
Acting
T. N. Balakrishna
Born — Died
1913-11-02 — 1995-07-19
Known for
Acting
Credits
61 titles
Known for
NRThe plot revolves around a protagonist whose prowess in overcoming challenges makes him a legend. The title "Bete" likely refers to his relentless pursuit of enemies, a quality that makes him a powerful and feared figure.
Bete
1986
NRThough Shankara wants to build a wedding hall after breaking his house, the woman residing there, Sudha, objects to the preposterous plan.
Kalyana Mantapa
1991
7.9Mayura challenges an arrogant wrestler and defeats him. Though never formally trained he has only learned techniques of wrestling by observing others. As a Brahmin he is required to study Vedas yet he is deeply interested in martial arts. Ranga Jetti, the premier wrestler in Kanchi, takes him under his wing and trains him. One day while observing the training of Pallava princes Mayura gets into a fight with and thrashes Vishnugopa, the Pallava prince, earning his enmity. Mayura has to flee Kanchi as per the advice of Ranga Jetti to escape from pursuing Pallavas. He also then learns that he is in fact the son of Raja Chandravarma, the Kadamba king who was deceitfully killed by the Pallava king, Sivaskandhavarma. Upon learning of his illustrious lineage, Mayura dedicates himself to overthrow the Pallava yoke. Returning to Banavasi in the guise of a merchant Mayura builds an army and conquers both Banavasi and the Telugu speaking regions around Srishaila, thus building a vast kingdom.
Mayura
1975
NRShabash Vikram is a 1985 Kannada-language masala film based on Jack Higgins' 1962 novel, Hell Is Too Crowded.
Shabash Vikram
1985
9.0Bayaludaari is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bharathi Sutha. This was the first movie of the director duo without Dr. Rajkumar in the lead. The film starred Anant Nag, Kalpana, and K. S. Ashwath. It was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. Bayalu Daari was the first commercial success for Anant Nag who had earlier done art films and established himself as a leading star in the Kannada cinema with a chocolate hero image. This film was one the last big hits of Kalpana. The helicopter scenes formed a major highlight of the movie.
Bayaludaari
1976
10.0Namma Makkalu (which translates to "Our Children") is a film advocating the necessity of inculcating in the children — who hold the limelight in this film — a sense of responsibility, in the family and in society.
Namma Makkalu
1969
Film credits
1990s · 5 titles
NRThough Shankara wants to build a wedding hall after breaking his house, the woman residing there, Sudha, objects to the preposterous plan.
Kalyana Mantapa
1991
NRThe plot involves a police officer enlisting his friend's help to defeat a notorious don.
Ranabheri
1990
10.0Parimala falls for a widowed school teacher and accuses him of molesting her when he rejects her. Later, she realises the error of her ways and tries to win his love through benevolent means.
Halli Meshtru
1992
NRIn order to resolve her sister's marital problems, a young woman decides to marry her sister's brother-in-law. Things take a turn when she marries him under the guise of a village belle.
Halli Rambhe Belli Bombe
1991
7.0The Classic Cinema on Lord Ayyapa Swamy born with Culmination of Lord Hari and Lord Hara. The childless king Rajasekhara Pandiyan finds an abandoned child in the forest and adopts him. The child grows up as a prince and is sent on a dangerous mission into the same forest.
Shabarimale Swamy Ayyappa
1990
1980s · 22 titles
NRThe plot revolves around a protagonist whose prowess in overcoming challenges makes him a legend. The title "Bete" likely refers to his relentless pursuit of enemies, a quality that makes him a powerful and feared figure.
Bete
1986
NRShabash Vikram is a 1985 Kannada-language masala film based on Jack Higgins' 1962 novel, Hell Is Too Crowded.
Shabash Vikram
1985
NRA 1988 Kannada Drama movie by D Rajendra Babu.
Praja Prabhuthva
1988
10.0In the mid-1980s, Shaam (Anant Nag) and Revati (Smita Patil) live in a Vatara (housing complex) with a host of other families and two little girls.
Anveshane
1983
NRA 1987 Kannada Drama movie by V Somashekhar.
Mr. Raja
1987
9.0Raja, an educated man, makes a living by driving an auto rickshaw. He falls in love with Rani, but soon discovers that she has multiple personality disorder.
Auto Raja
1980
9.0Onti Dhwani is a 1984 Kannada drama film directed by T.S. Nagabharana. The film is based on a novel by Sujatha.
Onti Dhwani
1984
NRSatya, a brave man, and his girlfriend Saraswati, a school teacher, try to bring a change in the society by fighting against the corrupt practices despite the many hurdles that come their way.
Nava Bharatha
1987
NRHonest police officer Kranti Kumar takes on corrupt politicians in his battle for justice. However, he must protect his brother-in-law, who joins hands with the criminals.
