Krishna (Kannada actor)

Darling Krishna started his career as an assistant director for Duniya Soori in Jackie in 2010. He also played a CID officer in the film.[9] He then did a special role in Hudugaru in 2011.[10] Darling Krishna then portrayed the titular role in the Kannada soap-opera "Krishna Rukmini".[11]

Darling Krishna's first lead role came in 2013, with Madarangi opposite Sushma Raj. It was a box office success.[12] Deccan Herald noted, "Krishna manages to hold his own but a smug smile or a fixed grimace won’t carry the day for long."[13]

He had two releases in 2015. He first appeared in Rudra Tandava. The New Indian Express stated, "Krishna is placed well in his role."[14] He next portrayed the titular role opposite Vaishali Deepak in Charlie.[15] Krishna had two releases in 2016 too. He first appeared in Doddmane Hudga, a commercial success.[16] Times of India mentioned, "Darling Krishna has a role that is pivotal to the film's plot and delivers."[17] He next portrayed John in John Jani Janardhan.[18]

In 2017, he portrayed a bar accountant opposite Teju in Mumbai. Times of India said, "Darling Krishna has all the qualities of a good commercial hero, but the film fails him despite him putting his all."[19] He next portrayed a MLA aspirant in Jaali Baaru Mattu Poli Hudugaru opposite Mansi Vasudeva, which had a delayed release later that year.[20] In 2018, he portrayed Raam opposite Shravya Rao in Huccha 2.[21] Times of India mentioned, "Darling Krishna is earnest as Raam and has done a good job."[22]

Krishna ventured into direction and production in 2020 with Love Mocktail, which proved as a major turning point in his career. He portrayed a software engineer opposite Milana Nagaraj, who co-produced the film.[23] It became a critical and commercial success. The News Minute noted, "Darling Krishna has managed both acting and direction with responsibility. His performance is up to the mark, especially as a doting husband."[24] The New Indian Express stated, "Krishna's role as Adi, who comes in different shades, is done with perfection."[25]

In 2021, he appeared in a special song in Kotigobba 3.[26] He portrayed a steward in SriKrishna@gmail.com opposite Bhavana.[27] Deccan Herald stated, "Darling Krishna's easy-style acting is likebale."[28]

Krishna had four releases in 2022. He first reprised his role in Love Mocktail 2 opposite Milana Nagaraj. It became a box office success.[29] Deccan Herald stated, "Krishna sticks to the strengths of the much-loved 2020 romantic drama and does his part well."[30] Times of India stated that Krishna is "endearing and entertaining".[31] He next appeared opposite Meenakshi Dixit in the much delayed film Local Train.[32] Krishna appeared opposite Sangeetha Sringeri and Roshni Prakash in Lucky Man.[33] The Cinema Express mentioned, "Krishna delivers a complete performance. He fits perfectly into all phases of the character."[34] In his last film of the year, he portrayed a IT engineer opposite Nishvika Naidu and Megha Shetty.[35] News18 wrote, "Darling Krishna’s performance will keep you glued to your seats."[36]

In 2023, Krishna appeared opposite Nimika Ratnakar in Mr. Bachelor. Cinema Express stated, "Krishna brings in all-around entertainment and gets to showcase a bit of his dancing skills."[37] He then portrayed a software engineer opposite Milana Nagaraj in Love Birds.[38] The New Indian Express found his performance to be "natural and poignant". While Times of India wrote, "Krishna and Milana impress with their performance as a couple that is very much in love, but are unable to see through their differences."[39][40]

Krishna will next appear in Love Me Or Hate Me opposite Rachita Ram, Sugar Factory and Kausalya Supraja Rama.[41]