Sadhu Kokila

Sadhu Kokila
Born
Sahaya Sheela Shadrach[1]

(1966-03-24) 24 March 1966 (age 58)
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Other namesKokila Sadhu
Occupations
  • Musician
  • actor
  • film director
  • singer
  • producer
Years active1992–present
SpouseSaleena
Children2
Websitewww.sadhukokila.yolasite.com

Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach (born 24 March 1966) known by his screen name Sadhu Kokila, is an Indian comedian, musician, actor, film director and producer, and an occasional screenwriter and lyricist who works in Kannada cinema.[2] He began his career as a composer before taking to acting in films, appearing mostly in comic roles. He has also directed ten Kannada films, the most notable one being Raktha Kanneeru (2003).[3]

As a composer, he is a two-time recipient of the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director, which he won for Rakshasa (2005) and Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008). As an actor, he has received multiple nominations and awards in the category of Best Comedian in the South Indian International Movie Awards.

Early life and career

Sadhu Kokila was born as Sahaya Sheelan on 24 March 1966 into a Tamil Nadar Christian family of Natesh and Mangala in Bangalore in the Indian State of Mysore (now Karnataka).[4] He was born to a family of musicians with father being a violinist in a music band of Karnataka Police Department, his mother and sister being playback singers. Sadhu Kokila's brother Layendra is also an actor. Kokila studied in St. Joseph's Indian High School, Bangalore. He was given the stage name Sadhu Kokila by Upendra, the director of Sheelan's debut film Shhh!.[1]

Kokila began his career as a musician after he was taken to musician Kasturi Shankar by his brother. He is also one of the fastest keyboard players in India.

Personal life

Kokila married Saleena in 1993. They have two children together, Suraag and Srujan.[1]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

As actor

Year Film Role Notes
1993 Shhh! "Kung Fu" Kannan Cameo appearance
1995 Om Shankar
1997 O Mallige Mustafa
1998 Sorry
Hello Yama Chitragupta
Yamalokadalli Veerappan
1999 Bombat Halva
2000 Kiladi
Ekangi Thief
2001 Vaalee Vicky
Raa 'Triple X' Ranjith Kumar,
Sridhar's friend		 Telugu film; dual role
Jipuna Nanna Ganda Vikram
2002 Chandu Thimma
Nagarahavu Vishwanath Sharma
2003 Laali Haadu Thippeswamy
Neenandre Ishta
Raktha Kanneeru Kantha's uncle Also director
Mani
Thayi Illada Thabbali
Mane Magalu
2004 Rowdy Aliya SP Jayasimha
Saagari
Mellusire Savigaana
Rama Krishna Ranganna
Maurya
Kalasipalya Jacky
2005 Kanchanaganga
Anna Thangi
Gowramma Photographer
Rakshasa Also director
Nammanna Journalist
Sakha Sakhi
2006 Mandya Subramanya
Hubballi
Aishwarya SP Menshina Koy
Suntaragaali "Machine" Raja "MBBS" Also director
Mata Film Director
2007 Parodi
Sixer
Anatharu Film director Also director, screenwriter and composer
Amrutha Vaani
Snehana Preethina
2008 Meravanige
Mast Maja Maadi Bond DK
Kaamannana Makkalu Huliraya
PUC
Nee Tata Naa Birla
Sangama
2009 Gilli
Lift Kodla Bogananda Swamy
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Tabbali
Dubai Babu
Raam Santosh
Vayuputra
Savaari
Male Barali Manju Irali
Devru
Rajani
2010 Preethiya Theru
Deadly 2
Prithvi Tirupathi
Kari Chirathe
Shourya Jimson
Mr. Theertha Also director
Hoo
Porki Sadhu
Hendtheer Darbar
Zamana
Aithalakkadi
Veera
Ullasa Utsaha
Jothegara
O Manase
Hara
Super Chaddi brother
2011 Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam Dr. Halappa
Manasology
Aata Football coach
Achchu Mechchu
2012 Toofan
Romeo Pandu
Jaanu
Anarkali
Mr. 420
Lucky Sadhu
Snehitaru
Gokula Krishna
Yaare Koogadali Shishupala SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)
2013 Victory Sadhu Gowda
Bhajarangi
Dilwala
Googly Musthafa Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
Sweety Nanna Jodi
Loosegalu
Auto Raja
Myna Beggar in train
Chandra Andy Roberts Bilingual film (Kannada, Tamil)
Ninnindale Lucky
Election
Bachchan Jewellery store staff
Aane Pataaki Chinnadappa
Madarangi
Devarane
Bangari
Khatarnak
Chaddi Dosth Khadim
Shravani Subramanya Govinda
2014 Maanikya Veeraprathapa Simha
Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari Manche Gowda IIFA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)
Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada)
Chandralekha
Brahma Sadhu
Gajakesari Chuncha
Love Is Poison
Power Kidney Kamangi
Khatarnaak
Savaari 2
Tirupathi Express Indrajala
2015 Ond Chance Kodi
Mythri
Ranna Bhaskar
Aatagara Sadhu Maharaj
1st Rank Raju Shani Kapoor
Mr. Airavata Bahubali
2016 Kathe Chitrakathe Nirdeshana Puttanna
Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole
Mast Mohabbat
Viraat
Shivalinga Bill Gates
Bhale Jodi Also director, composer
U the end A
Supari Surya
Jai Maruthi 800 Kalberke
Chakravyuha Sadhu
Style King Sadhu
Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara
Jaggu Dada Sorcerer
Jigarthanda Acting teacher
Lakshmana
Zoom M. Janakiram "MJ" Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada
Bhujanga
Deal Raja
Kotigobba 2 Bus passenger Bilingual film (Kannada, Tamil)
Crazy Boy Drama teacher
Happy Birthday
Mungaru Male 2 Nandini's uncle Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
2017 Lee
Hai
Raajakumara Anthony Gonsales
Real Police
Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya
Dandupalya 2
Bharjari Loveguru
Chamak
Mahanubhavaru
Mufti Model
Upendra Matte Baa Atmananda
2018 Kanaka
Sanjeeva
Preethiya Raayabhari
O Premave
Johnny Johnny Yes Papa Dr. Halappa
Huccha 2
Seizer
Double Engine
Ayogya Bhairathi Gundkal
Snehave Preethi
Victory 2 Sadhu Gowda Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Kannada
Sur Sur Batthi
Thayige Thakka Maga Trainer of camp
Tharakasura
Looty
Orange Kodanda
2019 Amar Amar's uncle
Anushka Inspector Ajith Kumar IPS
Natasaarvabhowma Namadev [5]
Yajamana Captain SIIMA Award For Best Comedian – Kannada
Londonalli Lambodhara Sadhu
Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya
Gara
Adyaksha in America Jimmy Carter
Bharaate Radha's uncle
Mane Maratakkide Raghava
2020 Mayabazar 2016 Pataki Pandu
Drona
2021 Yuvarathnaa Dr. Kokila Raman
Ranam
Mugilpete
Sakath Sadhu
Arjun Gowda
2022 James Santhosh's assistant
Home Minister
Trikona
Mata
Triple Riding Garuda
2023 Love Birds
Kranti Kranti's aide
Kick Judge Tamil film
Sreemanta
2024 Just Pass
Night Curfew Sadhu
Mafia Ugra Prathap
Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi
Karki Nanu BA, LLB
UI Joker
Golmaal † TBA Tamil film; Filming[6]

