Tarak Ponnappa or Thaarak Ponnappa is an Indian model and actor, who mostly works in the Kannada film industry. She is best known for appearing in the sequel to the popular pan-Indian film KGF: Chapter 1 (2018) and KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) as Daya.
Wiki/Biography
Tarak Ponnappa was born on Friday, June 7, 1991 (age 31 years; in 2022), and he hails from Bengaluru, Karnataka. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Childhood photos of Tarak Ponnappa
He studied at BEL Vidyalaya, Bengaluru. Tarak Ponnappa was interested in acting since childhood, but knowing the precarious nature of an acting career, he pursued engineering at Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. He also holds a master’s degree in Highway Technology from the Resource Center for Asphalt and Soil Training Academy (Rasta), Bengaluru.
A little bit of Tarak Ponnappa’s Facebook profile that displays his educational qualifications
Physical appearance
Height: 6′ 2″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
Tarak Ponnappa’s father, Prabhu KN Ponnappa, worked at Bharat Fritz Werner. His mother’s name is Shobha Koothanda, and his sister’s name is Loshik Ponnappa.
(From left to right) Prabhu KN Ponnappa, Shobha Koothanda, Loshik Ponnappa, Radhika Nanaiah, and Tarak Ponnappa
Wife
On January 26, 2020, Tarak Ponnappa got married to Radhika Nanaiah.
Tarak Ponnappa with his wife, Radhika Nanaiah
Ethnicity
Tarak Ponnappa hails from Kodagu (also known as Coorg), Karnataka, and belongs to the ethnolinguistic group of Kodavas.
Tarak Ponnappa’s Facebook post showcasing his ethnicity
Career
Tarak Ponnappa entered the entertainment industry as a model. Early in his career, he was associated with Prasad Bidapa Model Management. She has walked the ramp at various fashion events like Karnataka Fashion Week (2013) and Femina Wedding Show (2015) and has modeled for brands like John Players, KnockOut Soda and Sashi Vangapalli Couture.
Tarak Ponnappa walks the ramp for BiBi Russell collection in Prasad Bidapa Show (2015)
Before starting her career as an actress, she worked as a model for four years.
Movie
In 2017, he made his acting debut with the Kannada romantic comedy film ‘Ajaramara’ in which he played the protagonist Ranavir, a gifted orphan with no aim in life.
Tarak Ponnappa as Ranavir in Ajaramara (2017)
He appeared in the 2018 Kannada comedy drama film ‘Brihaspathi’ where he played an antagonist named Ronnie. A remake of the much-hyped Tamil Velaiyilla Pattathari (VIP), the film is about an unemployed graduate who overcomes various hurdles before and after getting a job.
Tarak Ponnappa as Ronnie in Brihaspathi (2018)
In 2018, he appeared in the Kannada film ‘Kannada Deshadol’ where he played the role of a police inspector named Vikram Nayak. In the 2018 Kannada drama film ‘6 to 6,’ he played the protagonist. The film tells the story of events that take place over a period of 12 hours where a man, after missing his bus, has to walk through the forest to reach his destination. As the story unfolds, the man runs into a woman, who appears distressed and is being chased by a group of thugs.
In 2019, he played the negative role of O Ullas in the Kannada film ‘Adyaksha in America.’ In the sequels of the popular pan-Indian films KGF: Chapter 1 (2018) and KGF: Chapter 2 (2022), she played the negative role of Daya.
Tarak Ponnappa as Daya in KGF: Chapter 1 (2018)
In the 2021 Kannada suspense thriller ‘Moksha,’ he plays Inspector Krishnamurthy.
Tarak Ponnappa as Inspector Krishnamurthy in Moksha (2021)
In 2021, he played the protagonist Vasudev Murthy, a software engineer married to a girl named Sapna, in the Kannada drama film ‘Amruth Apartments.’ In the film, a married couple is on the verge of separation when a tragedy in their apartment surprises them.
In 2022, he played the lead role in the dark romantic comedy film ‘Gilky.’ The film revolves around three disabled characters. In the film, Gilky, a mentally ill boy neglected by society, falls in love with a girl with cerebral palsy.
Tarak Ponnappa in and as Gilky (2022)
Other films in which he appeared include Kotigobba 3 (2021), Triple Whammy (2021), and Yuvarathnaa (2021). Tarak Ponnappa forayed into Telugu cinema in 2021 when he was cast in the Telugu film ‘CSI Sanatan’ where he played the role of Vikram Chakravarthy, a business tycoon who is capable of doing anything for financial gain.
Television
He rose to fame with the Kannada romantic TV show ‘Raja Rani’ (2018) where he played the protagonist Omkar, who marries a clumsy young girl named Chukki. Aired on Colors Super, in the show, Omkar is an army officer who returns home after an injury and starts looking after his coffee business.
Tarak Ponnappa as Omkar in ‘Raja Rani’
In 2021, he made his debut in the Telugu TV industry with the show ‘Ravoyi Chandamama’ where he played the role of Veeraswamy, who falls in love with a girl who dislikes him because of his tough nature.
Tarak Ponnappa as Veeraswamy in Ravoyi Chandamama (2021)
Short film
In 2019, he starred in the critically acclaimed Kannada short film ‘Aavarta’ in which he played the lead role of Anthony, a young gangster. This story tells the story of Anthony who wants to make a name for himself in the criminal world by killing an ancient don.
Facts/Trivia
- A fitness enthusiast, Ponnappa follows a healthy diet and strict fitness regimen.
- At the beginning of his modeling career, he used the nickname Jeffery Ponnappa. He is often referred to as Jeffery and Jeffy by his friends and family.
A newspaper referred to Tarak Ponnappa as Jeffery Ponnappa
- Actor Tharak Ponnappa’s love for the culture and heritage of Karnataka convinced him to take up the role in ‘Kannada Deshadol’. In an interview, he said,
I want to do the role because the film explains the culture of the state and showcases the beauty of the language.”
- He bagged the role in the film ‘Kannada Deshadol’ after its director, Aviram Kanteerava, saw Ponnappa’s role in the upcoming film ‘Moksha’ where he played the role of Inspector Krishnamurthy.
- A native of Coorg, he is proficient in the Kodava language. He learned Telugu while shooting for the TV show ‘Ravoyi Chandamama’ (2021).
- He is the recipient of the SIIMA Short Film Award (2019) in the Best Male Actor category.
Tarak Ponnappa at SIIMA Short Film Awards (2019)
- In an interview, he revealed that he had observed monkeys to capture the nuances of his character in the film ‘Gilky.’ He said,
I had to lose weight and nail Gilky’s signature smile. For this, I watched the monkey to pick up nuances, like raising my eyebrows correctly.”
- In addition to his interest in acting, he also likes to sing.
- His Instagram bio states that he is a flora and fauna enthusiast.
- Tarak Ponnappa idolized Indian actor Sonu Sood.
- He is a bike lover and owns a Royal Enfield.
Tarak Ponnappa’s Instagram post is dedicated to his Royal Enfield bike
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