
Acting
Dwarakish
Born — Died
1942-08-19 — 2024-04-16
Place of birth
Hunasur, Mysore
Known for
Acting
Credits
101 titles
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 hi…
Known for
5.0Prominent celebrities in various fields, primarily from Karnataka, are invited to tell the story of their lives. Over steaming cups of coffee, Ramesh Aravind takes the audience on an inside journey with the celebrities through all walks of their lives.
Weekend With Ramesh
2014
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
Badrappa, a cunning man in a village, sets his eyes on jewels belonging to the temple. He befriends the sons of a man who guards the jewels and hatches a plan to get the keys to the treasure.
Haddina Kannu
1980
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
5.9No one has entered a biography for him.
Vishnuvardhana
2011
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
Film credits
2010s · 2 titles
2000s · 4 titles
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
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
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
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
1990s · 8 titles
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
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
NRMala, a tomboy, sets out to get married to her lover. But everything turns upside down when her enemies spread rumours that she is pregnant, resulting in her expulsion from the village.
Hello Sister
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, 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
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
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
NRGiddu and Dada stumble upon a key that can help them procure an invaluable diamond. Unbeknownst to them, a gangster is on the lookout for the same diamond as well.
Giddu Daada
1995
1980s · 15 titles
Badrappa, a cunning man in a village, sets his eyes on jewels belonging to the temple. He befriends the sons of a man who guards the jewels and hatches a plan to get the keys to the treasure.
Haddina Kannu
1980
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
NRAfter losing her parents in an accident at a young age, Sudha is adopted by her father's friend. She becomes a lawyer and takes up a special interest in a case that involves Jimmy, a do-gooder.
Jimmy Gallu
1982
NR1983 Kannada film directed by S.A. Chandrashekar
Geluvu Nannade
1983
NRA man and woman, who always quarrel, open their driving schools, individually, and compete with one another. Eventually, they realise they have feelings for each other.
Kulla Kulli
1980
NRThe plot follows a psychotic killer who escapes from prison to murder his wife.
Prema Mathsara
1982
NRMovie starring Srinath, Manjula, Ambareesh and is directed by A Kashilingam.
Snehada Sankole
1982
NRThe heir to a huge estate has a cognitive disability and only has the support of a kind aunt. Meanwhile, his greedy relatives plot his murder.
Pedda Gedda
1982
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
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
NRA family drama about the conflict between a father-in-law and his daughter-in-law.
Maava Sose Savaal
1982
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
NRMane 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
NRKumar, a graduate who is fed up with injustice, decides to commit suicide by jumping off a train. However, he is arrested for it and he narrates his story in court.
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
1980
7.0Papanna, a simpleton, is the only son of a sincere policeman. While on his deathbed, his father requests his friend to help Papanna become a police officer.
Police Papanna
1984
1970s · 26 titles
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 rich woman hires a poor man to pose as her boyfriend in order to evade marriage. However, things get complicated when she falls in love with him.
Hudugatada Hudugi
1976
NRIt is a remake of the 1973 Tamil film Pookkari.
Halli Haida
1978
10.0Kalla 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
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
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Naniruvude Ninagagi
1979
NRMovie starring Vishnuvardhan, Manjula Devi, K S Ashwath and is directed by T R Ramanna.
Sirithanakke Saval
1978
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
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
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
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
9.0Kittu Puttu is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by Dwarakish. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Dwarakish, Manjula, K. Vijaya and Vaishali Kasaravalli. The film was widely appreciated for its songs and story upon release. The songs tuned by Rajan–Nagendra were huge hits.
Kittu Puttu
1977
10.0Mr. Rajkumar is a 1970 Kannada film which stars Dr. Rajkumar and Rajasree in lead roles.
Mr. Rajkumar
1970
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
9.7Bhakta 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
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
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
NRParvathi, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, faces many problems in her life but gets settled when she marries a good man. Many other people are similarly helped due to their faith in God.
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
1974
NRHosilu 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
9.4Rajeeva comes to the village to visit his sister only to find that she's in financial trouble and has lost her husband. He decides to stay and help her out.
Bangaarada Manushya
1972
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
NRFilm with music from S. Janaki and others.
Pavanaganga
1977
NRKranthiveera is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed and produced by R. Ramamurthy. It stars Rajkumar, Rajesh and Jayanthi. The film's story was written by R. Rangarajan and Satyam was the soundtrack and score composer. The dialogues and lyrics were written by Chi. Udaya Shankar. The song Elli harikatha prasangavo had P. B. Sreenivas and Rajkumar playback singing together for the first time.
