Dwarakish
Known for: Acting
Born: August 19, 1942
Died: April 16, 2024
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
94 movies · 1 TV show, newest first
4.2
Aatagara
2015
5.0
Weekend With Ramesh
2014
5.2
Maanikya
2014
5.8
Chaarulatha
2012
5.9
Vishnuvardhana
2011
NR
Bisile
2010
NR
Cheluvina Chilipili
2009
NR
Jothe Jotheyali
2006
8.2
Apthamitra
2004
NR
Khushi
2003
NR
Baalina Jyothi
1996
NR
Hello Sister
199510.0
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
1995
NR
Giddu Daada
1995
NR
Kidnap
1995
NR
Kiladigalu
1994
NR
Mandyada Gandu
1994
NR
Rasika
1994
NR
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
1993
NR
Server Somanna
1993
NR
Muddina Maava
1993
NR
Shruthi
1990
NR
Jai Karnataka
1989
NR
Krishna Nee Kunidaga
1988
6.8
Dance Raja Dance
1987NR
Kizhakku Africavil Sheela
1987
8.0
Africadalli Sheela
1986
6.2
Naan Adimai Illai
1986
NR
Nee Thanda Kanike
1985
NR
Nee Bareda Kadambari
1985
NR
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
1984
7.5
Gangvaa
1984
7.0
Police Papanna
1984
NR
Prachanda Kulla
1984
NR
Geluvu Nannade
1983
5.5
Adutha Varisu
1983
10.0
Gedda Maga
1983
NR
Jimmy Gallu
1982
NR
Maava Sose Savaal
1982
NR
Prema Mathsara
1982
NR
Snehada Sankole
1982
NR
Shankar Sundar
1982
NR
Pedda Gedda
1982
NR
Avala Hejje
1981
NR
Mane Mane Kathe
1981
NR
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
1980
9.0
Auto Raja
1980
NR
Kulla Kulli
1980
8.0
Point Parimala
1980
NR
Vijay Vikram
1979
8.0
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
1979
8.0
Asadhya Aliya
1979
10.0
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
1978
7.0
Vasantha Lakshmi
1978
NR
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
1978
8.0
Kiladi Jodi
1978
NR
Sirithanakke Saval
19786.5
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978
NR
Halli Haida
1978
9.0
Kittu Puttu
19774.0
Galaate Samsaara
1977
8.0
Sahodarara Savaal
1977
9.0
Bhaagyavantharu
1977
NR
Dhanalakshmi
1977
NR
Pavanaganga
1977
9.5
Bahaddur Gandu
1976
NR
Hudugatada Hudugi
1976
NR
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
1976
10.0
Kalla Kulla
1975
7.0
Maga Mommaga
1974
NR
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
1974
9.7
Bhaktha Kumbara
1974
9.0
Doorada Betta
1973
10.0
Devaru Kotta Thangi
1973
10.0
Nanda Gokula
1972
NR
Kranthiveera
1972
NR
Kulla Agent 000
1972
9.4
Bangarada Manushya
1972
9.5
Janma Rahasya
1972
8.0
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
1971
8.0
Nyayave Devaru
1971
NR
Thayi Devaru
1971
NR
Baala Bandhana
1971
9.5
Baalu Belagithu
1970
8.0
C.I.D. Rajanna
1970
9.0
Mayor Muthanna
1969
8.0
Lakshadheeshwara
1968
7.0
Bhaagyada Baagilu
1968
NR
Bedi Bandavalu
1968
NR
Gandhinagara
1968
6.0
Dhana Pishachi
1967
8.0
Lagnapathrike
19678.0
Shri Purandaradasaru
1967
7.0
Maduve Madi Nodu
1965
7.5
Sathya Harishchandra
1965