Naveen D. Padil (born 11 November 1969)[1] is an Indian theatre and film actor who has performed in over a thousand plays mostly in Tulu language.
Known widely in the circles of Tulu theatre from his acting performances as a "Master of Comedy and Tragedy", he is called "Kusalda Arase" (transl.
Padil along with Devadas Kapikad and Aravind Bolar formed a famous trio that appeared in Tulu comedy plays during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Popular films include Oriyardori Asal (2011), Telikeda Bolli (2012) and Chaali Polilu (2014).
He also appeared in a supporting role in the 2011 Kannada film Jarasandha.