Vishnuvardhan
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Sampath Kumar popularly known as Vishnuvardhan , was a prominent Indian film
actor. He has acted in Kannada
, Hindi, Telugu
, Malayalam
and Tamil
films. He has acted in over 220 movies in total that includes 200 Kannada movies, 5 Hindi movies, 5 Telugu movies, 3 Malayalam movies and 6 Tamil movies. Vishnuvardhan was popularly called as Sahasa Simha ('valorous lion'), Abhinava Bhargava(The Emperor Of Acting) and has crores and crores of fans all over the world. He was known as "The Phoenix Of Indian Cinema". He adopted the name Vishnuvardhan at the insistence of Puttanna Kanagal
, who directed his maiden film, Naagarahaavu
.
in a Brahmin
family to H.L. Narayana Rao and Kamakshamma. His father was an artist, music composer and a scriptwriter. His family lived in Mysore's Chamundipuram. His father was known for his collection of musical instruments. His sister Rama Ramachandra, was a Kathak
dancer at the Mysore Palace. He has 6 siblings.
He did his primary schooling in Mysore's Gopalswamy School and his middle school in Bangalore
's Kannada Madari School. He attended high school and obtained his degree at the National College, Basavanagudi, Bangalore
.
. Naagarahaavu
, directed by Puttanna Kanagal
, in which he played a lead role for the first time, made him an overnight star. In his three-and-a-half decade-long career, he played a variety of popular roles in more than 220 films.
While shooting for Muthina Haara, Vishnu performed a dangerous parachute dive without a double and narrowly escaped death. He ventured into parallel cinema and acted in movies like Harakeya Kuri (based on Chandrashekar Kambar's novel with same title).
directed Malgudi Days
and introduced Vishnuvardhan as the main character Venkat Rao, in an episode called "Rupees Forty-five a Month".
Some of his songs are:
Lakhs of fans came to pay their last tribute at the National College Grounds near Basavangudi where his body was placed for public view. A grand procession arrangement was made to pay tribute to the actor; however, protests erupted resulting in violence. Violence was also witnessed in some parts of Karnataka. Police lathicharged fans and mourners in Bangalore. Several fans committed suicide on hearing of Vishnuvardhan's sudden death. Many of his fans across the state tonsured their heads to pay their respects to the departed actor.
As an acknowledgement to his service to Indian cinema, the state government also decided to name its annual lifetime achievement award to long-serving film personalities after Vishnuvardhan, renaming it the "Dr. Vishnuvardhan Lifetime Achievement Award".
Vishnuvardhan was a very kind-hearted person who did a lot of charity. It is said that he used to help people and request them not to bring up the topic in public, as he didn't want to become famous for the good deeds that he had done. After his death many such topics came out in public, as many TV channels showed people who were helped by Vishnuvardhan.
Filmfare Awards South
Cinema of India
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actor. He has acted in Kannada
Kannada language
Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...
, Hindi, Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
, Malayalam
Malayalam language
Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people...
and Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
films. He has acted in over 220 movies in total that includes 200 Kannada movies, 5 Hindi movies, 5 Telugu movies, 3 Malayalam movies and 6 Tamil movies. Vishnuvardhan was popularly called as Sahasa Simha ('valorous lion'), Abhinava Bhargava(The Emperor Of Acting) and has crores and crores of fans all over the world. He was known as "The Phoenix Of Indian Cinema". He adopted the name Vishnuvardhan at the insistence of Puttanna Kanagal
Puttanna Kanagal
Puttanna Kanagal was one of the most prominent Kannada film directors of the 1960s and the 70s. Although the majority of his films were on offbeat or taboo subjects, he endeared himself to both the critics and ordinary film goers alike. He also directed a handful Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and...
, who directed his maiden film, Naagarahaavu
Naagarahaavu
Nagarahaavu is a 1972 Kannada film by Puttanna Kanagal starring Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath.It was the first movie in Kannada Film history to Complete 100 days in 3 Main theaters of Bangalore....
.
Early life
Vishnuvardhan was born in Mysore, KarnatakaKarnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
in a Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
family to H.L. Narayana Rao and Kamakshamma. His father was an artist, music composer and a scriptwriter. His family lived in Mysore's Chamundipuram. His father was known for his collection of musical instruments. His sister Rama Ramachandra, was a Kathak
Kathak
Kathak is one of the eight forms of Indian classical dances, originated from Uttar Pradesh, India. This dance form traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathaks, or storytellers...
dancer at the Mysore Palace. He has 6 siblings.
He did his primary schooling in Mysore's Gopalswamy School and his middle school in Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
's Kannada Madari School. He attended high school and obtained his degree at the National College, Basavanagudi, Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
.
