Dwarakish
Acting
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
Acting83
tvWeekend With Ramesh
2014
Himself
movieVishnuvardhana
2011
Colonel (Bharathi's father)
movieKulla Kulli
1980
Krishna alias Kulla
moviePoint Parimala
1980
Vamana
movieAsadhya Aliya
1979
Sathyananda
movieSingaporenalli Raja Kulla
1978
Venugopal
movieKiladi Jodi
1978
Guest Appearance
movieKittu Puttu
1977
Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)
movieBahaddur Gandu
1976
Panju's friend
movieKalla Kulla
1975
Ramesh aka Kulla
movieMaga Mommaga
1974
Anand Rao's Son
movieNyayave Devaru
1971
Mugur Mukunda
movieC.I.D. Rajanna
1970
Mallanna
movieBhaagyada Baagilu
1968
Hanumantha
movieGandhinagara
1968
Prabhakara
movieLagnapathrike
1967
Ganesha
movieMaduve Madi Nodu
1965
Simhadri
movieSathya Harishchandra
1965
disciple of Kalakoushika
Production21
movieChaarulatha
2012
Producer
movieVishnuvardhana
2011
Producer
movieApthamitra
2004
Producer
movieKidnap
1995
Producer
movieJai Karnataka
1989
Producer
movieDance Raja Dance
1987
Producer
movieAfricadalli Sheela
1986
Producer
movieNee Thanda Kanike
1985
Producer
movieNee Bareda Kadambari
1985
Producer
movieGangvaa
1984
Producer
moviePolice Papanna
1984
Producer
moviePrachanda Kulla
1984
Producer
movieAdutha Varisu
1983
Producer
movieGedda Maga
1983
Producer
moviePedda Gedda
1982
Producer
movieKulla Kulli
1980
Producer
movieKittu Puttu
1977
Producer
movieBhaagyavantharu
1977
Producer
Directing13
movieGiddu Daada
1995
Director
movieKidnap
1995
Director
movieKiladigalu
1994
Director
movieRasika
1994
Director
movieShruthi
1990
Director
movieJai Karnataka
1989
Director
movieKrishna Nee Kunidaga
1988
Director
movieDance Raja Dance
1987
Director
movieAfricadalli Sheela
1986
Director
movieNaan Adimai Illai
1986
Director
movieNee Thanda Kanike
1985
Director
movieNee Bareda Kadambari
1985
Director
Writing10
movieGiddu Daada
1995
Writer, Screenplay, Story
movieKidnap
1995
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
movieKiladigalu
1994
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
movieRaayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
1993
Screenplay
movieShruthi
1990
Screenplay
movieJai Karnataka
1989
Screenplay
movieKrishna Nee Kunidaga
1988
Story, Screenplay
movieDance Raja Dance
1987
Story, Screenplay
movieAfricadalli Sheela
1986
Story, Screenplay
movieNee Thanda Kanike
1985
Screenplay