Dwarakish
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Aug 19, 1942 (84 years old)
Place of Birth
Hunasur, Mysore
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.
Known For
| 2015 | Aatagara | |
| 2014 | Weekend With RameshHimself | |
| 2011 | VishnuvardhanaColonel (Bharathi's father) | |
| 2010 | Bisile | |
| 2009 | Cheluvina Chilipili | |
| 2006 | Jothe Jotheyali | |
| 2004 | Apthamitra | |
| 2003 | Khushi | |
| 1996 | Baalina Jyothi | |
| 1995 | Shiv Bhola Bhandari | |
| 1995 | Hello Sister | |
| 1995 | Kidnap | |
| 1995 | Giddu Daada | |
| 1994 | Rasika | |
| 1994 | Kiladigalu | |
| 1994 | Mandyada Gandu | |
| 1993 | Muddina Maava | |
| 1993 | Raayaru Bandaru Maavana ManegeShyam | |
| 1993 | Server Somanna | |
| 1986 | Africadalli Sheela | |
| 1984 | Maduve Maadu Thamashe NoduMohan | |
| 1984 | Prachanda Kulla | |
| 1984 | Police Papanna | |
| 1983 | Gedda Maga | |
| 1983 | Geluvu Nannade | |
| 1982 | Jimmy Gallu | |
| 1982 | Pedda Gedda | |
| 1982 | Shankar Sundar | |
| 1982 | Prema Mathsara | |
| 1982 | Maava Sose Savaal | |
| 1982 | Snehada Sankole | |
| 1981 | Mane Mane Kathe | |
| 1981 | Avala Hejje | |
| 1980 | Point ParimalaVamana | |
| 1980 | Kulla KulliKrishna alias Kulla | |
| 1980 | Nyaya Neethi Dharma | |
| 1980 | Auto Raja | |
| 1979 | Asadhya AliyaSathyananda | |
| 1979 | Preethi Madu Thamashe NoduSundar | |
| 1979 | Vijay Vikram | |
| 1978 | Maathu Tappada Maga | |
| 1978 | Vasantha Lakshmi | |
| 1978 | Singaporenalli Raja KullaVenugopal | |
| 1978 | Kiladi JodiGuest Appearance | |
| 1978 | Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi | |
| 1978 | Sirithanakke Saval | |
| 1978 | Halli Haida | |
| 1977 | Pavanaganga | |
| 1977 | Sahodarara SavaalRaja | |
| 1977 | Kittu PuttuPuttu & Kutti (Dual Role) | |
| 1977 | BhaagyavantharuSubbu | |
| 1977 | Dhanalakshmi | |
| 1976 | Bahaddur GanduPanju's friend | |
| 1976 | Hudugatada Hudugi | |
| 1976 | Hosilu Mettida Hennu | |
| 1975 | Kalla KullaRamesh aka Kulla | |
| 1974 | Bhaktha Kumbara | |
| 1974 | Maga MommagaAnand Rao's Son | |
| 1974 | Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala | |
| 1973 | Doorada Betta | |
| 1973 | Devaru Kotta Thangi | |
| 1972 | Kranthiveera | |
| 1972 | Kulla Agent 000 | |
| 1972 | Bangarada Manushya | |
| 1972 | Nanda Gokula | |
| 1972 | Janma Rahasya | |
| 1971 | Nyayave DevaruMugur Mukunda | |
| 1971 | Sri Krishna Rukmini SathyabhamaMakaranda | |
| 1971 | Thayi Devaru | |
| 1971 | Baala Bandhana | |
| 1970 | C.I.D. RajannaMallanna | |
| 1970 | Baalu Belagithu | |
| 1969 | Mayor MuthannaRanga | |
| 1968 | Bedi Bandavalu | |
| 1968 | Bhaagyada BaagiluHanumantha | |
| 1968 | Lakshadheeshwara | |
| 1968 | GandhinagaraPrabhakara | |
| 1967 | LagnapathrikeGanesha | |
| 1967 | Dhana Pishachi | |
| 1967 | Shri Purandaradasaru | |
| 1965 | Maduve Madi NoduSimhadri | |
| 1965 | Sathya Harishchandradisciple of Kalakoushika |
| 2012 | ChaarulathaProducer | |
| 2011 | VishnuvardhanaProducer | |
| 2004 | ApthamitraProducer | |
| 1995 | KidnapProducer | |
| 1989 | Jai KarnatakaProducer | |
| 1987 | Dance Raja DanceProducer | |
| 1986 | Africadalli SheelaProducer | |
| 1985 | Nee Bareda KadambariProducer | |
| 1985 | Nee Thanda KanikeProducer | |
| 1984 | GangvaaProducer | |
| 1984 | Maduve Maadu Thamashe NoduProducer | |
| 1984 | Prachanda KullaProducer | |
| 1984 | Police PapannaProducer | |
| 1983 | Adutha VarisuProducer | |
| 1983 | Gedda MagaProducer | |
| 1982 | Pedda GeddaProducer | |
| 1980 | Kulla KulliProducer | |
| 1979 | Preethi Madu Thamashe NoduProducer | |
| 1978 | Singaporenalli Raja KullaProducer | |
| 1977 | BhaagyavantharuProducer | |
| 1977 | Kittu PuttuProducer |
| 1995 | KidnapDirector | |
| 1995 | Giddu DaadaDirector | |
| 1994 | RasikaDirector | |
| 1994 | KiladigaluDirector | |
| 1993 | Raayaru Bandaru Maavana ManegeDirector | |
| 1990 | ShruthiDirector | |
| 1989 | Jai KarnatakaDirector | |
| 1988 | Krishna Nee KunidagaDirector | |
| 1987 | Dance Raja DanceDirector | |
| 1986 | Naan Adimai IllaiDirector | |
| 1986 | Africadalli SheelaDirector | |
| 1985 | Nee Bareda KadambariDirector | |
| 1985 | Nee Thanda KanikeDirector |
| 1995 | KidnapStory | |
| 1995 | KidnapScreenplay | |
| 1995 | KidnapDialogue | |
| 1995 | Giddu DaadaWriter | |
| 1995 | Giddu DaadaScreenplay | |
| 1995 | Giddu DaadaStory | |
| 1994 | KiladigaluStory | |
| 1994 | KiladigaluScreenplay | |
| 1994 | KiladigaluDialogue | |
| 1993 | Raayaru Bandaru Maavana ManegeScreenplay | |
| 1990 | ShruthiScreenplay | |
| 1989 | Jai KarnatakaScreenplay | |
| 1988 | Krishna Nee KunidagaStory | |
| 1988 | Krishna Nee KunidagaScreenplay | |
| 1987 | Dance Raja DanceStory | |
| 1987 | Dance Raja DanceScreenplay | |
| 1986 | Africadalli SheelaStory | |
| 1986 | Africadalli SheelaScreenplay | |
| 1985 | Nee Thanda KanikeScreenplay |