Career
Vishnuvardhan started his career with the National Award-winning movie Vamshavruksha (1972) directed by Girish KarnadGirish Karnad
Girish Raghunath Karnad is a contemporary writer, playwright, screenwriter, actor and movie director in Kannada language...
. Naagarahaavu
Naagarahaavu
Nagarahaavu is a 1972 Kannada film by Puttanna Kanagal starring Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath.It was the first movie in Kannada Film history to Complete 100 days in 3 Main theaters of Bangalore....
, directed by Puttanna Kanagal
Puttanna Kanagal
Puttanna Kanagal was one of the most prominent Kannada film directors of the 1960s and the 70s. Although the majority of his films were on offbeat or taboo subjects, he endeared himself to both the critics and ordinary film goers alike. He also directed a handful Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and...
, in which he played a lead role for the first time, made him an overnight star. In his three-and-a-half decade-long career, he played a variety of popular roles in more than 220 films.
While shooting for Muthina Haara, Vishnu performed a dangerous parachute dive without a double and narrowly escaped death. He ventured into parallel cinema and acted in movies like Harakeya Kuri (based on Chandrashekar Kambar's novel with same title).
Television career
He appeared on television for the first time in the 1980s. Shankar NagShankar Nag
Shankar Nagarkatte , 9 November 1954 - 30 September 1990) popularly known as Shankar Nag was a popular actor and director of Kannada cinema. He also directed and acted in the teleserial, Malgudi days, based on celebrated novelist R.K.Narayan's short stories. Besides these, he was actively involved...
directed Malgudi Days
Malgudi Days
Malgudi Days is an Indian television series based on the works of R.K. Narayan. The series was directed by the late Kannada actor and director, Shankar Nag and Carnatic musician L. Vaidyanathan composed the score. R. K Narayan's brother and acclaimed cartoonist R. K. Laxman was the sketch artist....
and introduced Vishnuvardhan as the main character Venkat Rao, in an episode called "Rupees Forty-five a Month".
As a singer
He started singing in movies occasionally and later went on to singing devotional songs for albums. The first song he sang was in the movie Nagarahole. The first devotional album sung by him was on Lord Ayappa and the title of the album was Jyothiroopa Ayappa. His other albums were "Thayi Bhanashankari" (on goddess Banashankari) and Vishwapremi Ayappa. He also sang devotional songs on Dharmastala's Lord Manjunathaswamy, Malemadeshwara and Ranachandi Chamundi.Some of his songs are:
- "Hegiddharu Neene Chenna" (Sahasa Simha)
- "Shashiya Kandu Moda Helithu" (Sirithanakke Savaal)
- "Thuthu Anna Thinnoke" (Jimmi Gallu)
- "Beda Annoro Unte" (Sididedda Sahodara)
- "Kannadave Nammamma" (Mojugara Sogusugara)
- "Abhimani Gale Nanna Pranaa" (Vishnu Sena)
- "Ee Notake" (Nagarahol)
- "Madilalli" (Kiladi Kittu)
- "Aasegala THota" (Hanthakana Sanchu)
- "Naguve Swarga" (Naaga Kaala Bhirava)
- "Olavina jodi" (Kallu Veene Nudiyithu)
- "Vayyari Nee" (Gandugali Rama)
- "Savi Maathanu" (Chinnadantha Maga)
- "Cheluvina Chenniga" (Rudra Naga)
- "Muthe Maniye" (Khaidi)
- "Nammora Beediyali" (Benki Birugali)
- "Kannalli Nee Bandu" (Simha Gharjane)
- "Kandaddu Kandahaage" (Huli Hejje)
- "Anuraaga Geetheyali" (Benki Birugali)
- "Kande Nanna" (Mahapurusha)
- "Nanna Kolige" (Shivashankar)
- "Nagutha Nova Mareyuva" (Karnataka Suputra)
Death
Vishnuvardhan died on 30 December 2009, due to a massive cardiac arrest at King's Court Hotel in Mysore. He was survived by his wife, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, and two adopted daughters, Keerthi and Chandana.Lakhs of fans came to pay their last tribute at the National College Grounds near Basavangudi where his body was placed for public view. A grand procession arrangement was made to pay tribute to the actor; however, protests erupted resulting in violence. Violence was also witnessed in some parts of Karnataka. Police lathicharged fans and mourners in Bangalore. Several fans committed suicide on hearing of Vishnuvardhan's sudden death. Many of his fans across the state tonsured their heads to pay their respects to the departed actor.
As an acknowledgement to his service to Indian cinema, the state government also decided to name its annual lifetime achievement award to long-serving film personalities after Vishnuvardhan, renaming it the "Dr. Vishnuvardhan Lifetime Achievement Award".
