Mukesh Rishi

Acting

Mukesh Rishi

Born

1956-04-19 (70)

Place of birth

Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Known for

Acting

Credits

65 titles

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 6 titles

Manamey poster
NR

A charismatic playboy's life takes an unexpected turn when a young boy enters his world. Initially causing chaos, the boy gradually becomes an integral part of their lives.

Manamey

2024

Vakeel Saab poster
6.5

A retired lawyer with a troubled past returns to the courtroom to fight for three young women falsely accused in a high-profile assault case.

Vakeel Saab

2021

Kannappa poster
5.1

After witnessing the cruel sacrifice of his childhood friend, an atheist warrior rejects religion until love forces him to find his own faith.

Kannappa

2025

James poster
5.8

Santhosh Kumar, who goes by the name James, runs a security agency and has been commissioned to take care of a family that owns a drug cartel. He is swift, agile and deft with his work and wins the appreciation of everyone. But is there more to who Santhosh really is?

James

2022

Viswam poster
3.0

When terrorists target a young girl who witnessed an assassination, a heroic taxi driver comes to the rescue.

Viswam

2024

Gul Makai poster
NR

Fear is like an elastic band. You stretch the band inside of your mind and it keeps expanding, till one moment it snaps or you cut it for it to break. 'Gul Makai' is such a story, a story of courage that overcame fear and oppression. 'Gul Makai' accounts the courageous journey and struggle of Nobel laureate Malala Yousufzai, from her humble upbringing in the Swat Valley to her becoming the champion for free education to all. 'Gul Makai' is a small tribute to this lion hearted girl who is in every essence a global citizen championing a cause that transcends boundaries, caste, religion and geography.

Gul Makai

2020

2010s · 20 titles

Shambo Shiva Shambo poster
7.0

Three loyal friends face tragic consequences and personal sacrifices when they unite to help an eloped couple overcome family opposition.

Shambo Shiva Shambo

2010

Kalank poster
5.8

In Pre-Independent India, circa 1945, the elite, opulent and solemn world of the Chaudhry family, and the wild, mysterious and musical underbelly of the town, Hira Mandi, clash when Roop Chaudhry encounters Zafar, a daredevil from Hira Mandi, unleashing deep-buried truths, secrets of betrayal and affairs that threaten to bring both worlds crashing down.

Kalank

2019

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy poster
6.3

Gwalior Fort, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. In a moment of despair, Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi, encourages her men by telling them the heroic story of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, a brave Telugu chieftain who took up arms in 1846 to protest against the numerous arbitrariness and crimes perpetrated by the leaders and military forces of the East India Company.

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

2019

Srimanthudu poster
6.7

Harsha, a multi-millionaire guy who has everything but there is something else he's looking for and in the process he adopts a complete village trying to bring change in the people.

Srimanthudu

2015

Baadshah poster
5.5

Rama Rao fails to get a job with the police force due to his father's connections with a gangster. But when his brother is killed by the gangster, Rama Rao becomes Baadshah to oppose him.

Baadshah

2013

Maharshi poster
6.6

Rishi Kumar is a billionaire and the CEO of Origins, someone who has always strived for the success he now owns. His friend Ravi needs help, how will he come through?

Maharshi

2019

Bruce Lee: The Fighter poster
5.7

When a stuntman is mistaken for a police officer, he begins fighting crime.

Bruce Lee: The Fighter

2015

Darling poster
6.4

Prabha prepares to meet Nandini, his childhood friend, at a reunion party organised by his father. However, things take a turn when Nisha, a gangster's daughter, falls in love with him.

Darling

2010

Race Gurram poster
6.8

Ram and Lakshman, aka Lucky, are brothers who are polar opposites in nature. Their mother wishes to see them united.

Race Gurram

2014

Rachcha poster
4.2

A betting teenager, Raj gets involved in a larger bet than he had imagined to earn 2 million rupees for his father's treatment. Will he be able to save his father?

Rachcha

2012

Force poster
6.6

A vengeful drug-dealer/gangster targets and terrorizes an entire police unit and their families.

Force

2011

Brindavanam poster
6.5

Indu makes her boyfriend Krishna act like her friend Bhoomi's lover so that her family will stop searching for a groom. However, their lives takes a turn when Bhoomi falls in love with Krishna.

Brindavanam

2010

Maryade Ramanna poster
NR

Kannada language remake of the 2010 Telugu film Maryada Ramanna.

Maryade Ramanna

2011

Ramayya Vasthavayya poster
4.0

Nandu, a happy-go-lucky college student falls head over heels in love with Akarsha and goes all out to woo her. But only after Akarsha falls for him does she realize that he has revenge on his mind.

Ramayya Vasthavayya

2013

Atharintiki Daaredi poster
6.6

Goutham promises his grandfather that he will reunite him with his estranged daughter, Sunanda. Posing as a driver, Goutham enters Sunanda's house but trouble soon follows.

Atharintiki Daaredi

2013

School Master poster
NR

Jagannath is an admired teacher and a doting father to his daughter, Meghana. His life turns upside down when Meghana is kidnapped by mistake for the release of a gangster, Appu.

