Ramakrishna

Acting

Ramakrishna

Born 1954-12-25 · Sirsi, Karnataka

Neernalli Ramakrishna, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada cinema, block buster debut being Babruvahana as lord Krishna alongside the lead double role played by Dr. Rajkumar as Arjuna and Babruvahana, and known for his portrayal of character roles as a lead actor. He was born into the Havyaka Brahmin community in Neernalli, near Sirsi, in the erstwhile North Canara (now Uttara Kannada) region of Karnataka State. In his career spanning over 30 years, he has appeared in over 200 films, mostly Kannada and a handful in Tamil and Telugu cinema; he appeared in a lead role in K. Balachander's Poikkal Kudhirai (1983). A protégé of the renowned filmmaker Puttanna Kanagal, he featured in some of the latter's best works such as Ranganayaki (1981), Maanasa Sarovara and Amrutha Ghalige (1984). Since the 1990s, he has appeared mostly in supporting roles.

Acting credits

Poikkal Kudhirai poster
10.0

Poikkal Kudhirai is a 1983 Tamil-language Indian comedy feature film directed by K. Balachander and produced by Kalaivani. Starring Viji and Raveendran, the film had Ramakrishna and lyricist Vaali making their acting debuts. Kamal Haasan appeared in a guest role. Poikkal Kudhirai was based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon. Poikkal Kuthirai is an hilarious depiction of how Sambandam (Vaali) — who bets on each and every small thing and wins — and Indu (Ramakrishnan) enter into a bet at a saloon owned by Muthu (Ravindar). The bet is that Indu will win Sambadam's daughter Janaki's (Viji) heart and marry her. If Muthu is successful in his mission, Sambandam will shave half of his moustache for their marriage. If he fails, Muthu will shave his head. Who wins the bet is the film's narrative.

Poikkal Kudhirai

1983

Ganeshana Galate poster
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Ganesh decides to commit suicide after several attempts to fulfill his wife's materialistic wishes fail. At the same time, a bounty hunter is on a mission to murder Ganesh.

Ganeshana Galate

1995

Olavina Udugore poster
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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

Prema Mathsara poster
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The plot follows a psychotic killer who escapes from prison to murder his wife.

Prema Mathsara

1982

Heart Beats poster
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Though Vicky loves Vandana, her best friend, Sapna, is also in love with him. Vandana, being a true friend, decides to sacrifice her love for Sapna.

Heart Beats

2003

Monalisa poster
2.0

Dyan's relationship ends when his girlfriend, Monalisa, dies in an accident. In order to fulfil his parent's wishes, he marries Spandana, who turns out to be an exact lookalike of Monalisa.

Monalisa

2004

Tandra Paparayudu poster
8.0

The story of an Indian Freedom fighter who fought the French even before the British could establish their authority in India

Tandra Paparayudu

1986

Antharangada Mrudunga poster
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A middle-class boy gets married to a simple girl, and the newlyweds lead a happy life. However, their dreams are shattered after she gets gang-raped.

Antharangada Mrudunga

1991

Ravi Bopanna poster
6.0

Ravi Bopanna, a former police officer, leads a lonely life. Though he is retired, his colleagues often depend on him to solve the crimes because of his adept investigative skills. One of his ex-wife accident pushes him to investigate the organ harvesting scam.

Ravi Bopanna

2022

Edegarike poster
6.8

Sridhar, a hitman, wants to start his life afresh and decides to quit. However, his gang leader, unhappy with his decision, commands him to be murdered.

Edegarike

2012

Raja Rajendra poster
6.5

Raja Rajendra is a 2015 Kannada comedy film written and directed by Pon Kumaran. It stars Sharan, Ishita Dutta, Vimala Raman and P. Ravi Shankar in the stellar roles. The film marks the reunion of director Kumaran and actor Sharan after their previous venture, Jai Lalitha. Produced by Uday K. Mehta, the film released on 6 February 2015 The story revolves around Bottle Mani (Sharan), a lame duck, who takes a supari to kill Neelakanta Raju (Ramakrishna), an elderly person from a royal family. He's been assigned the job by none other than the old man's three sons-in-law, who want to grab his property. Mani is assisted by his uncle (Tabla Nani) but he faces a lot of problems in the palace as the family is huge. He misses a couple of chances to kill Raju. There's a twist in the tale when the real Bottle Mani (Ravishankar) walks out of jail only to find that a fraud has usurped his identity and entered the palace. Henceforth, it's only chaos that reigns supreme.

Raja Rajendra

2015

Ninagagi poster
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Vijay and Radhika are best friends. Their lives take a new turn when their parents decide to take their friendship to the next level.

Ninagagi

2002

Kamala poster
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To support her brother's education after their parents' death, Kamala is forced into prostitution. When she falls in love with Babu, he faces social ridicule after their affair becomes public.

Kamala

1979

Rushya Shringa poster
7.0

The local god prophesies that Balappa can solve the problem of a lack of rain in the village when a demon possesses the head-man.

Rushya Shringa

1976

Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane poster
8.0

The movie explores the cultural problems experienced by an American woman, newly married to an Indian, adjusting to Indian norms and customs. It depicts a modern man who studies agriculture in the United States, returns to India with an American wife with their different views. The theme is one alienation from the fellow human beings.

Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane

1977

Uthkarsha poster
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A woman's body naked and her throat slit is found in a vegetable truck. Inspector Naveen is spearheading the investigation and he believes it is the doings of a psychopathic killer.

Uthkarsha

1990

Paduvaaralli Pandavaru poster
8.3

Five men come together to fight against a corrupt landlord to secure justice for the tyranny caused by him in their village.

Paduvaaralli Pandavaru

1978

Halunda Tavaru poster
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A couple has to deal with the fact that they are not rich anymore and have to find inner strength to stick by each other's side in their times of trouble.

Halunda Tavaru

1994

Rishi poster
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Rishi, who hails from a rich family, shows interest in one of the spoilt brats in the college, where he is a trustee. He continues to protect him in spite of opposition.

Rishi

2005

Prana Snehitha poster
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Best friends Ram and Shyam face many obstacles when they decide to expose the corrupt activities of an evil and powerful businessman, Jagapathi.

Prana Snehitha

1993

Naanenu Madlilla poster
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Ramachandra's friends try to set him up with a girl in his wife's absence. But their plan goes awry due to an unfortunate turn of events.

Naanenu Madlilla

1999

Nishyabdha poster
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Major Vishwanath is a dog lover who lives peacefully with his brother, Vijay. His life takes a drastic turn when he finds Mohini in his garden and brings her to his house.

Nishyabdha

1998

Vikramarka Vijayam poster
10.0

Vikramarka is a brave man who always strives to maintain peace and fight for justice. However, when he faces an opponent from his own kingdom, he vows to defeat him.

Vikramarka Vijayam

1971

Belli Modagalu poster
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Belli Modagalu is a 1992 Kannada film directed by K V Raju and produced by Govinda G. The film stars Ramesh Aravind, Malashri, Doddanna and Avinash in lead roles. Music was composed by Upendrakumar.

Belli Modagalu

1992