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ಮನ ಮೆಚ್ಚಿದ ಮಡದಿ (1963)
Character: Ramesh
Mana Mecchida Madadi is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. R. Seetharama Sastry and produced by N. B. Vathsalan and N. Ramachandra. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath and Balakrishna. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar. The movie was remade in Telugu in 1965 as Visala Hrudayalu.
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ಮಾತು ತಪ್ಪದ ಮಗ (1978)
Character: N/A
Kumar falls for Latha but is unable to marry her as his father opposes their relationship. After Kumar marries another woman, Chandru, an evil man, enters Latha's life, and Kumar tries to save her.
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ಬಾಲ ನಾಗಮ್ಮ (1966)
Character: N/A
Bala Nagamma is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by P. R. Kaundinya and produced by Vikram Srinivas. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, Narasimharaju and Master Babu. The film has musical score by S. Rajeshwara Rao. The movie is based on one of the popular stories of the traditional folklore Burra katha.
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ಮುಳ್ಳಿನ ಗುಲಾಬಿ (1982)
Character: N/A
Aarathi arrives at the estate owned by two brothers played by Anant Nag and Jai Jagadish and becomes a daily-wage labourer. When younger brother Jai Jagadish falls for her and wants to marry her all hell breaks loose.
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ಗಂಡೊಂದು ಹೆಣ್ಣಾರು (1969)
Character: N/A
On the advice of a happily married elderly couple, a young man sets out in pursuit of a woman who possesses six integral qualities.
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ನೀ ನನ್ನ ಗೆಲ್ಲಲಾರೆ (1981)
Character: Hayavadana Rao
Srikanth meets Hayavadana Rao at a sports club and forges a friendly and competitive relationship with him in order to get closer to his daughter, Nalini, and woo her.
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ಕಪ್ಪು ಬಿಳುಪು (1959)
Character: Narasimha Murthy
A fearless young woman is the complete opposite of her timid twin sister. When their stepmother abuses her sister, she decides to step in and put an end to her evil deeds.
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Namma Makkalu (1969)
Character: N/A
Namma Makkalu (which translates to "Our Children") is a film advocating the necessity of inculcating in the children — who hold the limelight in this film — a sense of responsibility, in the family and in society.
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ಮಕ್ಕಳಿರಲವ್ವ ಮನೆತುಂಬ (1984)
Character: N/A
Raja and Rani are a childless married couple who go through many tough times together. However, owing to their perseverance, they finally see better days.
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ಶಬರಿಮಲೆ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಅಯ್ಯಪ್ಪ (1990)
Character: N/A
The Classic Cinema on Lord Ayyapa Swamy born with Culmination of Lord Hari and Lord Hara. The childless king Rajasekhara Pandiyan finds an abandoned child in the forest and adopts him. The child grows up as a prince and is sent on a dangerous mission into the same forest.
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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
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Manassinanthe Mangalya (1977)
Character: N/A
A naive young woman falls prey to a sinister plan and is trafficked. However, while planning her escape, she falls in love with a kind man.
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ಇಬ್ಬನಿ ಕರಗಿತು (1983)
Character: Rangappa
Varun woos and marries Manasa, his rival Raghu's sensitive younger sister, to avenge the death of his younger sister. Later, Varun changes his mind and joins hands with Raghu to find the real killers.
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ವೀರಕೇಸರಿ (1963)
Character: N/A
Veera Kesari is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film directed by B. Vittalacharya and produced by Sundarlal Nahatha and Doondi. The film stars Rajkumar, T. N. Balakrishna, Udaykumar and R. Nagendra Rao. The film has musical score by Ghantasala. S. Siddalingaiah was the assistant director of this movie. B. Vittalacharya shot the movie simultaneously in Telugu as Bandipotu, with N. T. Rama Rao.
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ಗಂಡಭೇರುಂಡ (1984)
Character: James Robert
A young explorer and linguist stumbles upon ancient scrolls that contain information about precious treasure of the Bherunda kingdom. He sets out to find the wealth with a trusted few.
