| Real Name | Prathap |
| Nickname | Kuri |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian |
| Height | 5.5 ft |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Date of Birth | 18 August 1977 |
| Age | 48 Years |
| Date of Death | |
| Birth Place | Mysore, Karnataka, India |
| Hometown | Bangalore, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| School / College | Saint Philomena's High School, Mysore University of Mysore Diploma |
| Parents | Father - Sundresh Prathap |
| Spouse | Saritha Singh |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Hobbies | Comedy |
| Net Worth | 1 - 3 Crores |
His real name is Prathap, but he earned the nickname “Kuri” from the comedy show Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu on Udaya TV.
He made his film debut in Sixer (2007) with an uncredited role before gradually gaining recognition in Kannada cinema.
Apart from films, he became widely popular through television shows like Majaa Talkies and the prank show Kuri Bond.
He participated in Bigg Boss Kannada season 7, which significantly boosted his popularity among audiences.
Kuri Prathap hails from Mysore, Karnataka, and completed his schooling at Saint Philomena’s High School before earning a diploma from the University of Mysore.
He is married to Saritha Singh and has two children, balancing his family life with his entertainment career.
Despite being known primarily for comedy, he has played diverse supporting roles in films such as Mylari (2010), Godfather (2012), and Brindavana (2013).
His approachable personality and humor have made him a household name in Karnataka, especially through his television appearances.