T. N. Balakrishna

Acting

T. N. Balakrishna

Born — Died

1913-11-02 — 1995-07-19

Known for

Acting

Credits

61 titles

Known for

Bete poster
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The 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

Kalyana Mantapa poster
NR

Though Shankara wants to build a wedding hall after breaking his house, the woman residing there, Sudha, objects to the preposterous plan.

Kalyana Mantapa

1991

Mayura poster
7.9

Mayura 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

Shabash Vikram poster
NR

Shabash Vikram is a 1985 Kannada-language masala film based on Jack Higgins' 1962 novel, Hell Is Too Crowded. 

Shabash Vikram

1985

Bayaludaari poster
9.0

Bayaludaari 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

Namma Makkalu poster
10.0

Namma 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

1980s · 22 titles

Bete poster
NR

The 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

Shabash Vikram poster
NR

Shabash Vikram is a 1985 Kannada-language masala film based on Jack Higgins' 1962 novel, Hell Is Too Crowded. 

Shabash Vikram

1985

Praja Prabhuthva poster
NR

A 1988 Kannada Drama movie by D Rajendra Babu.

Praja Prabhuthva

1988

Anveshane poster
10.0

In 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

Mr. Raja poster
NR

A 1987 Kannada Drama movie by V Somashekhar.

Mr. Raja

1987

Auto Raja poster
9.0

Raja, 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

Onti Dhwani poster
9.0

Onti Dhwani is a 1984 Kannada drama film directed by T.S. Nagabharana. The film is based on a novel by Sujatha.

Onti Dhwani

1984

Nava Bharatha poster
NR

Satya, 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

Inspector Kranthikumar poster
NR

Honest 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

Brahmastra poster
NR

A 1986 Kannada Action movie by Perala

Brahmastra

1986

Preethi poster
NR

Preethi is a 1986 Kannada action-drama film directed by A.T. Raghu

Preethi

1986

Olavina Udugore poster
NR

The 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 artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Parajitha

1982

Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu poster
NR

When 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

Rahasya Rathri poster
1.0

Indian horror movie from 1980.

Rahasya Rathri

1980

Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu poster
NR

Ganesh 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

Gajendra poster
NR

The 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

Maria, My Darling poster
9.0

A 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

Ibbani Karagithu poster
NR

Varun 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

Sankranthi poster
NR

Filmfare South winner for Best Kannada film 1989.

Sankranthi

1989

Anthima Theerpu poster
NR

Anthima Theerpu is a 1987 Kannada-language film directed by A. T. Raghu

Anthima Theerpu

1987

Aahuthi poster
10.0

A 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

Mayura poster
7.9

Mayura 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

Bayaludaari poster
9.0

Bayaludaari 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

Halli Haida poster
NR

It is a remake of the 1973 Tamil film Pookkari.

Halli Haida

1978

Sneha Sedu poster
NR

Two 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

Boothayyana Maga Ayyu poster
9.0

Following 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

Asadhya Aliya poster
8.0

Aruna, 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

No artwork available
NR

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

Onde Roopa Eradu Guna poster
NR

A 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

Doorada Betta poster
9.0

The 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

Daari Thappida Maga poster
8.7

Two 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

Bahaddur Gandu poster
9.5

Bahaddur 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

Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi poster
NR

Vinay 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

Sahodarara Savaal poster
8.0

Two 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

Shankar Guru poster
8.7

Rajashekhar 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

Trimurthy poster
10.0

The 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 artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Naniruvude Ninagagi

1979

1960s · 15 titles

Namma Makkalu poster
10.0

Namma 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

Rowdy Ranganna poster
10.0

Film starring Dr. Rajkumar, T.N. Balakrishna and Chandrakala

Rowdy Ranganna

1968

Bhakta Cheta poster
NR

Chetanna 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

No artwork available
7.0

The film has a musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar

Post Master

1964

Sri Shaila Mahathme poster
NR

The movie is about the legend of Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva.

Sri Shaila Mahathme

1961

No artwork available
8.0

1967 Indian Kannada-language film

Shri Purandaradasaru

1967

Chikkamma poster
10.0

Chikkamma is a 1969 Kannada film which stars Dr. Rajkumar and Jayanthi in lead roles.

Chikkamma

1969

Kaivara Mahathme poster
NR

Kaiwara Mahathme is a hagiographical drama that chronicles the spiritual journey of the revered saint-poet Narayanappa, known as Kaiwara Thathaiyyah.

Kaivara Mahathme

1961

Rani Honnamma poster
NR

Rani 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

Muriyada Mane poster
10.0

Muriyada Mane is a 1964 Kannada film that stars Dr. Rajkumar in a lead role.

Muriyada Mane

1964

Mane Aliya poster
6.0

Mane 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

Margadarshi poster
10.0

Margadarshi is a 1969 Kannada film that stars Dr. Rajkumar in a lead role.

Margadarshi

1969

Santha Thukaram poster
7.0

1963 Indian Kannada language film

Santha Thukaram

1963

Bhoodana poster
NR

The 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

Mysuru Tanga poster
8.0

Mysore 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

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