Eminent People of Kodavas have achieved laurels in all walk of life and prominent in every field and are listed for the future generations to know are documented in this category
Cheriyanda Shwetha Uthappa (Thamane: Kiriyamada) a famous Kodava sportsperson is an International Roller skates and Roller Hockey player Family Father Kiriyamada Gokula Uthappa Mother Kiriyamada Seetha ( Balliyamanda ) Husband Cheriyanda Ranjan Somanna Children … read more »
Cheruvalanda Sujala Nanaiah , a kodava actor is a known name in the kodava film circle and played quite a important roles in TV and Movies. Family Father Machanda M. Aiyamma. Mother Ammaiah Thamane –… read more »
Chimmanamada P. Bopanna is a Kodava jockey from Kodagu who distinguished himself in horse racing, including racing in Hyderabad. His career is featured in a two-page profile in a publication on the sporting history of… read more »
Sub Lt Chiriapanda Atul Somayya, son of Lt. Col. Chiriapanda Vivek Muthanna (Retd.) and Asha (Thaamane Paruvangada) of Kanoor, got commissioned into the Indian Navy on the 31st of May, 2025 asa Sub Lieutenant. Family… read more »
Cholanda W Poovaiah from Kodagu is a well known police officer who is serving as a Deputy Superintendent of Police, State Crime Record Bureau. He has been very instrumental in solving many murders, house breaking… read more »
Chonira Belliappa Muthamma, first women IFS officer in India, was born on January 24, 1924, in Virajpet. She authord a heartfelt manuscript about her mother, a tribute born from deep gratitude for the strength, sacrifice,… read more »
Chonira Sidu Ponnappa from Kodagu is a tech entrepreneur who currently heads the Gojek India Engineering Centre. He has immense passion for technology, innovation, risk-taking, and entrepreneurship. He has deep experience creating high performance engineering… read more »
Chottera Kishan Kariappa a Right Hand Opening Batsman who played for the State during 1995-2001 is an eminent sportsperson from kodagu. DOB 10th September 1980. Family Father Chottera Kariappa Mother Chottera Lovely (Thamane-Mundyolanda) Brother Chottera… read more »