Biography
Rishi was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and brought up in Mysore, Karnataka. His father Sri K C Nagaraj was a bank official working in Kaveri Grameena Bank and his mother Anala Nagaraj is a home maker. Early name is Monish Nagaraj. He did his schooling from St Joseph's Primary School, Mysore and Pre - University course from Marimallappa 's College, Mysore. He went on to attend Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering. During his engineering days, Rishi developed a keen interest in acting and started performing with various amateur theatre groups in Mysore. He was in charge of the dramatics team at his college and also worked as a Radio Jockey outside.
Movies & TV Shows
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Kavaludaari (2019) — K. S. Shyam
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Operation Alamelamma (2017) — Purmy
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Aatagara (2015) — Siddharth Mayya
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One Cut Two Cut (2022) — Cameo
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Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakaasha (2019) — Vedhanth
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Mugil Pete (2021) — Cameo Appearance
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Ramana Avatara (2024) — Rama Krishna
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Nodi Swamy Ivanu Irode Heege (2022) — Saikumar
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Rudra Garuda Purana (2025) — Rudhra