
Acting
Dwarakish
Born 1942-08-19 · Hunasur, Mysore
Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath (19 August 1942 – 16 April 2024), known by his stage name Dwarakish was an Indian actor, comedian and filmmaker who predominantly worked in Kannada cinema in addition to few Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. Starting his career as a supporting actor in Veera Sankalpa (1964) and co-producer for the film Mamatheya Madilu in 1966, Dwarakish went on to work over five decades in cinema. He debuted as a director with the film Nee Bareda Kadambari (1985). Fondly remembered as "Karnatakada Kulla" (lit. 'Dwarf of Karnataka'), Dwarakish produced over 50 films under his home production called "Dwarakish Chitra". Mayor Muthanna (1969) was the first film to be produced under his banner. He is referred to be the "First showman of Kannada cinema" for his daring and lavish experiments and his films were known for grand sets, songs and exotic locations.
Acting credits
4.2Ten contestants of a reality show, who come from different backgrounds, are taken to a secluded island. When some of them get killed one after another, it is up to the rest to investigate the matter.
Aatagara
2015
10.0Basappa, a notorious gangster, kills an incorruptible police officer, Alex Muthanna. His sons, Arun and John, try to avenge their father's death.
Gedda Maga
1983
NRThe plot follows a psychotic killer who escapes from prison to murder his wife.
Prema Mathsara
1982
5.9No one has entered a biography for him.
Vishnuvardhana
2011
NRKaveri 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
NRA group of robbers pretend to be guests in order to enter a house where they think valuable treasure may possibly be hidden.
Dhanalakshmi
1977
NRA police officer is distraught on learning about his brother's involvement in a robbery case. However, things take a turn when he decides to arrest him.
Shankar Sundar
1982
NRIt is a remake of the 1973 Tamil film Pookkari.
Halli Haida
1978
NR1983 Kannada film directed by S.A. Chandrashekar
Geluvu Nannade
1983
A couple stays at a friend's house post their registered marriage and later, mutually decides that the husband poses as the confidant's spouse in order to inherit the uncle's wealth.
Galaate Samsaara
1977
NRVijay meets his college friend Ajay, who is now a successful policeman. Soon, out of jealousy, he kidnaps Ajay's girlfriend.
Kidnap
1995
NRNakul and Divya, heading for divorce. Through flashbacks, we see their love story, marriage, and struggles. Misunderstandings and neglect lead to separation. After the divorce, Nakul dies saving Divya from a criminal, making her realize his true love.
Jothe Jotheyali
2006
5.2Vijay and Manasa's families have been at each other's throat's since the past 25 years. However, things take a turn when they fall in love with each other.
Maanikya
2014
NRSwapna and Balu fall in love with each other, but her father is a strict man and against their love. Problems ensue when Swapna goes missing.
Cheluvina Chilipili
2009
Kumar falls for Latha but is unable to marry her as his father opposes their relationship. After Kumar marries another woman, Chandru, an evil man, enters Latha's life, and Kumar tries to save her.
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978
NRSomanna, an aspiring actor who works as a waiter gets a break in the film industry with the help of his friend. However, stardom takes away his happiness, forcing him to take a tough decision.
Server Somanna
1993
NRKannada film inspired by Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre
Bedi Bandavalu
1968
8.0A gangster agrees to pay Rajesh and his friends INR one crore in exchange for a bicycle that contains diamonds. However, things take a turn when Rajesh's sister gets kidnapped.
Point Parimala
1980
NRAjay, Vijay and Shashank, the irresponsible sons of two wealthy industrialists, accept the challenge posed by their fathers of earning money on their own.
Khushi
2003
8.0Ravi, a poor man, falls in love with a rich woman, Madhavi. In order to impress her, he poses as a rich man with the help of his friend, Sripathi
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
1979
NRVijay, a village chairman, marries a poor girl, Lakshmi, against his family's wish. Vijay's brother-in-law is enraged for not marrying his daughter and devises a plan to defame him.
Muddina Maava
1993
NRKrishna, a simple man, is cheated and humiliated by the village head, Kempe Gowda, and his daughter, Radha. To seek revenge, Krishna disguises himself and devises a plan to teach them a lesson.
Mandyada Gandu
1994
8.0One illiterate villager forcibly purchases a lottery ticket which fetches him one lakh rupees. By the time results announced, he loses His ticket somewhere in the house. Story revolves around finding the ticket, getting the money and spending of that huge money.
Lakshadheeshwara
1968
8.2Apthamitra movie is based on Nagavalli (Dancer). Ramesh, an engineer buys the palace. Everyone believes that the spirit of Nagavalli, a dancer is captivated in a room of that palace. Ganga she opens the locked room with the help of Soumya. Then start the troubles. Vijay who came to ramesh house for holidays.
Apthamitra
2004
Behind the camera
10.0Basappa, a notorious gangster, kills an incorruptible police officer, Alex Muthanna. His sons, Arun and John, try to avenge their father's death.
