Daada as
- 1994 · Swathi as
- 1993 · Bevu Bella as
- 1993 · Golibar as
- 1992 · Chaitrada Premanjali as
- 1990 · College Hero as