Dwarakish
Acting • Born 1942-08-19 – Died 2024-04-16
Biography
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.
Filmography
81 credits
Rasika
Movie • 1994
Mayor Muthanna
Movie • 1969
Ranga
Bedi Bandavalu
Movie • 1968
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
Movie • 1995
Muddina Maava
Movie • 1993
Pavanaganga
Movie • 1977
Apthamitra
Movie • 2004
Sahodarara Savaal
Movie • 1977
Raja
Aatagara
Movie • 2015
Kittu Puttu
Movie • 1977
Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)
Maathu Tappada Maga
Movie • 1978
Asadhya Aliya
Movie • 1979
Sathyananda
Maduve Madi Nodu
Movie • 1965
Simhadri
Lagnapathrike
Movie • 1967
Ganesha
Bhaagyada Baagilu
Movie • 1968
Hanumantha
Lakshadheeshwara
Movie • 1968
C.I.D. Rajanna
Movie • 1970
Mallanna
Baalu Belagithu
Movie • 1970
Nyayave Devaru
Movie • 1971
Mugur Mukunda
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
Movie • 1971
Makaranda
Kranthiveera
Movie • 1972
Doorada Betta
Movie • 1973
Bhaktha Kumbara
Movie • 1974
Maga Mommaga
Movie • 1974
Anand Rao's Son
Kalla Kulla
Movie • 1975
Ramesh aka Kulla
Bahaddur Gandu
Movie • 1976
Panju's friend
Bhaagyavantharu
Movie • 1977
Subbu
Vasantha Lakshmi
Movie • 1978
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
Movie • 1978
Venugopal
Kiladi Jodi
Movie • 1978
Guest Appearance
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Movie • 1979
Sundar
Point Parimala
Movie • 1980
Vamana
Kulla Kulli
Movie • 1980
Krishna alias Kulla
Mane Mane Kathe
Movie • 1981
Gandhinagara
Movie • 1968
Prabhakara
Khushi
Movie • 2003
Jothe Jotheyali
Movie • 2006
Avala Hejje
Movie • 1981
Jimmy Gallu
Movie • 1982
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
Movie • 1993
Shyam
Vishnuvardhana
Movie • 2011
Colonel (Bharathi's father)
Bisile
Movie • 2010
Baalina Jyothi
Movie • 1996
Kiladigalu
Movie • 1994
Server Somanna
Movie • 1993
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Movie • 1984
Mohan
Vijay Vikram
Movie • 1979
Kulla Agent 000
Movie • 1972
Bangarada Manushya
Movie • 1972
Pedda Gedda
Movie • 1982
Gedda Maga
Movie • 1983
Prachanda Kulla
Movie • 1984
Police Papanna
Movie • 1984
Africadalli Sheela
Movie • 1986
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Movie • 1973
Nanda Gokula
Movie • 1972
Janma Rahasya
Movie • 1972
Thayi Devaru
Movie • 1971
Baala Bandhana
Movie • 1971
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
Movie • 1974
Hello Sister
Movie • 1995
Kidnap
Movie • 1995
Giddu Daada
Movie • 1995
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
Movie • 1980
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
Movie • 1978
Sirithanakke Saval
Movie • 1978
Hudugatada Hudugi
Movie • 1976
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
Movie • 1976
Dhanalakshmi
Movie • 1977
Halli Haida
Movie • 1978
Shankar Sundar
Movie • 1982
Prema Mathsara
Movie • 1982
Maava Sose Savaal
Movie • 1982
Snehada Sankole
Movie • 1982
Geluvu Nannade
Movie • 1983
Dhana Pishachi
Movie • 1967
Mandyada Gandu
Movie • 1994
Auto Raja
Movie • 1980
Shri Purandaradasaru
Movie • 1967
Sathya Harishchandra
Movie • 1965
disciple of Kalakoushika
Weekend With Ramesh
TV • 2014
Himself