Dwarakish
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 19, 1942
- Died
- April 16, 2024 (aged 81)
- Birthplace
- 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
Filmography
Aatagara
Movie
Maanikya
Movie · as Self
Weekend With Ramesh
TV · as Himself · 1 ep
Vishnuvardhana
Movie · as Colonel (Bharathi's father)
Bisile
Movie
Cheluvina Chilipili
Movie
Jothe Jotheyali
Movie
Apthamitra
Movie
Khushi
Movie
Baalina Jyothi
Movie
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
Movie
Hello Sister
Movie
Kidnap
Movie
Giddu Daada
Movie
Rasika
Movie
Kiladigalu
Movie
Mandyada Gandu
Movie
Muddina Maava
Movie
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
Movie · as Shyam
Server Somanna
Movie
Africadalli Sheela
Movie
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Movie · as Mohan
Prachanda Kulla
Movie
Police Papanna
Movie
Gedda Maga
Movie
Geluvu Nannade
Movie
Jimmy Gallu
Movie
Pedda Gedda
Movie
Shankar Sundar
Movie
Prema Mathsara
Movie
Maava Sose Savaal
Movie
Snehada Sankole
Movie
Mane Mane Kathe
Movie
Avala Hejje
Movie
Point Parimala
Movie · as Vamana
Kulla Kulli
Movie · as Krishna alias Kulla
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
Movie
Auto Raja
Movie
Haddina Kannu
Movie · as Dose Damodara
Asadhya Aliya
Movie · as Sathyananda
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Movie · as Sundar
Vijay Vikram
Movie
Naniruvude Ninagagi
Movie · as John / Vincent
Maathu Tappada Maga
Movie
Vasantha Lakshmi
Movie
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
Movie · as Venugopal
Kiladi Jodi
Movie · as Guest Appearance
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
Movie
Sirithanakke Saval
Movie
Halli Haida
Movie
Pavanaganga
Movie
Sahodarara Savaal
Movie · as Raja
Kittu Puttu
Movie · as Puttu / Kutti
Bhaagyavantharu
Movie · as Subbu
Dhanalakshmi
Movie
Galaate Samsaara
Movie · as Muthanna
Bahaddur Gandu
Movie · as Panju's friend
Hudugatada Hudugi
Movie
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
Movie
Kalla Kulla
Movie · as Ramesh 'Kulla'
Bhaktha Kumbara
Movie
Maga Mommaga
Movie · as Anand Rao's Son
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
Movie
Doorada Betta
Movie
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Movie
Kranthiveera
Movie
Kulla Agent 000
Movie
Bangaarada Manushya
Movie · as Shivalingu
Nanda Gokula
Movie
Janma Rahasya
Movie
Nyayave Devaru
Movie · as Mugur Mukunda
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
Movie · as Makaranda
Thayi Devaru
Movie
Baala Bandhana
Movie
C.I.D. Rajanna
Movie · as Mallanna
Baalu Belagithu
Movie
Mr. Rajkumar
Movie · as Shekhar
Mayor Muthanna
Movie · as Ranga
Bedi Bandavalu
Movie
Bhaagyada Baagilu
Movie · as Hanumantha
Lakshadheeshwara
Movie
Gandhinagara
Movie · as Prabhakara
Lagnapathrike
Movie · as Ganesha
Dhana Pishachi
Movie
Shri Purandaradasaru
Movie
Maduve Madi Nodu
Movie · as Simhadri
Sathya Harishchandra
Movie · as disciple of Kalakoushika