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Dharmanna Kadur Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth8 February 1984

Age40 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceKadur, Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseKavya Darmanna

FamilyParents: Hanumanna and Mallamma; Children: Son - Shashank Kadur, Daughter - Hansika Dharmanna Kadur

Dharmanna Kadur Biography

Kannada actor Dharmanna Kadur rose from local theatre in Kadur to supporting and lead roles in Sandalwood, earning recognition for his comic timing and a 0

Early life and background

Dharmanna Kadur was born on 8 February 1984 in Kadur, Chikmagalur, Karnataka. He grew up watching local theatre and traditional performance forms, memories that shaped his interest in acting from an early age. He attended Government Junior College in Kadur and went on to study at Kuvempu University, where he completed a graduation in Kannada. He later earned an MA in Journalism in Kannada through distance learning. His family includes his parents Hanumanna and Mallamma.

Career

Kadur’s performing journey began in the theatre circuits of Karnataka. While still young he took part in school productions and later joined established troupes and training programs, including work with Yashwanth Sardeshpande’s drama troupe and the Guru Institute in Hubli. His stage repertoire included comedies and contemporary plays such as All the Best, Sahi ri Sahi, Hingadra Dot Comedy, and Ondu Aata Bhattaraddu.

In 2013 Dharmanna appeared in the short film Jayanagara 4th Block, a collaborative project that introduced several emerging artists to wider audiences after its release on YouTube. He was also in the short film I Love You. Those early screen projects led to feature film opportunities.

Dharmanna made his Kannada feature debut in 2016 with Rama Rama Re…, directed by D Satya Prakash, playing a character named Dharma. His comic timing, expressive body language, and delivery found favor with audiences and critics, and in 2018 he received the Best Comedian award at the Radio City Cine Awards Kannada for his work in that film.

Following his debut, Kadur became a familiar face in Kannada cinema, frequently cast in comedic supporting roles. He played Gopi in the romantic comedy Mugulu Nage (2017) and appeared in multiple releases in 2019, including Lambodara, Striker, Padde Huli, and Kannad Gothilla. The early 2020s kept him active: he was seen in Sakath, Inspector Vikram, and Madhagaja in 2021.

A notable phase in his career came with D. Satya Prakash’s Man of the Match, a satirical, experimental film with a film-within-a-film structure; Kadur portrayed a fictionalised version of himself and drew praise for his contribution to the project. In 2023 he stepped into a lead role for the first time in Rajayoga, portraying Pranesh, a character shaped by childhood loss and family difficulties. He also served as a co-producer on Rajayoga, marking a new dimension in his film work.

Public profile

Kadur is recognized for his comic presence and roots in theatre. He has spoken in interviews about formative influences—both local performance traditions and Kannada films—and about long-standing creative relationships with collaborators from his hometown, including peers with whom he trained and staged plays across Karnataka. Married to Kavya Dharmanna since 21 May 2014, he is a father to two children: a son, Shashank, and a daughter, Hansika. He is an Indian national and identifies with Hinduism.

Latest updates

By 2023 Kadur had made his lead-film debut and expanded into co-producing with Rajayoga. His body of work up to that point included numerous supporting and comedic roles across the past decade, as well as award recognition for Rama Rama Re… at the Radio City Cine Awards Kannada.
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Recent Work

Rajayoga

Played the lead role of Pranesh and served as co-producer; story follows a man who loses his mother in childhood and faces mistreatment from his superstitious father.

2023
Man of the Match

Appeared as a fictionalised version of himself in D. Satya Prakash’s satirical black comedy with a film-within-a-film structure.

2022
Inspector Vikram

Featured in the 2021 Kannada film.

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut in feature film Rama Rama Re… (2016) as Dharma
  2. Won Best Comedian at Radio City Cine Awards Kannada (2018) for Rama Rama Re…
  3. Lead role and co-producer credit for Rajayoga (2023)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dharmanna Kadur born?

8 February 1984

What is Dharmanna Kadur known for?

Actor

What is Dharmanna Kadur’s marital status?

Married

Who is Dharmanna Kadur married to?

Kavya Darmanna