Adi Lokesh - Actor Profile

Adi Lokesh

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
15Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated

About Adi Lokesh

Adi Lokesh is an Indian Kannada film actor. He is mainly known for his angry young man roles in Kannada movies. The actor was recently seen in the reality show Bigg Boss Kannada. Adi Lokesh is the son of late actor Mysore Lokesh. His father was a famous Kannada actor who had worked in more than 170 movies. He was best known for ‘Manasa Sarovara’ released in 1982 and ‘Bandhana’ of 1984. Adi has a sibling named Pavitra Lokesh, who is one of the talented actresses in Kannada films. Pavitra is known for her performance in the 2008 Kannada movie ‘Satya in Love’. Adi made his entry into movies with the super hit film Jogi, in which he played the role of Bidda who betrays his mentor. He continued playing bad boy characters. He has done many movies in which he has troubled his heroines. In the movie ‘Vamshi’, he had troubled Meera Jasmine. A few years ago a complaint was filed on the actor saying that he had cheated on a lady. This was not the first time that this actor was involved in a controversy. At the start of his career, actress Aruna who had played the role of an item girl in ‘ Mohini’ had said that she had been married to Adi for the past five years. However, the actor had denied all these rumours and said that these are all a conspiracy against him by his haters and he just wants to concentrate on his career. In 2014, when the actor had participated in Bigg Boss Kannada he was seen in an affair with actress Neethu Shetty. The two fell in love with each other during the show. The love affair had become one of the high points of that season.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Adi Lokesh reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Adi Lokesh's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Adi Lokesh remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bhanta, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Adi Lokesh Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Adi Lokesh's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Adi Lokesh.

Adi Lokesh - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Adi Lokesh?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Adi Lokesh is "Bhanta" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Adi Lokesh acted in?

Adi Lokesh has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Adi Lokesh?

Other notable films include "Jogi", "Tarak", and "Raaj".