Inspector Kranthikumar
1987
NRA 1986 Kannada Action movie by Perala
Brahmastra
1986
NRPreethi is a 1986 Kannada action-drama film directed by A.T. Raghu
Preethi
1986
NRThe film's plot centers on a medical student whose face is disfigured by an accident, and the challenges that arise in his relationship with his girlfriend, particularly when her lookalike sister enters the picture.
Olavina Udugore
1987
No synopsis available yet.
Parajitha
1982
NRWhen a young man's girlfriend is kidnapped, he enlists the help of two friendly drug dealers to rescue the love of his life.
Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu
1980
1.0Indian horror movie from 1980.
Rahasya Rathri
1980
NRGanesh arranges his sister Gauri's marriage but faces humiliation by her in-laws. His misunderstanding with his childhood friend and neighbour, Raja, makes matters worse.
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
1984
NRThe plot, written by M. D. Sundar, follows a character named Gajendra, a non-resident Indian who returns to India and tries to bring about change, facing numerous challenges in the process.
Gajendra
1984
9.0A minor thug, Raghu, and a pickpocket, Maria, fall in love. To find proof, Raghu joins a gang that killed Maria's father but soon realises that they are planning to kill Maria to bury any evidence.
Maria, My Darling
1980
NRVarun woos and marries Manasa, his rival Raghu's sensitive younger sister, to avenge the death of his younger sister. Later, Varun changes his mind and joins hands with Raghu to find the real killers.
Ibbani Karagithu
1983
NRFilmfare South winner for Best Kannada film 1989.
Sankranthi
1989
NRAnthima Theerpu is a 1987 Kannada-language film directed by A. T. Raghu
Anthima Theerpu
1987
10.0A young woman is married against her will. After she delivers a baby, the child grows up to become a fine girl, who fights to ensure that her mother gets justice for everything she went through.
Aahuthi
1985
1970s · 16 titles
7.9Mayura challenges an arrogant wrestler and defeats him. Though never formally trained he has only learned techniques of wrestling by observing others. As a Brahmin he is required to study Vedas yet he is deeply interested in martial arts. Ranga Jetti, the premier wrestler in Kanchi, takes him under his wing and trains him. One day while observing the training of Pallava princes Mayura gets into a fight with and thrashes Vishnugopa, the Pallava prince, earning his enmity. Mayura has to flee Kanchi as per the advice of Ranga Jetti to escape from pursuing Pallavas. He also then learns that he is in fact the son of Raja Chandravarma, the Kadamba king who was deceitfully killed by the Pallava king, Sivaskandhavarma. Upon learning of his illustrious lineage, Mayura dedicates himself to overthrow the Pallava yoke. Returning to Banavasi in the guise of a merchant Mayura builds an army and conquers both Banavasi and the Telugu speaking regions around Srishaila, thus building a vast kingdom.
Mayura
1975
9.0Bayaludaari is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bharathi Sutha. This was the first movie of the director duo without Dr. Rajkumar in the lead. The film starred Anant Nag, Kalpana, and K. S. Ashwath. It was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. Bayalu Daari was the first commercial success for Anant Nag who had earlier done art films and established himself as a leading star in the Kannada cinema with a chocolate hero image. This film was one the last big hits of Kalpana. The helicopter scenes formed a major highlight of the movie.
Bayaludaari
1976
NRIt is a remake of the 1973 Tamil film Pookkari.
Halli Haida
1978
NRTwo vengeful men unknowingly become best friends only to realise that they want to seek revenge on each other. But they are unaware that someone else is responsible for their loss and misery.
Sneha Sedu
1978
9.0Following the death of his ruthless landlord father, Ayyu earns the wrath of his villagers. But his biggest enemy is Gulla, who tries to stand against him in order to protect the locals.
Boothayyana Maga Ayyu
1974
8.0Aruna, a bride, finds her wedding to Vishwa interrupted by Ashok, a man who claims to be her husband. As the situation evolves, she discovers that Ashok is not all he seems.
Asadhya Aliya
1979
Kittu, a vigilante, goes by the name Black Cobra and thwarts the operation of a criminal syndicate. However, they frame him for crimes and Inspector Srikanth is assigned to catch him.
Kiladi Kittu
1978
NRA scheming young man hatches a sinister conspiracy to infiltrate his doppelganger's household and usurp the latter's family inheritance.
Onde Roopa Eradu Guna
1975
9.0The film starred Rajkumar and Bharathi Vishnuvardhan. It had Balakrishna, K. S. Ashwath and Sampath playing supporting roles. The film, along with Mooruvare Vajragalu (1973), was Rajkumar's last movie in black-and-white. However, this movie had a few sequences shot in colour. This was also the last film where Rajkumar and Bharathi were seen together. This was also Rajkumar's last collaboration with Siddalingaiah. The film is seen as a landmark in the career of Siddalingaiah.The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks.