Kranthiveera
1972
9.5Baalu Belagithu is a 1970 Indian Kannada language drama film written and directed by Siddalingaiah. It stars Rajkumar, Jayanthi and Bharathi.[1] The film was released under Chitrashree International banner and produced by K S Prasad, B V Srinivas and A S Bhakthavathsalam. It was remade in Telugu as Manchivadu, in Hindi as Humshakal and in Tamil as Oorukku Uzhaippavan.
Baalu Belagithu
1970
9.5Kaveri, a poor woman, tries to commit suicide with her son but is caught. She is put behind bars and her son is brought up by a judge. Years later, he meets his mother again.
Janma Rahasya
1972
8.0Jaggu and George, two petty thieves, mend their ways to make George's lover, Jenny, and her father happy. However, they come across Jenny's lookalike who is in trouble and decide to help her.
Kiladi Jodi
1978
1960s · 5 titles
1967 Indian Kannada-language film
Shri Purandaradasaru
1967
6.0Dhana Pishachi is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by S. N. Singh. The film stars Sampath, K. S. Ashwath, Dikki Madhavarao and Kalpana. The film has musical score by Satyam
Dhana Pishachi
1967
NRKannada film inspired by Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre
Bedi Bandavalu
1968
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
8.0Lagnapathrike is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy and produced by A. M. Sameevulla. The film stars Rajkumar and Jayanthi. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar. This is the only movie in entire career of Rajkumar whose title starts with the letter "L".
Lagnapathrike
1967
Series credits
Behind the camera
5.9No one has entered a biography for him.
Vishnuvardhana
2011
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
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
5.7Chaarulatha (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
NRA man and woman, who always quarrel, open their driving schools, individually, and compete with one another. Eventually, they realise they have feelings for each other.
Kulla Kulli
1980
7.5Gangvaa embarks on a quest for revenge against a crooked landlord after he orders the death of his father for reporting his crimes to the police and getting him arrested.
Gangvaa
1984
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
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
NRThe heir to a huge estate has a cognitive disability and only has the support of a kind aunt. Meanwhile, his greedy relatives plot his murder.
Pedda Gedda
1982
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
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
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
9.0Kittu Puttu is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by Dwarakish. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Dwarakish, Manjula, K. Vijaya and Vaishali Kasaravalli. The film was widely appreciated for its songs and story upon release. The songs tuned by Rajan–Nagendra were huge hits.
Kittu Puttu
1977
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
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
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
NRA young boy, who is never loved by his father, grows up to become a spoilt and alcoholic man. However, he turns his life around when he falls in love with a simple woman.
Nee Thanda Kanike
1985
NRA young boy, who is never loved by his father, grows up to become a spoilt and alcoholic man. However, he turns his life around when he falls in love with a simple woman.
Nee Thanda Kanike
1985
NRA young boy, who is never loved by his father, grows up to become a spoilt and alcoholic man. However, he turns his life around when he falls in love with a simple woman.
Nee Thanda Kanike
1985
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
5.5When the sole person to inherit the family wealth is missing, her grandmother desperately searches for her. A conniving relative, who also killed the girl's parents, finds a look-alike to help him gain the wealth.
Adutha Varisu
1983
NRA good-hearted man looks after a few orphans. He faces several challenges when a gangster tries to evict them.
Jai Karnataka
1989
NRA good-hearted man looks after a few orphans. He faces several challenges when a gangster tries to evict them.
Jai Karnataka
1989
NRA good-hearted man looks after a few orphans. He faces several challenges when a gangster tries to evict them.
Jai Karnataka
1989
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
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
7.0Papanna, a simpleton, is the only son of a sincere policeman. While on his deathbed, his father requests his friend to help Papanna become a police officer.
Police Papanna
1984
NRGiddu and Dada stumble upon a key that can help them procure an invaluable diamond. Unbeknownst to them, a gangster is on the lookout for the same diamond as well.
Giddu Daada
1995
NRGiddu and Dada stumble upon a key that can help them procure an invaluable diamond. Unbeknownst to them, a gangster is on the lookout for the same diamond as well.
Giddu Daada
1995
NRGiddu and Dada stumble upon a key that can help them procure an invaluable diamond. Unbeknownst to them, a gangster is on the lookout for the same diamond as well.
Giddu Daada
1995

