[citation needed] His father K. Hirannaiah[2] too was an Indian actor, director, and writer in the Kannada film industry and a theatre artist in the state.

After finishing primary education in Banumayya Middle school, Hirannaiah completed intermediate in Sharada Vilas,[3] Mysore, Karnataka.

They have paid for their ticket, if they have a problem or they disagree they can stand up and talk about it""My method is to have my commentary on various issues in the middle, while the beginning and end has the catchphrase which gets the attention of the audience."

His notable drama plays include "Makmal Topi", "Law Athava Lau Lau",Lanchavathara, Double Thaali, Kanya Dahana, Sanyasi Samsara, Chamachavathara, Haasyadalli Ulta Palta, Kapi Mushti, Nadubidi Narayana, Bhrashtachaara, Anaachaara, with Lanchavathara playing more than 11 thousand times, over a span of 45 years, performing in countries like United States, Australia, Singapore, and England.

[11] Hirannaiah Awards are presented on behalf of Karnataka Nataka Academy, to theatre artists (native name: Rangamukhagalu) for their notable drama works.