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== Early life and family ==

Komal was born into a well-to-do family of industrialists. He completed his studies in [[Ooty]] and was interested in taking up the [[civil service examinations]] before he lost interest in academics. He subsequently wanted to pursue a course in cinematography at the [[Film and Television Institute]] in [[Pune]], but was unable to do so "owing to my academic background in arts." He then took to acting "doing small roles". His brother, [[Jaggesh]], is an established actor in Kannada cinema.<ref name="dh1">{{cite web |last1=Dinesh |first1=Chethana |title=Smile saar, smile |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr13/ent2.asp |publisher=Deccan Herald |access-date=23 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040203121025/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr13/ent2.asp |archive-date=3 February 2004 |date=13 April 2003 |url-status=bot: unknown dead}}</ref> Komal's nephews [[Gururaj]] and Yethiraj are also actors. His wife Anasooya is a producer who has produced the film ''[[Kal Manja]]''. The couple released the film under their home banner Soundarya Lahari Combines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realbollywood.com/2010/10/komal-kumar-signs-films-simultaneously.html|title=Komal Kumar signs films simultaneously|website=www.realbollywood.com|access-date=5 June 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201011445/http://www.realbollywood.com/2010/10/komal-kumar-signs-films-simultaneously.html|archive-date=1 February 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Career ==

Komal made his film debut playing a supporting role in his brother's 1992 film ''Super Nan Maga''. In ''Military Mava'' (1993), he was cast in a lead role under the stage name of Chiranjeevi. In an interview to ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' in 2003, he recalled, "Unfortunately, the [latter] film flopped miserably and I lost interest in acting. But my brother kept encouraging me to take up more acting assignments. He would always advice me not to give up." He added, "My role of a villain in ''[[Soma (1996 film)|Soma]]'' (1996) against my brother Jaggesh and [[Subhashri]], who is [[Malashri]]'s sister, was appreciated so much by Malashri that she cast me for her brother's role in her next movie ''Lady Commissioner''." After a string of other films that he acted in failed to do well or failed to fetch him recognition, it was in ''[[Thavarige Baa Thangi]]'' (2002) that he received appreciation for his performance. He was subsequently cast in ''[[Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu]]'' (2003).<ref name="dh1"/>

Komal return to playing a lead role with ''[[Mr. Garagasa]]'' (2008).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/from-darshan-dinakar-to-jaggesh-komal-a-look-at-the-star-siblings-ruling-the-kannada-film-industry/articleshow/74303759.cms|title=From Darshan-Dinakar to Jaggesh-Komal: A look at the star siblings ruling the Kannada film industry|date=25 February 2020|work= The Times of India}}</ref> However he got a break as a lead actor in the 2009 released ''[[Chamkaisi Chindi Udaysi]]'' produced by his brother-in-law and his wife. Since then he acted as a solo hero in films such as ''[[Maryade Ramanna]]'' and ''[[Kal Manja]]''.<ref name="hit">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/komal-to-act-in-vasco-da-gama/articleshow/18267729.cms|title=Komal to act in Vasco Da Gama|date=21 January 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=17 October 2023|archive-date=25 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125121604/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Komal-to-act-in-Vasco-Da-Gama/articleshow/18267729.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