School Master

2010

Winner poster
4.0

Siddharth hates horse racing but accepts the challenge of becoming a professional jockey to win over his lady-love Sitara and teach his wicked grandfather, Dharmendra Reddy, a lesson.

Winner

2017

Vinaya Vidheya Rama poster
3.9

Ram is one among the five orphaned boys in Visakhapatnam, adopted by a doctor who ensures them a roof to live under, with dignity. Ram goes to any extent to protect his family and he's a handful for the baddie to handle in a time of crisis. How does Ram protect his family when they need him the most?

Vinaya Vidheya Rama

2019

Ramayana: The Epic poster
5.6

The film is a retelling of the story of Lord Rama, from his birth until his battle with Ravan at Sri Lanka.

Ramayana: The Epic

2010

Soukhyam poster
3.3

Soukhyam is a 2015 Telugu romantic comedy film produced by V. Anand Prasad on Bhavya Creations banner and directed by A.S. Ravikumar Chowdary. Starring Gopichand, Regina Cassandra in the lead roles and music composed by Anup Rubens.

Soukhyam

2015

2000s · 22 titles

Koi... Mil Gaya poster
7.0

A developmentally disabled boy's life changes after he encounters an extraterrestrial being.

Koi... Mil Gaya

2003

Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin poster
5.6

When Munna Bhai, a notorious gangster, meets Komal, he is immediately smitten. However, he must first confront her protective brother, Dr. Rastogi and her current boyfriend, Raja.

Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin

2002

Drona poster
6.0

When Drona's father scolds him for playing with his revolver, he runs away and disappears into oblivion. After many years, he returns home but hides his real identity from his parents.

Drona

2009

Blackmail poster
5.1

Inspector Abhay Rathod is a honest and diligent Police Inspector employed with Bombay Police. He was assigned the case of racketeer and criminal don, Shekhar Mohan. Abhay successfully entraps and arrests him, and has him sentenced to a long jail term. Years later, Abhay is now the Assistant Commissioner of Police; is married, and has a son named Chirag; and Shekhar Mohan has completed his jail term and is looking to seek vengeance against Abhay. He does so by kidnapping Chirag and taking him along with him. He object is not to seek any ransom money, but attempt to separate the child from his parents, as well as attempt to make a place in his heart. Shekhar finds out that Chirag loves racing and takes him on various race courses where the child is thrilled to watch fast sport cars, and soon starts a friendship with "Uncle" Shekhar. But with Abhay and the police closing in fast, will Shekhar and Chirag be able to maintain their friendship?

Blackmail

2005

Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai poster
5.6

When Preeti testifies against Bhavani Choudhry for a murder, he rapes her. After being humiliated and thrown out by her family, Avinash, a kind man, offers her a place to stay.

Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai

2000

Simhadri poster
6.5

Simhadri, a loyal servant in a landlord's house, leads a secret life as Singamalai, a powerful leader in the state of Kerala.

Simhadri

2003

Run poster
5.1

This action movie is filled with romance and adventure. As Abhisek fights for his life against the forces of crime and injustice, he meets Bhoomika, who captures his heart.

Run

2004

Garv: Pride and Honour poster
5.7

About to retire, police inspector Samar Singh changes his mind when he discovers that a recently elected official has ties with the underworld.

Garv: Pride and Honour

2004

Krazzy 4 poster
4.9

4 mental patients formulate the plan to rescue their kidnapped doctor and teach the kidnappers a lesson.

Krazzy 4

2008

Indian poster
5.2

DCP Raksekhar Azad (Raj) is an invincible cop with a great aim. He arrests a terrorist by the name of Khan. But Khan lands in a prison cell that looks cushier than the Buckingham Palace. However, this gets Raj promoted, and he is congratulated by none other than his father-in-law, who is also a very high ranking policeman. Then all of a sudden, Raj finds out that many policemen would like to see Khan go free. He discusses this issue with his father-in-law, and to his surprise, does not find any support from him. Disagreements and arguments ensue, and as a result, his father-in-law gets killed. The Police suspect Raj of killing him, they begin the process of arresting him, he runs away, while Khan is all set to get freed to do whatever he likes.

Indian

2001

Dum poster
5.1

Uday dreams of becoming a police officer and serving his country. His dream is accompanied by a fierce determination and drive to make his dream come true. Even as he courageously treads on his chosen path, he is confronted by the face of evil in the form of a crooked police officer, Shankar. But Uday soon meets with a television employee named Kaveri and once again finds his life upside down.

Dum

2003

Jodi No. 1 poster
5.4

Partners in crime Jai and Veeru set their next target on a rich businessman, Rai Bahadur. Things turn hilarious when both of them fall for his daughters.

Jodi No. 1

2001

Jaal: The Trap poster
5.9

Sunny Deol battles terrorists from Kashmir; from director Guddu Dhanoa.

Jaal: The Trap

2003

Okkadu poster
7.7

Ajay, a fiery Kabaddi player from Hyderabad, visits Kurnool for a tournament and rescues Swapna from a faction leader Obul Reddy, who wants to force her into marriage. He secretly hides her in his home and assists her in planning her escape abroad for her higher studies. But, fate has other plans.

