Yuva Rajkumar

Yuva Rajkumar^[2][3] (born April 23, 1993 in Bengaluru, Karnataka) is an Indian actor, producer, and playback singer in the Kannada film industry.^[4][5][6][7]

Yuva Rajkumar
Born	Guru Rajkumar^[1] (1993-04-23) April 23, 1993 (age 31) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Nationality	Indian
Education	Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (BArch)
Occupation(s)	Actor Producer Playback Singer
Years active	2015-present
Spouse	Sridevi Bhyrappa ​ (m. 2019)​
Parent	Raghavendra Rajkumar (father)
Relatives	See Rajkumar family

Career

Yuva worked behind the scenes for Siddhartha (2015) and Run Antony (2016) both starring his brother Vinay Rajkumar,^[8] and was credited as a producer for the latter film.^[9] He made his debut as a lead actor with Yuva (2024).^[10] Regarding his performance in the film, a critic from The Times of India wrote that "Yuva is Yuva Rajkumar’s show all the way; he fights, acts, dances, romances, wrestles, fights some more, and even shows an emotional arc. He ticks all the boxes of a commercial hero. The movie is written for him and he delivers a very mature performance in his debut film. His arrival marks the entry of a bankable angry young man to the industry".^[11]

Personal life

Yuva completed his studies at the Ramiah institute of technology Bengaluru. He married Sridevi Byrappa in Bengaluru.^[12]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2024	Yuva	Yuva	Debut movie as Hero	^[13]^[14]

As producer

Year	Film	Notes	Ref.
2016	Run Antony	credited as Guru Rajkumar	^[1]

As playback singer

Year	Film	Song	Composer	Co-singer(s)	Ref.
2022	James	"Trademark"	Charan Raj	Chethan Kumar, MC Vickey, Aditi Sagar, Chandan Shetty, Sharmila	^[15]

References

1. Sharadhaa, A. (10 June 2016). "Guru Rajkumar and Vinay Rajkumar: Brothers on the run". The New Indian Express.
2. "Yuva Rajkumar is all set to take forward his family's legacy in films". filmfare.com. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
3. "Yuva Rajkumar's debut film titled Yuva". The Times of India. 3 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
4. "Yuva Rajkumar's debut film title announcement teaser out. Film to release on THIS date". India Today. 3 March 2023.
5. "Yuva teaser out! Dr Rajkumar's grandson Yuva Rajkumar is all set to shine on big screen on December 22, 2023". Times Now. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
6. "Yuva Trailer out: Puneeth Rajkumar's nephew, Yuva Rajkumar, makes debut with an action-packed drama - WATCH". The Times of India. 21 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
7. "Dr Rajkumar's grandson Yuva Rajkumar teams up with KGF producers for his first film: 'Legacy continues'". The Indian Express. 27 April 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
8. Sharadhaa, A. (6 March 2024). "My interest in learning dance and fighting came from Puneeth Rajkumar, says Yuva Rajkumar". Indulgexpress.
9. SM, Shashiprasad (29 June 2016). "Hoping to VIN' some kudos". Deccan Chronicle.
10. "Puneeth Rajkumars Nephew Yuva Rajkumar Opens Up On His Debut Film Yuva". Zee News. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
11. "Yuva Movie Review: Yuva Review: A Power-Packed Debut". The Times of India.
12. "An intimate wedding for Yuva Rajkumar". Times of India. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
13. "Yuva trailer: Yuva Rajkumar is the quintessential 'angry young man' in his debut film". The Indian Express. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
14. Hungama, Bollywood (21 March 2024). "Hombale Films unveils the trailer of Yuva starring Yuva Rajkumar : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 24 April 2024.
15. "'James': Rachita Ram, Sreeleela, and others shine in the Trademark single from the Puneeth Rajkumar starrer". The Times of India.

External links

• Yuva Rajkumar at IMDb