Sagar Puranik is a talented Indian actor and director primarily working in the Kannada film and television industry. He began his acting career at the tender age of five, appearing in Doordarshan TV serials like 'Nargund Baba Saheb' and 'Chirasmarane', followed by 'Natyarani Shantala' and other popular shows like 'Rajkumari', 'Anju Mallige', 'Thangali', 'Madarangi', and 'Mahasati'. He made his feature film debut as an actor in 'Ring Road Suma' (2015), notable for being the first Kannada film made by an all-women crew. Puranik also took on minor roles in blockbuster films like 'K.G.F: Chapter 1' and 'K.G.F: Chapter 2'. His directorial debut, the short film 'Bhagat Singh', earned him a Special Mention Award at the 66th National Film Awards in 2019. His feature film directorial debut, 'Dollu' (2022), brought him widespread acclaim, winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada and the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director, establishing him as a National Award-winning filmmaker at a young age. Beyond his directorial success, Sagar continues to work as an actor, featuring in various Kannada films.