Ramesh Bhat
**Ramesh Bhat** (born 7 January 1946) is a highly respected Indian actor and director who works predominantly in Kannada cinema and television. With a prolific career spanning several decades, he has appeared in over 300 films, establishing himself as a beloved character actor known for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. Born in Kundapur, Karnataka, Bhat developed a passion for acting early in life. During the 1960s and 1970s, he worked extensively with prominent theater groups such as Spandana, Nataranga, and Benaka. His time in theater led to a close and enduring association with the legendary filmmaker Shankar Nag. Bhat entered Kannada cinema playing a senior police officer in Shankar Nag's *Minchina Ota*. This creative partnership flourished, resulting in his iconic work as an actor and assistant director on the classic television series *Malgudi Days*. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he delivered standout performances in landmark films like *Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige*, *Ganeshana Maduve*, and *Ganesha Subramanya*. He also directed the 1985 film *Parameshi Prema Prasanga*, which was nominated for a National Award. Bhat has remained a vital presence in contemporary Sandalwood, taking on acclaimed supporting roles in modern hits such as *Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai*. His immense contributions to Kannada culture and cinema have been heavily recognized. He was honored with the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award in 2010, and he won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in *Mana Manthana* (2015).
Mommaga
Ghauttham
Idu Saadhya
(Range)
Mr. Garagasa
(Dr Karanth)
Minchagi Nee Baralu
Saara Vajra
Jogi
(Madesha's father)
Abachurina Post Office
(Naani)
Magic Ajji
Ganesha Matthe Banda
Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam
Nagu Naguta Nali
Lady Police
Raajadhaani
Sipayi
Ekadanta
Varsha
Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
Belli
#73, Shantinivasa
Durgi
(Father of Durgi)
Kalasipalya
Hollywood
(Melukote Seenu (Voice))
Minchina Ota
(Inspector Nayak)
Dr. 56
Dilwala
Poli Kitty
Gaaya
Gauri Ganesha
(Madhusudan)
Suryavamsha
(Padma's father)
Hayagrriva
Beladingala Baale
(James)
Prasad
Kal Manja
Huccha Venkat
Kotigobba
Alemari
Ragini IPS
Chingari
(Geetha's father)
Jyeshta
Shivu Paru
(Village Head Jayasihhma)
Badmaash
Sarkari. Hi. Pra. Shale Kasaragodu
(Ananth Padmanabha M)
Adhyaksha
(Chandru's father)
Naani
Rocky
(Usha's father)
Kavacha
(Ramesh)
Kurukshetra
(Vidura)
Aa Drushya
Excuse Me
Prithvi
Ganeshana Maduve
(Shastri)
Yajamana
(Ramesha)
Godfather
Nodi Swamy Navirodu Heege
(Kallesh Nuggehalli)
Preethsod Thappa
Ganesha Subramanya
(Subramanya)
Accident
(Inspector Rao)
Geetha
(Satish)
Ayana
(Aditya's father)
March 22
Balagalittu Olage Baa
Bullet Basya
Victory
Shivashankar
Prema Geema Jane Do
Nishkarsha
(Gundanna)
Parameshi Prema Prasanga
(Parameshi)
Urvashi
Mathe Hadithu Kogile
(Gopal)
Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide
Chinna
Khushi
Yashwanth
Rakshasa
Baa Baaro Rasika
Ninagoskara
Laali Haadu
Snehana Preethina
Indra
Yodha
Shourya
Prince
(Police Commissioner)
Gowramma
Preethisle Beku
Sura Sundaranga
Daada
Hrudaya Geethe
Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare
Jagadeka Veera
Soorappa
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru
Hatavadi
Dashamukha
Snehitaru
Hosa Jeevana
Maha Yuddha
Sangliyana Part 3
Jodi
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
Gadibidi Aliya
Indrana Gedda Narendra
Gruha Pravesha
Guru Brahma
Kiladigalu
Gange Baare Thunge Baare
Julie
Kunthi Puthra
Samrat
Parva
Hrudayavantha
Deepavali
Janani Janmabhoomi
Bangarada Kalasha
Police Matthu Dada
Sangharsha
Sowbhagya Lakshmi
(Gundurao)
Chamundi
Agni Sakshi
Bombat Hendthi
Narasimha
Chithralekha
Jana Nayaka
Namyajamanru
Shanti Kranti
Mathsara
Krishnatulasi
(Father)
Digvijaya
(Soorappa Nayak)
Poorna Chandra
(Raghu)
Ramanna Shamanna
Banni Ondsala Nodi
Gili Bete
Shubha Milana
Gadibidi Krishna
Bhagyada Balegara
Masala
Auto Shankar
Anna Thangi
Hetthavara Kanasu
Ganeshana Galate
(Policy Agent Bhatta)
Rowdy
Gandanige Thakka Hendthi
Masti
Nannavanu
Saptapadi
(Sharma)
Premakke Sai
Jinke Mari
Naa Ninna Preethisuve
(Mallesh)
College Kalavida
Aavesha
(CBI officer Prajwal Kumar)
Anveshane
Ekalavya
Kolminchu
Malgudi Days
(Rajam’s Father / Ramu / Theatre Gatekeeper / Friend / Various Characters)