Vishnuvardhan

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.2638

Gender

Male

Birthday

18-Sep-1950

Age

(76 years old)

Place of Birth

Mysore, Karnataka, India

Also Known As
  • Sampath Kumar
  • Vishnuvardhan

Vishnuvardhan

Biography

Sampath Kumar (18 September 1950 – 30 December 2009), known by his stage name Vishnuvardhan, was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Kannada cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam language films. Vishnuvardhan has a prolific career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in more than 220 films. A popular cultural icon of Karnataka, and holds the status of a matinée idol among the Kannada diaspora. He is popularly called as Sahasa Simha, Dada and The Angry Young Man of Kannada Cinema. Vishnuvardhan's contributions to Kannada cinema have been praised by his contemporaries in the Indian film industry. The Government of Karnataka honoured him with the highest civilian awards of Karnataka State, the Karnataka Ratna Award in 2025, Rajyothsava Prashasthi in 1990 and the Dr. Rajkumar Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 for his contributions to Kannada cinema. He was called The Phoenix of Indian Cinema. In 2008, a poll conducted by CNN-IBN listed Vishnuvardhan as the most popular star in the Kannada film industry.


Credits

Ashaant Ashaant (1993) Character: Vishnu
Ashaant is a story about effort made by the whole Police Force of the country, especially two police officers A.C.P. Vijay Bombay Police (Akshay Kumar) and A.C.P. Vishnu Bangalore Police (Vishnu Vardhan) to bring peace i.e. Shanti to country. The wage a war against a Mafia who deals in printing fake currency notes and have become threat to country´s and security. These Mafia dons Kaka (Jai Kalgutkar) and Rana (Punit) are operating from Bangalore city. But when the pressure of Police Officer Vishnu mounts on them, the decide to shift their roots to Borr y. As they enter Bombay, Rana is nabbed by ACP Vijay and is arrested. Vijay starts his investigation to reach the roots of this Mafia through Rana, when orders come from home ministry to shift Rana from Bombay custody to Bangalore court for many previous serious crimes.
Krishna Nee Begane Baaro Krishna Nee Begane Baaro (1986) Character: N/A
Film from India starring Kim and Vishnuvardhan
Benki Birugali Benki Birugali (1984) Character: Vishnu
Friends Vishnu and Shankar, who are fascinated by the same girl, try to outsmart each other. They turn rivals when Shankar brands Vishnu with theft and sends him to jail.
Kiladi Kittu Kiladi Kittu (1978) Character: Kittu
A 1978 Kannada movie.
ವಂಶವೃಕ್ಷ ವಂಶವೃಕ್ಷ (1971) Character: credited as "Kumar"
Through the story of a young widow who is devoted to her father-in-law but also desires to remarry the film portrays evolving Indian attitudes towards women's roles in society.
ಶಿವಶಂಕರ್ ಶಿವಶಂಕರ್ (1990) Character: Shivu / Shankar
Shankar earns a living by running a poultry farm. He earns the wrath of a notorious criminal when he helps Moorthi, a police officer, arrest his henchmen.
Muthina Haara Muthina Haara (1990) Character: N/A
Mutthina Haara - A Necklace of Pearls - tells the tale of an Indian (Coorg) soldier, Achchappa and an army nurse, Annapurna and the toils of warfare on them during the 1940's to the 1960's.
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸುಪುತ್ರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸುಪುತ್ರ (1996) Character: N/A
A man who is dating a beautiful woman goes to great lengths by eliminating all the hurdles in his path so he can be with her.
Bellary Naga Bellary Naga (2009) Character: N/A
Naga lives with his stepfather, Vishwanath Gowda, and his half-siblings. His life takes a turn when his stepfather makes Naga in charge of his estate, which enrages his half-brother.
Kotreshi Kanasu Kotreshi Kanasu (1994) Character: N/A
Kotreshi is an intelligent boy from a lower caste who comes first in the seventh standard and brings pride to his community. The upper-class Gowdas, however, attempt to suppress his growth.
ஸ்ரீ ராகவேந்திரர் ஸ்ரீ ராகவேந்திரர் (1985) Character: Sri Yogenthra Tirtha
The story of the great Indian saint Raghavendra Swami. Born as Venkatanatha, he proved to be a very brilliant scholar from a very young age. After enduring a series of profound life challenges, he embraced sannyasa following his master and the divine.
ஈட்டி ஈட்டி (1985) Character: N/A
After Vanavarayan's son Sathyam and his friends rape Velan's fiancee Valli, he vows to murder them.
Vishnu Sena Vishnu Sena (2005) Character: N/A
Vishnu Sena movie is the based on Finding the corruption.Vishnuvardhan is the professor in College.He builds the force by youngsters to kidnap the corrupt people and kill them. Even police investigation is also over.Finally, He tells that he had his own way to cure the ills of the society.
Diggajaru Diggajaru (2001) Character: Wodeya
