Native to Brahmavar in Udupi, Sadashiva was born and raised in Bailhongal, Belagavi.
[2] Sadashiva made news in 2017 when he found roaming alone in Kumta city and many local people offered him help.
In few movies like Samyuktha, Garuda Dhwaja and Nigooda Rahasya he played villain roles also.
[5] Brahmavar died on 19 September 2018 due to age related ailments, including dementia.
[6] As per the actor's wish, his death news was announced a day after his cremation, held at Banashankari crematorium, to avoid media glare.