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ಇಮ್ಮಡಿ ಪುಲಿಕೇಶಿ (1967)
Character: Rahappa
Immadi Pulikeshi is based on the story of the famous Kannada ruler Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty, who was significantly involved in branching out the dynasty to extend over most parts of the Deccan.
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ನಾಂದಿ (1964)
Character: Sitapathy
A married couple with hearing impairment undergoes highs and lows in their lives as they endeavour to survive in a society which is not very friendly to them
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ನಂದಾ ದೀಪ (1963)
Character: N/A
Nanda Deepa is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film, directed by M. R. Vittal, making his first venture in film direction.[1] The film was produced and written by actor Vadiraj and co-produced by Jawahar for Sri Bharathi Chitra studio house in its debut production. The film stars Rajkumar and Harini, along with Leelavathi and Udaykumar playing other pivotal roles. The film, upon release garnered wide appreciation and recognition and won the prestigious National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada at the 10th National Film Award. The movie was remade in Gujarati in 1964 as Ramat Ramade Ram - making this the first Kannada movie to be remade in that language. The movie starred Tarla Mehta and Mahesh Kumar in the lead role with popular actor Sanjeev Kumar reprising the role of Udaykumar. While the Kannada version won the National Award, the Gujarati version won eight State awards
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ಚಂದವಳ್ಳಿಯ ತೋಟ (1964)
Character: Kariyappa
The film won many laurels upon release including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada for its Gandhian theme of dealing with the poverty in rural Indian villages.
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ಮೇಯರ್ ಮುತ್ತಣ್ಣ (1969)
Character: Ranganath Rao
Muthanna, a kind and principled man, becomes mayor through justice and service. Coming from a humble background, he earns the citizens' respect with his integrity. However, corrupt politicians and enemies challenge his good governance. Muthanna’s journey is tough, as he fights corruption and faces personal struggles—his dedication to righteousness and his sacrifices for the greater good shine through. A powerful drama filled with emotion and stellar performances, Mayor Muthanna is a landmark Kannada film known for its ethical themes.
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ಬೆಂಕಿಯ ಬಲೆ (1983)
Character: N/A
Narasimha, a school teacher, falls in love with and gets married to Rukmani, a controversial woman. Their lives change when he is diagnosed with a fatal disease.
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ಗಾಂಧಿನಗರ (1968)
Character: N/A
A couple's life takes an unexpected turn when the man is suspected in a murder case and imprisoned for five years on a false charge.
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Bete (1986)
Character: N/A
The plot revolves around a protagonist whose prowess in overcoming challenges makes him a legend. The title "Bete" likely refers to his relentless pursuit of enemies, a quality that makes him a powerful and feared figure.
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Garuda Dhwaja (1991)
Character: N/A
When an honest policeman's rivals brutally murder his informants and his sister, he decides to take the law into his own hands to seek justice for them.
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ಗಲಾಟೆ ಸಂಸಾರ (1977)
Character: Mahadevayya
A couple stays at a friend's house post their registered marriage and later, mutually decides that the husband poses as the confidant's spouse in order to inherit the uncle's wealth.
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ಕಿತ್ತೂರು ಚೆನ್ನಮ್ಮ (1961)
Character: N/A
It stars B. Saroja Devi as Kittur Chennamma, an Indian freedom fighter who led an armed rebellion against the British East India Company in 1824, and died in captivity in 1829.
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ಜಗಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಬಸವೇಶ್ವರ (1959)
Character: N/A
The life of Basava, a philosopher and social reformer from Karnataka who lived in the 12th century A.D.
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ಮೈಸೂರು ಟಾಂಗ (1968)
Character: Rao Bahaddur
Mysore Tanga is a 1968 Indian Kannada film, directed by G. V. Iyer and produced by B Vijayalakshmi. The film stars Kalyan Kumar, B. Vijayalakshmi, Udaykumar and Balakrishna in lead roles. The film had musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar.