A rich landlord and his servant bond well irrespective of their status. When the landlord wife is murdered, the servant decides to take the blame on himself to save landlord family prestige.
Ithu Manjukaalam Ithu Manjukaalam (1993) Character: Pauli
Identical twins Revathy and Aswathy are married to Balu and Gopi respectively. Their happy lives are turned upside down when a man from their past comes back and haunts them.
ಮತ್ತೆ ಹಾಡಿತು ಕೋಗಿಲೆ ಮತ್ತೆ ಹಾಡಿತು ಕೋಗಿಲೆ (1990) Character: Anand
Sangeeta, who loves singer Anand, is forced to marry Kumar, her father's business partner. Post marriage, Sangeeta dies during childbirth, leaving behind a child that biologically belongs to Anand.
Hosilu Mettida Hennu Hosilu Mettida Hennu (1976) Character: N/A
Hosilu Mettida Hennu is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by V. T. Thyagarajan and produced by T. H. Rama Murthy
Neenello Nanalle Neenello Nanalle (2006) Character: N/A
Santhosh comes from England to India with his mother to attend a wedding. However, he meets a village girl and instantly falls in love with her.
Bandhana Bandhana (1984) Character: Dr. Harish
A doctor (Vishnuvardhan) falls in love with his student (Suhasini) but fails to tell her about his feelings. When he finally musters courage to tell her she tells him that her marriage is fixed to Jai Jagadeesh. Vishnuvardhan cannot forget her and slowly withdraws into a shell. Meanwhile, Jai Jagadeesh starts suspecting his wife because she gives importance to hospital and starts misbehaving with her. Suhasini discovers that Vishnuvardhan is terminal and may not survive for long. She starts taking more care of him in hospital. This frustrates her husband even more and he fights with Vishnuvardhan. Suhasini goes home to explain to her husband but discovers that her husband has abused the maid. She decides to leave him but Vishnuvardhan tries to convince her husband that his relationship with Suhasini is pure. Jai Jagadeesh misbehaves with Vishnuvardhan and Suhasini gets hurt while trying to make sense with her husband. Finally Vishnuvardhan dies saving her baby.
ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತ (1988) Character: Vijay Kumar
Vijay provides shelter to Hema, who has a dark past and pretends to be speech impaired, and her brother, Sundareshwar. But when Vijay discovers the truth, a lot of secrets are revealed.
Nee Bareda Kadambari Nee Bareda Kadambari (1985) Character: N/A
A couple get married to each other despite the initial disapproval of her parents. However, the woman's father, creates troubles and tries to separate them.
Yajamana Yajamana (2000) Character: Shankar/Ganesha (Dual Role)
Shankar sacrifices his own interests and refuses to marry in order to support and educate his younger brothers. However, his life changes when a girl falls in love with him.
Ee Bandhana Ee Bandhana (2007) Character: Harish Raj
Remake of Hindi film Bhagban(2003), which itself is an unofficial adaptation of Make Way for Tomorrow (1937). An old couple sacrifices everything so their children live a happy life. However, they are forced to separate and subjected to ill-treatment and disrespect in their children's homes.
ಲಾಲಿ ಲಾಲಿ (1997) Character: N/A
Krishna is a loving father who dotes on his daughter, Anju. Things take an ugly turn when Anju decides to get him remarried, thereby bringing him face to face with his ex-wife.
Aptharakshaka Aptharakshaka (2010) Character: Dr. Vijay
The story starts off with an ancient painting of Nagavalli (Vimala Raman), distributed as a prize to bharathanatyam dancer Saraswathi (Lakshmi Gopalaswamy), her husband and her family. At the Engagement day of Gowri (Sandhya), one of her friends had fainted by encountering a huge thirty-feet Snake/Serpent, and the bridegroom/fiancé had ran away from the family house fearing of something. All strange incidents happen as the family called for a snake charmer to the house, but the snake charmer had died when he attempted to make the serpent appear.
ಸಿಂಹಾದ್ರಿಯ ಸಿಂಹ ಸಿಂಹಾದ್ರಿಯ ಸಿಂಹ (2002) Character: Narasimha Gowda and Chikka
Narasimhe Gowda (Vishnuvardhan), head of 48 villages has high regards for his sincerity and wisdom in his judgements. After his untimely death, his elder son Gowda (Vishnuvardhan) takes his throne and passes a wrong judgement against his brother Chikka (Vishnuvardhan). What circumstances lead to this
Snehithara Saval Snehithara Saval (1981) Character: N/A
Prasad and Raja, two best friends who get separated in a fire, grow up in two different communities. However, after a few years, they unite to fight against an evil man.
Jagadeka Veera Jagadeka Veera (1991) Character: N/A
Pratap, a car mechanic, and his sub-inspector brother get together and gather forces to defeat a corrupt and cruel businessman.
விடுதலை விடுதலை (1986) Character: Amar
