Mr. Raju Kalkuni
Senior journalist and editor of Karunada Voice, with a multi-dimensional journey across journalism, music, acting, film production, and public cultural leadership.
A life built through determination, creativity, and service.
Senior journalist Raju Kalkuni has served as a reporter in many newspapers, including Karunada Voice. At present, he is the Editor of the Karunada Voice newspaper.
Raju Kalkuni, hailing from Kalkuni village in Malavalli taluk of Mandya district, is a person who overcame hardships and fulfilled many dreams. He completed his primary education in his native village, later continued his studies in Kollegala of Chamarajanagar and Bengaluru city, and became a graduate.
A born artist, Raju Kalkuni proved during his college days that he was a pure rural talent and an excellent singer. He worked as a singer in many orchestras and established his own orchestra troupe. He also entered the film industry and earned appreciation by conducting many popular programs.
With the desire to act in films, he performed police roles and supporting characters in many movies and received appreciation. Later, through his own banner R.D. Enterprises, he produced the artistic film Kugrama, which received recognition from the Government Information Department and suitable subsidy support.
Along with film production, he has managed many government cultural and artistic programs and received appreciation from several departments. He also expanded into construction projects for various government departments and earned praise from many honorable ministers. Today, as editor of Karunada Voice, he stands out as an efficient and respected professional in journalism.
- Senior Journalist and Editor, Karunada Voice
- Reporter in multiple newspapers including Karunada Voice
- Graduate with education across native village, Kollegala, and Bengaluru
- Singer who performed with many orchestras
- Founder of his own orchestra troupe
- Actor in police and supporting roles in films
- Film Producer under R.D. Enterprises
- Organizer of government cultural and artistic programs
- Contributor to government construction projects
Professional Summary
Raju Kalkuni has built a multi-dimensional career across journalism, performance arts, cinema, cultural program management, and public works. From a rural background to recognized professional milestones, his path reflects resilience, talent, and sustained commitment to both creativity and social contribution.
Career Journey
- Born in Kalkuni village, Malavalli taluk, Mandya district, and rose above hardships to pursue his ambitions.
- Completed primary education in his native place and continued studies in Kollegala and Bengaluru to graduate.
- Became known as a gifted singer during college and worked in many orchestras.
- Founded his own orchestra troupe and took it into film-related stage programs.
- Performed police and supporting characters in films and gained recognition.
- Became a producer under R.D. Enterprises and produced Kugrama.
- Served as a reporter and editor in multiple newspapers including Karunada Voice.
- Currently serves as Editor of Karunada Voice and continues public and cultural contributions.
Achievements & Honours
- The film Kugrama produced by him received recognition from the Government Information Department.
- The same film also received suitable subsidy support.
- Received appreciation from multiple government departments for managing cultural and artistic programs.
- Earned praise from honorable ministers for contributions to government construction projects.
- Recognized as an efficient and respected professional in journalism through his leadership of Karunada Voice.