Doorada Betta
1973
8.7Two estranged brothers, who could not be more different from one another, choose different paths in life and are eventually reunited by an unexpected twist of fate.
Daari Thappida Maga
1975
9.5Bahaddur Gandu is a 1976 Indian Kannada film, directed by A V Sheshgiri Rao and produced by Srikanth Nahatha and Srikanth Patel. The film Stars Dr Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Aarathi and Shantha in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by M Ranga Rao.
Bahaddur Gandu
1976
NRVinay resorts to unfair methods to help his girlfriend, Suji, boost her hotel business. After two petty thieves fall in his trap, they try to outwit each other.
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
1978
8.0Two brothers get separated when they are young but dislike each other after reuniting as adults. Though they are initially unaware of their parentage, their interests align once they learn the truth.
Sahodarara Savaal
1977
8.7Rajashekhar earns the enmity of his business partners when he opposes their illegal plans. Circumstances force him to run from the police and he is separated from his wife in the process.
Shankar Guru
1978
10.0The film stars Rajkumar, Jayamala, R. Sampath, Balakrishna and Vajramuni. Rajkumar plays 3 different roles in the film- A police inspector Vijay, a hippie vagabond Shekhar, Servant Sheshagiri and the main protagonist Sridhar. The movie was the debut movie of Tamil director C. V. Rajendran in Kannada. The film is divided into 3 stories – Thrimurthy, Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda and Aalaagaballava Arasaagaballa. The movie was Parvathamma's first production venture under Poornima Enterprises banner. It was also her maiden distribution venture.
Trimurthy
1975
No synopsis available yet.
Naniruvude Ninagagi
1979
1960s · 15 titles
10.0Namma Makkalu (which translates to "Our Children") is a film advocating the necessity of inculcating in the children — who hold the limelight in this film — a sense of responsibility, in the family and in society.
Namma Makkalu
1969
10.0Film starring Dr. Rajkumar, T.N. Balakrishna and Chandrakala
Rowdy Ranganna
1968
NRChetanna and his family belong to the untouchable class and are shunned by the society. They are going through a very tough financial condition because of which they are even more looked down on by the people. Chetanna's only hope is his God whom he trusts all day long. God puts him through a bad phase in life to test his trust.
Bhakta Cheta
1961
The film has a musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar
Post Master
1964
NRThe movie is about the legend of Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva.
Sri Shaila Mahathme
1961
1967 Indian Kannada-language film
Shri Purandaradasaru
1967
10.0Chikkamma is a 1969 Kannada film which stars Dr. Rajkumar and Jayanthi in lead roles.
Chikkamma
1969
NRKaiwara Mahathme is a hagiographical drama that chronicles the spiritual journey of the revered saint-poet Narayanappa, known as Kaiwara Thathaiyyah.
Kaivara Mahathme
1961
NRRani Honnamma is a 1960 Indian historical drama film in Kannada language, directed and written by K. R. Seetharama Sastry and produced by Karibasaiah, The film stars Rajkumar and Leelavathi.
Rani Honnamma
1960
10.0Muriyada Mane is a 1964 Kannada film that stars Dr. Rajkumar in a lead role.
Muriyada Mane
1964
6.0Mane Aliya is a 1964 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by S. K. A. Chari and produced by A. V. Subba Rao. The film stars Kalyan Kumar, Jayalalitha, K. S. Ashwath and Balakrishna in the lead roles. The film has musical score by T. Chalapathi Rao
Mane Aliya
1964
10.0Margadarshi is a 1969 Kannada film that stars Dr. Rajkumar in a lead role.
Margadarshi
1969
7.01963 Indian Kannada language film
Santha Thukaram
1963
NRThe theme of Bhoodana is inspired by Vinoba Bhave's Bhoodan movement and also draws from the novel Chomana Dudi by K. Shivaram Karanth.
Bhoodana
1962
8.0Mysore Tanga is a 1968 Indian Kannada film, directed by G. V. Iyer and produced by B Vijayalakshmi. The film stars Kalyan Kumar, B. Vijayalakshmi, Udaykumar and Balakrishna in lead roles. The film had musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar.
Mysuru Tanga
1968
1950s · 2 titles
10.0Two siblings turn inseparable after the death of their parents. Things take a turn after they get married to their respective partners.
Anna Thangi
1958
NRVaradakshina is a 1957 Kannada film directed by D. Shankar Singh and produced by Chandramohan . P.Shyamanna has directed the music for this film. Starring Udayakumar, Narasimharaju and Suryakala in lead roles.
Varadakshine
1957