Raja, a thief, and Amar, a goonda, plot to settle in London with the money earned from a robbery. But when Raja gets arrested for killing gangster Sudarshan, Amar's ex-boss, he feels Amar framed him.
ಯಾರೇ ನೀನು ಚೆಲುವೆ ಯಾರೇ ನೀನು ಚೆಲುವೆ (1998) Character: N/A
When Kamli loses her bag at a railway station, Surya finds it and sends it to her house with a note. They soon start communicating with each other through their letters and fall in love.
ಸಹೋದರರ ಸವಾಲ್ ಸಹೋದರರ ಸವಾಲ್ (1977) Character: Kiran
Two brothers get separated when they are young but dislike each other after reuniting as adults. Though they are initially unaware of their parentage, their interests align once they learn the truth.
ಕಿಟ್ಟು ಪುಟ್ಟು ಕಿಟ್ಟು ಪುಟ್ಟು (1977) Character: Kittu
Kittu Puttu is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by Dwarakish. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Dwarakish, Manjula, K. Vijaya and Vaishali Kasaravalli. The film was widely appreciated for its songs and story upon release. The songs tuned by Rajan–Nagendra were huge hits.
ಮುಯ್ಯಿಗೆ ಮುಯ್ಯಿ ಮುಯ್ಯಿಗೆ ಮುಯ್ಯಿ (1978) Character: Sanjay
Muyyige Muyyi is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by P. Krishna Raj. The multi-starrer is led by Srinath, Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, Manjula, Roja Ramani and Chandrashekhar.
ವಸಂತ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ವಸಂತ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ (1978) Character: Chandru
Vasantha Lakshmi is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by A. V. Seshagiri Rao and produced by K. Vittala Kumar, K. V. Honnappa and K. V. Gurunath. The film stars Srinath, Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, and Manjula. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar. The movie is a remake of the 1974 Tamil movie Engamma Sapatham.
ಅಮರ್‌ನಾಥ್ ಅಮರ್‌ನಾಥ್ (1978) Character: Guest Appearance
Amarnath is a 1978 Indian Kannada film, directed by K. Mani Murugan and produced by N. K. Narayan, V. K. Ramesh and P. B. Walke. The film stars Ambareesh, Sundar Krishna Urs, Dheerendra Gopal and K. S. Ashwath in lead roles. The film had musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar.
ಸಾಹಸ ಸಿಂಹ ಸಾಹಸ ಸಿಂಹ (1982) Character: Prathap
Motion Picture starring Vishnuvardhan, Udaya Kumar and Rajyalakshmi
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege (1993) Character: Vishnu
Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Dwarakish and produced by P. Balaram. The film is a remake of director Priyadarshan's Malayalam film Chithram (1988) starring Mohanlal and Ranjini.
ಕಿಲಾಡಿ ಜೋಡಿ ಕಿಲಾಡಿ ಜೋಡಿ (1978) Character: George
Jaggu and George, two petty thieves, mend their ways to make George's lover, Jenny, and her father happy. However, they come across Jenny's lookalike who is in trouble and decide to help her.
Mane Mane Kathe Mane Mane Kathe (1981) Character: N/A
Mane Mane Kathe is a 1981 Indian Kannada film, directed by Rajachandra and produced by B S Dwarakish and H R Prabhakar Reddy. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Jayachithra, Srinivasamurthy, K Vijaya, Lokanath, Leelavathi, Dwarakish, Seetharam and Uma Shivakumar in lead roles. The film had musical score by Sathyam. Watch the full movie, Mane Mane Kathe, online, only on Eros Now.
ಬಂಗಾರದ ಗುಡಿ ಬಂಗಾರದ ಗುಡಿ (1976) Character: Vijay
Bangarada Gudi is a 1976 Indian Kannada film, directed by K. S. R. Das and produced by C. H. Prakash Rao. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Manjula, Ambareesh and Padmapriya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. The director remade the movie in Telugu in 1979 as Bangaru Gudi.
ಹೊಂಬಿಸಿಲು ಹೊಂಬಿಸಿಲು (1978) Character: Dr. Nataraj
Dr Roopa and Dr Nataraj get married and being both egoistic, and little arrogant, differences come up in their personal and Professional life where they run a Nursing home. Roopa suspects her husband of having an affair with another Doctor Vasanthi...Suspicions and neglect and duty conflict with each other and will their wedding stand this acid test?
ದೇವ ದೇವ (1989) Character: N/A
Deva, a villager, helps support his two brothers' education and upbringing. However, he sets out to exact revenge on them after they forget his good deeds and destroy his life.
ಸಿಂಗಾಪೂರ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜಾ ಕುಳ್ಳ ಸಿಂಗಾಪೂರ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜಾ ಕುಳ್ಳ (1978) Character: Raja
Shivaraj abandons his pregnant wife and flies to Singapore after entering into a partnership with Junie. Gopinath Rao sends Raja, Shivaraj's son, to Singapore on a mission.
Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale (2000) Character: N/A
Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale is a 2000 Kannada film directed by Dinesh Baboo. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Ramesh Aravind, Ananth Nag and Umashri in lead roles. Music was composed by Rajesh Ramanathan.
ಹಲೋ ಡ್ಯಾಡಿ ಹಲೋ ಡ್ಯಾಡಿ (1996) Character: N/A