Gedda Maga
1983
5.8Chaarulatha (also spelled as Charulatha) is a 2012 Indian horror film simultaneously made in Kannada and Tamil languages. The film was directed by Pon Kumaran, a former associate to K. Bhagyaraj and K. S. Ravikumar, and features Priyamani in the lead role. The film was an adaptation of the Thai horror film Alone. Sundar C Babu composed the film's music.] The film’s story is about conjoined twins. Produced by Global One Studios and distributed by Hansraj Saxena's Sax Pictures, Charulatha released on 21 September 2012 with dubbed Malayalam and Telugu versions with the same title.
Chaarulatha
2012
Story features an affluent couple, who venture into a forest to serve the tribal groups. Unfortunately, they die leaving behind their infant daughter Sheela, who gets nurtured amongst the wild.
Kizhakku Africavil Sheela
1987
Story features an affluent couple, who venture into a forest to serve the tribal groups. Unfortunately, they die leaving behind their infant daughter Sheela, who gets nurtured amongst the wild.
Kizhakku Africavil Sheela
1987
Story features an affluent couple, who venture into a forest to serve the tribal groups. Unfortunately, they die leaving behind their infant daughter Sheela, who gets nurtured amongst the wild.
Kizhakku Africavil Sheela
1987
5.9No one has entered a biography for him.
Vishnuvardhana
2011
NRVijay meets his college friend Ajay, who is now a successful policeman. Soon, out of jealousy, he kidnaps Ajay's girlfriend.
Kidnap
1995
NRVijay meets his college friend Ajay, who is now a successful policeman. Soon, out of jealousy, he kidnaps Ajay's girlfriend.
Kidnap
1995
NRVijay meets his college friend Ajay, who is now a successful policeman. Soon, out of jealousy, he kidnaps Ajay's girlfriend.
Kidnap
1995
8.0Ravi, a poor man, falls in love with a rich woman, Madhavi. In order to impress her, he poses as a rich man with the help of his friend, Sripathi
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
1979
NRKrishna wants to become a dancer, but his parents are against his decision. He falls in love with Radha who helps and supports him in achieving his dream.
Krishna Nee Kunidaga
1988
NRKrishna wants to become a dancer, but his parents are against his decision. He falls in love with Radha who helps and supports him in achieving his dream.
Krishna Nee Kunidaga
1988
8.2Apthamitra movie is based on Nagavalli (Dancer). Ramesh, an engineer buys the palace. Everyone believes that the spirit of Nagavalli, a dancer is captivated in a room of that palace. Ganga she opens the locked room with the help of Soumya. Then start the troubles. Vijay who came to ramesh house for holidays.
Apthamitra
2004
NRThe film tells the story of four struggling friends aspiring to be musicians who accidentally meet a girl Shruthi who is in search of her lover. Shruthi joins the gang of friends and helps them change their fortunes in the music industry. The sudden arrival of Shruthi's lover takes a turn on their relationships.
Shruthi
1990
NRThe film tells the story of four struggling friends aspiring to be musicians who accidentally meet a girl Shruthi who is in search of her lover. Shruthi joins the gang of friends and helps them change their fortunes in the music industry. The sudden arrival of Shruthi's lover takes a turn on their relationships.
Shruthi
1990
6.2Vijay and Priya fall in love and get married against her father's wishes. However, when they get separated after a fight, Priya's father plots to keep them away from each other.
Naan Adimai Illai
1986
NRHari and Krishna's uncle takes advantage of their innocence and tries to murder them for their wealth. A lawyer tries to outsmart him by hiring doppelgangers of Hari and Krishna.
Kiladigalu
1994
NRHari and Krishna's uncle takes advantage of their innocence and tries to murder them for their wealth. A lawyer tries to outsmart him by hiring doppelgangers of Hari and Krishna.
Kiladigalu
1994
6.8Raja, a talented but poor cobbler and break dancer, dreams of stardom. He falls for Radha, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, J.J.. Their romance faces obstacles, including a past incident that causes Raja's mother to demand they break up, and Raja's vow to get revenge on the man who killed his father, who turns out to be Radha's father.
Dance Raja Dance
1987
6.8Raja, a talented but poor cobbler and break dancer, dreams of stardom. He falls for Radha, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, J.J.. Their romance faces obstacles, including a past incident that causes Raja's mother to demand they break up, and Raja's vow to get revenge on the man who killed his father, who turns out to be Radha's father.
Dance Raja Dance
1987
6.8Raja, a talented but poor cobbler and break dancer, dreams of stardom. He falls for Radha, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, J.J.. Their romance faces obstacles, including a past incident that causes Raja's mother to demand they break up, and Raja's vow to get revenge on the man who killed his father, who turns out to be Radha's father.
Dance Raja Dance
1987
NRA couple get married to each other despite the initial disapproval of her parents. However, the woman's father, creates troubles and tries to separate them.
Nee Bareda Kadambari
1985
NRA couple get married to each other despite the initial disapproval of her parents. However, the woman's father, creates troubles and tries to separate them.
Nee Bareda Kadambari
1985
NRRayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Dwarakish and produced by P. Balaram. The film is a remake of director Priyadarshan's Malayalam film Chithram (1988) starring Mohanlal and Ranjini.
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
1993