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Putta Swamy, known by his screen name Shiva Rajkumar, is an Indian film actor, producer, playback singer, and television presenter best known for his work in Kannada cinema. He is the eldest son of actor Rajkumar. In his career spanning more than three decades, Kumar has worked in over 100 films.

After graduating in Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Kumar made his debut screen appearance in films with Singeetham Srinivas Rao's Anand (1986). His first three films, namely Anand, Ratha Sapthami (1986) and Mana Mechchida Hudugi (1987) were all successful, which earned him the title Hattrick Hero.

Rajkumar has worked in the film industry for over 28 years, producing films Anand, Ratha Sapthami (1986), "Ranaranga","Mana mecchida hudugi"Om (1995), Janumada Jodi, Nammoora Mandara Hoove, A.K. 47,"Tavarige baa tanghi", Jogi, "Anna Tangi",Bhajarangi, Killing Veerappan, Shivalinga created milestones in Kannada film industry and records at the box office. He was conferred honorary doctorate by Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University in 2014.

Native name ಶಿವ ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ್
Born Putta Swamy
Madras, Madras State, India
Residence Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Other names Shivanna, Shivu, Puttu

Ethnicity Kannada

Alma mater University of Madras
M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute

Occupation Actor

Years active 1986–present

Spouse(s) Geetha (m. 1986)

Children 2

Parent(s) Rajkumar
Parvathamma Rajkumar

Relatives Kumar Bangarappa (Brother-in-Law). Vinay Rajkumar (nephew)

Family Raghavendra Rajkumar (brother)
Puneeth Rajkumar (brother)