
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)
- 2010 · Bisile as
- 2006 · Jothe Jotheyali as
- 2004 · Apthamitra as
- 2003 · Khushi as
- 1996 · Baalina Jyothi as
- 1995 · Hello Sister 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
- 1984 · Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu as Mohan
- 1984 · Police Papanna as
- 1984 · Prachanda Kulla as
- 1983 · Gedda Maga as
- 1982 · Jimmy Gallu as
- 1982 · Pedda Gedda as
- 1981 · Simhada Mari Sainya as
- 1981 · Avala Hejje as
- 1981 · Mane Mane Kathe 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 · Singaporenalli Raja Kulla as Venugopal
- 1978 · Vasantha Lakshmi as
- 1978 · Kiladi Jodi as Guest Appearance
- 1978 · Maathu Tappada Maga as
- 1977 · Kittu Puttu as Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)
- 1977 · Sahodarara Savaal as Raja
- 1977 · Bhaagyavantharu as Subbu
- 1977 · Pavanaganga as
- 1976 · Bahaddur Gandu as Panju's friend
- 1975 · Kalla Kulla as Ramesh aka Kulla
- 1974 · Maga Mommaga as Anand Rao's Son
- 1974 · Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala as
- 1974 · Bhaktha Kumbara as
- 1973 · Doorada Betta as
- 1973 · Devaru Kotta Thangi as
- 1972 · Nanda Gokula as
- 1972 · Kranthiveera as
- 1972 · Kulla Agent 000 as
- 1972 · Bangarada Manushya as
- 1972 · Janma Rahasya as
- 1971 · Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama as Makaranda
- 1971 · Nyayave Devaru as Mugur Mukunda
- 1971 · Thayi Devaru as
- 1971 · Baala Bandhana as
- 1970 · Baalu Belagithu as
- 1970 · C.I.D. Rajanna as Mallanna
- 1969 · Mayor Muthanna as Ranga
- 1968 · Lakshadheeshwara as
- 1968 · Bhaagyada Baagilu as Hanumantha
- 1968 · Bedi Bandavalu as
- 1968 · Gandhinagara as Prabhakara
- Future · Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege as Shyam
- 1967 · Lagnapathrike as Ganesha
- 1965 · Maduve Madi Nodu as Simhadri