Dwarakish
Born
August 19, 1942
Died
April 16, 2024 (81 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Aatagara
2015
Weekend With Ramesh
Himself · (1 episode)
2014
Vishnuvardhana
Colonel (Bharathi's father)
2011
Bisile
2010
Jothe Jotheyali
2006
Apthamitra
2004
Khushi
2003
Baalina Jyothi
1996
Hello Sister
1995
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
1995
Kidnap
1995
Kiladigalu
1994
Rasika
1994
Server Somanna
1993
Muddina Maava
1993
Africadalli Sheela
1986
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Mohan
1984
Police Papanna
1984
Prachanda Kulla
1984
Gedda Maga
1983
Jimmy Gallu
1982
Pedda Gedda
1982
Simhada Mari Sainya
1981
Avala Hejje
1981
Mane Mane Kathe
1981
Kulla Kulli
Krishna alias Kulla
1980
Point Parimala
Vamana
1980
Vijay Vikram
1979
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Sundar
1979
Asadhya Aliya
Sathyananda
1979
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
Venugopal
1978
Vasantha Lakshmi
1978
Kiladi Jodi
Guest Appearance
1978
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978
Kittu Puttu
Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)
1977
Sahodarara Savaal
Raja
1977
Bhaagyavantharu
Subbu
1977
Pavanaganga
1977
Bahaddur Gandu
Panju's friend
1976
Kalla Kulla
Ramesh aka Kulla
1975
Maga Mommaga
Anand Rao's Son
1974
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
1974
Bhaktha Kumbara
1974
Doorada Betta
1973
Devaru Kotta Thangi
1973
Nanda Gokula
1972
Kranthiveera
1972
Kulla Agent 000
1972
Bangarada Manushya
1972
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
Makaranda
1971
Nyayave Devaru
Mugur Mukunda
1971
Thayi Devaru
1971
Baala Bandhana
1971
Baalu Belagithu
1970
C.I.D. Rajanna
Mallanna
1970
Mayor Muthanna
Ranga
1969
Lakshadheeshwara
1968
Bhaagyada Baagilu
Hanumantha
1968
Bedi Bandavalu
1968
Gandhinagara
Prabhakara
1968
Lagnapathrike
Ganesha
1967
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
Shyam
Janma Rahasya
1972
Maduve Madi Nodu
Simhadri
1965