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Veteran Kannada actor Dinesh Mangaluru, seen in KGF, passes away

Veteran Kannada film actor Dinesh Mangaluru passed away at his residence in Udupi, Karnataka, according to reports. The actor was famous for his role in the superhit movie KGF.

August 25, 2025 / 09:45 IST
Dinesh Mangaluru

Veteran Kannada film actor Dinesh Mangaluru passed away at his residence in Udupi, Karnataka, according to reports. The actor was famous for his role in superhit movie KGF.

Dinesh was famous for strong supporting roles and impressive negative roles in films. He was also seen in many hit films including Ricky, Uligedavaru Kandanthe, KGF, Rana Vikrama, Ambari, Savaari, Inthi Ninna Preethiya, Aa Dinagalu, Slum Bala, Durga, Smile, Atithi, Prema, Nagamandala, and Shubham to name a few.

Before making a mark in the Kannada film industry, Dinesh was a successful art director.

He has worked behind the scenes in many films like Prarthane, Tughlaq, Bettada Jeeva, Suryakanthi, Just Pass (35/100), Naanu Nanna Kanasu, Modalasala, Veera
Madakari, Vayuputra, Raavan, Darode, Slum Bala, Masti, No.73, Shanti Nivasa, Shubham, Gandugali Kumara Rama, Beru, Rakshasa, Omkaara, Kiccha, Nanjundi, Sainika, and Krishna Leele.

Many colleagues from the industry are paying their tributes for the late actor.

More details are awaited.

Entertainment desk
first published: Aug 25, 2025 09:45 am

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