Leelavathi

Acting

Leelavathi

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63 titles

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Film credits

1990s · 6 titles

1980s · 18 titles

Bangarada Jinke poster
9.0

A young man sets out on a treasure hunt to capture a golden deer with magical powers. However, he soon learns secrets from his past life which shock him.

Bangarada Jinke

1980

Ramanna Shamanna poster
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The film was a remake of Tamil film Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi.

Ramanna Shamanna

1988

Sneha Sambandha poster
NR

A story about a responsible son who helps his family through financial hardship. 

Sneha Sambandha

1985

Gandharva Giri poster
NR

Netra, an abandoned girl, finds shelter under an estate owner whose son, Ravi, is in love with his rival's daughter. So, Netra joins hands with Ravi when she learns about his enemies' evil plans.

Gandharva Giri

1983

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

Mududida Tavare Aralithu poster
NR

Chandrashekar, a construction engineer, meets his uncle, who he considers to be responsible for his father's death. But, his uncle tries to prove his innocence and rebuild a healthy relationship.

Mududida Tavare Aralithu

1983

Kalinga Sarpa poster
NR

Kalinga Sarpa is a 1984 Indian Kannada film, directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by Nazre Narayan.

Kalinga Sarpa

1984

Leader Vishwanath poster
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Vishwanath, who comes from a wealthy family that faces sudden poverty. Vishwanath takes a job in a factory and becomes a union leader, fighting against the injustice inflicted by the factory owner and striving to bring justice to the workers.

Leader Vishwanath

1981

Maththe Vasantha poster
NR

Maththe Vasantha is a 1983 Kannada film directed by Ravee (K.S.L. Swamy)

Maththe Vasantha

1983

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

Naanu Nanna Hendthi poster
7.0

A young, bachelor singer, moves to the city in search of a job and place to live. He has to lie that he is married, to get a house for rent. He gets the photo of an anonymous beautiful young woman from a photo studio, to prove to his landlady he has a wife. Trouble starts when the girl in the picture, appears at his doorstep, and claims to be married to him, and wants to live with him. Who is the girl and how the hero tries to get rid of her, is the rest of the story

Naanu Nanna Hendthi

1985

Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu poster
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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

Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu poster
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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

Mane Mane Kathe poster
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Mane Mane Kathe is a 1981 Indian Kannada film, directed by Rajachandra and produced by B S Dwarakish and H R Prabhakar Reddy. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Jayachithra, Srinivasamurthy, K Vijaya, Lokanath, Leelavathi, Dwarakish, Seetharam and Uma Shivakumar in lead roles. The film had musical score by Sathyam. Watch the full movie, Mane Mane Kathe, online, only on Eros Now.

Mane Mane Kathe

1981

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Shikari

1981

Muniyana Madari poster
NR

Muniyana Madari is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film.

Muniyana Madari

1981

Premaloka poster
8.2

A young boy is in love with his classmate, who turns down his proposal. To impress her, he poses as a mysterious biker to make her fall in love with him.

Premaloka

1987

Yuga Purusha poster
7.0

While on a break, a man hallucinates of vivid imagery from his past life. As he starts remembering things, his girlfriend observes him falling for an older woman.

Yuga Purusha

1989

1970s · 23 titles

Savathiya Neralu poster
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A widower falls in love with a bright, energetic woman who is very different from his first wife. After he marries her, she faces several situations in his house.

Savathiya Neralu

1979

Dhanalakshmi poster
NR

A group of robbers pretend to be guests in order to enter a house where they think valuable treasure may possibly be hidden.

Dhanalakshmi

1977

Kalla Kulla poster
10.0

Kalla Kulla is a 1975 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film, directed by K. S. R. Das and produced by Shastry Associates. The story is written by M. D. Sundar. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Dwarakish, Bhavani and Jayalakshmi. The film was widely appreciated for its songs and story upon release. The songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra were huge hits. The movie was dubbed in Hindi as Chor Ka Bhai Chor. H.R. Bhargava was the associate director of this movie. The director remade the movie in Telugu in 1976 as Kallanum Kullanum. The movie was dubbed in Malayalam as Kallanum Kullanum

Kalla Kulla

1975

Pakka Kalla poster
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Ravi, a thief, falls in love with Lata, the daughter of a wealthy man. However, problems arise when her father turns out to be an alleged killer and the long-lost father of Ravi's friend, Shankar.

Pakka Kalla

1979

Upasane poster
8.0

Shraddha is a music enthusiast. She is determined to pursue a career in classical music but faces several obstacles.

Upasane

1974

Bangarada Gudi poster
9.0

Bangarada Gudi is a 1976 Indian Kannada film, directed by K. S. R. Das and produced by C. H. Prakash Rao. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Manjula, Ambareesh and Padmapriya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. The director remade the movie in Telugu in 1979 as Bangaru Gudi.

Bangarada Gudi

1976

Sirithanakke Saval poster
NR

Movie starring Vishnuvardhan, Manjula Devi, K S Ashwath and is directed by T R Ramanna.

Sirithanakke Saval

1978

Naagarahaavu poster
6.4

Although Ramachari falls madly in love with Alamelu, her parents forbid their marriage and force her to marry another man. But Ramachari can't stand idly by when he discovers his sweetheart's husband has become her pimp. Quietly aiding Ramachari on his quest to save Alamelu is Chamayya, a childless woman who loves him as much as if he were her own son.

Naagarahaavu

1972

Muyyige Muyyi poster
8.0

Muyyige Muyyi is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by P. Krishna Raj. The multi-starrer is led by Srinath, Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, Manjula, Roja Ramani and Chandrashekhar.

