Adi Lokesh
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
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| birth_name = Aditya Lokesh
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| parents = Mysore Lokesh (father)
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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
He is the son of actor Mysore Lokesh. His sister is actress Pavitra Lokesh.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know/adi-lokesh-hails-from-a-filmi-family/articleshow/41498022.cms|title=Adi Lokesh hails from a filmi family|date=2 September 2014|work= The Times of India}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know/aadi-lokesh-is-the-brother-of-pavithra-lokesh/articleshow/45574773.cms|title=Aadi Lokesh is the brother of Pavithra Lokesh|date=19 December 2014|work= The Times of India}}
Career
Adi Lokesh made his acting debut with Naanu Naane (2002).{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/oct162005/enter16163320051015.asp|date=16 October 2005|access-date=6 April 2025|title=Lucky at last|website=Deccan Herald|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070218142503/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/oct162005/enter16163320051015.asp|archive-date=18 February 2007|first=Srikanth|last=Srinivasa}} He 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).
{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2008/nov/10/i-want-to-forget-poojari-5658.html|title='I want to forget Poojari'|date=10 November 2008|work=The New Indian Express}} During this time, he played negative roles in films such as Arasu (2007) as Meera Jasmine's tormentor and Raaj – The Showman (2009).{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2009/dec/03/angry-in-real-life-adi-lokesh-109660.html|title=Angry in real life: Adi Lokesh|date=3 December 2009|work=The New Indian Express}}
In 2014, he participated as a contestant in the second season of Bigg Boss Kannada (2014) airing on Asianet Suvarna.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/adi-lokesh-spills-bigg-bosss-best-kept-secrets/articleshow/41413395.cms|title=Adi Lokesh spills Bigg Boss's best kept secrets|date=1 September 2014|work=The Times of India}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/adi-lokesh-turns-traitor-in-bigg-boss-house/articleshow/38975575.cms|title=Adi Lokesh turns traitor in Bigg Boss House|date=24 July 2014|work=The Times of India}}
Filmography
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- 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
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= Television =
References
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