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 movies · 1 shows
Aatagara
2015·4.2
Maanikya
2014·5.2
Vishnuvardhana
2011·5.9
Bisile
2010·0.0
Cheluvina Chilipili
2009·0.0
Jothe Jotheyali
2006·0.0
Apthamitra
2004·8.2
Khushi
2003·0.0
Baalina Jyothi
1996·0.0
Hello Sister
1995·0.0
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
1995·10.0
Giddu Daada
1995·0.0
Kidnap
1995·0.0
Kiladigalu
1994·0.0
Mandyada Gandu
1994·0.0
Rasika
1994·0.0
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
1993·0.0
Server Somanna
1993·0.0
Muddina Maava
1993·0.0
Africadalli Sheela
1986·8.0
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
1984·0.0
Police Papanna
1984·7.0
Prachanda Kulla
1984·0.0
Geluvu Nannade
1983·0.0
Gedda Maga
1983·10.0
Jimmy Gallu
1982·0.0
Maava Sose Savaal
1982·0.0
Prema Mathsara
1982·0.0
Snehada Sankole
1982·0.0
Shankar Sundar
1982·0.0
Pedda Gedda
1982·0.0
Avala Hejje
1981·0.0
Mane Mane Kathe
1981·0.0
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
1980·0.0
Auto Raja
1980·9.0
Kulla Kulli
1980·0.0
Point Parimala
1980·8.0
Vijay Vikram
1979·0.0
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
1979·8.0
Asadhya Aliya
1979·8.0
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
1978·10.0
Vasantha Lakshmi
1978·7.0
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
1978·0.0
Kiladi Jodi
1978·8.0
Sirithanakke Saval
1978·0.0
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978·6.5
Halli Haida
1978·0.0
Kittu Puttu
1977·9.0
Galaate Samsaara
1977·4.0
Sahodarara Savaal
1977·8.0
Bhaagyavantharu
1977·9.0
Dhanalakshmi
1977·0.0
Pavanaganga
1977·0.0
Bahaddur Gandu
1976·9.5
Hudugatada Hudugi
1976·0.0
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
1976·0.0
Kalla Kulla
1975·10.0
Maga Mommaga
1974·7.0
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
1974·0.0
Bhaktha Kumbara
1974·9.7
Doorada Betta
1973·9.0
Devaru Kotta Thangi
1973·10.0
Nanda Gokula
1972·10.0
Kranthiveera
1972·0.0
Kulla Agent 000
1972·0.0
Bangarada Manushya
1972·9.4
Janma Rahasya
1972·9.5
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
1971·8.0
Nyayave Devaru
1971·8.0
Thayi Devaru
1971·0.0
Baala Bandhana
1971·0.0
Baalu Belagithu
1970·9.5
C.I.D. Rajanna
1970·8.0
Mayor Muthanna
1969·9.0
Lakshadheeshwara
1968·8.0
Bhaagyada Baagilu
1968·7.0
Bedi Bandavalu
1968·0.0
Gandhinagara
1968·0.0
Dhana Pishachi
1967·6.0
Lagnapathrike
1967·8.0
Shri Purandaradasaru
1967·8.0
Maduve Madi Nodu
1965·7.0
Sathya Harishchandra
1965·7.5