Avinash
**Avinash Yelandur** (born 22 December 1959), widely known simply as **Avinash**, is a highly acclaimed Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada and Tamil cinema. Renowned for his authentic portrayals of complex characters, commanding screen presence, and incredible versatility, he is one of the most sought-after and respected supporting actors in South India. Born in the town of Yelandur in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka, Avinash initially pursued a career in academia. After earning a Master's degree in English Literature from the University of Mysore, he taught English as a lecturer at the National Institute of Engineering in Mysore and MES College in Bangalore. However, his deep passion for the performing arts led him to train in acting at the Mermaid Theatre in London. Upon returning to India, he became a prominent figure in Kannada theatre, working closely with B. Jayashree's troupe "Spandana" and Shankar Nag's renowned "Sanketh". Avinash transitioned to the silver screen in the mid-1980s and gradually built a monumental filmography of over 400 films across a career spanning nearly four decades. While he appeared in several films early on, he garnered immense critical acclaim for his nuanced performances in parallel and character-driven cinema. His exceptional performance in T. N. Seetharam's *Mathadana* (2001) won him the prestigious Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also earned widespread praise for his work in critically acclaimed classics like *Dweepa* (2002), *Singaaravva* (2003), and *Chigurida Kanasu* (2003). In the mainstream space, Avinash achieved massive commercial success and broader popularity for his pivotal roles in P. Vasu's blockbuster horror franchise, playing the role of Acharya Ramachandra Shastri in the Kannada hit *Apthamitra* (2004) and its sequel *Aptharakshaka* (2010), as well as featuring in the Tamil phenomenon *Chandramukhi* (2005). His performance in *Aptharakshaka* earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. He has consistently adapted to the changing eras of Sandalwood, delivering standout performances in modern hits like *Ugramm* (2014), *K.G.F: Chapter 1* (2018), and the emotional drama *Sapta Sagaradaache Ello* (2023). Beyond cinema, he is a familiar face on television, most notably starring in the iconic Kannada soap opera *Mayamruga*. It was on the sets of this series that he met his future wife, popular actress and television personality Malavika Avinash, whom he married in 2001. In recognition of his immense contributions to cinema and culture, he was honored with the Rajyotsava Award by the Government of Karnataka.
Nagavalli
(Acharya Ramachandra)
Suvarna Sundari
(Raja Ram Bahadur)
Gopi Krishna
Pandu Ranga Vittala
19.20.21
Love Birds
Akhanda
(Akhanda and Murali's father)
Border
Champion
Ustaad Bhagat Singh
(Miya Bhai)
Siruthai
(Bavuji)
Upendra Matte Baa
(Rudraraju)
Connect
(Father Alex)
Udhayam NH4
(Avinash Patel)
Kotigobba 2
(Land Owner)
Namo Bhootatma
(Karadi Shivanna)
Yennai Arindhaal
(Hemanika's father)
Appu
(Police Comisssioner / Suchithra's Father)
Yajamana
(Devaraj)
James
Premam Poojyam
Bullet Rani
(Rajesh)
Ranachandi
Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A
(Shankare Gowda)
Aptharakshaka
(Ramachand Acharya)
C.B.I Shiva
Circus
krishna
Chellata
Hudugaata
Madurai Veeran
(Vishvanathan)
Kempa
(Shetty)
Sheela
Tantiram
(Adhiban)
Veeram
(Aavudaiyappan)
Romeo
Aadi
Deva
Mr. Theertha
Alexander
