Archana Kottige
Archana Kottige | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
Archana Kottige is an Indian actress, based in Bangalore and primarily works in Kannada Films. She is known for the films like Dear Sathya, Yellow Gangs, Vijayanand, Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare and Hondisi Bareyiri.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Archana Kottige was in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. She did her schooling from Bengaluru and completed her graduation from Christ University. She also studied digital film making course from LV Prasad film academy.[5]
Career
[edit]Archana Kottige started her career in 2018 with the Kannada film 'Aranyakanda' and then acted in Vaasu Naan Pakka Commercial.[6][5] In 2022 she had six releases namely Dear Sathya, Triple Riding, Cutting Shop, Yellow Gangs, Made in Bengaluru and Vijayanand.[7][8][5]
In 2023 she appeared in a brief role as Smitha in Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare and as Bhanu in Hondisi Bareyiri.[9][4] Her performance in both the films were well received and appreciated.[10] She also appeared in the 2023 movie Bayaluseeme and 2024 movie Jugalbandi. She received appreciation for her characters in both the movies.[11] She will also be making her debut in Malayalam cinema with the film Shesha. She will play an antagonist with the role of police officer ASI Geetha in the film.[12] Archana's upcoming movies include Ellara Kaaleliyatte Kaala, Shabari Searching for Raavana,Alankar Vidyarthi, Raktaksha among others. .[13]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Aranyakanda | Suguna | ||
| 2018 | Vaasu Naan Pakka Commercial | Sandhya | ||
| 2022 | Dear Sathya | Anjali | ||
| Cutting Shop | Deepa | |||
| Yellow Gangs | Priya | |||
| Triple Riding | Rashmika | |||
| Vijayanand | Vani Sankeshwar | |||
| Made in Bengaluru | Rachana | |||
| 2023 | Hondisi Bareyiri | Bhanu | ||
| Bayaluseeme † | Pallavi | |||
| Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare | Smitha | |||
| 2024 | Jugalbandhi † | Middle-class girl | ||
| Upcoming | Shabari Searching for Raavana † | TBA | ||
| Upcoming | Alankar Vidyarthi † | TBA | ||
| Upcoming | Raktaksha † | TBA |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Honeymoon | Jyothi | Jio Cinema and AHA | [14] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Aryann Santosh's 'Dear Sathya' gets Archana Kottige as heroine". The New Indian Express. 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Archana Kottige: ಶುರುವಾಗಲಿದೆ ಅರ್ಚನಾ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಅಭಿನಯದ ಸಾಲು ಸಾಲು ಚಿತ್ರಗಳ ಹಂಗಾಮ!". Zee News Kannada (in Kannada). 3 August 2023.
- ^ "Yellow Gangs to hit the theatres on November 11". The New Indian Express. 24 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Hondisi Bareyiri release date pushed". The Times of India. 14 November 2022.
- ^ a b c Reddy, Y Maheswara. "Too busy". Bangalore Mirror.
- ^ "Darshan lends his support 'Vasu Naan Pakka Commercial'". The Times of India. 19 July 2018.
- ^ "'Dear Sathya' gave perfect headstart to my acting career: Archana Kottige". The New Indian Express. 10 March 2022.
- ^ "Ravindra Parameshwarappa's Yellow Gangs trailer is a Dhamaka!". Free Press Journal.
- ^ "Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare Movie Review : A one-night saga that hits the bulls eye". The Times of India.
- ^ Anandraj, Shilpa (2023-12-26). "Archana Kottige: Slowly but steadily climbing the ladder of fame". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "Jugalbandi Movie Review : Jugalbandi review: Money takes centrestage in this multilayered story". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "Playing an antagonist offers a twist in my career: Archana Kottige". The Times of India. 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Archana Kottige and Samyukta Hornad to act in a film set in North Karnataka". The Times of India. 16 February 2021.
- ^ Anandraj, Shilpa (21 October 2021). "'Rocky Bhai's mother' Archana Jois: The 'KGF' star looks forward to more content-based films". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
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