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.
Known For
Credits
- 2015 · Aatagara as
- 2014 · Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- 2011 · Vishnuvardhana as Colonel (Bharathi's father)
- 2006 · Jothe Jotheyali as
- 2004 · Apthamitra as
- 2003 · Khushi as
- 1996 · Baalina Jyothi as
- 1995 · Shiv Bhola Bhandari as
- 1995 · Kidnap as
- 1994 · Kiladigalu as
- 1994 · Rasika as
- 1993 · Server Somanna as
- 1993 · Muddina Maava as
- 1986 · Africadalli Sheela as
- 1983 · Gedda Maga as
- 1982 · Jimmy Gallu as
- 1982 · Prema Mathsara as
- 1982 · Snehada Sankole as
- 1982 · Pedda Gedda as
- 1981 · Avala Hejje as
- 1981 · Mane Mane Kathe as
- 1980 · Nyaya Neethi Dharma as
- 1980 · Kulla Kulli as Krishna alias Kulla
- 1980 · Point Parimala as Vamana
- 1979 · Vijay Vikram as
- 1979 · Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu as Sundar
- 1979 · Asadhya Aliya as Sathyananda
- 1978 · Maathu Tappada Maga as
- 1977 · Kittu Puttu as Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)
- 1977 · Sahodarara Savaal as Raja
- 1977 · Bhaagyavantharu as Subbu
- 1976 · Bahaddur Gandu as Panju's friend
- 1974 · Maga Mommaga as Anand Rao's Son
- 1974 · Bhaktha Kumbara as
- 1972 · Bangarada Manushya as
- 1971 · Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama as Makaranda
- 1971 · Nyayave Devaru as Mugur Mukunda
- 1969 · Mayor Muthanna as Ranga
- 1968 · Bedi Bandavalu as
- Future · Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege as Shyam
- 2010 · Bisile as
- 1995 · Hello Sister as
- 1995 · Giddu Daada as
- 1994 · Mandyada Gandu as
- 1984 · Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu as Mohan
- 1984 · Police Papanna as
- 1984 · Prachanda Kulla as
- 1983 · Geluvu Nannade as
- 1982 · Maava Sose Savaal as
- 1982 · Shankar Sundar as
- 1980 · Auto Raja as
- 1978 · Singaporenalli Raja Kulla as Venugopal
- 1978 · Vasantha Lakshmi as
- 1978 · Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi as
- 1978 · Kiladi Jodi as Guest Appearance
- 1978 · Sirithanakke Saval as
- 1978 · Halli Haida as
- 1977 · Dhanalakshmi as
- 1977 · Pavanaganga as
- 1976 · Hudugatada Hudugi as
- 1976 · Hosilu Mettida Hennu as
- 1975 · Kalla Kulla as Ramesh aka Kulla
- 1974 · Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala as
- 1973 · Doorada Betta as
- 1973 · Devaru Kotta Thangi as
- 1972 · Nanda Gokula as
- 1972 · Kranthiveera as
- 1972 · Kulla Agent 000 as
- 1972 · Janma Rahasya as
- 1971 · Thayi Devaru as
- 1971 · Baala Bandhana as
- 1970 · Baalu Belagithu as
- 1970 · C.I.D. Rajanna as Mallanna
- 1968 · Lakshadheeshwara as
- 1968 · Bhaagyada Baagilu as Hanumantha
- 1968 · Gandhinagara as Prabhakara
- 1967 · Dhana Pishachi as
- 1967 · Lagnapathrike as Ganesha
- 1965 · Maduve Madi Nodu as Simhadri