Adi Lokesh
Adi Lokesh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aditya Lokesh |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Notable work | Jogi (2005) |
| Parent | Mysore Lokesh (father) |
| Relatives | Pavitra Lokesh (sister) |
Adi Lokesh is an Indian actor who works in Kannada films. He is known for his villainous roles such as his role in Jogi (2005) as Bidda.
Personal life
[edit]He is the son of actor Mysore Lokesh. His sister is actress Pavitra Lokesh.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Adi Lokesh made a breakthrough with as a schemer named Bidda in Jogi (2005). After the success of the film, he made his lead debut with Poojari (2007). However, after the film's failure, he did not star in any film for a year. He also played the lead in Bidda (2008) and Gang Leader (2010). [3] During this time, he played negative roles in films such as Arasu (2007) as Meera Jasmine's tormentor and Raaj – The Showman (2009).[4][3]
In 2014, he participated as a contestant in the second season of Bigg Boss Kannada (2014) airing on Asianet Suvarna.[5][6]
Filmography
[edit]- 2002 - Naanu Naane
- 2005 - Jogi
- 2006 - Mohini 9886788888
- 2006 - Odahuttidavalu
- 2007 - Sixer
- 2007 - Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla
- 2007 - Poojari
- 2007 - VIP 5
- 2007 - Arasu
- 2008 - Bombaat
- 2008 - Bidda
- 2008 - Kaamannana Makkalu
- 2009 - Junglee
- 2009 - Anjadiru
- 2009 - Nandini Estate
- 2009 - Nishedhanjne
- 2009 - Hatrick Hodi Maga
- 2009 - Raaj – The Showman
- 2009 - Kallara Santhe
- 2009 - Bhagyada Balegara
- 2010 - Huli
- 2010 - Gang Leader
- 2010 - Sri Moksha
- 2011 - Mallikarjuna
- 2011 - Prince
- 2011 - Dhan Dhana Dhan
- 2011 - Kadhimaru
- 2011 - Bete
- 2011 - Vighneshwara
- 2012 - Paper Dhoni
- 2012 - Alemari
- 2012 - Arakshaka
- 2012 - Sagar
- 2013 - Madarangi
- 2013 - Eela (Telugu)
- 2014 - Darling
- 2014 - Power
- 2014 - Youthful Love (Telugu)
- 2014 - Belli
- 2014 - Jai Bajarangabali
- 2015 - Nigraha Dala
- 2015 - Take It Easy
- 2015 - Bhanta
- 2015 - Goolihatti
- 2015 - Vigna
- 2015 - RX Soori
- 2016 - Leela
- 2017 - Dandupalya 2
- 2018 - 8MM Bullet
- 2018 - Dandupalya 3
- 2018 - Ambi Ning Vayassaytho
- 2022 - Garuda
- 2022 - Trivikrama
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bigg Boss Kannada (season 2) | Contestant | Asianet Suvarna | [7] |
| 2023 | Olavina Nildana | Colors Kannada | [8] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Adi Lokesh hails from a filmi family". The Times of India. September 2, 2014.
- ^ "Aadi Lokesh is the brother of Pavithra Lokesh". The Times of India. December 19, 2014.
- ^ a b "'I want to forget Poojari'". The New Indian Express. 10 November 2008.
- ^ "Angry in real life: Adi Lokesh". The New Indian Express. 3 December 2009.
- ^ "Adi Lokesh spills Bigg Boss's best kept secrets". The Times of India. September 1, 2014.
- ^ "Adi Lokesh turns traitor in Bigg Boss House". The Times of India. July 24, 2014.
- ^ "OMG! Adi Lokesh got married to Neethu on Bigg Boss?". The Times of India. August 31, 2014.
- ^ "Adi Lokesh enters Olavina Nildana serial". The Times of India. July 20, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Adi Lokesh at IMDb