Prakash, a widower, is a government official responsible for confiscating lands acquired by criminals illegally. His son wants him to get a life and tries to find a suitor.
Driver Hanumanthu Driver Hanumanthu (1980) Character: N/A
Two close friends get into trouble when another friend intrudes into their lives with a personal motive.
ಸಾಮ್ರಾಟ್ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಟ್ (1994) Character: N/A
When Kulkarni and Bandari plan to kill the CM, Samrat, an unemployed man, saves him. However, Samrat promises to put an end to Bandari's tantrums.
ಸೂರ್ಯವಂಶ ಸೂರ್ಯವಂಶ (1999) Character: Sathyamurthy/Kanakamurthy (Dual Role)
An aristocratic patriarch realizes the worth of his most caring son he despised because of his illiteracy. A family learns values forgotten or misunderstood. A great soul overcomes all hindrances thrown at him to finally emerge victorious.
Police Papanna Police Papanna (1984) Character: Guest Appearance
Papanna, a simpleton, is the only son of a sincere policeman. While on his deathbed, his father requests his friend to help Papanna become a police officer.
ಹಬ್ಬ ಹಬ್ಬ (1999) Character: Vishnu
Ram falls in love with Seetha, who refuses to marry him owing to a dark family secret. Ram's brothers then devise a plan to unite the lovers.
ನಿಷ್ಕರ್ಷ ನಿಷ್ಕರ್ಷ (1993) Character: Ajay Kumar
A daylight bank robbery alarms the police in Bangalore. The robber holds the bank staff and customers hostage as the police attempt to rescue the innocent and knock down the culprit.
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu (1984) Character: Ganesha
Ganesh arranges his sister Gauri's marriage but faces humiliation by her in-laws. His misunderstanding with his childhood friend and neighbour, Raja, makes matters worse.
ರಹಸ್ಯ ರಾತ್ರಿ ರಹಸ್ಯ ರಾತ್ರಿ (1980) Character: N/A
Indian horror movie from 1980.
Simha Gharjane Simha Gharjane (1983) Character: N/A
Jaysimha, a lawyer, is in love with Radha, the daughter of a corrupt policeman. The policeman asks Jaysimha to drop a crucial case, but he ignores this request and ends up inviting trouble.
ಬಂಗಾರದ ಕಳಶ ಬಂಗಾರದ ಕಳಶ (1995) Character: N/A
Nagraj, an orphan raised by a poor woman, grows up to become the protector of his village. Nagaraj's life changes when he meets Uma, the new teacher in the village.
ಪೋಲೀಸ್ ಮತ್ತು ದಾದಾ ಪೋಲೀಸ್ ಮತ್ತು ದಾದಾ (1991) Character: N/A
An inspector uses the lookalike of a police officer named Dhanush, who was brutally murdered, to catch a dangerous drug lord.
ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ದೀಪಾವಳಿ (2000) Character: N/A
The sudden death of a rich woman's son paves way for her relatives to exploit her. However, when a young man enters her life, she finds a ray of hope as he vows to protect her.
Onde Guri Onde Guri (1983) Character: N/A
Onde Guri is a 1983 Indian Kannada film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by M P Shankar. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, M. P. Shankar, Ramakrishna and Madhavi in lead roles. The film had musical score by Rajan-Nagendra.
ಪರ್ವ ಪರ್ವ (2002) Character: N/A
Sagar, a singer-turned-alcoholic, decides to mend his ways and rekindle his passion after falling in love with Suma. However, all hell breaks loose when she does not turn up for his concert.
Nagarahole Nagarahole (1977) Character: N/A
Madhu, a schoolteacher, goes on a trip to Nagarhole National Park with her son Chandru. But things go awry when Chandru and his friends decide to sneak out and visit the forest.
Kotigobba Kotigobba (2001) Character: Nanjunda
A humble auto driver leads a happy and content life with his ambitious siblings. However, his siblings are unaware of their brother's past.
ಗಣೇಶನ ಮದುವೆ ಗಣೇಶನ ಮದುವೆ (1990) Character: Self
Ganesha lives happily in a complex owned by Ramanamurthy. Things take a turn when he falls in love with Adilakshmi, the youngest daughter of Ramanamurthy who sings under the pseudonym Shruti.
Makkala Sainya Makkala Sainya (1980) Character: N/A
The love story of the hero, taking care of his now-orphaned brother's children and the heroine, taking care of her now-orphaned sister's children. The children, who are always at loggerheads, makes their marriage an impossibility until they are forced to join forces
ಮಂಗಳ ಸೂತ್ರ ಮಂಗಳ ಸೂತ್ರ (1997) Character: N/A
A woman marries Chandrakanth but soon divorces him and also persuades another woman, Sudha, to marry him because of a terrible truth that she is hiding from everybody.
Dhani Dhani (1996) Character: N/A
Two despicable brothers cheat their employer, steal his wealth, kill him and throw his son into the river. When the boy survives and grows up, he decides to take revenge on the men who ruined him.
ಕಾಳಿಂಗ ಕಾಳಿಂಗ (1980) Character: Prabhakar/ Ranga
Prabhakar, a cop, is murdered. A clue left by him leads his father to his lookalike Ranga. Ranga then trains to avenge Prabhakar's murder.
Manikantana Mahime Manikantana Mahime (1993) Character: N/A
