Rishi Kumar (also credited as Rishikumara) is an Indian actor from Bengaluru, Karnataka, who works in the Kannada film and television industry. He built his career through roles in Kannada productions, establishing a presence in Sandalwood before his Bigg Boss opportunity. In March 2013, he entered Bigg Boss Kannada Season 1 on ETV Kannada as a wildcard contestant - entering the house on Day 15, the third week of the season. He was eliminated in Week 4 (Day 27), spending 13 days in the house and finishing thirteenth overall.
His career as an actor in Kannada films and television; his wildcard entry into Bigg Boss Kannada Season 1 (2013) on Day 15; finishing thirteenth in the season.