Muyyige Muyyi

1978

Vijay Vikram poster
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Kaveri gets raped by Vikram who impregnates her and then refuses to marry her. When their son, Vijay, grows up and learns the truth, he seeks revenge.

Vijay Vikram

1979

Bili Hendthi poster
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Sharada (Aarathi) is engaged to Gopi (Anil Kumar), who is studying abroad. She shares a close bond with her future in-laws. However, when her fiancé returns, she discovers that he has married Elisa (Margaret Thomsen), a white woman, and is no longer interested in her.

Bili Hendthi

1975

No artwork available
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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

Hombisilu poster
7.0

Dr Roopa and Dr Nataraj get married and being both egoistic, and little arrogant, differences come up in their personal and Professional life where they run a Nursing home. Roopa suspects her husband of having an affair with another Doctor Vasanthi...Suspicions and neglect and duty conflict with each other and will their wedding stand this acid test?

Hombisilu

1978

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

Sharapanjara poster
8.3

Kaveri and Sathish fall in love and get married and have a perfect life. However, Sathish's behaviour towards Kaveri changes when he finds out she was molested as a kid. The film revolves around the issues of a woman's chastity, the acceptance of mentally ill by society and unfaithful spouses.

Sharapanjara

1971

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

Bhagya Jyothi poster
NR

Based on a novel by Mangala Satyan, this movie is a mirror to society's take on the caste system.

Bhagya Jyothi

1975

Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu poster
6.0

Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu is a 1970 Indian Kannada film, directed and produced by K. S. L. Swamy. The film stars Udaykumar, Srinath, Ramesh and Ravi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar.

Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu

1970

No artwork available
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No synopsis available yet.

Naniruvude Ninagagi

1979

Bhaktha Kumbara poster
9.7

Bhakta Kumbara is a 1974 Indian Kannada biographical film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by N R Anuradha Devi. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavati and Balkrishna in lead roles. The film had a musical score by G.K. Venkatesh. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making her Kannada film debut. The movie is based on the life of Gora Kumbhar, a potter turned into a saint who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries in Teredoki village. He supposedly lost his child while curing the clay by his legs for making pots, because he did not notice his child fumbling under his feet as he immersed himself in chanting the name of God. He was called Saint Gora Kumbara by the people of Maharashtra.

Bhaktha Kumbara

1974

Hosilu Mettida Hennu poster
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Hosilu Mettida Hennu is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by V. T. Thyagarajan and produced by T. H. Rama Murthy

Hosilu Mettida Hennu

1976

Amarnath poster
6.0

Amarnath is a 1978 Indian Kannada film, directed by K. Mani Murugan and produced by N. K. Narayan, V. K. Ramesh and P. B. Walke. The film stars Ambareesh, Sundar Krishna Urs, Dheerendra Gopal and K. S. Ashwath in lead roles. The film had musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar.

Amarnath

1978

Naa Ninna Bidalaare poster
9.0

Krishna refuses to accept Kamini's love for him. But when Kamini dies and her ghost possesses Krishna, his wife, Gayatri, tries to save him from this situation.

Naa Ninna Bidalaare

1979

1960s · 13 titles

Vidhi Vilasa poster
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The legend of a self fulfilling prophecy

Vidhi Vilasa

1962

Gejje Pooje poster
8.0

A young girl is brought up in poverty but understands the value of education, and with the support of her mother struggles to reject a life of prostitution.

Gejje Pooje

1969

Naga Pooja poster
10.0

Naga Pooja is a 1965 Kannada film that stars Dr. Rajkumar in a lead role.

Naga Pooja

1965

Chandrahasa poster
10.0

Chandrahasa is a 1965 Kannada film that stars Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role

Chandrahasa

1965

Dashavathara poster
NR

Dashavathara is a 1960 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by P. G. Mohan and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, Rajashankar and Narasimharaju.

Dashavathara

1960

Gange Gowri poster
9.0

The film encompasses the story of Daksha yajna. It depicts how the daksha yajna was desecrated following the jumping into the fire by Lord Shiva's wife Dakshayani. Following this, Lord Shiva marries Goddess Parvati. Later, the Devatas Shiva, Ganga, Gowri all take birth as avatars on earth in the city of Kashi. Eventually, Shiva, Gowri and Ganga all get married in their earthly avatars.

Gange Gowri

1967

Gange Gowri poster
9.0

The film encompasses the story of Daksha yajna. It depicts how the daksha yajna was desecrated following the jumping into the fire by Lord Shiva's wife Dakshayani. Following this, Lord Shiva marries Goddess Parvati. Later, the Devatas Shiva, Ganga, Gowri all take birth as avatars on earth in the city of Kashi. Eventually, Shiva, Gowri and Ganga all get married in their earthly avatars.

Gange Gowri

1967

Kaivara Mahathme poster
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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
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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

Vaatsalya poster
10.0

Vaatsalya is a 1965 Kannada film that stars Dr. Rajkumar in a lead role

Vaatsalya

1965

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

Kantheredu Nodu poster
7.0

Kantheredu Nodu is a 1961 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by T. V. Singh Thakur and produced by A. K. Velan. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavathi, T. N. Balakrishna and Rajasree. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. The film was remade in Malayalam in 1965 as Kavyamela and the producer of Kantheredu Nodu, Velan, subsequently remade it in Tamil in 1968 as Devi, starring R. Muthuraman and Devika.

Kantheredu Nodu

1961

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