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Maria, My Darling (1980)
Character: N/A
A minor thug, Raghu, and a pickpocket, Maria, fall in love. To find proof, Raghu joins a gang that killed Maria's father but soon realises that they are planning to kill Maria to bury any evidence.
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ಬಡವರ ಬಂಧು (1976)
Character: Nagappa
Badavara Bandhu is a 1976 Indian Kannada language drama film directed by Vijay. It stars Rajkumar and Jayamala. The movie is also notable for the negative character played by K. S. Ashwath.The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks and was declared a Blockbuster at the box office.
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ಮನೆ ಅಳಿಯ (1964)
Character: Daskath Danappa
Mane Aliya is a 1964 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by S. K. A. Chari and produced by A. V. Subba Rao. The film stars Kalyan Kumar, Jayalalitha, K. S. Ashwath and Balakrishna in the lead roles. The film has musical score by T. Chalapathi Rao
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ಪ್ರೀತಿ ಮಾಡು ತಮಾಷೆ ನೋಡು (1979)
Character: Hanumantha Rao
Ravi, a poor man, falls in love with a rich woman, Madhavi. In order to impress her, he poses as a rich man with the help of his friend, Sripathi
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ಸಹೋದರರ ಸವಾಲ್ (1977)
Character: Krishnappa
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.
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ತಾಯಿಗೆ ತಕ್ಕ ಮಗ (1978)
Character: Ramanagara Kuppuswamy
At his detective wife's request, a young man joins a boxing club to find out about the illegal activities carried out by the head of the establishment.
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ಪ್ರತಿಧ್ವನಿ (1971)
Character: N/A
A man who works as a driver for Dinesh, a smuggler who likes helping the poor, abandons him upon learning his truth. However, he is soon killed by a group of criminals.
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ಬಹದ್ದೂರ್ ಗಂಡು (1976)
Character: Diwan
Bahaddur Gandu is a 1976 Indian Kannada film, directed by A V Sheshgiri Rao and produced by Srikanth Nahatha and Srikanth Patel. The film Stars Dr Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Aarathi and Shantha in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by M Ranga Rao.
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ದೂರದ ಬೆಟ್ಟ (1973)
Character: N/A
The film starred Rajkumar and Bharathi Vishnuvardhan. It had Balakrishna, K. S. Ashwath and Sampath playing supporting roles. The film, along with Mooruvare Vajragalu (1973), was Rajkumar's last movie in black-and-white. However, this movie had a few sequences shot in colour. This was also the last film where Rajkumar and Bharathi were seen together. This was also Rajkumar's last collaboration with Siddalingaiah. The film is seen as a landmark in the career of Siddalingaiah.The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks.
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ಸ್ವಯಂವರ (1973)
Character: Nanjundayya
Vasantha, a feminist, is promised her ancestral inheritance only if she gets married. In order to secure her riches so that she can help women in distress, she hatches a plan.
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ಕುಲ ಗೌರವ (1971)
Character: Raghunath Rao's Secretary
Kula Gourava is a 1971 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film directed by Peketi Sivaram and written by G. Balasubramanyam. It stars Rajkumar in triple roles along with Jayanthi and Bharathi. The film was produced under Sri Eswari Productions of N. Veeraswamy. It had a very successful soundtrack composed by T. G. Lingappa. Popular actor-director V. Ravichandran, son of the film producer Veerasamy, appeared in the film as a child artist. The film swept 5 awards at the 1970-71 Karnataka State Film Awards including the best film, best actor, and best editor categories.
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ಚಕ್ರತೀರ್ಥ (1967)
Character: N/A
Chakra Theertha is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Peketi Sivaram. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, Jayanthi and Balakrishna, with musical score by T. G. Lingappa. It is based on the novel of same name by T. R. Subba Rao. The director remade the film in Telugu in 1968 as Chuttarikaalu.
