Up to date on: Aug 25, 2025 02:31 pm IST
Veteran Kannada actor and artwork director Dinesh Mangaluru died on the age of 55 after battling sickness.
Veteran Kannada actor and artwork director Dinesh Mangaluru died on Monday at his residence right here after a chronic sickness, household sources stated. He was 55.
Dinesh started his profession as artwork director
A local of Mangaluru, Dinesh started his profession within the movie trade as an artwork director and labored on a number of notable Kannada movies earlier than making a profitable transition to appearing.
He had been ailing for a while and was beneath remedy earlier than his situation worsened, members of the family stated.
Identified for his meticulous craftsmanship as an artwork director, Dinesh later earned recognition as a flexible character artist.
His breakthrough got here with the function of Sitaram Shetty in Aa Dinagalu, adopted by notable performances, together with the Bombay Don in KGF, which cemented his reputation.
Identified for depth and authenticity
Over time, he featured in a variety of movies reminiscent of Inthi Ninna Preethiya, Ricky, Harikathe Alla Girikathe, Ulidavaru Kandanthe, and Slum Bala.
His potential to lend depth and authenticity to supporting roles made him one of the crucial sought-after actors in Kannada cinema.
The information of his loss of life has left the Kannada movie fraternity and his followers in shock. Colleagues and well-wishers remembered him as a devoted skilled, a humble human being, and a expertise who bridged the worlds of artwork route and appearing with ease.