Personal life
Vishnuvardhan was married to Kannada actress Bharathi. He had 2 adopted daughters, Keerthi and Chandana.Vishnuvardhan was a very kind-hearted person who did a lot of charity. It is said that he used to help people and request them not to bring up the topic in public, as he didn't want to become famous for the good deeds that he had done. After his death many such topics came out in public, as many TV channels showed people who were helped by Vishnuvardhan.
Filmography
The following is a list of Vishnuvardhan's Kannada films.| Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 1972 | Vamshavruksha | Prithvi | Girish Karnad Girish Karnad Girish Raghunath Karnad is a contemporary writer, playwright, screenwriter, actor and movie director in Kannada language... |
Vishnuvardhan's first film which won a National Award |
| Naagarahaavu Naagarahaavu Nagarahaavu is a 1972 Kannada film by Puttanna Kanagal starring Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath.It was the first movie in Kannada Film history to Complete 100 days in 3 Main theaters of Bangalore.... |
Ramachari | Puttanna Kanagal Puttanna Kanagal Puttanna Kanagal was one of the most prominent Kannada film directors of the 1960s and the 70s. Although the majority of his films were on offbeat or taboo subjects, he endeared himself to both the critics and ordinary film goers alike. He also directed a handful Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and... |
First film in India with slow-motion recording of a song, He won Film fare award and state award. | |
| 1973 | Seethe Alla Savithri | Jayalakshmi | ||
| Mane Belagida Sose | Shrikanth | |||
| Gandhada Gudi Gandhada Gudi Gandhada Gudi is a 1973 Kannada movie. Starring Dr. Rajkumar, directed by Vijay and produced by M.P. Shankar. Its the 150th movie of Dr. Rajkumar. Similar movie was then made in Telugu as Adavi Ramudu , starring N. T. Rama Rao. Because of the film's success, there was a sequel made called Gandhada... |
Anand | Vijay Vijay Vijay is a common given name for males in India. The word Vijay is derived from Vijaya, meaning "Victory". It is another name for Arjuna, the hero of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The word Vijay is similar in meaning to Jai, although there is a small difference... |
Rajkumar was the hero and Vishnu starred in a villainous role | |
| 1974 | Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu is a 1974 Kannada film, which is deemed to be a landmark in Kannada cinema. The movie gave a boost to the staggering career of Vishnuvardhan, who went on to become one of the most popular actors in the Kannada... |
Gulla | Siddalingaiah | First Kannada film shot entirely outside the studio |
| Professor Hucchuraya | A. R. Vittal | |||
| Anna Attige | A. R. Vittal | |||
| 1975 | Devaragudi | R. Ramamurthy R. Ramamurthy R. Ramamurthy is an Indian politician and incumbent Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Vikravandi constituency. He represents the Communist Party of India party.... |
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| Koodi Balona | A. R. Vittal | |||
| Kalla Kulla | Mahesh (Kalla) | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
Dwarkish played the role of Kulla | |
| Bhagya Jyothi | K. S. L. Swamy | |||
| Nagakane | S. V. Rajendrasingh Babu | |||
| Onde Roopa Eradu Guna | (Double role) | A. M. Samiullah | ||
| 1976 | Devaru Kotta Vaa | R. Ramamurthy R. Ramamurthy R. Ramamurthy is an Indian politician and incumbent Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Vikravandi constituency. He represents the Communist Party of India party.... |
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| Hosilu Mettida Hennu | V. T. Thyagarajan | |||
| Makkala Bhagya | K. S. L. Swamy | |||
| Bhangarada Gudi | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| 1977 | Bhayasade Bhanda Bhagya | Ramu | R. Ramamurthy R. Ramamurthy R. Ramamurthy is an Indian politician and incumbent Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Vikravandi constituency. He represents the Communist Party of India party.... |
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| Sose Thanda Soubhagya | Shekhara | A. V. Sheshgiri Rao | First CinemaScope CinemaScope CinemaScope was an anamorphic lens series used for shooting wide screen movies from 1953 to 1967. Its creation in 1953, by the president of 20th Century-Fox, marked the beginning of the modern anamorphic format in both principal photography and movie projection.The anamorphic lenses theoretically... film of Kannada |
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| Nagarahole | S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu | |||
| Chinna Ninna Muddaduve | A. M. Samiullah | |||
| Shrimanthana Magalu | A. V. Sheshgiri Rao | |||
| Sahodara Savaal | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Shani Prabhava | Rathnakar-Madhu | Vishnuvardhan's 25th film | ||
