Dwarakish
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Weekend With Ramesh
Himself
2014
Film
Halli Haida
1978
Film
Dhanalakshmi
1977
Film
Server Somanna
1993
Galaate Samsaara
Muthanna
1977
Film
Jimmy Gallu
1982
Film
Snehada Sankole
1982
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978
Film
Vishnuvardhana
Colonel (Bharathi's father)
2011
Film
Prema Mathsara
1982
Film
Hudugatada Hudugi
1976
Film
Maanikya
Self
2014
Film
Shankar Sundar
1982
Film
Apthamitra
2004
Film
Kidnap
1995
Shri Purandaradasaru
1967
Film
Mandyada Gandu
1994
Film
Vijay Vikram
1979
Film
Geluvu Nannade
1983
Film
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
1974
Film
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
1976
Film
Cheluvina Chilipili
2009
Film
Jothe Jotheyali
2006
Film
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Sundar
1979
Film
Sirithanakke Saval
1978
Film
Kulla Kulli
Krishna alias Kulla
1980
Film
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
1978
Film
Sahodarara Savaal
Raja
1977
Film
Kalla Kulla
Ramesh aka Kulla
1975
Film
Dhana Pishachi
1967
Film
Muddina Maava
1993
Film
Point Parimala
Vamana
1980
Film
Pedda Gedda
1982
Film
Lakshadheeshwara
1968
Film
Kiladigalu
1994
Film
Mane Mane Kathe
1981
Film
Bedi Bandavalu
1968
Film
Maava Sose Savaal
1982
Film
Auto Raja
1980
Film
Asadhya Aliya
Sathyananda
1979
Film
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
1980
Film
Hello Sister
1995
Film
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
Shyam
1993
Film
Khushi
2003
Film
Bangarada Manushya
1972
Film
Kittu Puttu
Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role)
1977
Film
Gedda Maga
1983
Film
Sathya Harishchandra
disciple of Kalakoushika
1965
Film
Bhaktha Kumbara
1974
Film
Kulla Agent 000
1972
Film
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
Makaranda
1971
Film
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Mohan
1984
Film
Aatagara
2015
Film
Devaru Kotta Thangi
1973
Film
Baalu Belagithu
1970
Film
Prachanda Kulla
1984
Film
Rasika
1994
Film
Pavanaganga
1977
Film
Mayor Muthanna
Ranga
1969
Film
Janma Rahasya
1972
Film
Nyayave Devaru
Mugur Mukunda
1971
Film
Thayi Devaru
1971
Film
Africadalli Sheela
1986
Film
Bahaddur Gandu
Panju's friend
1976
Film
Lagnapathrike
Ganesha
1967
Film
Maduve Madi Nodu
Simhadri
1965
Film
Kiladi Jodi
Guest Appearance
1978
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
1995
Film
Gandhinagara
Prabhakara
1968
Film
Avala Hejje
1981
Film
Police Papanna
1984
Film
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
Venugopal
1978
Film
Baalina Jyothi
1996
Film
Bhaagyavantharu
Subbu
1977
Film
Nanda Gokula
1972
Film
C.I.D. Rajanna
Mallanna
1970
Film
Giddu Daada
1995
Film
Baala Bandhana
1971
Film
Bhaagyada Baagilu
Hanumantha
1968
Film
Doorada Betta
1973
Film
Kranthiveera
1972
Film
Bisile
2010
Film
Maga Mommaga
Anand Rao's Son
1974
Film
Vasantha Lakshmi
1978