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ಭಾಗ್ಯದ ಬಾಗಿಲು (1968)
Character: Gunda
Bhagyada Bagilu is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy (Ravi) and produced by B. H. Jayanna. The film stars Rajkumar, Balakrishna, Dwarakish , with K. S. Ashwath in a guest appearance. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar. This was Rajkumar's 100th film as an actor
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ಭಲೇ ಜೋಡಿ (1970)
Character: Papacchi's father
Bhale Jodi is a 1970 Indian Kannada language drama film written and directed by Y. R. Swamy. It stars Rajkumar in dual roles with Bharathi and Dinesh in other lead roles. The film was based on the story written by Jawar Seetharaman and was produced under Rajkamal Arts banner. The movie was remade in Telugu in 1972 as Bullema Bullodu starring Chalam and in Hindi in 1973 as Jaise Ko Taisa. Rajkumar appeared as Echchamanayaka in a small drama sequence in the movie.
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ಮಗ ಮೊಮ್ಮಗ (1974)
Character: Purushottam
Maga Mommaga is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by R. Panduranga Naidu and D. R. Raghavendra Naidu. The film stars Dwarakish, K. S. Ashwath, Vajramuni and Balakrishna in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. Ranga Rao.
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ವಸಂತ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ (1978)
Character: N/A
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.
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ಕನ್ಯಾರತ್ನ (1963)
Character: Jaganathaiah
Kanyarathna is a 1963 Indian Kannada language film directed by J. D. Thotan in his directorial debut. It stars Dr. Rajkumar and Leelavathi. The supporting cast features Rajashankar, Balakrishna, Dikki Madhava Rao, Rathnakar and Sowcar Janaki.
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ಕುಳ್ಳ ಕುಳ್ಳಿ (1980)
Character: Venkateshaiah
A man and woman, who always quarrel, open their driving schools, individually, and compete with one another. Eventually, they realise they have feelings for each other.
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ಕಣ್ತೆರೆದು ನೋಡು (1961)
Character: Dasanna
Kantheredu Nodu is a 1961 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by T. V. Singh Thakur and produced by A. K. Velan. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavathi, T. N. Balakrishna and Rajasree. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. The film was remade in Malayalam in 1965 as Kavyamela and the producer of Kantheredu Nodu, Velan, subsequently remade it in Tamil in 1968 as Devi, starring R. Muthuraman and Devika.
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ಹುಲಿಯ ಹಾಲಿನ ಮೇವು (1979)
Character: Uttanayaka
Chengumani is commander-in-chief in the 18th-century Coorg region of present-day Karnataka. He becomes the king's commander-in-chief after saving his life, but his life gets complicated when he falls in love with Poovi and marries her in disguise. The movie was dubbed in Telugu as Prachanda Bheri. This was also Rajkumar's first cinemascope movie.
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ಕವಿರತ್ನ ಕಾಳಿದಾಸ (1983)
Character: N/A
Sanskrit and upper-caste poet, Kalidas, faces many challenges after falling in love with a low-caste woman, and being entered into a competition against a learned princess.
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ಕಿಲಾಡಿ ಕಿಟ್ಟು (1978)
Character: Muttanna
Kittu, a vigilante, goes by the name Black Cobra and thwarts the operation of a criminal syndicate. However, they frame him for crimes and Inspector Srikanth is assigned to catch him.
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ಬಂಗಾರದ ಪಂಜರ (1974)
Character: N/A
Janaki leaves her son, Beera, with Kenchi and Jungappa. Years later, Janaki returns to take her son along with her, but Kenchi refuses to let Beera go.
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ಪ್ರೇಮದ ಕಾಣಿಕೆ (1976)
Character: Madhavayya
A tutor hired by a wealthy family witnesses a murder, while travelling by a train. She faces a dilemma when she realizes that the murderer is the patriarch of the family she has been hired by.
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ಸನಾದಿ ಅಪ್ಪಣ್ಣ (1977)
Character: Apashruthi Ayyanna
Based on a novel of same name by K Puranik, which is loosely based on real life events of Appanna, a rural shehnai artist from Karnataka. Appanna, falls in love with a dancer, Basanti. But when Basanti dies, things changes a lot for Appanna.
