Dr. Rajkumar ( Kannada :ಡಾ.ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ್, Real Name: Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju Kannada:ಸಿಂಗನಲ್ಲೂರು ಪುಟ್ಟಸ್ವಾಮಯ್ಯ ಮುತ್ತುರಾಜು, April 24,1929-April 12,2006) was the most popular actor and singer in Kannada film industry. He mainly worked in Karnataka and has won the highest number of awards as a actor and singer in Indian movie industry.

"Dr. Raj" (popular name) with earned title "Natasarvabhouma" (meaning emperor of acting) has millions fans from Karnataka and many from other states. His primary view about the fans was "I don't know whether I will ever see God. But for me all those who are assembled here are my Gods." . Fans call him "Annavru" (Kannada : ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು, Big Brother) with affection. He acted in more than 200 Kannada movies in a career spanning over five decades. Most of his movies were epic films in Kannada film industry. He was also a well-known singer, as a playback singer as well as of devotional songs. His voice is referred as kogile kanta. The title of Doctor came in his name after he was awarded doctorate by Mysore University for his contribution to films. 

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