As director

Years Film Notes
2003 Raktha Kanneeru
2005 Rakshasa
2006 Suntaragaali
2007 Anatharu
2008 Gange Baare Thunge Baare
2009 Devru
2010 Mr. Theertha
2010 Shourya
2011 Police Story 3 Co-director
2014 Super Ranga
2016 Bhale Jodi

As composer

Year Film Notes
1993 Shhh!
1994 Curfew
1994 Asha Jyoti
1994 Gandugali
1995 Mangalya Sakshi
1995 Savyasachi
1995 Ohhoo
1995 Mother India
1995 Priya O... Priya
1995 Bal Nan Maga
1995 Betegara
1995 Aata Hudugata
1995 Thavaru Beegaru
1995 Nighatha
1995 Nishchithartha
1995 Kavya
1995 Shiva
1995 Emergency
1996 Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
1996 Gajanura Gandu
1996 Dhani
1996 Shrimathi Kalyana
1996 Simhadri
1997 Dhairya
1997 Jackie Chan
1998 Hello Yama
1998 Karnataka Police
1998 Yamalokadalli Veerappan
1999 No 1
2000 Ticket! Ticket!! [7]
2000 Kiladi
2000 Swalpa Adjust Madkolli
2002 Majestic
2002 H2O
2002 Kitty
2003 Laali Haadu
2003 Raktha Kanneeru
2003 Daasa
2004 Rowdy Aliya Guest composer
2004 Darshan
2004 Y2K
2005 Rakshasa Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director
2005 Masala
2005 Deadly Soma
2006 Suntaragaali
2006 Thangigagi
2008 Inthi Ninna Preethiya Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director
2009 Devru
2009 Jaaji Mallige
2010 Aithalakkadi
2010 Hendtheer Darbar
2010 Shourya
2011 Aata
2011 Sanju Weds Geetha Background score only
2011 Police Story 3 Background score only
2012 Edegarike Also playback singer for song "Neenondu Mugiyada Mouna"
Udaya Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
2013 Myna Background score only
2013 Tony
2013 Khatarnak
2014 Anarkali
2015 Rathavara
2016 Bhale Jodi
2016 Golisoda Background score only
2016 Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu
2016 Masti Gudi
2017 Uppi Rupee
2018 Rajasimha Background score only

Awards and nominations

Karnataka State Film Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
IIFA Utsavam
South Indian International Movie Awards

References

  1. ^ a b c Kokila, Sadhu (28 October 2014). Sadhu Kokila - Event - 10.4.13. India: Suvarna. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  2. ^ "zeekannadatv.com". www.zeekannadatv.com. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  3. ^ Kannada, TV9 (16 February 2023). "ಸಾಧು ಹೆಸರಿನ ಜೊತೆ ಕೋಕಿಲ ಅಂತ ಸೇರಿಸಿದ್ದು ಕನ್ನಡದ ಈ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಹೀರೋ". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). Retrieved 7 March 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Weekend with Ramesh Season 2 - Episode 13 - February 06, 2016 - Full Episode. Archived from the original on 10 February 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  5. ^ S.M., Shashiprasad (7 February 2010). "Natasaarvabhowma movie review: High on spirit". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Jiiva's new poster from Golmaal is out". Cinema Express. 4 January 2023.
  7. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20050118002311/http://sify.com/movies/kannada/review.php?id=6007529&ctid=5&cid=2427 [bare URL]

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