Viraat (actor, born 1995)
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Viraat
| birth_name = Karthik S. Kumar
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|03|11|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Mysore, Karnataka, India
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| yearsactive = 2019 - Present
| occupation = Actor
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Karthik S. Kumar (born 11 March 1995) known by his screen name Viraat is an Indian actor who works primarily in Kannada cinema and television.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kiss-actor-viraat-on-his-five-favourite-kannada-films/articleshow/76871711.cms|title=Kiss actor Viraat, on his five favourite Kannada films|website=TimesofIndia.com|date=9 July 2020|access-date=17 January 2025|archive-date=20 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120210953/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kiss-actor-viraat-on-his-five-favourite-kannada-films/articleshow/76871711.cms|url-status=live}} He rose to fame with the television series Jothe Jotheyali (2015) playing the lead character Abhay.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/acting-is-my-childhood-dream-karthik/articleshow/48886556.cms|title=Acting is my childhood dream: Karthik|website=TimesofIndia.com|date=9 September 2015|access-date=17 January 2025|archive-date=20 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120210954/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/acting-is-my-childhood-dream-karthik/articleshow/48886556.cms|url-status=live}}He made his film debut through Kiss (2019), which fetched him accolades and wider recognition.{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/Sep/22/kiss-is-the-purest-form-of-expressing-love-viraat-2037524.html|title=KISS is the purest form of expressing love: Viraat|website=NewIndianExpress.com|date=23 September 2019|access-date=17 January 2025|archive-date=20 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120210951/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/Sep/22/kiss-is-the-purest-form-of-expressing-love-viraat-2037524.html|url-status=live}} He further went on to act in films such as Addhuri Love and Royal (2025).
Early life
Viraat was born in Mysore, Karnataka and had a passion for acting since his childhood. Even while pursuing his bachelors, Viraat enrolled himself in Rangayana, the theatre group in Mysore. He was trained in the institute which resulted up in him making stage appearances in as many as 35 plays. This experience landed him in to feature the lead role in the television series Jothe Jotheyali which aired more than 250 episodes.
Career
After completing his tele-series, Viraat tried his luck to work in films and approached few directors. Impressed by A. P. Arjun's debut film, Addhuri, he made several attempts to meet Arjun and was instead spotted by his mother who recommended his name for his next film's audition. Eventually Viraat was finalized out of 200 other candidates to play the lead role in Kiss (2019). Arjun, besides directing the film also produced it under his A. P. Arjun Films. Viraat was paired opposite Sree Leela who also made her debut. The film released to mixed reviews from critics and became a commercial success at the box office with its 100 days successful run.{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/kiss-crosses-100th-day-milestone/articleshow/74183010.cms|title=Kiss Movie: Viraat, Sree Leela-starrer Kiss crosses 100th day milestone|access-date=2025-01-17|archive-date=2022-07-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715201652/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/kiss-crosses-100th-day-milestone/articleshow/74183010.cms|url-status=live}} Viraat received favorable responses from critics for both his acting and dancing skills.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/kannada/2019/sep/29/kiss-kannada-movie-review-an-youthful-but-unduly-stretched-affair-14588.html|title=Kiss (Kannada) Movie Review: An youthful but unduly stretched affair|date=29 September 2019|work=Cinema Express|first=A.|last=Sharadhaa|access-date=17 January 2025|archive-date=4 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004082613/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/kannada/2019/sep/29/kiss-kannada-movie-review-an-youthful-but-unduly-stretched-affair-14588.html|url-status=live}}He was nominated at the SIIMA Awards under Best Debut actor category.{{Cite web |date=20 August 2021 |title=SIIMA Awards 2021 Nominations: The Award Ceremony To Be Held In Hyderabad On September 11, 12 |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/siima-awards-2021-nominations-south-indian-international-movie-awards-asuran-kumbalangi-nights-maharshi-1477353 |access-date=19 September 2021 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en |archive-date=22 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822052837/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/siima-awards-2021-nominations-south-indian-international-movie-awards-asuran-kumbalangi-nights-maharshi-1477353 |url-status=live }}
Following the success of Kiss, Viraat-Arjun teamed up yet again and announced their new project titled Addhuri Lover in 2021.{{cn|date=January 2025}} However, the film remains unreleased due to the significant delay in production. Currently the project is in development hell with both Arjun and Viraat moving on to newer assignments.{{cn|date=January 2025}}
Viraat's next project titled Royal released in 2025 which marked a comeback film for the director Dinakar Thoogudeepa after a gap of six years.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dinakar-thoogudeepas-comeback-film-titled-royal/articleshow/97642287.cms|title=Dinakar Thoogudeepa's comeback film titled 'Royal'|website=TheTimesofIndia.com|date=6 February 2023|access-date=17 January 2025|archive-date=24 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324012130/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dinakar-thoogudeepas-comeback-film-titled-royal/articleshow/97642287.cms|url-status=live}} Viraat was paired opposite Sanjana Anand and the film was produced by Jayanna Combines.{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Dec/30/royal-truly-lives-up-to-its-name-says-dinakar-thoogudeepa|title='Royal' truly lives up to its name, says Dinakar Thoogudeepa|website=NewIndianExpress.com|date=30 December 2024|access-date=17 January 2025|archive-date=20 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120210956/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Dec/30/royal-truly-lives-up-to-its-name-says-dinakar-thoogudeepa|url-status=live}} Upon release, the film met with average response from critics and audiences.{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/royal-review-dinakar-thoogudeepa-s-film-struggles-with-cliches-3372125|title='Royal' review: Dinakar Thoogudeepa’s film struggles with cliches|website=DeccanHerald.com|date=25 January 2025}}
Filmography
| class="wikitable"
|+Key | style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
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! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}} |
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| 2019
! scope="row" | Kiss | Arjun |Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actor |
| 2025
! scope="row" | Royal | Krishna | |
| TBA
! scope="row" | Addhuri Lover |TBA |Delayed |style="text-align: center;"| |
=Television=
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| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Channel ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jothe Jotheyali | Abhay | Zee Kannada | Credited as Karthik S. Kumar |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|14653129}}
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Category:Indian male film actors
Category:Indian television actors
Category:Male actors in Kannada cinema