Gurukiran Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Movies, Songs, Awards, Career

Gurukiran Shetty, known simply as Gurukiran, is a vibrant actor, music director and playback singer in Kannada cinema whose early success stemmed from his work on the films A and Upendra. These projects not only launched his musical career but also firmly established him as a sought-after composer in the industry.

A native of Mangalore with roots in the Bunt community, he has since composed music across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Tulu films, and occasionally appeared in supporting acting roles.

Profile

• Full name: Gurukiran Shetty
• Date of birth: 28 October 1970
• Age: 55 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Mangalore, Karnataka, India
• State of origin: Karnataka
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Music director, playback singer, actor
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Pallavi
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Ethnicity: Bunt community
• Net worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Gurukiran is now 55; he was born on 28 October 1970 in Mangalore, Karnataka. His mother tongue is Tulu, reflecting his upbringing in the Bunt community.

Before breaking into film, he composed title songs for Doordarshan serials, which caught attention and helped pave his entry into cinema. Specifics about his formal education, parents, or siblings remain unknown.

Personal Life

Gurukiran is married to Pallavi, who is noted to be a cousin of actor Sunil. Beyond this, Gurukiran offers little additional detail on his personal life, such as children or further family connections.

Career

Gurukiran began his career as an actor before transitioning to music direction. His first major opportunity came with the film A, directed by Upendra, where he served as music director. The follow-up film Upendra further boosted his reputation, marking a breakthrough in his career.

Gurukiran’s 100th film as a composer was Ayushmanbhava, notable for featuring three songs composed entirely without instruments—using natural sounds, foot-tapping, and human-made sounds—which underscored his willingness to experiment.

In 2013, he received ₹10-lakh in an out-of-court settlement when two of his tunes were used without permission in the Telugu remake Potugadu, highlighting his stand on copyright protection.

He remains selective about his projects, choosing to work on music that inspires him rather than taking on all offers. As of 2024, his latest singing contribution was for the film Roji, marking his first album performance in 25 years.

Awards

• Karnataka State Film Award – Best Music Director for Mylari (2011)
• Filmfare Award South – Best Music Director (Kannada) for Chitra (2001) and Dhum (2002)
• SIIMA Award – Nominated for Best Music Director for Govindaya Namaha (2012)

Net worth

Gurukiran’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $3 million. His income likely stems from decades of work as a composer, singer, and occasional actor.

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Filmography

• Mouna Horata
• Nishkarsha
• Sagara Deepa
• Gandugali
• Soma
• Rangoli
• Upendra
• Swalpa Adjust Madkolli
• Indradhanush
• Valee
• Kutumba
• Ekadanta
• Oriyardori Asal