Rajesh Nataranga is an Indian actor who works in Kannada-language television and films.^[2][3] He is known for his roles as a police officer in Kendasampige (2015) and Operation Alamelamma (2017).

Rajesh appended Nataranga, the name of a theatre group he was a part of, to his stage name after B. Suresha told him to since there was another actor of the same name.^[4] He starred in many television serials during the late 1990s and early 2000s.^[5] Regarding his performance in Just Maath Maathalli (2010) as Ramya's husband, a critic wrote that "Rajesh, who plays the spirited Adi, does justice to his role".^[6] Regarding his performance in Kendasampige (2015) as a police officer, a critic wrote that "But it is Rajesh Nataranga who really steals the show with his impressive presence".^[7] He played a similar role in Operation Alamelamma (2017).^[8] He became known for his role as Gautam Diwan in the television series Amruthadhare,^[9][10] which marked his comeback to television.^[5]