Puneeth B A
Born
Puneeth Bengaluru Amarnath

(1993-04-06) April 6, 1993 (age 31)
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, Filmmaker
Years active2004–2005 (Child Actor), 2023–present
OrganizationPoster Boy Art Studios
WebsiteIdeeria

Puneeth B A (Puneeth Bengaluru Amarnath; born 6 April 1993) is an Indian actor and filmmaker. Besides his formal schooling and education in engineering, he evolved as an artist exploring children’s theatre, cinema, and digital media. He carved a distinctive presence in Kannada digital entertainment through his vibrant and noteworthy contributions, becoming known as the "Poster Boy" on digital media through his exceptional work in creating minimalist posters for Kannada cinema.

In 2017, he established Poster Boy Art Studios, a film production company. He later founded Ideeria, a content studio exclusively dedicated to creating specialized content for OTT platforms. His notable works include Minimal Posters Kannada, The Kathe Project storytelling series, Unkal, and Work from Home Manager pop series.

Early life and education

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Puneeth was born on 6 April 1993 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He pursued formal education in engineering, but his passion for the arts led him to explore various creative fields, including children's theatre and cinema.

Career

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Early career

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Puneeth began his career as a child actor, appearing in films such as Mithayi Mane (2005) and Thutturi (2006). After a hiatus, he returned to the entertainment industry in 2023, contributing significantly to Kannada digital media and filmmaking.

Poster Boy Art Studios and Ideeria

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In 2017, Puneeth founded Poster Boy Art Studios, which has become a prominent name in Kannada cinema for its minimalist posters and innovative content. He also launched Ideeria, a content studio focused on producing specialized content for OTT platforms.

Notable works

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  • Minimal Posters Kannada: A project dedicated to creating minimalist posters for Kannada cinema.
  • The Kathe Project: A storytelling series.
  • Unkal: A popular series.
  • Work from Home Manager: A pop series that gained significant attention during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Character
2005 Mithayi Mane Child Actor Puppeteer
2006 Thutturi Child Actor Seenu
2021 Aaddarinda (Not Released) Actor Ranga
2021 Essentials Voice Actor House Owner
2021 Narayana Narayana (Not Released) Actor Police Inspector
2022 Indian Predator: Beast of Bangalore (Netflix Series) Voice Actor Umesh Reddy
2023 Shivaji Surathkal 2 Actor Michael (Hacker)
2024 O2 Actor Venky (Doctor)

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