Kiran Raj


Kiran Raj is an Indian actor and model who works in Kannada and Hindi television and cinema. He is best known for portraying Harsha Kumar in the drama series Kannadathi. As of 2025, Raj is reported to be among the highest-paid actors in Kannada television.

Career

As of June 2025, Raj is playing the titular character of a gynaecologist in Zee Kannada's Karna. The show gained the highest TRP ratings on Kannada television in the first three weeks.
Raj will be playing the lead role in Gurutej Shetty's upcoming film, Jockey 42, co-starring Hrithika Srinivas.

Personal life

In March 2018, actress Yasmin Pathan accused Raj of physically abusing her, after they had been in a relationship for many years. The actor was arrested on 3 April 2018. He secured bail after fourteen days of custody.
On 10 September 2024, Raj suffered a chest injury in a car accident.

Television