Dwarakish

Known for ActingBorn 1942-08-19Died 2024-04-16Hunasur, 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.Read more

Movies & web series

Shiv Bhola Bhandari

Gedda Maga

Singaporenalli Raja Kulla

Kalla Kulla

Devaru Kotta Thangi

Nanda Gokula

Bhaktha Kumbara

Bahaddur Gandu

Janma Rahasya

Baalu Belagithu

Bangarada Manushya

Auto Raja

Kittu Puttu

Bhaagyavantharu

Doorada Betta

Mayor Muthanna

Apthamitra

Africadalli Sheela

Point Parimala

Asadhya Aliya

Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu

Kiladi Jodi

Sahodarara Savaal

Nyayave Devaru

Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama

C.I.D. Rajanna

Lakshadheeshwara

Lagnapathrike

Shri Purandaradasaru

Gangvaa

Sathya Harishchandra

Police Papanna

Vasantha Lakshmi

Maga Mommaga

Bhaagyada Baagilu

Maduve Madi Nodu

Dance Raja Dance

Maathu Tappada Maga

Naan Adimai Illai

Vishnuvardhana

Chaarulatha

Dhana Pishachi

Adutha Varisu

Weekend With Ramesh

Aatagara

Bisile

Cheluvina Chilipili

Jothe Jotheyali