| Galate Samsara Galate Samsara Galate Samsara is a Kannada comedy film is directed by C.V.Rajendran. It Stars Vishnuvardhan and Manjula Vijayakumar in the lead roles. It also stars Rajinikanth, Dwarakish and Vajramani in supporting roles.... |
C. V. Rajendran | |||
| Kittu Puttu | Kittu | C. V. Rajendran | ||
| 1978 | Hombisilu Hombisilu Hombisilu is a super hit Kannada movie starring Vishnuvardhan and Arati. Vishnuvardhan won the best actor award for this film.-Synopsis:... |
Dr. Nataraj | Geetapriya | Dwarkish played the role of Puttu, He won Film Fare award |
| Sandharbha | Gaurisundar | |||
| Kiladi Kittu | S. V. Rajendrasingh Babu | |||
| Vamshajyothi | A. Bhimsingh A. Bhimsingh A. Bhimsingh or Bhim Singh was a film maker, producer, editor and writer . He was born on October 15, 1924. His film career started as an assistant editor with the film making duo Krishnan-Panju, in the late 1940s. His directorial debut was with Ammaiyappan , he directed several movies thereafter.... |
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| Muyyi Ge Muyyi | Y. R. Swamy | |||
| Siritanakke Savaal | T. R. Ramanna | |||
| Prathima | T. R. Ramanna | |||
| Nanna Prayaschita | Ugranarasimha | |||
| Sneha Sedu | V. Madhusudhan Rao V. Madhusudhan Rao V. Madhusudhan Rao was a famous Telugu cinema director and script writer with many successful movies like Antasthulu, Aradhana and krishnaveni. He was also known with the other names MadhuSudhan Rao VeeraMachineni and V. Madhusudhana Rao. He was awarded Raghupathi Venkaiah Award by the Andhra... |
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| Kiladi Jodi Kiladi Jodi Kiladi Jodi is Indian Kannada language movie directed by S.V.Rajendra Singh Babu starring Vishnuvardhan, Srinath.... |
S. V. Rajendrasingh Babu | |||
| Vasanth Lakshmi | A. V. Sheshgiri Rao | |||
| Amarnath | Manimurugan | |||
| Bhale Huduga | Ravi | T. R. Ramanna | ||
| Madhura Sangama | T. P. Venugopal | |||
| Singaporalli Raja Kulla | Raja | C. V. Rajendran | The first Kannada film shot outside India | |
| 1979 | Asadhya Aliya | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Vijay Vikram | (Double role) | V. Somashekar | ||
| Naniruvude Ninagagi | A. V. Sheshgiri Rao | |||
| Manini | K. S. Sethumanadhavan | |||
| Nentaro Gantu Kallaro | A. V. Sheshgiri Rao | |||
| 1980 | Nanna Rosha Nooru Varusha | Joesimon | ||
| Rama Parushurama | Vijay Vijay Vijay is a common given name for males in India. The word Vijay is derived from Vijaya, meaning "Victory". It is another name for Arjuna, the hero of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The word Vijay is similar in meaning to Jai, although there is a small difference... |
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V. Somashekar | Vishnuvardhan's 50th film | ||
| Hanthakana Sanchu | B. Kishan | |||
| Makkala Sainya Makkala Sainya Makkala Sainya is a Indian Kannada language movie directed by actress Lakshmi starring Vishnuvardhan and Sumithra .... |
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| Biligiriya Banadalli | Siddalingaiah | |||
| Simha Jodi | Joesimon | |||
| Rahasya Rathri | M. S. Kumar M. S. Kumar Mulluvilakathu Sreevilas Kumar popularly known as M. S. Kumar is a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kerala, India. He was the former state secretary of BJP in Kerala. He is now acting as the party spokesperson in the Kerala division... |
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| Bhangaradha Jinke | Nagabharana | |||
| Driver Hanumanthu | K. S. L. Swamy | |||
| 1981 | Mane Mane Kathe | Rajachandra | ||
| Naaga kala Bhairava | Tiptur Raghu | |||
| Mahaprachandaru | Joesimon | |||
| Guru Sishyaru | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Snehitara Savaal | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Avala Hejje | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Preetisi Nodu | Geetapriya | |||
| 1982 | Pedda Gedda | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Jeevana Chakra | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Sahasa Simha | Joesimon | |||
| Karmika Kallanalla | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Oorige Upakari | Joesimon | |||
| Jimmi Gallu | Jimmi | K. S. L. Swamy | ||
| Suvarna Sethuve | Geetapriya | |||
| Onde Guri | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Kallu Veene Nudiyithu | Tiptur Raghu | |||
| 1983 | Sididedda Sahodara | (Double role) | Joesimon | |
| Muthaide Bhagya | Chandrashekar Sharma | |||
| Gandharva Giri | Dhananjaya | Vishnuvardhan's 75th film | ||
| Gandugali Rama | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Chinnadantha Maga | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Simha Garjane | S. V. Chandrashekar | |||
| Prachanda Kulla | P. S. Prakash | |||
| 1984 | Rudranaga | Manimurugan | ||
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K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Benki Birugali | Tiptur Raghu | |||
| Indina Ramayana | Rajachandra | |||
