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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 hi…
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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.
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Dwarakish's Filmography
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Aatagara
Maanikya
as Self
Vishnuvardhana
as Colonel (Bharathi's father)
Bisile
Cheluvina Chilipili
Jothe Jotheyali
Apthamitra
Khushi
Baalina Jyothi
Hello Sister
No Poster
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
Giddu Daada
Kidnap
Kiladigalu
Mandyada Gandu
Rasika
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
as Shyam
Server Somanna
Muddina Maava
Africadalli Sheela
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
as Mohan
Police Papanna
Prachanda Kulla
Geluvu Nannade
Gedda Maga
Jimmy Gallu
Maava Sose Savaal
Prema Mathsara
Snehada Sankole
Shankar Sundar
Pedda Gedda
Avala Hejje
Mane Mane Kathe
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
No Poster
Haddina Kannu
as Dose Damodara
Auto Raja
Kulla Kulli
as Krishna alias Kulla
Point Parimala
as Vamana
No Poster
Naniruvude Ninagagi
as John / Vincent
Vijay Vikram
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
as Sundar
Asadhya Aliya
as Sathyananda
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
as Venugopal
Vasantha Lakshmi
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
Kiladi Jodi
as Guest Appearance
Sirithanakke Saval
No Poster
Maathu Tappada Maga
Halli Haida
Kittu Puttu
as Puttu / Kutti
No Poster
Galaate Samsaara
as Muthanna
Sahodarara Savaal
as Raja
Bhaagyavantharu
as Subbu
Dhanalakshmi
Pavanaganga
Bahaddur Gandu
as Panju's friend
Hudugatada Hudugi
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
Kalla Kulla
as Ramesh 'Kulla'
Maga Mommaga
as Anand Rao's Son
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
Bhaktha Kumbara
Doorada Betta
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Nanda Gokula
Kranthiveera
Kulla Agent 000
Bangaarada Manushya
as Shivalingu
Janma Rahasya
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
as Makaranda
Nyayave Devaru
as Mugur Mukunda
Thayi Devaru
Baala Bandhana
Baalu Belagithu
C.I.D. Rajanna
as Mallanna
Mr. Rajkumar
as Shekhar
Mayor Muthanna
as Ranga
Lakshadheeshwara
Bhaagyada Baagilu
as Hanumantha
Bedi Bandavalu
Gandhinagara
as Prabhakara
Dhana Pishachi
Lagnapathrike
as Ganesha
No Poster
Shri Purandaradasaru
Maduve Madi Nodu
as Simhadri
Sathya Harishchandra
as disciple of Kalakoushika