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ರಾಜ ನನ್ನ ರಾಜ (1976)
Character: Hayavadan Rao
Geetha is in quest of finding a suitor. Just when she believes that she has found her perfect match, a stalker tries to convince her that he was her lover in their previous birth.
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ತ್ರಿಮೂರ್ತಿ (1975)
Character: Seetharamaiah
The film stars Rajkumar, Jayamala, R. Sampath, Balakrishna and Vajramuni. Rajkumar plays 3 different roles in the film- A police inspector Vijay, a hippie vagabond Shekhar, Servant Sheshagiri and the main protagonist Sridhar. The movie was the debut movie of Tamil director C. V. Rajendran in Kannada. The film is divided into 3 stories – Thrimurthy, Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda and Aalaagaballava Arasaagaballa. The movie was Parvathamma's first production venture under Poornima Enterprises banner. It was also her maiden distribution venture.
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ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ (1973)
Character: Subba Rao
The movie is about a reporter who concocts a false case so as to get himself convicted for first degree murder so that he can prove that the death sentence can be given based on circumstantial evidence and that it be done away with. However, by the time he is out of the prison proving his innocence, his father is falsely arrested in another murder case and is awarded a death penalty!
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ಒಲವು ಗೆಲುವು (1977)
Character: Narasimhayya
Olavu Geluvu is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by S. A. Srinivas. The film stars Rajkumar, Lakshmi, Balakrishna and Sampath. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh.
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ಅಪರಾಧಿ (1976)
Character: N/A
Aparadhi is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by S. Heerabai. The film stars Srinath, Aarathi, Balakrishna and Narasimharaju. The film has musical score by Satyam. This film was the 500th Kannada film to be released.
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ಸಂಸಾರ ನೌಕೆ (1989)
Character: N/A
Samsaara Nouke (Ship of Life). A 1989 Kannada Drama, Family movie by D Rajendra Babu starring: Ambareesh, Mahalakshmi, T N Balakrishna
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ಟ್ಟದ ಹೂವು (1985)
Character: Doddajja
Ramu, a poor boy and an avid reader, works hard and saves money to buy his favourite book. But, situations drive him to take a hard decision when his family members suffer in cold weather.
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ಗೆಜ್ಜೆ ನಾದ (1993)
Character: N/A
When a man goes to his grandmother's village, he falls in love with a beautiful girl. However, a notorious criminal lusts over her and begins meddling with her life.
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Shabash Vikram (1985)
Character: N/A
Shabash Vikram is a 1985 Kannada-language masala film based on Jack Higgins' 1962 novel, Hell Is Too Crowded.
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Yuddha Kaanda (1989)
Character: N/A
A content lower-middle-class family lives peacefully, teaching their kids through a song about facing life's challenges together and emerging victorious.
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Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu (1984)
Character: N/A
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.
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ಸಂಪತ್ತಿಗೆ ಸವಾಲ್ (1974)
Character: Puttappa
The movie is based on the play Saahukaara written by B. P. Dhuttharagi. The film was a musical blockbuster with all the tracks composed by G. K. Venkatesh considered evergreen hits. Rajkumar became popular as a playback singer with the track Yaare Koogadali from the film which became an instant hit among the audiences. He would then go on to sing regularly for his films. The film was remade in Telugu in 1975 as Thota Ramudu starring Chalam, in Tamil in 1975 as Pudhu Vellam starring Sivakumar and in Malayalam in 1976 as Themmadi Velappan starring Prem Nazir.
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Ranabheri (1990)
Character: N/A
The plot involves a police officer enlisting his friend's help to defeat a notorious don.
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Inspector Kranthikumar (1987)
Character: N/A
Honest police officer Kranti Kumar takes on corrupt politicians in his battle for justice. However, he must protect his brother-in-law, who joins hands with the criminals.
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Nava Bharatha (1987)
Character: N/A
Satya, a brave man, and his girlfriend Saraswati, a school teacher, try to bring a change in the society by fighting against the corrupt practices despite the many hurdles that come their way.
