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Kula Gourava
8
Overview:
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.Bettada Hoovu
8
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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.Sampatthige Savaal
7
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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.Swayamvara
8
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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.Naa Ninna Mareyalare
10
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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.Kanyarathna
7
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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.Doorada Betta
8
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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.Daari Thappida Maga
8
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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.Halli Meshtru
NYR
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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.Namma Makkalu
NYR
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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.Raja Nanna Raja
8.5
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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.Kasturi Nivasa
9
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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.Immadi Pulikeshi
8
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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.Ranaranga
NYR
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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.Mayor Muthanna
9
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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.Maria, My Darling
NYR
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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.Huliya Halina Mevu
10
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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.Sanaadi Appanna
10
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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.Bahaddur Gandu
9
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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.Nanda Deepa
NYR
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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 awardsBangarada Panjara
8
Overview:
Bangarada Panjara is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language comedy film directed by debutant V. Somashekhar and co-produced by actor Raja Shankar. It starred Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role along with Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath, Pandari Bai and Lokanath. The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeksSakshathkara
8
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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.Gejje Naada
NYR
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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.Premada Kanike
8
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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.Mayura
7.5
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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.Bhaktha Kumbara
9
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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.Acting
TBAVaradakshine as Seetharamaiah
1993Gejje Naada as Unknown
1993Kumkuma Bhagya as Unknown
1992Belliyappa Bangarappa as Unknown
1992Halli Meshtru as Unknown
1991Garuda Dhwaja as Unknown
1989Samsaara Nouke as Unknown
1989Yuddha Kaanda as Unknown
1989Sankranthi as Unknown
1988Ranaranga as Shanthamurthy
1987Nava Bharatha as Unknown
1986Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma as Unknown
1985Swabhimana as Unknown
1985Bettada Hoovu as Doddajja
1984Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu as Unknown
1984Ganda Bherunda as James Robert
1984Makkaliralavva Mane Thumba as Unknown
1983Benkiya Bale as Unknown
1982Mullina Gulabi as Unknown
1982Parajitha as Unknown
1981Nee Nanna Gellalare as Hayavadana Rao
1980Maria, My Darling as Unknown
1980Kulla Kulli as Venkateshaiah
1979Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu as Hanumantha Rao
1979Huliya Halina Mevu as Uttanayaka
1979Naa Ninna Bidalaare as Gayatri's father
1978Thaayige Thakka Maga as Ramanagara Kuppuswamy
1978Vasantha Lakshmi as Unknown
1978Maathu Tappada Maga as Unknown
1978Kiladi Kittu as Unknown
1977Olavu Geluvu as Narasimhayya
1977Sahodarara Savaal as Krishnappa
1977Sanaadi Appanna as Apashruthi Ayyanna
1977Bhaagyavantharu as Mahadevayya
1976Aparadhi as Unknown
1976Badavara Bandhu as Nagappa
1976Naa Ninna Mareyalare as Subbanna
1976Bayaludaari as Govinda Rao
1976Raja Nanna Raja as Hayavadan Rao
1976Bahaddur Gandu as Diwan
1976Premada Kanike as Madhavayya
1975Trimurthy as Seetharamaiah
1975Mayura as Madhukeshwara
1975Daari Thappida Maga as Prasad's father in law
1974Maga Mommaga as Purushottam
1974Bhaktha Kumbara as Gora's Neighbour
1974Sampatthige Savaal as Puttappa
1974Eradu Kanasu as Guest Appearance
1974Boothayyana Maga Ayyu as Singlayya & Bundekyatha
1974Bangarada Panjara as Unknown
1973Gandhada Gudi as Venkatappa Nayaka
1973Doorada Betta as Unknown
1973Swayamvara as Nanjundayya
1973Bidugade as Subba Rao
1972Bangarada Manushya as Rachutappa
1972Hrudaya Sangama as Unknown
1971Sakshathkara as Lakshmanayya, Bhoopalayya's Brother In law
1971Prathidhwani as Unknown
1971Kula Gourava as Raghunath Rao's Secretary
1971Kasturi Nivasa as Bhojarajaiah
1970Bhale Jodi as Papacchi's father
1969Mayor Muthanna as Ranganath Rao
1969Uyyaale as Seethapathi
1969Namma Makkalu as Unknown
1969Gandondu Hennaru as Unknown
1968Bhaagyada Baagilu as Gunda
1968Mysuru Tanga as Rao Bahaddur
1968Gandhinagara as Unknown
1967Immadi Pulikeshi as Rahappa
1967Chakratheertha as Unknown
1966Baala Naagamma as Unknown
1964Chandavalliya Thota as Kariyappa
1964Naandi as Sitapathy
1963Mana Mecchida Madadi as Ramesh
1963Veerakesari as Unknown
1963Kanyarathna as Jaganathaiah
1963Nanda Deepa as Unknown
1960Ranadheera Kanteerava as Appanna
1959Jagajyothi Basveshwara as Unknown
1959Kappu Bilupu as Narasimha Murthy
Writing
1963Mana Mecchida Madadi ... Dialogue
Production
1960Ranadheera Kanteerava ... Producer