Poi
(Valluvan)
Aa Okkadu
Modalasala
(Karthik's Father)
Paramasivan
(DGP Rajasekar)
Sandamarutham
Soundarya
Hrudaya Hrudaya
Belli Modagalu
Nanda
Devaru Kotta Tangi
Killadi
(SP Easwarapandiyan)
Sye
(Sivaji)
Theedhum Soodhum Endhan Mugavari
Durgi
(Teacher)
Mrugashira
Kalasipalya
Tananam Tananam
Meaghamann
(Avinash Bhote (Knight))
Vattaram
(Karuppusamy)
Vaamana
Yadha Yadha Hi
(Avinash Bhat)
Juni
Sardar
(Agent 'Chetta' Victor)
The Island
(Ganapa)
Sagar
Poli Kitty
Kiccha
(Chief Minister)
Samyuktha
(Gopal Rao)
Inspector Vikram
(Rao)
Gethu
(Craig's Boss)
Paramathma
Porki
Vajrakaya
Cyanide
Moondraam Ullaga Por
(Subramaniam)
Chigurida Kanasu
(Shanubhoga Rangaraya)
Madhavacharya
Amrithadhare
Uthkarsha
Veerappan
Kabaddi
Raaga
Kotigobba
Hebbuli
(ACP Prathap)
Doubles
(Louie)
Rajapattai
(Dakshinamoorthy's Son)
Ranna
(Udaya Chandra)
Ragini IPS
(Hiremath)
Raju Gari Gadhi 2
(Priest)
Jungle Boy
(Sanjay)
Premisum
Gultoo
(Circle Inspector Avinash)
Jyeshta
Bharjari
Athiratha
Chandramukhi
(Ramachandra Acharya)
Orange
Ouija
(Iliyas)
Jaguar
(College Principal)
Moggina Manasu
Arishadvarga
(Manjunath Bhat)
Pailwaan
(Rukmini's Father)
Neeya 2
Dhruva
Brihaspathi
Kurukshetra
(Gandhara Raja Subala)
Dasharatha
Ugramm
(Shivarudra Lingaiah)
Katha Sangama
Prema Antha Easy Kadu
Yuvarathnaa
(Jaipal)
Anna Bond
(Major Chandrakanth)
Madarangi
Sanju Weds Geetha
Mr. Airavata
(Commissioner)
Jessie
Natasaarvabhowma
Shivaji Surathkal: The Case of Ranagiri Rahasya
(Rajeev Ravi)
Kabzaa
Ellidde Illi Tanaka
Vaasu Naan Pakka Commercial
Raajakumara
(Jagadish)
Rana Vikrama
(Kusti Ranganna)
Eradane Sala
Ninnindale
(Venktaesh)
Veera Kannadiga
Aakash
Namma Basava
Prithvi
Mathe Udbhava
Mounam
Valmiki
ACT-1978
(Chief Minister)
Lakshmana
LAW
Amma I Love You
Akira
Shivalinga
(Krishna Bhatta, Sangeetha's father)
Power
(Bharath's Higher Officer and Prasanthi's father)
Hudugaru
(Paramashiva Murthy)
Victory
(DCP Rajendra)
Adhyaksha In America
Tarka
(Inspector Cowry)
Nishkarsha
(Ramakrishna)
C.B.I Shankar
(Vikram)
Samarthya
Bhairathi Ranagal
(Khandre)
Bagheera
(Ramakanth Appayya)
Huccha
(Kiccha's Brother)
Forest
Rudra Garuda Purana
Mani
Khushi
(Durga Prasad)
Kanti
(SP Avinash)
Ayya
Daasa
Rakshasa
Dattha
Swamy
(Aravinda Desai)
Thangigagi
(ACP Chandrashekhar)
Indra
Yodha
Shourya
Prince
(Hemanth)
Jothe Jotheyali
Ninagagi
(Dr. Subramanya)
Preethisle Beku
(Inspector Amarasimha)
Vikram
Avale Nanna Gelathi
Chinnari Mutha
(Saavanth)
Daada
Dashamukha
Swarna Samsara
Sri Ram
S. P. Sangliyana Part 2
Kushalave Kshemave
Sirivantha
Yuddha Kaanda
Garuda Dhwaja
Patela
Bombaat Huduga
Kiladigalu
Raja Narasimha
Sangharsha
Mathadana
(Puttathammayya)
Kurka
Belli Kalungura
Chamundi
Chithralekha
Swathi
Lockup Death
Kidnap
Huliya
School Master
Preethsu Thappenilla
Kothalavadi
27 Mavalli Circle
(P. R. Arun Kumar)
Aaryan
(Ravi Chakrapani)
Flirt
CID Eesha
Mathsara
Aapadbandhava
I Am God
Rehna Nahi Bin Tere
Laila's Sweet Dream
Jackie Chan
Vande Matharam
Santheyalli Nintha Kabira
(Kabir's father)
Kadhale En Kadhale
(Mahendran)
Akasmika
(Reggie)
Inspector Siva
Goonda Rajya
Gadibidi Krishna
Thayiya Madilu
Deadly Soma
Thayi Illada Thabbali
Rishi
Auto Shankar
Maanikya
Balaramana Dinagalu
(Colonel Deviah)
Daiji
Nannavanu
Lakshmi Kalyanam
(Chalamayya)
Detective Teekshanaa
Jinke Mari
Achyuta Avataaram
(Madan Master)
One and a half
(Balvanth Singh)
Father
Sardar 2
(Agent 'Chetta' Victor)
Mookuthi Amman 2
Beladingala Baale
(Prabhakaran)
Punda
Yuddha
Thirumalai
(Shwetha Father)
Brindavihari
Mayamruga
(Krishna Prasad)
Raakshasa