Dwarakish
Actor
Born August 19, 1942 in 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.
Filmography
Aatagara
Weekend With Ramesh
Himself
Maanikya
Self
Chaarulatha
Vishnuvardhana
Colonel (Bharathi's father)
Bisile
Cheluvina Chilipili
Jothe Jotheyali
Apthamitra
Khushi
Baalina Jyothi
Hello Sister
Giddu Daada
Kidnap
Kiladigalu
Mandyada Gandu
Rasika
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
Shyam
Server Somanna
Muddina Maava
Shruthi
Jai Karnataka
Krishna Nee Kunidaga
Dance Raja Dance
Africadalli Sheela
Naan Adimai Illai
Nee Thanda Kanike
Nee Bareda Kadambari
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Mohan
Gangvaa
Police Papanna
Prachanda Kulla
Geluvu Nannade
Adutha Varisu
Gedda Maga
Jimmy Gallu
Maava Sose Savaal
Prema Mathsara
Snehada Sankole
Shankar Sundar
Pedda Gedda
Avala Hejje
Mane Mane Kathe
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
Auto Raja
Kulla Kulli
Krishna alias Kulla
Point Parimala
Vamana
Vijay Vikram
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Sundar
Asadhya Aliya
Sathyananda
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
Venugopal
Vasantha Lakshmi
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
Kiladi Jodi
Guest Appearance
Sirithanakke Saval
Halli Haida
Kittu Puttu
Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)
Sahodarara Savaal
Raja
Bhaagyavantharu
Subbu
Dhanalakshmi
Pavanaganga
Bahaddur Gandu
Panju's friend
Hudugatada Hudugi
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
Kalla Kulla
Ramesh aka Kulla
Maga Mommaga
Anand Rao's Son
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
Bhaktha Kumbara
Doorada Betta
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Nanda Gokula
Kranthiveera
Kulla Agent 000
Bangarada Manushya
Janma Rahasya
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
Makaranda
Nyayave Devaru
Mugur Mukunda
Thayi Devaru
Baala Bandhana
Baalu Belagithu
C.I.D. Rajanna
Mallanna
Mayor Muthanna
Ranga
Lakshadheeshwara
Bhaagyada Baagilu
Hanumantha
Bedi Bandavalu
Gandhinagara
Prabhakara
Dhana Pishachi
Lagnapathrike
Ganesha
Maduve Madi Nodu
Simhadri
Sathya Harishchandra
disciple of Kalakoushika