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ಹೃದಯ ಸಂಗಮ (1972)
Character: N/A
Rajanna is confined to a luxurious lifestyle and his routine of work is managed by his caretaker. But Rajanna wants to lead a normal life and tries to break free from his way of living.
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ಶಂಕರ್ ಗುರು (1978)
Character: Advocate Lakshman Rao
Rajashekhar earns the enmity of his business partners when he opposes their illegal plans. Circumstances force him to run from the police and he is separated from his wife in the process.
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ನಾ ನಿನ್ನ ಮರೆಯಲಾರೆ (1976)
Character: Subbanna
Due to her mother's disapproval, Usha has to leave her lover and get married to a man she does not love. However, fate brings the estranged lovers face to face again. The film is based on the short story Naanu Neenu Jodi by A. R. Anand.
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Olavina Udugore (1987)
Character: N/A
The film's plot centers on a medical student whose face is disfigured by an accident, and the challenges that arise in his relationship with his girlfriend, particularly when her lookalike sister enters the picture.
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ರಣಧೀರ ಕಂಠೀರವ (1960)
Character: Appanna
Ranadheera Kanteerava is a 1960 Indian Kannada-language historical drama biographical film directed by the editor-turned-director N. C. Rajan and written by G. V. Iyer. It is one of the most popular films of acclaimed Kannada actor Rajkumar, who plays the role of an emperor Kanthirava Narasaraja I of the Wodeyar dynasty, Mysore, who was fondly named as Ranadheera Kantheerava. The film depicts the life of Kanteerava, who is known for his immense physical strength through wrestling. The film was credited to be one of the most authentic historical films made, since it was entirely based on the documents found in the Mysore Palace. The film also stars Udaykumar, Leelavathi, K. S. Ashwath and Sandhya in prominent roles.
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ಒಡಹುಟ್ಟಿದವರು (1994)
Character: N/A
Two brothers live in harmony until the younger brother's wife creates misunderstandings between the brothers.
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Mr. Raja (1987)
Character: N/A
A 1987 Kannada Drama movie by V Somashekhar.
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ಅಸಾಧ್ಯ ಅಳಿಯ (1979)
Character: Krishnappa
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.
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ಬಯಲುದಾರಿ (1976)
Character: Govinda Rao
Bayaludaari is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bharathi Sutha. This was the first movie of the director duo without Dr. Rajkumar in the lead. The film starred Anant Nag, Kalpana, and K. S. Ashwath. It was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. Bayalu Daari was the first commercial success for Anant Nag who had earlier done art films and established himself as a leading star in the Kannada cinema with a chocolate hero image. This film was one the last big hits of Kalpana. The helicopter scenes formed a major highlight of the movie.
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ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂಸಾರ (1971)
Character: N/A
Krishna, who works in a garage, falls for Bhama, a wealthy woman, and marries her. However, the difference in their way of lives due to their financial status causes tension in their family life.
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ಎರಡು ಕನಸು (1974)
Character: Guest Appearance
Ramachandra Rao, a professor, is forced to marry Gowri at his family's behest despite being in love with Lalitha. He fails to get along with his wife and broods about his lost love. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Vani. The film is considered as one of the greatest romantic films in Kannada noted for the strong performances of lead actors Rajkumar and Kalpana.
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Aahuthi (1985)
Character: N/A
A young woman is married against her will. After she delivers a baby, the child grows up to become a fine girl, who fights to ensure that her mother gets justice for everything she went through.
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ಮಹದೇಶ್ವರ ಪೂಜಾಫಲ (1974)
Character: N/A
Parvathi, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, faces many problems in her life but gets settled when she marries a good man. Many other people are similarly helped due to their faith in God.
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Bazar Bheema (1987)
Character: N/A
Geetha's father appoints Ramesh as an engineer with the intention to curb all the criminal activities that are taking place in his company.
