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Nana Patekar, who praised Kantara, played a stern cop in his debut Kannada film Yaksha
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News18•08-10-2026, 08:48
Nana Patekar, who praised Kantara, played a stern cop in his debut Kannada film Yaksha
- •Veteran actor Nana Patekar played a stern police officer named Yogaraj Pulakeshi in his first Kannada film Yaksha.
- •He personally dubbed for his own role in the action film starring Loose Mada Yogi.
- •Patekar had a deep interest in southern cinema and had previously praised Kantara for its native touch and divine elements.
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Nana Patekar made his debut in Kannada cinema by starring in the action film 'Yaksha', which was released on October 29, 2010.
He played the role of a strict and stern police officer named 'Yogaraj Pulakeshi' in the film, and he even dubbed for his own role in Kannada.
Nana Patekar praised 'Kantara' to the skies, stating that the film had a native touch, the fragrance of the soil, and divine elements, and that it was very good.
