Venkataram Laxman better known as Huccha Venkat is an actor, screenwriter, lyricist, singer, director and producer who primarily works in the Kannada film industry. Making his acting debut in 2005 with the movie Mental Manja, he went on to act in movies such as Huccha Venkat (2014) and Parapancha (2016). He made his directorial debut with the 2009 movie Swathantra Palya. His 2017 release includes the movie Porki Huccha Venkat, which he has directed as well. He is also associated with the 2018 Kannada drama #O Premave directed by Manoj Kumar.