Duniya Vijay
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 20, 1974 in Anekal, Karnataka
- Active Years
- 2005–2026 (22 Years)
- Total Credits
- 33 credits in database
Biography
Duniya Vijay, born B. Rudrappa Vijay Kumar on January 20, 1974, in Anekal, Karnataka, is an Indian actor, film director, and producer who works in the Kannada film industry. He is also known professionally as Viji, Black Cobra, Kari Chirathe, Duniya Viji, and Kariya Vijay Sagar. He began his career as a junior film artist playing small roles before achieving his big break in the 2007 film Duniya, for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Actor. His acting credits include Chanda in 2007, Junglee in 2009, Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam in 2011, Jayammana Maga in 2013, Salaga in 2021, and Bheema in 2024. He has been married to Keerthi Pattadi since 2016, and was previously married to Nagarathna.
Career overview
Vijay Kumar, professionally known as Duniya Vijay, is an Indian actor, film director, and producer who works in the Kannada film industry. Born on January 20, 1974, in Anekal, Karnataka, he is also known by alternative names including Duniya Viji, Viji, Black Cobra, Kari Chirathe, Kariya Vijay Sagar, and B. R. Vijay Kumar. He is recognized as a popular action hero in Kannada cinema.
He began his career in the film industry as a junior film artist, playing small roles before securing his big break in the 2007 film Duniya. His performance in Duniya earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Following this breakthrough, he became noted for his performances in several other films, including Chanda in 2007, Junglee in 2009, Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam in 2011, and Jayammana Maga in 2013. His later acting credits also include Salaga in 2021 and Bheema in 2024.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
33 titles- Mookuthi Amman 2 (2026)
- City Lights (2026) Director
- City Lights (2026) Producer
- LandLord (2026) as Rachayya
- Bheema (2024) as Bheema
- Bheema (2024) Screenplay
- Bheema (2024) Director
- Bheema (2024) Story
- Veera Simha Reddy (2023) as Musali Madugu Pratap Reddy
- Unstoppable with NBK (2021) as Self
- Salaga (2021) as Vijay Kumar aka Salaga
- Salaga (2021) Director
- Kanaka (2018) as Kanaka
- Maasthi Gudi (2017)
- Dana Kayonu (2016)
- RX Suri (2015) as Suri
- Jackson (2015)
- Daksha (2015) as Daksha
- Weekend With Ramesh (2014) as Himself
- Rajani Kantha (2013) as Rajani
- Jayammana Maga (2013) as Naga
- Jarasandha (2011) as Krishamurthy a.k.a. Z
- Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam (2011) as Johnny
- Junglee (2009) as Junglee
- Duniya (2007) as Shivlingu/Shivu
- Geleya (2007)
- Chanda (2007)
- Ee Rajeev Gandhi Alla (2007) as Bikku
- Deadly Soma (2005)
- Rishi (2005)
- Jogi (2005)
- Rakshasa (2005) as Thambi Palani
- Slumdog - 33 Temple Road
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Duniya Vijay best known for?
Duniya Vijay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mookuthi Amman 2 (2026), Rishi (2005).
When and where was Duniya Vijay born?
Duniya Vijay was born on January 20, 1974 in Anekal, Karnataka.
How many credits does Duniya Vijay have?
Duniya Vijay has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2026.
What is Duniya Vijay's background in cinema and television?
Duniya Vijay, born B. Rudrappa Vijay Kumar on January 20, 1974, in Anekal, Karnataka, is an Indian actor, film director, and producer who works in the Kannada film industry. He is also known professionally as Viji, Black Cobra, Kari Chirathe, Duniya Viji, and Kariya Vijay Sagar. He began his career as a junior film art...
Duniya Vijay by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Mookuthi Amman 2 (2026) — aged about 52
- Rishi (2005) — aged about 31
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