His 2012 film ''[[Govindaya Namaha]]'' has been declared a blockbuster catapulting him to the stardom status.<ref name="hit"/> The song "[[Pyarge Aagbittaite]]" featuring [[Parul Yadav]] and himself went viral on the internet.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sharanya C. R. |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-02/news-interviews/31013554_1_song-debut-film-yogaraj-bhat |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140115062440/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-02/news-interviews/31013554_1_song-debut-film-yogaraj-bhat |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 January 2014 |title=Is Pyarge the next Kolaveri in the making? |date=2 February 2012 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=31 July 2012}}</ref> After a string of commercial failures, Komal starred in the horror–comedy ''[[Namo Bhootatma]]'' (2014), a performance that was received well by critics. Shyam Prasad S. of ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' felt that "Komal does his job well" and that "[t]here are no histrionics with everything cut to the point."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Prasad S. |first1=Shyam |title=Film Review: Namo Bhootatma |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/film-review-namo-bhootatma/articleshow/45315216.cms |website=Bangalore Mirror |access-date=12 October 2020 |language=en |date=29 November 2014}}</ref> Prior to the film's release, Komal had stated that he would quit Kannada films if it failed commercially.<ref>{{cite news |title=Komal Threatens to Quit Sandalwood |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2014/oct/08/Komalkomal-Threatensthreatens-to-Quitquit-Sandalwoodsandalwood-669401.html |access-date=12 October 2020 |work=The New Indian Express |date=8 October 2014}}</ref> After being typecast as an actor who could only play comedic roles,<ref>{{cite web |last1=George |first1=Nina C. |title=Will attend to flooding, says new BBMP administrator |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-cityscape/will-attend-to-flooding-says-new-bbmp-administrator-888110.html |website=Deccan Herald |access-date=12 October 2020 |language=en |date=15 September 2020}}</ref> Komal starred in the cop film ''[[Kempegowda 2]]'' (2019), the eponymous role that he shed {{convert|26|kg|lb}} to play.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sebastian R. |first1=Shilpa |title=Komal goes from being overweight to a fit cop in Kempegowda 2 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/komal-goes-from-being-overweight-to-a-fit-cop-in-kempegowda-2/article28900488.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=12 October 2020 |language=en-IN |date=8 August 2019}}</ref>

After a few years of no releases, Komal appeared in the comedy film ''Undenaama'' (2023). He played the role of an engineer Venkatesh whose only aim in life to get married and thereby get the license to have sex, something he had been obsessed with since childhood. The film was not received well by critics who called it "jaded".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lokesh |first1=Vinay |title=Undenama Movie Review : Komal carries this comic capper solely on his shoulders |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/undenama/movie-review/99492085.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=5 August 2023 |date=14 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Joy |first1=Prathibha |title=Undenaama review: Komal and Harish Raj lead adult comedy that isn’t fun |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/undenaama-review-komal-and-harish-raj-lead-adult-comedy-that-isnt-fun/235865c4b674 |website=OTTPlay |access-date=5 August 2023 |language=en |date=3 June 2023}}</ref> In the horror-comedy ''[[Namo Bhoothathma 2]]'' as Arjun, a prankster and owner of a local television channel, that gets into trouble after he pranks a couple of gangsters. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Shashiprasad S. M. of the ''South First'' called him "the only saving grace" of the film,<ref>{{cite web |last1=S. M. |first1=Shashiprasad |title=Namo Bhoothathma 2 review: A ghastly affair of 11 ghosts that intolerably haunt for over two hours |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/namo-bhoothathma-2-movie-review |website=The South First |access-date=5 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805105615/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/namo-bhoothathma-2-movie-review/ |archive-date=5 August 2023 |date=4 August 2023}}</ref> while ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote, "Komal Kumar's comedic timing acts as a lifeline, serving as the saving grace that ties together the mishmash of gags. His comic brilliance keeps you engaged, often reminiscent of his brother Jaggesh's expressions."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sharadhaa |first1=A. |title='Namo Bhoothathma 2' movie review: Komal Kumar anchors this lacklustre horror comedy |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/aug/05/namo-bhoothathma-2-movie-review-komal-kumaranchors-this-lacklustrehorror-comedy-2602083.html |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=5 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805110123/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/aug/05/namo-bhoothathma-2-movie-review-komal-kumaranchors-this-lacklustrehorror-comedy-2602083.html |archive-date=5 August 2023 |date=5 August 2023}}</ref>

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| 1992 || ''Super Nan Maga'' || ||

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| 1993 || ''Military Mava'' || ||

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| 1994 || ''Beda Krishna Ranginata'' || ||

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| 2001 || ''[[Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu]]'' || Ice Candy Gopala ||

