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).
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 (Movies)
Aatagara
Character:
Release Date:09/10/2015
Vishnuvardhana
Character:Colonel (Bharathi's father)
Release Date:08/12/2011
Bisile
Character:
Release Date:26/11/2010
Jothe Jotheyali
Character:
Release Date:21/09/2006
Apthamitra
Character:
Release Date:27/08/2004
Khushi
Character:
Release Date:02/10/2003
Baalina Jyothi
Character:
Release Date:12/08/1996
Hello Sister
Character:
Release Date:27/10/1995
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
Character:
Release Date:01/09/1995
Giddu Daada
Character:
Release Date:11/08/1995
Kidnap
Character:
Release Date:09/01/1995
Kiladigalu
Character:
Release Date:07/10/1994
Mandyada Gandu
Character:
Release Date:16/08/1994
Rasika
Character:
Release Date:03/06/1994
Server Somanna
Character:
Release Date:08/01/1993
Muddina Maava
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1993
Africadalli Sheela
Character:
Release Date:18/12/1986
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Character:Mohan
Release Date:28/12/1984
Police Papanna
Character:
Release Date:06/03/1984
Prachanda Kulla
Character:
Release Date:18/01/1984
Geluvu Nannade
Character:
Release Date:02/09/1983
Gedda Maga
Character:
Release Date:14/03/1983
Jimmy Gallu
Character:
Release Date:20/09/1982
Maava Sose Savaal
Character:
Release Date:09/06/1982
Prema Mathsara
Character:
Release Date:13/04/1982
Snehada Sankole
Character:
Release Date:08/04/1982
Shankar Sundar
Character:
Release Date:25/03/1982
Pedda Gedda
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1982
Avala Hejje
Character:
Release Date:24/02/1981
Mane Mane Kathe
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1981
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
Character:
Release Date:23/10/1980
Auto Raja
Character:
Release Date:02/04/1980
Kulla Kulli
Character:Krishna alias Kulla
Release Date:28/03/1980
Point Parimala
Character:Vamana
Release Date:11/01/1980
Vijay Vikram
Character:
Release Date:06/09/1979
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Character:Sundar
Release Date:24/08/1979
Asadhya Aliya
Character:Sathyananda
Release Date:16/03/1979
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
Character:Venugopal
Release Date:27/12/1978
Vasantha Lakshmi
Character:
Release Date:06/10/1978
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
Character:
Release Date:22/09/1978
Kiladi Jodi
Character:Guest Appearance
Release Date:15/09/1978
Sirithanakke Saval
Character:
Release Date:11/04/1978
Maathu Tappada Maga
Character:
Release Date:30/03/1978
Halli Haida
Character:
Release Date:11/01/1978
Kittu Puttu
Character:Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)
Release Date:16/12/1977
Sahodarara Savaal
Character:Raja
Release Date:16/09/1977
Bhaagyavantharu
Character:Subbu
Release Date:18/03/1977
Dhanalakshmi
Character:
Release Date:28/02/1977
Pavanaganga
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1977
Bahaddur Gandu
Character:Panju's friend
Release Date:23/04/1976
Hudugatada Hudugi
Character:
Release Date:09/01/1976
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1976
Kalla Kulla
Character:Ramesh aka Kulla
Release Date:28/06/1975
Maga Mommaga
Character:Anand Rao's Son
Release Date:02/12/1974
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
Character:
Release Date:01/11/1974
Bhaktha Kumbara
Character:
Release Date:30/08/1974
Doorada Betta
Character:
Release Date:10/08/1973
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Character:
Release Date:13/01/1973
Nanda Gokula
Character:
Release Date:23/06/1972
Kranthiveera
Character:
Release Date:16/06/1972
Kulla Agent 000
Character:
Release Date:18/04/1972
Bangarada Manushya
Character:
Release Date:31/03/1972
Janma Rahasya
Character:
Release Date:14/01/1972
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
Character:Makaranda
Release Date:31/12/1971
Nyayave Devaru
Character:Mugur Mukunda
Release Date:26/11/1971
Thayi Devaru
Character:
Release Date:31/03/1971
Baala Bandhana
Character:
Release Date:11/02/1971
Baalu Belagithu
Character:
Release Date:06/11/1970
C.I.D. Rajanna
Character:Mallanna
Release Date:09/10/1970
Mayor Muthanna
Character:Ranga
Release Date:24/10/1969
Lakshadheeshwara
Character:
Release Date:31/10/1968
Bhaagyada Baagilu
Character:Hanumantha
Release Date:31/05/1968
Bedi Bandavalu
Character:
Release Date:21/05/1968
Gandhinagara
Character:Prabhakara
Release Date:09/02/1968
Dhana Pishachi
Character:
Release Date:01/12/1967
Lagnapathrike
Character:Ganesha
Release Date:30/06/1967
Maduve Madi Nodu
Character:Simhadri
Release Date:24/12/1965
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