in Aa Dinagalu (2007), a performance that received praise. R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com called his performance "wonderful". He received multiple awards for his performance, including the South Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. Sharath's debut in Tamil films came with Ethir Neechal. He appeared in other Kannada films such as Sanju Weds Geetha (2011) and Bheema Theeradalli (2012). He is known mostly for portrayal of villainous roles in the South Indian films. For his performance in Matthe Satyagraha (2014), he received the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. Filmography Awards Karnataka State Film Awards 2013: Best Supporting Actor: Matthe Satyagraha Udaya Sunfeast Awards 2008 - Won—Best Villain Award for Aa Dinagalu Airtel Kasturi Awards 2008 - Won—Best Villain Award for Aa Dinagalu Mysore Minerals' Awards 2008 - Won—Best Supporting Actor for Aa Dinagalu Filmfare Awards 2008 - Won—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in Kannada cinema for Aa Dinagalu 2013 - Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Kannada for Kaddipudi South Indian International Movie Awards 2012: Nominated, Best Actor in a Negative Role – Kannada: Bheema Theeradalli 2014: Nominated, Best Actor in a Negative Role – Kannada: Ambareesha Santosham Film Awards 2012 - Won—Best Supporting Actor - Kannada: Bheema Theeradalli Bangalore Times Film Awards 2012 2012 - Nominated—Best Actor in a Negative Role for Bheema Theeradalli References External links 1972 births Living people Indian male stage actors Indian male television actors Kannada people Male actors in Kannada cinema Indian male film actors People from Tumkur Filmfare Awards South winners 21st-century Indian male actors