Naveen D. Padil

November 11, 1969Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Biography

**Naveen D. Padil** (born 11 November 1969) is an acclaimed Indian theatre and film actor who primarily works in Tulu and Kannada cinema. Widely celebrated in Tulu theatre circles as a master of comedy and tragedy, he is affectionately known by fans as "Kusalda Arase" (The King of Comedy). With a prolific stage career, he has performed in over a thousand plays, leaving an indelible mark on regional theater.…