An ardent devotee of Lord Shabarimale Swamy Ayyappa narrates tales of various miracles performed by the Hindu deity where the Almighty tests the devotion of his followers.
Sahukara Sahukara (2004) Character: Sahukara Raja Mahendra Varma
Sahukara is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Om Prakash Rao and produced by K. Manju. It stars V. Ravichandran and Rambha in lead roles. It was a remake of Tamil film Muthu.
Bangarada Jinke Bangarada Jinke (1980) Character: N/A
A young man sets out on a treasure hunt to capture a golden deer with magical powers. However, he soon learns secrets from his past life which shock him.
ಹೆಂಡ್ತಿಗ್ಹೇಳ್ತೀನಿ ಹೆಂಡ್ತಿಗ್ಹೇಳ್ತೀನಿ (1998) Character: N/A
Jayaram adopts a child and is excited to surprise his wife by revealing the truth later. However, problems arise when he goes home to find another child, claiming to be his friend's daughter.
ಅಸಾಧ್ಯ ಅಳಿಯ ಅಸಾಧ್ಯ ಅಳಿಯ (1979) Character: Ashok
Aruna, a bride, finds her wedding to Vishwa interrupted by Ashok, a man who claims to be her husband. As the situation evolves, she discovers that Ashok is not all he seems.
ಹಿಮಪಾತ ಹಿಮಪಾತ (1995) Character: N/A
Sumithra's lover Aravind, a photographer, goes missing after he goes to Shimla for a project. However, Sumithra sets out to look for Aravind after she finds out that he is alive.
ಆಪ್ತಮಿತ್ರ ಆಪ್ತಮಿತ್ರ (2004) Character: N/A
Apthamitra movie is based on Nagavalli (Dancer). Ramesh, an engineer buys the palace. Everyone believes that the spirit of Nagavalli, a dancer is captivated in a room of that palace. Ganga she opens  the locked room with the help of Soumya. Then start the troubles. Vijay who came to ramesh house for holidays.
ಬೂತಯ್ಯನ ಮಗ ಅಯ್ಯು ಬೂತಯ್ಯನ ಮಗ ಅಯ್ಯು (1974) Character: Gulla
Following the death of his ruthless landlord father, Ayyu earns the wrath of his villagers. But his biggest enemy is Gulla, who tries to stand against him in order to protect the locals.
Inspector Dhanush Inspector Dhanush (1991) Character: N/A
Inspector Dhanush, an honest police officer, brings criminals to justice. When he stumbles upon a case involving Commissioner Avinash, he is killed and replaced by his lookalike.
കൗരവർ കൗരവർ (1992) Character: Haridas I.P.S.
Antony, a convict, wants revenge against Haridas, a police officer, for killing his family and arresting him. However, his motive changes when he discovers that his daughter is still alive.
Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare (1991) Character: N/A
A man is on the hunt for a bride he is compatible with. However, he goes through various hilarious hurdles during the hunt before he manages to find a girl.
Daada Daada (1988) Character: Daada
A landlord kills Ganga's father for disobeying him, which compels Ganga to kill him in revenge. He later joins a group of people that fight against anti-social elements.
Bhagya Jyothi Bhagya Jyothi (1975) Character: N/A
Based on a novel by Mangala Satyan, this movie is a mirror to society's take on the caste system.
Veerappa Nayaka Veerappa Nayaka (1999) Character: N/A
Veerappa is a strong proponent of Gandhian principles based on non-violence. However, his preaching falls on deaf ears when his own son grows up to become a terrorist.
ಜನ ನಾಯಕ ಜನ ನಾಯಕ (1988) Character: N/A
Janardhan's father is murdered by a group of criminals when he tries to expose them. Enraged, Janardhan sets out to exact revenge for his father's murder.
ಜೀವನ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಜೀವನ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ (1987) Character: N/A
Radha, a village girl, comes to the city in search of her brother Venkatesh Murthy. Soon, she meets a Samaritan, Ravi, who decides to help her find her brother.
ಸೌಭಾಗ್ಯಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಸೌಭಾಗ್ಯಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ (1987) Character: Shyam / Chandru
On Chandru's wedding day, he learns a shocking truth that Sowbhagya is not his biological mother. Later, his father, recalls his past to reveal the truth about his birth mother, Lakshmi.
Kiladigalu Kiladigalu (1994) Character: N/A
Hari and Krishna's uncle takes advantage of their innocence and tries to murder them for their wealth. A lawyer tries to outsmart him by hiring doppelgangers of Hari and Krishna.
ಜ್ಯೇಷ್ಠ ಜ್ಯೇಷ್ಠ (2004) Character: N/A
Jyeshta is a 2004 Indian Kannada language drama film starring Vishnuvardhan, Ashima Bhalla and Devaraj in the lead roles. The film, a remake of Malayalam film Valliettan (2000), is directed and written by director Suresh Krissna and features soundtrack from S. A. Rajkumar. The original version was directed by Shaji Kailas and featured Mammootty and Shobhana in lead roles.
Alaigal Alaigal (1973) Character: Inspector Raju
Alaigal (The Waves) is a 1973 Tamil film produced and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Vishnuvardhan and Chandrakala in the lead roles.[1] It was the first Tamil film of Kannada actor Vishnuvardhan. This film was dubbed in Telugu as Lakshmi Nirdoshi.