Okkadu

2003

Pukar poster
6.2

Major Jaidev saves a politician from the clutches of a dreaded terrorist. However, the terrorist joins hands with his childhood friend Anjali to ruin his life.

Pukar

2000

Vallarasu poster
5.7

Vallarasu is the honest Deputy Commissioner of Police who has arrested Wasim Khan, a terrorist from Pakistan. His wife is Anjali, and they both have two children. Vallarasu kills his senior police officer and father-in-law because he knows the latter is working alongside terrorists.

Vallarasu

2000

Aarya 2 poster
6.6

Two young boys staying together at an orphanage become friends. One of them is adopted by a wealthy family and grows up to become the owner of a software company. He provides employment for his friend, but when they both fall in love with the same young woman, conflict emerges.

Aarya 2

2009

Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge poster
6.0

Veer, a villager, becomes restless after he is haunted by the visions of his past. When he is attacked on the day of his wedding, he forces his parents to reveal the truth about his identity.

Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge

2002

Nenunnanu poster
6.0

Venu is an orphan and a contractor at Vizag port. Anu is a student in classical singing. Sruthi is Anu's friend. Anu makes an attempt to elope with her boyfriend Arun. Arun is the son of a Business tycoon JP. JP sends police across to nab Anu. As police nab Arun, Venu rescues Anu.

Nenunnanu

2004

Manoharam poster
7.3

The film begins with the ISI moles scheming to destabilize India, followed by bomb blasts in Coimbatore and Hyderabad. Basha, an ISI agent, enters India to plant bombs at various places. Anand is a regular bank employee and through a case of mistaken identity by police, he exposes the nefarious ISI network. Anand is tried and sentenced to 14 years imprisonment. Anand's wife Usha tries to prove her husband's innocence with the help of CBI officer Srinivasa Murthy.

Manoharam

2000

Indra poster
6.6

A man embarks on a quest to make peace between two families fighting over the water problem in their district. In a bid to solve this crisis, he agrees to marry a girl from the rival family.

Indra

2002

Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera poster
4.2

About women who are trapped, used and abused by hidden cameras.

Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera

2006

1990s · 11 titles

Sarfarosh poster
6.9

When terrorists kill a cop's brother and disable his father, he fights back against the smuggling of guns and drugs which plagues his country.

Sarfarosh

1999

Arjun Pandit poster
5.8

An unexpected betrayal transforms a meek college professor into a cold-blooded gangster who wants to marry a woman against her wishes.

Arjun Pandit

1999

Ghatak poster
7.5

Katya, a ruthless mobster, rules over the town with an iron fist. When newcomer Kashi dares to challenge his reign of terror, he faces brutal consequences.

Ghatak

1996

Judwaa poster
6.0

Identical twins Raja and Prem are separated at birth and raised in drastically different backgrounds. While Prem becomes a singer in the USA, Raja's life leads him to become a tough-talking thug in India. When Prem comes to India, who's who confusion brews and leads to hilarious consequences.

Judwaa

1997

Gupt: The Hidden Truth poster
6.5

When Governor Jaisingh Sinha is murdered, the needle of suspicion points towards his estranged step-son, Sahil. Now Sahil must prove his innocence and find out who the real killer is.

Gupt: The Hidden Truth

1997

Parampara poster
6.3

In a remote region in India there has been a tradition of settling differences by fighting a duel with pistols with only one bullet in each of them. Such was the duel fought by Shankar and Thakur Bhavani Singh, with the latter emerging as the victor. Years later, Bhavani's son, Prithvi, returns from London, meets Shankar's son, Gora and daughter, Tara, befriends them, and eventually both Tara and Prithvi fall in love with each other. When Bhavani finds this out, he wants Prithvi to marry Rajeshwari, who comes from a rich family, and will destroy Gora Shankar and his tribe of gypsies. Unable to make up his mind, Prithvi ends up marrying both women, leading to Tara giving birth to a son, Pratap. Bhavani is enraged when he this out, he has Tara and a lot of their people slain, and their homes torched. Gora himself is arrested by the police, and sentenced to several years in prison...

Parampara

1993

Baazi poster
6.8

A tough and honest police officer wages a one-man war against terrorists and a corrupt politician who have planned to assassinate the chief minister of the state.

Baazi

1995

Sooryavansham poster
6.1

Thakur Bhanupratap, a well-respected village head, deems his youngest son Heera, a failure and treats him poorly. However, despite his father's disappointment, Heera tries his best to make him proud.

Sooryavansham

1999

Lal Baadshah poster
5.3

A man who got separated from his biological parents at birth, grows up to become the voice of the people. His caring nature for others, eventually leads him on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth about who his real parents are.

Lal Baadshah

1999

Bandhan poster
5.0

Unable to bear a child, Pooja is asked to compromise with her husband's new mistress or leave the house. Pooja's brother, Raju decides to fight for his sister and reunite her with her husband.

Bandhan

1998

Ghayal poster
6.8

Ajay is framed by Balwant Rai for his brother's murder and sent to prison. Later, he befriends three convicts and sets out to seek revenge against Balwant Rai.

Ghayal

1990

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