Rakesh Adiga is an Indian actor and rapper who predominantly works in the Kannada film industry. He also works as a story writer, screenplay writer, playback singer, and supporting actor. In August 2022, Rakesh Adiga participated in the Bigg Boss OTT Kannada as one of its contestants. Rakesh Adiga on the sets of Bigg Boss OTT Kannada in 2022.Rakesh Adiga belongs to the reputed Adiga family, which has a chain of hotels and restaurants across Karnataka. A childhood picture of Rakesh Adiga.During his college days, Rakesh Adiga was a part of his college band, which composed two songs for the film Harikathe in 2019.Rakesh Adiga is best known for being the first Kannada rapper, who founded a Kannada hip-hop band named Urban Lads along with his friends. This band was launched by Suraj Sarja. Rakesh Adiga while singing during a stage show.Rakesh Adiga came into the limelight in 2009 when he appeared in the film Jhoshh. The film was a super hit and gave him good recognition. Later, he worked in popular Kannada movies such as Raja Loves Radhe, Yaare Koogadali, Nanda Gokula, Mandahasa, and Karnataka Ayodhyapuram.Rakesh Adiga likes drinking alcoholic beverages occasionally. Rakesh Adiga with a glass of alcohol.In 2010, Rakesh Adiga was cast in a romantic film Mandahaasa, which was delayed due to some reasons. In 2011, he appeared in the film Alemaari in which he played the role of a villain. In the same year, he worked in the film Manasology in which he played the character of a lover boy. Later, Rakesh Adiga appeared as a villain in over 13 Kannada movies.In 2012, Rakesh Adiga appeared in the film Parie, which faced a big failure at the box office. In 2019, he made his directorial debut with the film Night Out. Rakesh Adiga working as a director.In 2021, Rakesh Adigas film Night Out received the certificate of achievement for the Best feature film from the Indo-French International Film Festival. A certificate from Indo French film festival was granted to Rakesh Adiga.In 2021, Rakesh Adiga released his music video Free Spirit. Rakesh Adiga on the poster of the music video Free Spirit in 2021.