Sathish Ninasam

Shivakumar, known by his stage name Sathish Ninasam, is an Indian actor who appears in Kannada films. Having made his film debut with Madesha (2008), Sathish appeared in small but significant roles in films like Manasaare, Pancharangi, Lifeu Ishtene and Drama. He shot to fame after his performance in the 2013 film Lucia received critical acclaim. Career Shivakumar started his career as a theatre actor in Ninasam, a cultural organisation based in Heggodu in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. After a stint in television for a year, he started his career in films in 2008 with a small role in Madesha. He then appeared in small but significant roles in films like Manasaare, Pancharangi, Lifu Ishtene and Drama. His role in Drama won him a nomination for SIIMA Award for Best Comedian. However, it was for his role in the 2013 critically acclaimed psychological drama film Lucia, that won him praise from critics and audience alike. It premiered at the London Indian Film Festival in July 2013 and his performance won him accolades. In the film, he plays the role of Nikki, who works in a movie theater as an usher and suffering from Insomnia. He resorts to a drug named Lucia, which on consumption gives him sleep and lets him dream of a life he always yearned for. In the same year, he appeared in Dyavre, in which his performance was praised.

Lucia (2013)

A man suffering from insomnia is tricked into buying a drug, Lucia, that makes his desires come true in his dreams, blurring the line between fantasy and reality.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pawan Kumar
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Sruthi Hariharan  •  Achyuth Kumar  •  Hardika Shetty

A man suffering from insomnia is tricked into buying a drug, Lucia, that makes his desires come true in his dreams, blurring the line between fantasy and reality.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pawan Kumar
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Sruthi Hariharan  •  Achyuth Kumar  •  Hardika Shetty

Drama (2012)

The film starts in a village in Mandya where two youngsters Venkatesha and Sathish, who have failed their pre-degree courses seven times, create problems. Nandini, an ultra-modern girl comes to the village and attracts Venkatesha, who is prepared to do anything for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yogaraj Bhat
CAST:  Yash  •  Radhika Pandit  •  Sathish Ninasam  •  Sindhu Lokanath

The film starts in a village in Mandya where two youngsters Venkatesha and Sathish, who have failed their pre-degree courses seven times, create problems. Nandini, an ultra-modern girl comes to the village and attracts Venkatesha, who is prepared to do anything for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yogaraj Bhat
CAST:  Yash  •  Radhika Pandit  •  Sathish Ninasam  •  Sindhu Lokanath

Manasaare (2009)

A guy is mistakenly stuck in a mental asylum where he falls in love with a girl.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yogaraj Bhat
CAST:  Diganth Manchale  •  Aindrita Ray  •  Neethu Shetty  •  Achyuth Kumar

A guy is mistakenly stuck in a mental asylum where he falls in love with a girl.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yogaraj Bhat
CAST:  Diganth Manchale  •  Aindrita Ray  •  Neethu Shetty  •  Achyuth Kumar

Beautiful Manasugalu (2017)

A romance-comedy film directed by Jayatheertha, starring Sathish Ninasam and Sruthi Hariharan in the lead roles.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jayathirtha
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Sruthi Hariharan  •  Achyuth Kumar  •  Prashanth Siddi

A romance-comedy film directed by Jayatheertha, starring Sathish Ninasam and Sruthi Hariharan in the lead roles.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jayathirtha
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Sruthi Hariharan  •  Achyuth Kumar  •  Prashanth Siddi

Ayogya (2018)

Sidda wants to provide basic amenities to his village in Mandya, by becoming a gram panchayat member, but he faces several ordeals to complete his mission.  (more)

DIRECTION:  S. Mahesh Kumar
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Rachita Ram  •  P. Ravi Shankar  •  Tabla Nani

Sidda wants to provide basic amenities to his village in Mandya, by becoming a gram panchayat member, but he faces several ordeals to complete his mission.  (more)

DIRECTION:  S. Mahesh Kumar
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Rachita Ram  •  P. Ravi Shankar  •  Tabla Nani

Brahmachari (2019)

A comedy romance film directed by Chandra Mohan, starring Aditi Prabhudeva and Sathish Ninasam in the lead roles.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chandra Mohan
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Achyuth Kumar  •  Ashok Sharma  •  H. G. Dattatreya

A comedy romance film directed by Chandra Mohan, starring Aditi Prabhudeva and Sathish Ninasam in the lead roles.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chandra Mohan
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Achyuth Kumar  •  Ashok Sharma  •  H. G. Dattatreya

Chambal (2019)

Subhash is a young and dynamic IAS officer, His relentless and uncompromising way of working sends shivers across the corridors of power, cutting across political and business circles. Being incorruptible and principled, his idealism and righteousness soon become a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacob Verghese
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Sonu Gowda  •  Pawan Kumar  •  Achyuth Kumar

Subhash is a young and dynamic IAS officer, His relentless and uncompromising way of working sends shivers across the corridors of power, cutting across political and business circles. Being incorruptible and principled, his idealism and righteousness soon become a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jacob Verghese
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Sonu Gowda  •  Pawan Kumar  •  Achyuth Kumar

Anna Bond (2012)

While working in a medical camp in Singapore, Bond Ravi falls for Meera. He encounters her again in a village while shooting a documentary only to later rescue her from a drug lord. The movie revolves around Bond Ravi (Puneeth Rajkumar) and the journey of his ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Duniya Suri
CAST:  Puneeth Rajkumar  •  Nidhi Subbaiah  •  Priyamani  •  Rangayana Raghu

While working in a medical camp in Singapore, Bond Ravi falls for Meera. He encounters her again in a village while shooting a documentary only to later rescue her from a drug lord. The movie revolves around Bond Ravi (Puneeth Rajkumar) and the journey of his ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Duniya Suri
CAST:  Puneeth Rajkumar  •  Nidhi Subbaiah  •  Priyamani  •  Rangayana Raghu

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DIRECTION:  Anish Azhanadan
CAST:  M. Sasikumar  •  Bindu Madhavi  •  Vani Bhojan  •  Sathish Ninasam

Dear Vikram (2022)

When Nitya, an academically bright student meets Vikram, who has strong views on politics and idealism, it seems like a match made in heaven. With time they realise that their views are diametrically opposite and that they want different  (more)

DIRECTION:  K.S. Nandeesh
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Shraddha Srinath  •  Vasishta N. Simha

When Nitya, an academically bright student meets Vikram, who has strong views on politics and idealism, it seems like a match made in heaven. With time they realise that their views are diametrically opposite and that they want different  (more)

DIRECTION:  K.S. Nandeesh
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Shraddha Srinath  •  Vasishta N. Simha

Petromax (2022)

Petromax is a brand name for a type of pressurised paraffin lamp that uses a mantle. Petromax symbolises light, which is essential in the lives of four orphans around whom the plot revolves  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vijaya Prasad
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Hariprriya

Petromax is a brand name for a type of pressurised paraffin lamp that uses a mantle. Petromax symbolises light, which is essential in the lives of four orphans around whom the plot revolves  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vijaya Prasad
CAST:  Sathish Ninasam  •  Hariprriya