| Bandhana Bandhana Bandhana ಬಂಧನ is an Indian Kannada language movie directed by Rajendra Singh Babu, starring Vishnuvardhan and Suhasini. The movie is based on a Kannada novel written by Usha Navaratnanram. The movie is an all time classic of Kannada cinema, and it is still remembered for its brilliant story, songs... |
Dr.Harish | S. V. Rajendrasingh Babu | ||
| Huli Hejje | Soma | K. S. L. Swamy | Tiger Prabhakar, Sundar Krishna Urs, Jai jagadish, Vijayalaxmi Singh | |
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V. Somashekar | |||
| Aaradhane | Deepakjalraj | |||
| Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu | Sathya | |||
| 1985 | Karthavya | Inspector Vijay | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Mahapurusha | Joesimon | |||
| Veeradhi Veera | Vijay Vijay Vijay is a common given name for males in India. The word Vijay is derived from Vijaya, meaning "Victory". It is another name for Arjuna, the hero of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The word Vijay is similar in meaning to Jai, although there is a small difference... |
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| Nee Bareda Kadambari | Dwarkish | |||
| Mareyada Manikya | Vijay Vijay Vijay is a common given name for males in India. The word Vijay is derived from Vijaya, meaning "Victory". It is another name for Arjuna, the hero of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The word Vijay is similar in meaning to Jai, although there is a small difference... |
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| Nanna Prathigne | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Nee Thanda Kanike | Ravi | Dwarkish | ||
| 1986 | Karna Karna Karna or Radheya is one of the central characters in the epic Mahābhārata, from ancient India. He was the King of Anga... |
Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Kathanayaka | Ranga | P. Vasu P. Vasu P. Vasu is an Indian film director, writer, and actor who works in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films and a few Malayalam films as well. In a career spanning three decades, Vasu has directed over 50 films.-Personal life:... |
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| Ee Jeeva Ninagagi | V. Somashekar | |||
| Sathya Jyothi | K. Rangarajan | Vishnuvardhan's 100th film | ||
| Krishna Nee Begane Baro | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Malyamarutha | Vishwanatha | Ravi Ravi (music director) Ravi Shankar Sharma , often referred to mononymously as Ravi, is an Indian music director, who has composed music for several Hindi and Malayalam films... |
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| 1987 | Premaloka Premaloka Premaloka is a Kannada feature film, starring Ravichandran Juhi Chawla and Leelavathi, released in 1987. Premaloka literally means "World of Love" in Kannada. It was a super hit film, becoming the biggest grosser of that time. The film had twelve songs, all of which are popular even today. The... |
Ravichandran V. Ravichandran V. Ravichandran is an actor, director, producer, music director, Editor and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He is the son of film producer N. Veeraswamy. As producer, Ravichandran continues to run his father's production house, Sri Eswari Productions... |
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| Saubhagyalakshmi | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Karunamayi | Raja | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Jayasimha | Inspector Jayasihma | P. Vasu P. Vasu P. Vasu is an Indian film director, writer, and actor who works in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films and a few Malayalam films as well. In a career spanning three decades, Vasu has directed over 50 films.-Personal life:... |
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| Jeevana Jyothi | Ravi | P. Vasu P. Vasu P. Vasu is an Indian film director, writer, and actor who works in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films and a few Malayalam films as well. In a career spanning three decades, Vasu has directed over 50 films.-Personal life:... |
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| Shubhamilana | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
Co-actors: Ambika Ambika (actress) Ambika is an Indian film actress. She was worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. Ambika's sister Radha was also an actress. Both of them acted in a number of south Indian films in 80s and they have a movie studio called "ARS Studios".... , Tara Tara (Kannada actress) Tara is a Kannada film actress. She won the Best Actress award in the 2005 National Film Awards for her role in the film Hasina , which also received the Best Film on Family Welfare award... ; produced by HV Nagendrappa; music by M Ranga Rao |
