Tarak Ponnappa Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies, Instagram, Career

Tarak Ponnappa, is an Indian actor, model, and singer who works primarily in the Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi film industries. He is best known for his performances in K.G.F: Chapter 1, K.G.F: Chapter 2, Pushpa 2: The Rule, Gilky, CSI Sanatan, and The 100.

Before entering films, he built a successful career as a fashion model and later established himself as a versatile performer across South Indian cinema.

Tarak Ponnappa
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Name:	Tarak Ponnappa
Born:	June 7, 1991 (age 35 years old)
Place of Birth:	Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Kodava (Indian)
Height:	6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
Religion:	Hinduism
Parents:	Prabhu K. N. Ponnappa, Shobha Koothanda
Siblings:	Loshik Ponnappa
Spouse:	Radhika Nanaiah (m. 2020)
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actor, Model, Singer
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Tarak Ponnappa was born on June 7, 1991, in Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka, India. He was raised by his parents, Prabhu K. N. Ponnappa and Shobha Koothanda, alongside his sister, Loshik Ponnappa. He belongs to the Kodava ethnic community and practices Hinduism.

He completed his schooling at BEL Vidyalaya in Bengaluru before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Acharya Institute of Technology. He later obtained a Master of Technology in Highway Technology from RASTA (Resource Centre for Asphalt and Soil Training Academy), graduating at the top of his class before pursuing acting full-time.

Career

Tarak Ponnappa began his professional career as a fashion model, walking the runway for leading designers including Tarun Tahiliani, Bibi Russell, and Lokesh Ahuja. His success in modeling earned him consecutive Best Male Model titles before he transitioned into acting.

He made his film debut with Ajaaramara and gained wider recognition after portraying Daya in the blockbuster K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018), a role he reprised in K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022).

His career continued to grow with performances in Gilky, CSI Sanatan, Badmash Gallaki Bumper Offer, The 100, and the Telugu web series Vikkatakavi. He received nationwide attention for portraying Bugga Reddy in Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring alongside Allu Arjun.

In addition to acting, he has remained active as a singer and has earned praise for his versatility in portraying both heroic and antagonist roles across Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi productions.

Awards and Nominations

• SIIMA Short Film Awards – Best Actor – Aavarta (Winner, 2019)
• Best Male Model – Deccan Herald Metrolife Fashion Show (Winner, 2012, 2013)

Personal Life

Tarak Ponnappa is married to actress Radhika Nanaiah. The couple married on January 26, 2020. There is no information about his past relationship. He does not have any children.

Tarak Ponnappa, 35 years old, enjoys fitness, singing, travelling, motorcycling, and spending time with his family. He stands at 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm).

Net Worth

Tarak Ponnappa has a net worth of $2 million USD. His income comes from acting in films and web series, modeling assignments, brand endorsements, commercial appearances, and singing projects.

His roles in major productions such as K.G.F, Pushpa 2: The Rule, CSI Sanatan, and Gilky have contributed significantly to his professional success and financial growth.

Filmography

Films

• Ajaaramara (2017)
• Kannada Deshadol (2018)
• K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018)
• 6 to 6 (2018)
• Moksha (2018)
• Kotigobba 3 (2021)
• James (2022)
• K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)
• Gilky (2022)
• CSI Sanatan (2023)
• Badmash Gallaki Bumper Offer (2023)
• The 100 (2025)
• Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024)

Web Series

• Vikkatakavi (2025)

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