Siddu Moolimani


Siddu Moolimani is an Indian actor known for his work in Kannada films and television.

Career

Early days and television

Siddu Moolimani was doing his diploma in computer science when he started working as a background dancer for Harsha Master. He was a finalist in the dance show Kick for which Shiva Rajkumar worked as a judge and Bharjari Comedy. He portrayed Preetham in the serial Paaru, which proved to be his breakthrough.

Films

His first film role was a cameo appearance in RangiTaranga and he subsequently played Yogesh's friend in Lambodara and Rishi's friend in Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakasha. He went on to star in many films including Vikrant Rona alongside Sudeep, O, Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage, Abhiramachandra as a cab driver from Mandya, Happy Birthday To Me as a 365-day tripper and Agnyathavasi. His comedic roles in
Abhiramachandra and Happy Birthday To Me were praised. Regarding his performance in Agnyathavasi, a critic wrote, "Siddu Moolimani adds the right amount of energy to his character Rohit, who is curious and shy, making him a relatable 90s youngster". He made his Tamil debut with Cold Call portraying a Tamil salesman from Bengaluru.

Personal life

He got engaged to television actress Priya J Achar in November 2022 and married her on 13 February 2022.

Filmography

  • All films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
YearTitleRoleNotes
2015RangiTarangaNilesh Gowda aka Pandu
2017Tora ToraManu
2019LambodaraDubsmash Danny
2019Sarvajanikarige SuvarnavakashaRaghu
2022Vikrant RonaMohanchandra "Munna" Ballal
2022OChethan
2022DhamakaSiddu
2022Dharani Mandala MadhyadolageParachute
2023ChaosSiddu
2023AbhiramachandraRama
2024Happy Birthday To MeTirumalesh aka Trippy
2025AgnyathavasiRohit
2025Love You MudduKarna
2025Cold CallTamil film

Television