Pruthvi Ambaar

Pruthvi Ambaar (born 17 August 1988) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada and Tulu cinema, with notable appearances in Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil films. He began his career as a radio jockey in Mangaluru under the name RJ Nagaraj, before transitioning to acting through short films and television serials.

Ambaar made his film debut in the Tulu film Barke (2014) and gained early recognition with Pilibail Yamunakka (2016), directed by K Sooraj Shetty, which became a hit in the Tulu film industry. His breakthrough came with the Kannada romantic drama Dia (2020), directed by K S Ashoka, where his portrayal of Adi earned widespread critical acclaim. The film’s success established him as one of the most promising actors in South Indian cinema. For Dia, Ambaar won the SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Kannada and the Santhosham Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, along with nominations from critics’ associations.

Over the years, Ambaar has starred in films such as Sugarless (2022), Dooradarshana (2023), and Kothalavadi (2025).