Dwarakish
Acting
1942-08-19 · 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.
Filmography
Aatagara
2015 · Movie
Weekend With Ramesh
2014 · Series
Maanikya
2014 · Movie
Chaarulatha
2012 · Movie
Vishnuvardhana
2011 · Movie
Bisile
2010 · Movie
Cheluvina Chilipili
2009 · Movie
Jothe Jotheyali
2006 · Movie
Apthamitra
2004 · Movie
Khushi
2003 · Movie
Baalina Jyothi
1996 · Movie
Hello Sister
1995 · Movie
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
1995 · Movie
Giddu Daada
1995 · Movie
Kidnap
1995 · Movie
Kiladigalu
1994 · Movie
Mandyada Gandu
1994 · Movie
Rasika
1994 · Movie
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
1993 · Movie
Server Somanna
1993 · Movie
Muddina Maava
1993 · Movie
Shruthi
1990 · Movie
Jai Karnataka
1989 · Movie
Krishna Nee Kunidaga
1988 · Movie
Dance Raja Dance
1987 · Movie
Kizhakku Africavil Sheela
1987 · Movie
Africadalli Sheela
1986 · Movie
Naan Adimai Illai
1986 · Movie
Nee Thanda Kanike
1985 · Movie
Nee Bareda Kadambari
1985 · Movie
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
1984 · Movie
Gangvaa
1984 · Movie
Police Papanna
1984 · Movie
Prachanda Kulla
1984 · Movie
Geluvu Nannade
1983 · Movie
Adutha Varisu
1983 · Movie
Gedda Maga
1983 · Movie
Jimmy Gallu
1982 · Movie
Maava Sose Savaal
1982 · Movie
Prema Mathsara
1982 · Movie
Snehada Sankole
1982 · Movie
Shankar Sundar
1982 · Movie
Pedda Gedda
1982 · Movie
Avala Hejje
1981 · Movie
Mane Mane Kathe
1981 · Movie
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
1980 · Movie
Auto Raja
1980 · Movie
Kulla Kulli
1980 · Movie
Point Parimala
1980 · Movie
Vijay Vikram
1979 · Movie
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
1979 · Movie
Asadhya Aliya
1979 · Movie
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
1978 · Movie
Vasantha Lakshmi
1978 · Movie
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
1978 · Movie
Kiladi Jodi
1978 · Movie
Sirithanakke Saval
1978 · Movie
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978 · Movie
Halli Haida
1978 · Movie
Kittu Puttu
1977 · Movie
Galaate Samsaara
1977 · Movie
Sahodarara Savaal
1977 · Movie
Bhaagyavantharu
1977 · Movie
Dhanalakshmi
1977 · Movie
Pavanaganga
1977 · Movie
Bahaddur Gandu
1976 · Movie
Hudugatada Hudugi
1976 · Movie
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
1976 · Movie
Kalla Kulla
1975 · Movie
Maga Mommaga
1974 · Movie
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
1974 · Movie
Bhaktha Kumbara
1974 · Movie
Doorada Betta
1973 · Movie
Devaru Kotta Thangi
1973 · Movie
Nanda Gokula
1972 · Movie
Kranthiveera
1972 · Movie
Kulla Agent 000
1972 · Movie
Bangarada Manushya
1972 · Movie
Janma Rahasya
1972 · Movie
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
1971 · Movie
Nyayave Devaru
1971 · Movie
Thayi Devaru
1971 · Movie
Baala Bandhana
1971 · Movie
Baalu Belagithu
1970 · Movie
C.I.D. Rajanna
1970 · Movie
Mayor Muthanna
1969 · Movie
Lakshadheeshwara
1968 · Movie
Bhaagyada Baagilu
1968 · Movie
Bedi Bandavalu
1968 · Movie
Gandhinagara
1968 · Movie
Dhana Pishachi
1967 · Movie
Lagnapathrike
1967 · Movie
Shri Purandaradasaru
1967 · Movie
Maduve Madi Nodu
1965 · Movie
Sathya Harishchandra
1965 · Movie