Nagappa Sunil Kumar (born 12 June 1985), known professionally as Darling Krishna, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Kannada films.
Srivani of Deccan Herald noted, "Krishna manages to hold his own but a smug smile or a fixed grimace won’t carry the day for long.
[16] Times of India's Sunayana Suresh mentioned, "Darling Krishna has a role that is pivotal to the film's plot and delivers.
Times of India said, "Darling Krishna has all the qualities of a good commercial hero, but the film fails him despite him putting his all.
"[19] He next portrayed a MLA aspirant in Jaali Baaru Mattu Poli Hudugaru opposite Mansi Vasudeva, which had a delayed release later that year.
[21] Times of India mentioned, "Darling Krishna is earnest as Raam and has done a good job.
"[22] Krishna ventured into direction and production in 2020 with Love Mocktail, which proved as a major turning point in his career.
Aravind Shwetha of The News Minute noted, "Darling Krishna has managed both acting and direction with responsibility.
[27] Vivek M V of Deccan Herald stated, "Darling Krishna's easy-style acting is likebale.
[29] Deccan Herald stated, "Krishna sticks to the strengths of the much-loved 2020 romantic drama and does his part well.
Cinema Express stated, "Krishna brings in all-around entertainment and gets to showcase a bit of his dancing skills.
While Times of India wrote, "Krishna and Milana impress with their performance as a couple that is very much in love, but are unable to see through their differences.
"[39][40] Krishna later portrayed a chauvinist in Kousalya Supraja Rama opposite Milana Nagaraj and Brinda Acharya.
[41][42] A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express noted, "Krishna’s portrayal of his character in two shades mirrors the reality of many households in society and his performance adds depth to the movie.
"[43] In his last release of the year, Krishna played a wedding planner in love in, Sugar Factory opposite Sonal Monteiro.