Sirithanakke Saval Sirithanakke Saval (1978) Character: N/A
Movie starring Vishnuvardhan, Manjula Devi, K S Ashwath and is directed by T R Ramanna.
Sneha Sedu Sneha Sedu (1978) Character: N/A
Two vengeful men unknowingly become best friends only to realise that they want to seek revenge on each other. But they are unaware that someone else is responsible for their loss and misery.
Nagarahavu Nagarahavu (2016) Character: King Nagaraja (created with CGI)
Naganika's family is in charge of an ancient monument that Kapali has his eyes set on. When Kapali kills her to seek the monument, Naganika transforms into a snake in her next life to seek revenge.
ಜಮೀನ್ದಾರ್ರು ಜಮೀನ್ದಾರ್ರು (2002) Character: N/A
The daughter of a rich businessman falls in love with a man she presumes is a landlord. Things change when she learns his true identity.
Vijay Vikram Vijay Vikram (1979) Character: N/A
Kaveri gets raped by Vikram who impregnates her and then refuses to marry her. When their son, Vijay, grows up and learns the truth, he seeks revenge.
ಜನನಿ ಜನ್ಮಭೂಮಿ ಜನನಿ ಜನ್ಮಭೂಮಿ (1997) Character: N/A
Yashwanth, a scientist, wants his inventions to contribute to the nation's growth. However, some notorious criminals try to use his creations for their personal gains.
Okkadu Chaalu Okkadu Chaalu (2000) Character: N/A
Okkadu Chaalu is a 2005 Indian Telugu film, directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty and Produced by Maganti Gopinath. The film stars Rajasekhar, Sanghavi, Rambha, Vishnu Vardhan and Sumalatha in lead roles
Appaji Appaji (1996) Character: N/A
Rekha, who witnesses Sakthi killing her father, lies to the police to save him from getting arrested. Unbeknownst to everyone, she has hidden motives behind saving him.
ಮಹಾ ಪ್ರಚಂಡರು ಮಹಾ ಪ್ರಚಂಡರು (1981) Character: N/A
Natraj and his gang, who are involved in idol heists, get an assignment to steal a valuable idol of Lord Rama from an ancient temple. Alongside, a brave police officer weaves a plan to capture them.
Varsha Varsha (2005) Character: N/A
Varsha is a 2005 Kannada film directed by S. Narayan and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Manya, Ramesh Aravind and Anu Prabhakar in lead roles. Music was composed by S A Rajkumar.
Halunda Tavaru Halunda Tavaru (1994) Character: N/A
A couple has to deal with the fact that they are not rich anymore and have to find inner strength to stick by each other's side in their times of trouble.
ಬಾಳಿನ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಬಾಳಿನ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ (1996) Character: N/A
A woman witnesses the death of her 10-year-old son and ends up blaming herself for it. Soon, after she decides to leave, her husband sets out in her search.
ಸಿಂಹದ ಗುರಿ ಸಿಂಹದ ಗುರಿ (1998) Character: N/A
Movie starring Vishnuvardhan, Amulya, Charulatha and is directed by U Narayan Rao.
ಸೀತೆಯಲ್ಲ ಸಾವಿತ್ರಿ ಸೀತೆಯಲ್ಲ ಸಾವಿತ್ರಿ (1973) Character: N/A
When Shankar marries his lover Gauri, his rival cousin enlists a prostitute to ruin their marriage. However, a strong-willed Gauri decides to save her husband from his cousin's vicious plan.
Sirivantha Sirivantha (2006) Character: N/A
Narayana Murthy wages a courageous battle to withstand all pressures and fight against corruption to retain the values he has cherished.
ಪ್ರೇಮೋತ್ಸವ ಪ್ರೇಮೋತ್ಸವ (1999) Character: N/A
Bharath is about to marry Bhavana, a teacher, but things change when his former lover, who he believed was dead, enters his life.
Prachanda Kulla Prachanda Kulla (1984) Character: N/A
King Pashupathy tries to fix his daughter's problem by making her talk. He meets a saint and a witch, who try to help him.
Jimmy Gallu Jimmy Gallu (1982) Character: N/A
After losing her parents in an accident at a young age, Sudha is adopted by her father's friend. She becomes a lawyer and takes up a special interest in a case that involves Jimmy, a do-gooder.
ಕರುಳಿನ ಕುಡಿ ಕರುಳಿನ ಕುಡಿ (1995) Character: N/A
Yashodha gets separated from her daughter, Krishnaveni, due to her mother-in-law's scheming and loses her sanity. However, years later, Krishnaveni reunites with her mother in a mental asylum.
Jayasimha Jayasimha (1987) Character: N/A
Jayasimha, a forest officer, endeavours to stop animal poaching in a village he is transferred to. However, his efforts land him and his family in trouble.
Nishyabdha Nishyabdha (1998) Character: Major Vishwanath
Major Vishwanath is a dog lover who lives peacefully with his brother, Vijay. His life takes a drastic turn when he finds Mohini in his garden and brings her to his house.
ಗಂಧದ ಗುಡಿ ಗಂಧದ ಗುಡಿ (1973) Character: Anand
When forest officer Kumar protects natural resources from poachers, their boss, Anand, becomes his main rival. But little does Kumar know that Anand is his brother.
ಹೃದಯವಂತ ಹೃದಯವಂತ (2003) Character: N/A
