Dwarakish
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.
82 acting credits · 13 directing credits
Acting · 82
Weekend With Ramesh
2014
Africadalli Sheela
1986
Mane Mane Kathe
1981
Bahaddur Gandu
1976
Bhaagyavantharu
1977
Sahodarara Savaal
1977
Kiladi Jodi
1978
Kranthiveera
1972
Vishnuvardhana
2011
Lagnapathrike
1967
Aatagara
2015
Bhaktha Kumbara
1974
Janma Rahasya
1972
Kittu Puttu
1977
Muddina Maava
1993
Nyayave Devaru
1971
Vijay Vikram
1979
Bangarada Manushya
1972
Kalla Kulla
1975
Maduve Madi Nodu
1965
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
1993
Sathya Harishchandra
1965
Vasantha Lakshmi
1978
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
1979
Apthamitra
2004
Rasika
1994
Doorada Betta
1973
Kulla Kulli
1980
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
1995
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978
Bhaagyada Baagilu
1968
Mayor Muthanna
1969
Avala Hejje
1981
Maga Mommaga
1974
Auto Raja
1980
Police Papanna
1984
Pedda Gedda
1982
Point Parimala
1980
Pavanaganga
1977
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
1984
Cheluvina Chilipili
2009
Thayi Devaru
1971
Shankar Sundar
1982
Prachanda Kulla
1984
Bedi Bandavalu
1968
Server Somanna
1993
Devaru Kotta Thangi
1973
Nanda Gokula
1972
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
1978
Dhanalakshmi
1977
Asadhya Aliya
1979
Bisile
2010
Dhana Pishachi
1967
Baalu Belagithu
1970
Hudugatada Hudugi
1976
Jimmy Gallu
1982
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
1971
Giddu Daada
1995
Kiladigalu
1994
Sirithanakke Saval
1978
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
1974
Lakshadheeshwara
1968
Kulla Agent 000
1972
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
1978
Mandyada Gandu
1994
Baala Bandhana
1971
C.I.D. Rajanna
1970
Khushi
2003
Gandhinagara
1968
Jothe Jotheyali
2006
Baalina Jyothi
1996
Kidnap
1995
Hello Sister
1995
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
1980
Maava Sose Savaal
1982
Gedda Maga
1983
Geluvu Nannade
1983
Prema Mathsara
1982
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
1976
Halli Haida
1978
Shri Purandaradasaru
1967
Snehada Sankole
1982
Directing · 13
Africadalli Sheela
1986
Naan Adimai Illai
1986
Nee Bareda Kadambari
1985
Dance Raja Dance
1987
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
1993
Rasika
1994
Jai Karnataka
1989
Giddu Daada
1995
Kiladigalu
1994
Nee Thanda Kanike
1985
Shruthi
1990
Kidnap
1995
Krishna Nee Kunidaga
1988