He has two sons and two daughters including actor Ramkumar who is also the son-in-law of Rajkumar and Pranam who is blessed with psychic insight abilities.

He was popular amongst celebrities in the film industry as a photographer as well as a cameraman, which led him to take up acting in movies.

[1] He got his first break in Kannada films in a supporting role with Rajkumar in Sipayi Ramu (1972).

[2][3] He has acted in almost 25 Kannada films such as Bangaradha Manushya, Katha Sangama, Ranganayaki, Haalu Jenu, Chalisuva Modagalu and Shabdavedi.

Nagaraj also owned and travel agency called Shringar Tours.