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ಕಸ್ತೂರಿ ನಿವಾಸ (1971)
Character: Bhojarajaiah
The story of an extremely generous and righteous man, Ravi Varma, who succumbs to his intention of being generous no matter what happens. The movie is based on a story, Kasturi Nivasam written by G. Balasubramanium. The film stresses the principle that "life is to give—not to take". The role of Ravi Varma, the protagonist played by Rajkumar is a character who upholds the values of life even it means his destruction; a person who is keen on retaining his character's purity and those morals he has cherished. Ravi Varma led a lonely yet righteous life. He did not break his principles even as it lead to his downfall.
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ಮುತ್ತಿನಂಥ ಮನುಷ್ಯ (1989)
Character: N/A
Shivu, an honest man, lives a simple life with his family. However, years later, Shivu's old rival and the enmity between his two sons threaten to create a rift within his family.
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Vajrada Jalapatha (1980)
Character: N/A
When a gangster starts exploiting Ramaiah and his daughters to retrieve information on a hidden treasure in their village, a detective steps in to teach him a lesson.
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Onti Dhwani (1984)
Character: N/A
Onti Dhwani is a 1984 Kannada drama film directed by T.S. Nagabharana. The film is based on a novel by Sujatha.
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ಉಯ್ಯಾಲೆ (1969)
Character: Seethapathi
Radha is the second wife of an extremely negligent Shesha. However, when Krishna, Shesha's cousin, enters her life, they form a unique bond with each other.
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ಆಟೋರಾಜ (1980)
Character: Dr. Dinakar
Raja, an educated man, makes a living by driving an auto rickshaw. He falls in love with Rani, but soon discovers that she has multiple personality disorder.
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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.
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Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu (1980)
Character: N/A
When a young man's girlfriend is kidnapped, he enlists the help of two friendly drug dealers to rescue the love of his life.
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ನಾ ನಿನ್ನ ಬಿಡಲಾರೆ (1979)
Character: Gayatri's father
Krishna refuses to accept Kamini's love for him. But when Kamini dies and her ghost possesses Krishna, his wife, Gayatri, tries to save him from this situation.
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Rayara Sose (1957)
Character: N/A
The movie revolves around a social issue, specifically the dowry system, and aims to create awareness against it.
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ಬಾಳ ಬಂಧನ (1971)
Character: N/A
Orphaned as an infant, Ranga (played by Rajkumar) is brought up by his distant relative Chandrashekhar Rao Bahadur (Sampath) and his compassionate wife Parvathi (M Jayashree). Life takes a cruel turn for Chandrashekhar Rao when he loses all his wealth in share market. His daughter's marriage is called off, his sons attitude change and he is forced to send Ranga and Lakshmi out. How Ranga sets right the turmoil in the family and reunites them forms rest of the story.
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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.
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ಬೂತಯ್ಯನ ಮಗ ಅಯ್ಯು (1974)
Character: Singlayya / Bundekyatha
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.
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Anna Thangi (1958)
Character: N/A
Two siblings turn inseparable after the death of their parents. Things take a turn after they get married to their respective partners.
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ರಣರಂಗ (1988)
Character: Shanthamurthy
A juvenile delinquent, Anand, becomes a reformed adult and a qualified engineer. Thereafter, he sets out to find his estranged mother and punish the culprits who put him in jail. This was the 6th and the first action drama movie of Shivarajkumar as a lead actor and the third movie of Shivarajkumar and Sudharani pair. The first collaboration of Shivarajkumar and Hamsalekha combo as well. The movie was directed by the legendary V. Somashekar, known for Premada Kanika, Shankar Guru among other classics.
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ನಂದ ಗೋಕುಲ (1972)
Character: N/A
Sridar abandons his family and marries Mohini, the daughter of a rich business tycoon. However, Sridar's father, who meets with an accident, wishes to reunite with his son before dying.
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ಗಂಧದ ಗುಡಿ (1973)
Character: Venkatappa Nayaka
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.
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ಸಾಕ್ಷಾತ್ಕಾರ (1971)
Character: Lakshmanayya, Bhoopalayya's Brother In law
The story revolves around the dangers of superstition, particularly when it concerns marriage and how unscrupulous elements in society could manipulate these beliefs to their benefit and lead to tragic consequences.
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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.
