Gagan Chinnappa

Actor

Summary

Gagan Chinnappa is a Kannada actor and model from Kodagu, Karnataka, best known for his work in Kannada television. Born on October 11, 1990, he initially worked in the corporate sector before choosing acting as a full-time career. His interest in performance also led him to theatre, where he was involved in the play Akbar Birbal, which eventually helped him receive opportunities in television.

Gagan gained widespread recognition with Mangala Gowri Maduve, where he played Rajeev, an SP police officer. He became one of the prominent faces of the long-running Kannada serial and developed a strong following among television audiences. Before and alongside his television career, he also appeared in films, including Alexander, marking his transition between television and Kannada cinema.

His other screen work includes appearances in Seetha Raama and the Telugu serial Krishna Mukunda Murari, where he took on a lead role. He has also been associated with projects such as Devanobba Jaadugaara. After spending several years in television, Gagan expressed an interest in returning to films and taking on more challenging acting roles.

Gagan also entered the reality-show space through Bigg Boss Kannada Mini Season 1 in 2021, where his personality and personal experiences received attention from viewers. In 2026, he returned to the Bigg Boss Kannada franchise as Passenger 05 on Bigg Boss Kannada Season 13. His latest reality-show appearance adds another chapter to a career that has moved between theatre, television, films and reality entertainment.