Kuri Prathap Age, Family, Biography

Some Lesser Known Facts About Kuri Prathap

• Kuri Prathap became popular after appearing in a prank show titled Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu on Udaya TV. The show was the Kannada version of the prank show ‘Bakra.’ This earned him the nickname ‘Kuri Prathap.’

• He has been part of more than 300 Kannada feature films.

• In 2014, Kuri Prathap then appeared on a famous Kannada prank show called ‘Kuri Bond,’ which was telecasted on Udaya TV.

  The poster of the television show Kuri Bond

• He has also been featured on Colors Kannada shows such as ‘Majatacis’ and ‘Big Boss’ as well as shows on Zee Kannada.

• Kuri Prathap then went on to appear in many Kannada films including Mylari (2010), Auto Raja (2013), Kotigobba 2 (2016), Bharjari (2017), Shathaya Gathaya (2018), Ayogya (2018), Tulasi Krishna (2019), Paapi Chirayu (2019) and Mane Maratakkide (2019), Bill Gates (2020).

  Kuri Prathap in a still from the film Paapi Chirayu

• In 2019, he was nominated for the Best Comedian award at SIIMA Awards for the film Ayogya.

• In 2020, he appeared as a participant in the Indian reality show Bigg Boss Kannada Season 7. According to him, during his period in the show, he lost 15 kg of weight while inside the house.

  Kuri Prathap during the 7th season of Bigg Boss Kannada (2020)

• In 2023, Kuri Prathap appeared in two Kannada films Fighter and Bad Manners.

  Kuri Prathap in a still from the film Bad Manners

• In 2023, he appeared as a host in the television show Chota Champion on Zee Kannada.

  Kuri Prathap while hosting the show Chota Champion (2023)

• In 2024, Kuri Prathap appeared in the television show ‘Comedy Khiladigalu Premiere League’ on Zee Kannada.

  Kuri Prathap on the poster of the television show ‘Comedy Khiladigalu Premiere League’ (2024)

• Kuri Prathap likes travelling to distant places in his free time.

  Kuri Prathap during a trip

• Horse riding and dancing are his favourite recreational activities.

  Kuri Prathap while enjoying horse riding