From Gouthami Jadhav to Rithvvik Mathad: Kannada actors who tested their luck in movies but made it big on TV

Any actor dreams to be recognized and winning millions of hearts with their performances on the silver screen. While dreams do come true for some while others make it big elsewhere. Here is a list of actors who tested their luck in movies but found fame in Kannada television.

Gouthami is known for her tomboy on-screen character 'Sathya'. But not many people are aware that Gouthami has been in the film industry for a long time now. However, daily soap Sathya gave her immense popularity in recent days.

Having acted in movies before making his small screen debut, Rithvvik avers that it is his daily soap 'Ginirama' that bought him close to the viewers. The actor is fondly known as Shivram, the onscreen character he used to play in the daily soap. Ritvvik is loved by many for his acting skills and much appreciated by all.

Known for her work in Kannada films like Mummu Save Me and Spano Ki Raani, Aishwarya Shidongi made her small screen debut with the supernatural fiction Naagini 2. She essays the role of 'Mayangini', who is also a shape-shifting female serpent and became everyone's favorite within a short span of time. Currently, she is one of the stylish vamps of the Kannada television industry.

She might be having a few movie releases ahead, but the fact that Ranjini is always recognised for her works on Kannada television can never be missed. She is indeed one of the leading ladies of the Kannada telly industry.

This handsome hunk of Kannada television has also tried his luck on the silver screen. Although the first wave of Covid-19 played a spoilsport during his movie release, the actor has retained to entertain his fans with the daily soap 'Gattimela'. That's not it, Rakksh is also the producer of his daily soap.

Born into the famed Mr. and Mrs. Lokesh’s family, Srujan has become a household name with his show Majaa Talkies on Kannada television. Although he has acted as a lead hero in movies like 'Aane Pataki', 'Sapno ki Raani', 'Ellide illi Tanka', Srujan earned fame with 'Talking star' for his stint as a host in Majaa Talkies. He is currently judging the reality show 'Gicchi Gili Gili'.

During the initial days of his career, Akul had featured in a movie titled 'Athmiya' as a lead actor. He has also made his appearance felt in movies like Milana, Krazystar, and many more. However, Akul turned out to be successful as a host on Kannada television. Season after season, Akul turned out to be one of the most sought-after anchors when it comes to hosting reality shows.

She is rumored to be one of the highest-paid hosts on Kannada small screen. Be it an event or a reality show, Anu aces it with her own swag. But the fact that she also acted in movies like 'Ringmaster', 'Uppu Huli Khara' can never be missed.

Anand once ruled the Kannada film industry as a child artist. He was one of the most happening child artists and has won a few awards at a tender age. However, TV has been a game-changer for him as a director and host. He is currently seen hosting popular reality shows like 'Comedy Khiladigalu' and 'Drama juniors'.