Dwarakish

Acting Aug 19, 1942 Apr 16, 2024 (aged 82) 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.

83 Acting Credits

28 Crew Credits

Dwarakish

Acting

Vishnuvardhana

Bangarada Manushya

Apthamitra

Aatagara

Maanikya

Bhaktha Kumbara

Maathu Tappada Maga

Baalu Belagithu

Doorada Betta

Bahaddur Gandu

Bhaagyavantharu

Janma Rahasya

Sathya Harishchandra

Weekend With Ramesh

Mayor Muthanna

Shiv Bhola Bhandari

Sahodarara Savaal

Kittu Puttu

Asadhya Aliya

Maduve Madi Nodu

Lagnapathrike

Lakshadheeshwara

C.I.D. Rajanna

Nyayave Devaru

Crew

Vishnuvardhana

Chaarulatha

Naan Adimai Illai

Gangvaa

Adutha Varisu

Apthamitra

Dance Raja Dance

Bhaagyavantharu

Kittu Puttu

Singaporenalli Raja Kulla

Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu

Gedda Maga