Atul Kulkarni
Biography
Atul Kulkarni is an Indian film actor born on September 10, 1965. He has acted in films across multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and English. Kulkarni won the National Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the films Hey Ram and Chandni Bar. In addition to his acting career, he serves as the president of Quest, which is a research-action organization that focuses on enhancing the quality of education. His known film credits include appearances in Bandish Bandits, Sandwiched Forever, and Aa Dinagalu. He maintains a substantial body of work within the film industry, accumulating over one hundred known acting credits throughout his career.
Career overview
Atul Kulkarni is an Indian film actor who was born on September 10, 1965. Throughout his career in the film industry, he has acted in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and English language films. He is recognized for his acting work across a known credit total of 106 productions, with specific films associated with his career including Bandish Bandits, Sandwiched Forever, and Aa Dinagalu.
Kulkarni has received recognition for his performances, notably winning the National Award for the Best Supporting Actor for his work in the films Hey Ram and Chandni Bar. In addition to his acting career, he serves as the president of Quest, which is a research-action organization that concentrates on enhancing the quality of education.
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109 titles- Dacoit (2026) as Ishaq Bhai
- Biker (2026) as Indraneel
- Balaramana Dinagalu (2026) as Shashidhar
- Ekka (2025)
- Happy Family, Conditions Apply (2023) as Ramesh Dholakia
- Khufiya (2023) as Shashank
- Mind Game (2023) as Arun Agnihotri IPS
- Mind Game (2023) Co-Producer
- Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness (2022) as Gautam Navlakha
- Khudiram Bose (2022) as Barindra Kumar Ghosh
- Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) Writer
- A Thursday (2022) as Inspector Javed Khan
- Wild Dog (2021) as Hemanth
- Koi Jaane Na (2021) as Dr. Rao
- Black Bud (2021) as Mehmood Khan
- Bandish Bandits (2020) as Digvijay
- Sandwiched Forever (2020) as V.K. Sarnaik
- The Raikar Case (2020) as Yashwant Naik Raikar
- Gul Makai (2020) as Ziauddin Yousafzai
- City of Dreams (2019) as Ameya Gaikwad
- Valiyaperunnal (2019) as Shivaji Rao
- Junglee (2019)
- Jessie (2019) as Inspector Ramesh Narayana
- Alidu Ulidavaru (2019)
- Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) as Tatya Tope
- Athiran (2019) as Dr. Benjamin Diaz
- Madura Raja (2019)
- Ranarangam (2019)
- Majili (2019) as Rajeev
- My Dear Prime Minister (2019) as Prime Minister's Official
- Pranaam (2019) as Inspector Rajpal Singh
- 706 (2019) as DCP Shekhawat
- Koode (2018) as Coach Ashraf
- Helicopter Eela (2018) as Prime Minister
- The Test Case (2017) as Colonel Ajinkya Sathe
- Raees (2017) as Jairaj Seth
- Bongu (2017)
- Mumbai Underworld (2017)
- The Ghazi Attack (2017) as Devraj
- Aval (2017) as Paul
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Akira (2016)
- Shor Se Shuruaat (2016) as Azaad
- The Lovers (2015) as Raoji
- Nellikka (2015) as Satheesh
- Mythri (2015) as Raviprakash
- Abhinetri (2015)
- Kanal (2015) as Kuruvila Mathew
- Rajwade and Sons (2015)
- Vallinam (2014) as Coach
- Burma (2014) as Bothra
- Veeram (2014) as Aadalarasu
- Ugramm (2014) as Dheera
- Happy Journey (2014) as Niranjan
- @Andheri (2014) as Rajan Pilla
- Zanjeer (2013) as Jaidev
- Premachi Goshta (2013) as Ram
- The Attacks Of 26/11 (2013) as Inspector Shashank Shinde
- Arrambam (2013) as JCP Milind Virekar
- Chaalis Chauraasi (2012) as Bhaskar Sardesai (Bobby)
- AK 56 (2012)
- Suzhal (2012)
- Panjaa (2011) as Kulkarni
- Koffi Bar (2011)
- Kaccha Limboo (2011)
- Bumm Bumm Bole (2010) as Khogiram
- Natrang (2010) as Gunvantrao Kagalkar
- Satyameva Jeyate (2009)
- Crossroads of Love (2009)
- Sukhaant (2009)
- Padikathavan (2009) as Kasi Anandan
- Delhi-6 (2009) as Gobar
- Jail (2009) as Parag's second lawyer
- Yeh Mera India (2009) as Raja Shetty
- Thalappavu (2008) as Krishnadeva Saivar
- Valu (2008) as Swanand Gaddamwar
- Aa Dinagalu (2007) as Agni Shridhar
- Gauri The Unborn (2007) as Sudeep 'Deepu'
- Rang De Basanti (2006) as Laxman Pandey
- Kedi (2006) as Pughazhenthy
- Corporate (2006) as Narrator
- Page 3 (2005) as Vinayak Mane
- 1:1.6 An Ode to Lost Love (2005) as M
- Khakee (2004) as Dr. Iqbal Ansari
- Manasarovar (2004) as Ravi Roy
- Chakwa (2004) as Tushar Khot
- Manmadhan (2004) as Deva
- The Sacred Grove (2004) as Shesh Desai
- The Sacred Grove (2004) Poem
- Gowri (2004) as Sarkar
- Chanti (2004) as MLA Sarvarayudu
- Leelamahal Centre (2004) as GK
- Dum (2003) as Inspector "Encounter" Shankar
- 88 Antop Hill (2003)
- Satta (2003) as Yashwant Varde
- Vaastupurush (2002) as Brother
- Dahavi Fa (2002)
- Bibhatsa (2002)
- Run (2002) as Priya's Brother
- Mango Soufflé (2002) as Ed
- Union (2002) as Bhau
- Chandni Bar (2001) as Potya Sawant
- Hey Ram (2000) as Shriram Abhayankar
- The Raw Mango (2000)
- Jayam Manadera (2000)
- Bhoomigeetha (1997) as Forest officer
- Baara Number
- Ek Ruka Hua Faisla
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Atul Kulkarni best known for?
Atul Kulkarni is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dacoit (2026), Biker (2026), Wild Dog (2021), Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019).
When and where was Atul Kulkarni born?
Atul Kulkarni was born on September 10, 1965.
How many credits does Atul Kulkarni have?
Atul Kulkarni has accumulated over 109 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2026.
What is Atul Kulkarni's background in cinema and television?
Atul Kulkarni is an Indian film actor born on September 10, 1965. He has acted in films across multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and English. Kulkarni won the National Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the films Hey Ram and Chandni Bar. In addition to his acti...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Ghazi Attack (2017) as Devraj — aged about 51
- Rang De Basanti (2006) as Laxman Pandey — aged about 40
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) — aged about 50
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self — aged about 50
- Aa Dinagalu (2007) as Agni Shridhar — aged about 41
- Hey Ram (2000) as Shriram Abhayankar — aged about 34
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