From Rakksh to Megha Shetty: Kannada celebs who produce TV shows along with acting

A lot of Kannada telly actors have turned producers in the entertainment industry in the recent past. In fact, a lot of them even own their own production house and are giving some of the best shows on Kannada television. Here is a quick look at Kannada TV actors who turned producers in recent years.

She might have won the hearts of Kannada TV viewers with her portrayal as Anu Sirimane in the daily soap Jothe Jotheyalli. But, not many know that Megha Shetty is also the producer of 'Kendasampige', which has Kavya Shaiva in the lead role. Besides being a producer, Megha also is busy filming for her silver screen projects.

He is indeed the OG when it comes to actors who turned producers. Majjaa talkies, Majja with Shruja, Mummy No 1, Chota Champion, Sye 2, are some of the hit reality shows that have been produced under Srujan's production house.

Rakksh turned a producer with his show 'Gattimela'. While he was seen portraying the role of 'Vedhanth Vashista' in the daily soap Gattimela, the actor earlier announced that he had taken over the producer duties of the show. Alongside playing the lead in Gattimela, he was also the producer of the show.

Ramesh Aravind turned producer for the second season of supernatural fiction Nandini. 'Sundari', was the recent daily soap he produced in Kannada small screens. Ramesh Aravind is known for his works in Kannada films and is also a television host.

Fondly known as Jagga, the actor turned producer with the show, Raksha Bandhana. Since then, Jagannath as a producer is enjoying a successful stint. His ongoing daily soaps, Lakshana and Gruhapravesha are indeed popular with the viewers. He even plays the lead role in Lakshana.

The actor, who once ruled the hearts of the Kannada audience, has produced quite a hit daily soaps in recent years. Vidhya Vinayaka, Paaru, and Hitler Kalyana are some of his notable works. Interestingly, Hitler Kalyana also marks the acting comeback of the actor.

She is often referred to as the czarina of Kannada television. Besides being a seasoned actress, Shruthi is currently ruling the Kannada telly world by producing many daily soaps. Devi, Mahadevi, Brahmagantu, Manasella Neene, and Olavina Nildhana are a few daily soaps to pen down.

Swapna Krishna not only owns a production house but also takes over the direction duties as well. From producing Subbalakshmi Samsaara to Sathya and Antarapata, the actress-turned-producer has come a long way.

From reality show to daily soap, the former Bigg Boss Kannada season 8 contestant Nirmala Chenappa's contribution to the Kannada telly industry is immense. Her love for her work commitments is worth a mention.