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| Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | (Triple role) | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| 1988 | 40178 | Manobala Manobala Manobala is a Tamil director and comedian actor who prominently plays supporting roles.-Career:Manobala has directed 40 films, 16 television serials and 3 tele-films during his career as a director. As an actor, he had appeared in 175 films as of July 2009... |
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| Olavina Aasare | K. V. Jayaram | |||
| Nammora Raja | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Jananayaka | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Suprabhatha | Vijay Kumar | Dinesh Babu | ||
| Krishna Rukmini | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Dada Dada Dada or Dadaism is a cultural movement that began in Zurich, Switzerland, during World War I and peaked from 1916 to 1922. The movement primarily involved visual arts, literature—poetry, art manifestoes, art theory—theatre, and graphic design, and concentrated its anti-war politics through a... |
(Double role) | P. Vasu P. Vasu P. Vasu is an Indian film director, writer, and actor who works in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films and a few Malayalam films as well. In a career spanning three decades, Vasu has directed over 50 films.-Personal life:... |
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| Mithileya Seetheyaru | K. S. L. Swamy | |||
| 1989 | Ondhagi Baalu | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Hrudhaya Geethe | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Rudra Rudra ' is a Rigvedic God, associated with wind or storm, and the hunt. The name has been translated as "The Roarer", or "The Howler".... |
K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Deva | Deva | Vijay Vijay Vijay is a common given name for males in India. The word Vijay is derived from Vijaya, meaning "Victory". It is another name for Arjuna, the hero of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The word Vijay is similar in meaning to Jai, although there is a small difference... |
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| Doctor Krishna | Dr. Krishna | Paniramachandra | ||
| 1990 | Shiva Shankar Shiva Shankar Shiva Shankar Manandhar was a singer, music composer of Nepali songs and the chief actor in the first Nepali movie, Aama. For nearly a half century beginning from 1950 to late 1990, his name has probably been mentioned more often in books, journals, lectures and conversations about Nepalese music... |
Shiva/ Shankara (Double role) | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Muthina Haara | S. V. RajendraSingh Babu | Vishnuvardhan's 125th film | ||
| Mathe Hadithu Kogile | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| 1991 | Lion Jagapathi Rao | (Double role) | Saiprakash | |
| Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare | Dhore-Bhagwan | |||
| Jagadeka Veera | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Police Mathu Dada | Inspector Dhanush/ Vishnu Dada (Vishnu Pratap) (Double role) | Thulsi-Shyam | ||
| 1992 | Rajadhi Raja Rajadhi Raja Rajadhi Raja is a Tamil language action film released in 2009. It stars Lawrence Raghavendra in the lead roles. The title is taken from last years blockbuster with superstar Rajinikanth.... |
Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Ravivarma | Joesimon | |||
| Harikeya Kuri | K. S. L. Swamy | |||
| Nanna Shatru | Ashok | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| 1993 | Sangarsha | Sunil Kumar Desai Sunil Kumar Desai Sunil Kumar Desai is a Kannada film director. In most of his movies, Desai blends art and commercial cinema. He has written and directed suspense/thrillers and love stories. He has won the Karnataka state awards in the Best Screenplay & Best Dialogs categories. He has also won the Filmfare awards... |
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| Vyshakada Dinagalu | Katte Ramachandra | |||
| Naanendu Nimmavane | Paniramachandra | |||
| Rayaru Bhandaru Mavana Manege | Dwarkish | |||
| Vishnu Vijaya | Keshu | Akshay Kumar acted as the second hero with Vishnuvardhan | ||
| ManiKantana Mahime | K. Shankar | |||
| 1994 | Nishkarsha Nishkarsha Nishkarsha is a 1994 Kannada film by Sunil Kumar Desai starring Ananth Nag, B.C.Patil, Vishnuvardhan. This is inspired from Die Hard.- Plot details :... |
Sunilkumar Desai | ||
| Time Bomb | Joesimon | |||
| Kunthi Putra | Vijay Vijay Vijay is a common given name for males in India. The word Vijay is derived from Vijaya, meaning "Victory". It is another name for Arjuna, the hero of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The word Vijay is similar in meaning to Jai, although there is a small difference... |
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| Samrat | Naganna | |||
| Mahakshatriya | S. V. RajendraSingh Babu | |||
| 1995 | Halunda Thavaru | D. RajendraBabu | ||
| Kiladigalu | (Double role) | Dwarkish | ||
| Kona Edaithe | Bharavi Bharavi Bharavi was a Sanskrit poet known for his Mahakavya , the Kirātārjunīya in 18 cantos based on an episode from the Mahabharata.-Time and place:... |