Vishnu, a poor man, loves his sister and helps her become a doctor. However, Anu is suspicious about her brother's source of income and decides to investigate.
Kadamba Kadamba (2004) Character: Madhukeshawara Kadamba
Rajashekar overhears his police officer father's conversation with his abductor, Sharat Chandra, to kill him. This incident changes the course of his life and turns him into a criminal.
Time Bomb Time Bomb (1994) Character: N/A
Movie starring by Vishnu Vardhan, Soumya Kulkarni, Puneet Issar and directed by Joe Simon.
Huli Hejje Huli Hejje (1984) Character: N/A
When a tribal lady gives birth to a baby boy after her lover abandons her, her family throws the baby into a river. However, he is saved by a fisherman and years later, he decides to find his parents.
Onde Roopa Eradu Guna Onde Roopa Eradu Guna (1975) Character: N/A
A scheming young man hatches a sinister conspiracy to infiltrate his doppelganger's household and usurp the latter's family inheritance.
ನಂಯಜಮಾನ್ರು ನಂಯಜಮಾನ್ರು (2009) Character: N/A
Urmila and Shashank are a happily married couple. But their relationship is tested when Alok, a soldier, claims that Urmila is his lover and her real name is Charulatha.
ನಾಗ ಕನ್ಯೆ ನಾಗ ಕನ್ಯೆ (1975) Character: N/A
Movie starring Vishnuvardhan, Bhavani and directed by S V Rajendra Singh Babu.
Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige (2007) Character: Hoovaiah
How a villager Hoovaiah, takes on an MNC and corrupt politicians who try to misguide villagers to acquire a village for mining?
ರಾಜ ನರಸಿಂಹ ರಾಜ ನರಸಿಂಹ (2003) Character: N/A
Though Mahalakshmi is about to get engaged to an NRI, she falls in love with Raja Narasimha, and the two plan on getting married. However, everything changes when Soundarya enters their lives.
Zaalim Zaalim (1994) Character: Inspector Mohan
Judge Somnath lives with his wife, three sons, and a daughter. Two of his sons, Vikram and Mohan are married, while his daughter, Kaamna, and youngest son, Ravi, are of marriageable age. Somnath had wanted his sons to be a doctor, police officer, and a Judge. While Vikram is a surgeon, Mohan's a Police Inspector, & Ravi is now studying law and on his way to become a lawyer and then a Judge like his dad. This family does have a dark secret. Ravi is prone to losing his temper, so much so that he gets out of control, and has killed someone in his childhood. When Kaamna gets raped, the family are reluctant to tell Ravi. When they do they do convince him to control himself, while Mohan gets an arrest warrant for Vinod, Kaamna's molester. Things do not go smoothly in court as the matter is put off for several months and then Somnath and Kaamna are killed in a bomb explosion. Now Mohan and Vikram handcuff Ravi on their balcony while they finalize the funeral arrangements...
Khaidi Khaidi (1984) Character: N/A
Surya and Madhu love each other but their relationship is unacceptable to Madhu's rich father. He resorts to unfair means to separate them and gets Surya implicated on false charges.
Nee Thanda Kanike Nee Thanda Kanike (1985) Character: N/A
A young boy, who is never loved by his father, grows up to become a spoilt and alcoholic man. However, he turns his life around when he falls in love with a simple woman.
ಮಲ್ಲ ಮಲ್ಲ (2004) Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Shiva, a florist's son, grows up to become a gangster. After his father is murdered, he sets out to take revenge against the culprits.
ನಾಗರಹಾವು ನಾಗರಹಾವು (1972) Character: Ramachari
Although Ramachari falls madly in love with Alamelu, her parents forbid their marriage and force her to marry another man. But Ramachari can't stand idly by when he discovers his sweetheart's husband has become her pimp. Quietly aiding Ramachari on his quest to save Alamelu is Chamayya, a childless woman who loves him as much as if he were her own son.
ಕಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಕಳ್ಳನಲ್ಲ ಕಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಕಳ್ಳನಲ್ಲ (1982) Character: N/A
Mohan, a factory worker, tries to give his brother good education with his minimal wages. When he is falsely accused of a crime and dismissed from work, he resorts to illegal means to earn money.
Aaradhane Aaradhane (1984) Character: Rajesh
Rajesh and a successful model, Geeta, get married. While Geeta gives up modelling, she is forced to get back into the profession when her family goes through a financial crisis.
ಎಲ್ಲರಂಥಲ್ಲ ನನ್ನ ಗಂಡ ಎಲ್ಲರಂಥಲ್ಲ ನನ್ನ ಗಂಡ (1997) Character: N/A
When Surya accuses Vishwa Prasad, a politician, of acquiring his position through political influence, Vishwa swears to destroy him.
Mojugara Sogasugara Mojugara Sogasugara (1995) Character: N/A
Vijay and Vinod are two lookalikes who are unhappy with their routine lives. When they cross paths, they decide to break the monotony by exchanging places.
Nammoora Raja Nammoora Raja (1988) Character: N/A