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ಮಯೂರ (1975)
Character: Madhukeshwara
Mayura challenges an arrogant wrestler and defeats him. Though never formally trained he has only learned techniques of wrestling by observing others. As a Brahmin he is required to study Vedas yet he is deeply interested in martial arts. Ranga Jetti, the premier wrestler in Kanchi, takes him under his wing and trains him. One day while observing the training of Pallava princes Mayura gets into a fight with and thrashes Vishnugopa, the Pallava prince, earning his enmity. Mayura has to flee Kanchi as per the advice of Ranga Jetti to escape from pursuing Pallavas. He also then learns that he is in fact the son of Raja Chandravarma, the Kadamba king who was deceitfully killed by the Pallava king, Sivaskandhavarma. Upon learning of his illustrious lineage, Mayura dedicates himself to overthrow the Pallava yoke. Returning to Banavasi in the guise of a merchant Mayura builds an army and conquers both Banavasi and the Telugu speaking regions around Srishaila, thus building a vast kingdom.
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ಹಳ್ಳಿಮೇಷ್ಟ್ರು (1992)
Character: N/A
Parimala falls for a widowed school teacher and accuses him of molesting her when he rejects her. Later, she realises the error of her ways and tries to win his love through benevolent means.
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Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi (1978)
Character: N/A
Vinay resorts to unfair methods to help his girlfriend, Suji, boost her hotel business. After two petty thieves fall in his trap, they try to outwit each other.
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Swabhimana (1985)
Character: N/A
Vijay is a rich man who has no interest in looking after his father's business. He falls in love with Vani, an intelligent woman, who tries to bring about a change in him.
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ಹಳ್ಳಿ ರಂಭೆ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಬೊಂಬೆ (1991)
Character: N/A
In order to resolve her sister's marital problems, a young woman decides to marry her sister's brother-in-law. Things take a turn when she marries him under the guise of a village belle.
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ಭಾಗ್ಯವಂತರು (1977)
Character: Mahadevayya
Raj and his wife are thrown out of the house by their children. Raj works very hard and becomes rich. His children, for the love of money, welcome him home. Will he go back to stay with them?
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ದಾರಿ ತಪ್ಪಿದ ಮಗ (1975)
Character: Prasad's father in law
Two estranged brothers, who could not be more different from one another, choose different paths in life and are eventually reunited by an unexpected twist of fate.
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ಭಕ್ತ ಕುಂಬಾರ (1974)
Character: Gora's Neighbour
Bhakta Kumbara is a 1974 Indian Kannada biographical film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by N R Anuradha Devi. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavati and Balkrishna in lead roles. The film had a musical score by G.K. Venkatesh. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making her Kannada film debut. The movie is based on the life of Gora Kumbhar, a potter turned into a saint who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries in Teredoki village. He supposedly lost his child while curing the clay by his legs for making pots, because he did not notice his child fumbling under his feet as he immersed himself in chanting the name of God. He was called Saint Gora Kumbara by the people of Maharashtra.
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ಬಂಗಾರದ ಮನುಷ್ಯ (1972)
Character: Rachutappa
Rajeeva comes to the village to visit his sister only to find that she's in financial trouble and has lost her husband. He decides to stay and help her out.
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Kalyana Mantapa (1991)
Character: Nanjundaiah
Though Shankara wants to build a wedding hall after breaking his house, the woman residing there, Sudha, objects to the preposterous plan.
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Gajendra (1984)
Character: N/A
The plot, written by M. D. Sundar, follows a character named Gajendra, a non-resident Indian who returns to India and tries to bring about change, facing numerous challenges in the process.
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ತಾಯಿ ದೇವರು (1971)
Character: N/A
Mohan is abandoned by his father after his mother's death. Several years later, his life changes when he comes face-to-face with his father, who is now a murderer.
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Preethi (1986)
Character: N/A
Preethi is a 1986 Kannada action-drama film directed by A.T. Raghu
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ನನ್ನ ತಮ್ಮ (1970)
Character: N/A
The film is a remake of the director's own 1969 Telugu movie Jarigina Katha.
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