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| Yamakinkara | Prabahakar | |||
| Deerga Sumangali | Adithya | D. RajendraBabu | ||
| Bangarada Kalasa | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Thumbida Mane | Umesh | |||
| Karulina Kudi | V. P. Sarathy | |||
| Himapatha | S. V. RajendraSingh Babu | |||
| 1996 | Mojugara Sogusugara | (Double role) | Vijay Vijay Vijay is a common given name for males in India. The word Vijay is derived from Vijaya, meaning "Victory". It is another name for Arjuna, the hero of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The word Vijay is similar in meaning to Jai, although there is a small difference... |
Vishnuvardhan's 150th film |
| Appaji | D. Rajendra Babu | |||
| Hello Daddy | Naganna | |||
| Karnataka Suputhra | Vijay Vijay Vijay is a common given name for males in India. The word Vijay is derived from Vijaya, meaning "Victory". It is another name for Arjuna, the hero of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The word Vijay is similar in meaning to Jai, although there is a small difference... |
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| Dhani | Balajisingh Babu | |||
| Jeevanadhi | D. RajendraBabu | |||
| Balina Jyothi | Dwarkish | |||
| 1997 | Mangalasoothra | Balajisingh Babu | ||
| Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda | Umesh | |||
| Shruthi Hakida Hejje | Dwarkish | |||
| Janani Janma Bhoomi | Dr.Yeshwanth | Bhargava Bhargava Bhargava is a common surname in Northern India and Maharashtra, mainly around Nashik. In Maharashtra, it is pronounced as Bhargave instead of Bhargava. It is also used as a first name in parts of southern India.... |
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| Laali | Dinesh Babu | State Award for Best Film; Vishnuvardhan received the State Award for Best Actor. | ||
| 1998 | Nishabdha | Dinesh Babu | ||
| Yaare Neenu Cheluve | Vishnu (Auto driver) | D. Rajendra Babu | ||
| Simhada Guri | M. Narayan Rao | |||
| Hendithge Helthini | Dinesh Babu | |||
| 1999 | Veerappa Nayaka Veerappa Nayaka Veerappa Nayaka is an Indian Kannada language film directed by S.Narayan starring Dr.Vishnuvardhan. It is story of a Gandhian's son becoming Naxalite.... |
S. Narayan | ||
| Habba | D. Rajendra Babu | |||
| Suryavamsha | Satya Murthy and Kanaka Murthy (Double role) | S. Narayan | ||
| Premotsava | Dinesh Babu | |||
| 2000 | Soorappa | Naganna | Vishnuvardhan's 175th film | |
| Deepavali | Dinesh Babu | |||
| Nanna Hendthi Chennagiddale | Dinesh Babu | |||
| Yejamana | Shankara / Ganesha (Double role) | Seshadri and Radha Bharathi | ||
| 2001 | Diggajaru | Dodda / Chikka (Double role) | D. Rajendra Babu | |
| Kotigobba | Nanjunda (Auto driver)/ Jayasimha (Underworld Don) | Naganna | ||
| 2002 | Parva | Sunil Kumar Desai Sunil Kumar Desai Sunil Kumar Desai is a Kannada film director. In most of his movies, Desai blends art and commercial cinema. He has written and directed suspense/thrillers and love stories. He has won the Karnataka state awards in the Best Screenplay & Best Dialogs categories. He has also won the Filmfare awards... |
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| Jamindarru | (Double role) | S. Narayan | ||
| Simhadriya Simha | (Triple role) | S. Narayan | ||
| 2003 | Raja Narasimha | Muthyalu Subaiah | ||
| Hrudayavantha | P. Vasu P. Vasu P. Vasu is an Indian film director, writer, and actor who works in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films and a few Malayalam films as well. In a career spanning three decades, Vasu has directed over 50 films.-Personal life:... |
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| 2004 | Kadamba | Suresh Krishna | ||
| Apthamitra | Dr. Vijay | P. Vasu P. Vasu P. Vasu is an Indian film director, writer, and actor who works in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films and a few Malayalam films as well. In a career spanning three decades, Vasu has directed over 50 films.-Personal life:... |
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| Sahukara | Om Prakash Om Prakash Om Prakash was an Indian character actor. He was born in Jammu as Om Prakash Chibber. He used to play the role of Kamla in the stage play by the famous Dewan Mandir Natak Samaj Koliwada. Starting his career in 1942, he was a popular supporting actor from the 1950s until the 1980s. He was one of... |
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| Jyeshta Jyeshta Jyeshta is a month of the Hindu calendar, also known as Jeth or Iethe. In India's national civil calendar, Jyestha is the third month of the year, beginning on 21 May and ending on 22 June... |
Suresh Krishna | |||
| 2005 | Varsha | S. Narayan | ||
| Vishnu Sena | Professor Jayasimha | Naganna | ||
| 2006 | Nenello Nanalle | Dinesh Baboo Dinesh Baboo Dinesh Baboo , is an Indian film director, cinematographer, producer, actor and screenwriter. He has worked in both Malayalam cinema and Kannada cinema. His directorial ventures were chiefly with Kannada films... |
