Dwarakish

Dwarakish (81)

1942-08-19 - 2024-04-16 | 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.

On Movies

  • Aatagara
  • Vishnuvardhana
  • Apthamitra
  • Khushi
  • Baalina Jyothi
  • Hello Sister
  • Giddu Daada
  • Kidnap
  • Kiladigalu
  • Rasika
  • Server Somanna
  • Muddina Maava
  • Africadalli Sheela
  • Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
  • Police Papanna
  • Prachanda Kulla
  • Gedda Maga
  • Jimmy Gallu
  • Pedda Gedda
  • Avala Hejje
  • Mane Mane Kathe
  • Nyaya Neethi Dharma
  • Kulla Kulli
  • Point Parimala
  • Vijay Vikram
  • Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
  • Asadhya Aliya
  • Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
  • Vasantha Lakshmi
  • Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
  • Kiladi Jodi
  • Sirithanakke Saval
  • Kittu Puttu
  • Sahodarara Savaal
  • Bhaagyavantharu
  • Dhanalakshmi
  • Pavanaganga
  • Bahaddur Gandu
  • Hudugatada Hudugi
  • Hosilu Mettida Hennu
  • Kalla Kulla
  • Maga Mommaga
  • Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
  • Bhaktha Kumbara
  • Doorada Betta
  • Devaru Kotta Thangi
  • Nanda Gokula
  • Kranthiveera
  • Kulla Agent 000
  • Janma Rahasya
  • Nyayave Devaru
  • Thayi Devaru
  • Baala Bandhana
  • Baalu Belagithu
  • C.I.D. Rajanna
  • Mayor Muthanna
  • Lakshadheeshwara
  • Bhaagyada Baagilu
  • Gandhinagara
  • Lagnapathrike

Movies as Director

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