
Acting
Born August 19, 1942 · 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.

Aatagara
2015

Vishnuvardhana
2011

Bisile
2010

Jothe Jotheyali
2006

Apthamitra
2004

Khushi
2003

Baalina Jyothi
1996

Hello Sister
1995
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
1995

Giddu Daada
1995

Kidnap
1995

Kiladigalu
1994

Mandyada Gandu
1994

Rasika
1994

Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
1993

Server Somanna
1993

Muddina Maava
1993

Africadalli Sheela
1986

Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
1984

Police Papanna
1984

Prachanda Kulla
1984

Geluvu Nannade
1983

Gedda Maga
1983

Jimmy Gallu
1982

Maava Sose Savaal
1982

Prema Mathsara
1982

Snehada Sankole
1982

Shankar Sundar
1982

Pedda Gedda
1982

Avala Hejje
1981

Mane Mane Kathe
1981

Nyaya Neethi Dharma
1980