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| Sirivantha | S. Narayan | |||
| 2007 | Ekadantha | Sachin | ||
| Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige is a Kannada language film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar. Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige can be roughly transliterated from North Karnataka's colloquial Kannada as Speak, Speak out, Jasmine... |
Hoovaiah | Nagathihalli Chandrashekar | ||
| Ee Bandhana | Harish | Vijaylakshmi Singh | ||
| Kshana Kshana | Sunil Kumar Desai Sunil Kumar Desai Sunil Kumar Desai is a Kannada film director. In most of his movies, Desai blends art and commercial cinema. He has written and directed suspense/thrillers and love stories. He has won the Karnataka state awards in the Best Screenplay & Best Dialogs categories. He has also won the Filmfare awards... |
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| Nam Yajamanaru | Nagabharana | |||
| 2009 | Bellary Naga | Nagamanikya | Dinesh Babu | |
| 2010 | School Master School Master School Master is a Kannada language film, which was simultaneously dubbed as Tamil language film. It was released in 1958.. It was later remade into various other languages including Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi. Movie is classic film starring Dikki Madhavrao, Udaykumar, Sivaji Ganeshan, B. Saroja... |
Jagannath | Dinesh Babu | Posthumous film |
| Aptharakshaka | Dr. Vijay | P. Vasu P. Vasu P. Vasu is an Indian film director, writer, and actor who works in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films and a few Malayalam films as well. In a career spanning three decades, Vasu has directed over 50 films.-Personal life:... |
Posthumous film - Vishnuvardhan's 200th film |
Hindi
- Ek Naya Itihas
- Inspector Dhanush
- ZaalimZaalimZaalim is an Indian film directed by Sikander Bharti and released in 1994. It stars Akshay Kumar, Madhoo and Ranjeet.-Characters:* Akshay Kumar ... Ravi* Madhoo ... Madhu* Ranjeet ... Ranjit* Mohan Joshi ... Jaikaal* Alok Nath ... Judge Somnath...
- Khaaki Vardi
- Ashaanth
Tamil
- Alaigal (1973)
- Mazhalai Pattaalam (1980)
- Sri RaghavendraSri RaghavendraSri Raghavendra is a 1985 Tamil film is directed by SP. Muthuraman. The film was Rajinikanth's 100th film. He plays the role of the Hindu saint Raghavendra in this movie. It was produced by Kavithalaya Productions.-Plot:...
(1985) - Eeti (1986)
- Vidudalai
Telugu
- Sardhar Dharmanna
- Lakshmi Nirdoshi
- Okkadu Chaalu
- Kankanam
- Paalada Bomma
Filmfare Awards SouthFilmfare Awards SouthFilmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada — seven times
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement AwardFilmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (South)The Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South ceremonies.Here is the list of the award winners.-See also:* Filmfare Awards South* Tamil cinema* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh...
in 2002
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor
- NaagarahaavuNaagarahaavuNagarahaavu is a 1972 Kannada film by Puttanna Kanagal starring Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath.It was the first movie in Kannada Film history to Complete 100 days in 3 Main theaters of Bangalore....
- 1972 - HombisiluHombisiluHombisilu is a super hit Kannada movie starring Vishnuvardhan and Arati. Vishnuvardhan won the best actor award for this film.-Synopsis:...
- 1978 - BandhanaBandhanaBandhana ಬಂಧನ is an Indian Kannada language movie directed by Rajendra Singh Babu, starring Vishnuvardhan and Suhasini. The movie is based on a Kannada novel written by Usha Navaratnanram. The movie is an all time classic of Kannada cinema, and it is still remembered for its brilliant story, songs...
- 1984 - Suprabatha - 1988
- Lion Jagapathi Rao - 1991
- Laali - 1998
- VerappaNayaka - 1999
- Dipaawali-2000
- Aaptha RakshakaAaptha RakshakaAaptharakshaka is a Kannada film released in 2010 starring Vishnuvardhan in his 200th Kannada film and posthumous film along with Sandhya, Vimala Raman, Avinash, Srinivasa Murthy, Bhavana, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy and Komal among others. The film is written and directed by P...
-2009
Other awards
- Honorary Doctorate awarded by Bangalore UniversityBangalore UniversityBangalore University is a public university located in Bangalore, Karnataka State, India. The university is one of the oldest in India, dating back to 1886...
in 2005 - Aragini Reader's awardo
- Cinema Express AwardsCinema Express AwardsCinema Express Awards are presented annually by Indian Express Group to honour artistic excellence of professionals in the south Indian film industry which comprises Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam film industries. The awards were introduced in 1981...
- Tarangini Berkley
- Indira Pratishtana National
- Kannada Film Fan's Association
- Kaladevi Award (Chennai)