Kiran Kumar Biography: Wife, Age, Son, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies, Career

Kiran Kumar, known by his screen name Prem (also referred to as Jogi Prem), is an Indian filmmaker whose career in Kannada cinema began in the late 1990s. He earned wide acclaim with his directing debut Kariya (2003), followed by the musical romance Excuse Me, and later the much-celebrated Jogi (2005).

Through these films, he established himself as a filmmaker capable of delivering both narrative depth and commercial appeal. As a director, actor, singer, lyricist, and producer, Prem has played multiple roles in the industry, shaping memorable cinematic moments while steadily expanding his creative footprint.

Profile

• Full name: Kiran Kumar
• Nickname: Jogi Prem
• Date of birth: 22 October 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Maddur, Mandya district, Karnataka, India
• State of origin: Karnataka
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Film director, actor, playback singer, lyricist, producer
• Height: 5′ 7″ (170 cm)
• Weight: 70 kg
• Eye color: Black
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Father: Rajappa; Mother: Bhagyamma
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Rakshita (married 2007)
• Children: Surya (son)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Hindu
• Ethnicity: Gowda caste (Kannada)
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and education

Kiran Kumar, now 49 years old, was born on 22 October 1976 in Maddur, Mandya district, Karnataka to parents Rajappa and Bhagyamma. He hails from a traditional Gowda family and practices Hinduism.

After completing his schooling (up to 12th standard), he began his journey in cinema—initially as an assistant director on films like Nishkarsha—before evolving into a multi‑talented creative force in Kannada cinema.

Personal Life

Prem is married to actress‑turned‑producer Rakshita; they tied the knot in 2007. Their son is named Surya.

Rakshita, daughter of cinematographer B. C. Gowrishankar and actress Mamatha Rao, made her mark as an actress before transitioning into film production alongside Prem.

Career

Prem began his career as assistant director on Nishkarsha (1993), working with Sunil Kumar Desai during his pre‑university course. He later worked as an associate director on films like Rayara Maga (1994) and Hello Yama before moving into independent directing with Kariya in 2003.

His films—Kariya, Excuse Me, and Jogi—earned him rapid popularity and established him as the “Hat‑trick Director” in Kannada cinema.

In 2008, he directed and acted in Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide. He followed this with Raaj the Showman (2009/2010) and Jogayya (2011).

He also acted in Prem Adda (2012) and produced and starred in DK (2014) under his banner Premdreams.

In 2022, he wrote and directed Ek Love Ya, produced by Rakshita under her Rakshita Film Factory banner; the film starred Raanna, Reeshma Nanaiah, and Rachita Ram.

His upcoming Pan‑India action thriller KD – The Devil, produced by KVN Productions, features a star‑studded cast including Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, Reeshma Nanaiah, Ramesh Aravind, V. Ravichandran, and Nora Fatehi.

Net worth

Prem’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $5 million.

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Filmography

• Hello Yama (1998)
• Kariya (2003)
• Excuse Me (2003)
• Jogi (2005)
• Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide (2008)
• Raaj the Showman (2009/2010)
• Jogayya (2011)
• Prem Adda (2012)
• Dasavala (2013)
• DK (2015)
• The Villain (2018)
• Ek Love Ya (2022)
• KD – The Devil (2025)