<p>There’s no denying the fact that Shivarajkumar is one of the biggest and most popular names in the Kannada film industry. He enjoys a strong fan following due to his charismatic screen presence, versatility as a performer and impressive performances. The ‘Hattrick Hero’ has given Sandalwood some of its most unforgettable movies, proving that he is irreplaceable. On Sunday, as the popular actor turns a year older, here is a look at five films that bear testimony to his talent:</p>.<p><strong>Anand (1986)</strong></p>.<p><em>Anand</em>, which marked Shivanna’s big screen debut, is regarded as one of the most successful Kannada movies of all time. A runaway hit, it played in theatres for 38 weeks, establishing him as a force to be reckoned with. Shivarajkumar grabbed a great deal of attention with his lively dances, leaving fans asking for more.</p>.<p><strong>Om (1995)</strong></p>.<p>A game changer for Kannada cinema, the gangster-drama featured Shivanna in an intense new avatar and made a solid impact with its effective presentation. Directed by Upendra, the movie was inspired by the life of a real person and is regarded as a cult classic.</p>.<p>Also Read: <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/throwback-heres-why-shivarajkumar-decided-to-attend-siima-2017-weeks-after-his-mothers-death-848363.html" target="_blank">Throwback: Here's why Shivarajkumar decided to attend SIIMA 2017 weeks after his mother's death</a></strong><br /><br /><strong>AK-47 (1999)</strong></p>.<p>The well-received actioner emerged as a big hit at the box office, impressing the target audience. The film, directed by Om Prakash Rao, the film featured quite a few punch dialogues in Hindi that made an impact. The stellar cast included Girish Karnad, Bollywood actor Om Puri and Srividya.</p>.<p><strong>Jogi (2005)</strong></p>.<p>The highest grossing Kannada movie of the year, <em>Jogi </em>clicked with the aam janta due to its non-linear screenplay and impressive dialogues. The film had a strong cast that included Jennifer Kotwal, Ramesh Bhat and Arundhati Nag. It was later remade in Telugu (<em>Yogi</em>) and Tamil (<em>Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram</em>). Sadly, both versions proved to be commercial failures.</p>.<p><strong>Bhajarangi (2013)</strong></p>.<p>A fantasy actioner, <em>Bhajarangi </em>revolved around what happens when a man comes to know about his real identity. The film, directed by A Harsha, featured Shivanna in a double role and proved to be a feast of the masses. A blockbuster, it featured Aindrita Ray as the leading lady.</p>
<p>There’s no denying the fact that Shivarajkumar is one of the biggest and most popular names in the Kannada film industry. He enjoys a strong fan following due to his charismatic screen presence, versatility as a performer and impressive performances. The ‘Hattrick Hero’ has given Sandalwood some of its most unforgettable movies, proving that he is irreplaceable. On Sunday, as the popular actor turns a year older, here is a look at five films that bear testimony to his talent:</p>.<p><strong>Anand (1986)</strong></p>.<p><em>Anand</em>, which marked Shivanna’s big screen debut, is regarded as one of the most successful Kannada movies of all time. A runaway hit, it played in theatres for 38 weeks, establishing him as a force to be reckoned with. Shivarajkumar grabbed a great deal of attention with his lively dances, leaving fans asking for more.</p>.<p><strong>Om (1995)</strong></p>.<p>A game changer for Kannada cinema, the gangster-drama featured Shivanna in an intense new avatar and made a solid impact with its effective presentation. Directed by Upendra, the movie was inspired by the life of a real person and is regarded as a cult classic.</p>.<p>Also Read: <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/throwback-heres-why-shivarajkumar-decided-to-attend-siima-2017-weeks-after-his-mothers-death-848363.html" target="_blank">Throwback: Here's why Shivarajkumar decided to attend SIIMA 2017 weeks after his mother's death</a></strong><br /><br /><strong>AK-47 (1999)</strong></p>.<p>The well-received actioner emerged as a big hit at the box office, impressing the target audience. The film, directed by Om Prakash Rao, the film featured quite a few punch dialogues in Hindi that made an impact. The stellar cast included Girish Karnad, Bollywood actor Om Puri and Srividya.</p>.<p><strong>Jogi (2005)</strong></p>.<p>The highest grossing Kannada movie of the year, <em>Jogi </em>clicked with the aam janta due to its non-linear screenplay and impressive dialogues. The film had a strong cast that included Jennifer Kotwal, Ramesh Bhat and Arundhati Nag. It was later remade in Telugu (<em>Yogi</em>) and Tamil (<em>Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram</em>). Sadly, both versions proved to be commercial failures.</p>.<p><strong>Bhajarangi (2013)</strong></p>.<p>A fantasy actioner, <em>Bhajarangi </em>revolved around what happens when a man comes to know about his real identity. The film, directed by A Harsha, featured Shivanna in a double role and proved to be a feast of the masses. A blockbuster, it featured Aindrita Ray as the leading lady.</p>