A corrupt politician's plan of constructing a chemical factory is foiled by Raja. Things take a turn when Raja falls in love with the politician's daughter.
ಕುಂತೀ ಪುತ್ರ ಕುಂತೀ ಪುತ್ರ (1994) Character: N/A
Surya, an aid to the don, is feared by all the townspeople due to his association. He is assigned a job to kidnap the daughter of a wealthy businessman. However, he begins to fall in love with her.
Karna Karna (1986) Character: N/A
Karna, an unemployed graduate, is always at fault for everything he does. Karna tries to win his father's heart, but circumstances turn against him.
Soorappa Soorappa (2000) Character: Soorappa
When a woman from a neighbouring village falsely accuses the village head of harassing her, tension spreads between the two villages, which ultimately leads to a riot making the situation worse.
Hrudaya Geethe Hrudaya Geethe (1989) Character: N/A
After being found guilty of murder, Ashok, a man with a cognitive disability, is sent to a mental asylum, where his friend Aruna works. However, he reveals a dark secret to Aruna that changes things.
ಏಕದಂತ ಏಕದಂತ (2007) Character: N/A
Ekadhantha revolves around a couple and they don't have child.
ರವಿವರ್ಮ ರವಿವರ್ಮ (1992) Character: N/A
Ravivarma is an artist with a special talent. His life turns upside down when he helps a police officer trace a notorious criminal through his artistic skills.
Avala Hejje Avala Hejje (1981) Character: N/A
A doctor's wife accidentally shoots a man who keeps stalking her. Assuming he is dead, she throws his body off a bridge but by a twist of fate, he survives and is treated by her husband.
Nanendu Nimmavane Nanendu Nimmavane (1993) Character: N/A
Krishna and Radha fall in love and soon, get married to each other. However, things take a turn when an abandoned child comes into their lives and calls Krishna his father.
ಕಳ್ಳ ಕುಳ್ಳ ಕಳ್ಳ ಕುಳ್ಳ (1975) Character: Mahesh aka Kalla
Kalla Kulla is a 1975 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film, directed by K. S. R. Das and produced by Shastry Associates. The story is written by M. D. Sundar. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Dwarakish, Bhavani and Jayalakshmi. The film was widely appreciated for its songs and story upon release. The songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra were huge hits. The movie was dubbed in Hindi as Chor Ka Bhai Chor. H.R. Bhargava was the associate director of this movie. The director remade the movie in Telugu in 1976 as Kallanum Kullanum. The movie was dubbed in Malayalam as Kallanum Kullanum
ಜೀವನದಿ ಜೀವನದಿ (1996) Character: N/A
After several years of marriage, a couple becomes parents. However, after a childless couple finds their infant boy, they take him away and try to raise him as their own son.
Krishna Rukmini Krishna Rukmini (1988) Character: N/A
Krishna, a travel guide, falls in love with Rukmini, a dancer. However, things take a turn when her family does not approve of their relationship.
Lion Jagapathi Rao Lion Jagapathi Rao (1991) Character: N/A
A renowned and respected advocate joins forces with his son, an upright police officer, to investigate a corrupt politician and expose his crimes to the public.
ಮಹಾಕ್ಷತ್ರಿಯ ಮಹಾಕ್ಷತ್ರಿಯ (1994) Character: N/A
A young man, who is short-tempered, is sent to jail for committing a murder. However, his life takes a turn for the better when a prison officer tries to bring about a change in him.
Harakeya Kuri Harakeya Kuri (1992) Character: N/A
Corrupt politicians and their deadly henchmen intimidate and exploit the poor through systemic abuse of political and muscle power.
Chinna Ninna Muddaduve Chinna Ninna Muddaduve (1977) Character: N/A
A young woman dies of complications after giving birth to her second child. When Manju longs for her mother, her father decides to remarry, leading to more complications.
Pedda Gedda Pedda Gedda (1982) Character: N/A
The heir to a huge estate has a cognitive disability and only has the support of a kind aunt. Meanwhile, his greedy relatives plot his murder.
ವಿಷ್ಣು ವಿಜಯ ವಿಷ್ಣು ವಿಜಯ (1993) Character: N/A
Police officers Vijay and Vishnu vow to maintain peace in the country; however, things change when two gangsters become a threat to the country's security. It is up to Vijay and Vishnu to stop them.
School Master School Master (2010) Character: N/A
Jagannath is an admired teacher and a doting father to his daughter, Meghana. His life turns upside down when Meghana is kidnapped by mistake for the release of a gangster, Appu.
ಸಂಘರ್ಷ ಸಂಘರ್ಷ (1993) Character: N/A
The film follows a young scientist's murder, witnessed by Sujata, who becomes involved with Mahesh, a crime branch specialist working on the "Blue X" project. Their lives are threatened as they uncover the connection between the murder and the project.
ತುಂಬಿದ ಮನೆ ತುಂಬಿದ ಮನೆ (1995) Character: N/A
Movie starring Vsihnuvardhan, Shashikumar, Vinaya Prasad and is directed by S Umesh.



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