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| rowspan="4"|2002 || ''[[123 (film)|123]]'' || ThiefKotigobba ||

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|''[[Ninagoskara]]'' || Thief ||

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| ''Hattoora Odeya'' || ||

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| ''[[Make-up (2002 film)|Makeup]]'' || Karate master ||

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| rowspan="3"| 2003 || ''[[Thavarige Baa Thangi]]'' || Nandeesha || [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]

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| ''[[Kasu Iddone Basu]]'' || ||

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| rowspan="2" | 2004 || ''[[Maurya (film)|Maurya]]'' || Manu's friend ||

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|''[[Love (2004 film)|Love]]''

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| rowspan="4"|2005 || ''[[Jootata]]'' || Eeshwar Khan ||

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|''[[Mr. Bakra]]'' || Director || Guest appearance

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| rowspan="13"|2006 || ''[[7 O' Clock]]'' || Thief||

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| ''[[Neenello Naanalle]]'' || Gunda || [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada]]

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| ''[[Mohini 9886788888]]'' || ||

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|| ''[[Thandege Thakka Maga]]'' || ||

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| ''[[Honeymoon Express (2006 film)|Honeymoon Express]]'' || Rama||

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| ''[[Tenali Rama (film)|Tenali Rama]]'' || ||

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| ''[[Sevanthi Sevanthi]]'' || Malavalli ||

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| rowspan="7"|2007 || ''[[ManmathaGovinda (film)|Manmatha]]Gopala'' || Gopala ||

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| ''Govinda[[Arasu Gopala(2007 film)|Arasu]]'' || GopalaDaas ||

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| ''[[Hudugaata]]'' || "Mathi" Madesha ||

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| ''[[Cheluvina Chittara]]'' || ||

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| ''[[ArasuManmatha (2007 film)|ArasuManmatha]]'' || Marriage broker ||

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| rowspan="10"|2008 || ''[[Gaja (film)|Gaja]]'' || Appaji ||

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| ''[[Satya in Love]]'' || ||

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| ''[[Vamshi (film)|Vamshi]]'' || Vamshi's sidekick ||

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| ''[[Mast Maja Maadi]]'' || Mylari ||

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| ''[[Mr. Garagasa]]'' || Muniya "Mr. Garagasa" ||

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| ''[[Shivani]]'' || ||

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| ''[[Sangama (film)|Sangama]]'' || Kama ||

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| ''Dheemaku'' ||

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| rowspan="65"|2009 || ''[[ParichayaJaaji Mallige]]'' || ||

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| ''[[Male Bille]]'' || ||

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| ''[[Chamkaisi Chindi Udaysi]]'' || Bot Seena ||

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| ''[[Jaaji MalligeMuniya]]'' || ||

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| ''[[RajaniMale (film)|RajaniBille]]'' || ||

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| ''[[Mooru Guttu Ondu Sullu Ondu Nija]]'' || Siddu ||

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| rowspan="87"|2010 || ''[[AithalakkadiAppu and Pappu]]'' || Animal trainer ||

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| ''[[Appu and Pappu]]'' || ||

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| ''[[Nannavanu]]'' || Thief ||

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| rowspan="2"|2012 || ''[[Govindaya Namaha]]'' || Govinda || Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Comedian

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| ''[[Nandeesha]]'' || Nandeesha ||

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| rowspan="5"|2013 || ''[[Lakshmi (2013 film)|Lakshmi]]'' || ||

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| ''[[Pyarge Aagbittaite (film)|Pyarge Aagbittaite]]'' || ||

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| rowspan="4"|2014 || ''[[Karoodpathi]]'' || Banti Babu || Also singer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/komal-croons-for-karodpathi/articleshow/25436397.cms|title=Komal croons for Karodpathi|author=Vinay Lokesh|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

| rowspan="4"|2014 || ''[[Karoodpathi]]'' || Banti Babu ||

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| ''[[Pungi Daasa]]'' || Ramadasa ||

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| ''[[Namo Bhoothathma 2]]'' || Arjun ||

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