Biography

**Raaghu Raamanakoppa** (often credited as **Raghu Ramanakoppa**) is an Indian film actor who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. Known for his natural comedic timing and relatable character portrayals, he has steadily built a reputation as a dependable supporting actor in contemporary Sandalwood films. Hailing from the Malnad region of Karnataka, Raaghu moved to Bengaluru, where he completed his education at Vijaya College. It was during his college days that he developed a strong passion for theatre. Balancing his artistic ambitions with his professional life, he ran his own printing press while continuing to stay active in theatre to satisfy his creative pursuits. His major breakthrough in cinema came with Rishab Shetty’s blockbuster college drama *Kirik Party* (2016). His performance as a strict yet comical college lecturer was widely appreciated and opened the doors to numerous opportunities in the Kannada film industry. Since his debut, Raaghu has appeared in a wide variety of successful films, frequently bringing warmth and humor to his supporting roles. His notable filmography includes the romantic drama *Katheyondu Shuruvagide* (2018), the political satire *Humble Politician Nograj* (2018), the highly acclaimed fantasy adventure *Avane Srimannarayana* (2019) (in which he played the role of Harish Chandra), and the comedy *Family Pack* (2022). He has also gained significant recognition for his recurring role as Police Constable Govindu in the successful *Shivaji Surathkal* mystery thriller franchise, appearing alongside Ramesh Aravind in both *Shivaji Surathkal* (2020) and its sequel *Shivaji Surathkal 2* (2023). With his consistent performances, he continues to be a familiar and endearing presence in Sandalwood today.