Shivaprakash, known by his screen name Shani Mahadevappa (19 March 1933 – 3 January 2021), was an Indian actor who worked in Kannada cinema. Having made his acting debut on stage in the 1950s, he became popular for his portrayal of deity Shani in Shanishwara Mahatme. His film career began with Sri Dharmasthala Mahathme (1962) and was known for his portrayal of supporting characters, notably the poet Dindima in Kaviratna Kalidasa (1983). He appeared in over 400 films.
Jagath Kiladi
Jana Mecchida Maga
Chalisuva Modagalu
Suryodaya
Poli Kitty
Janumada Jodi
Aathma Bandhana
Shivashankar
Bengaluru Mail
Bidugade
(Thammayya)
Swayamvara
(Basappa)
Doorada Betta
Mooruvare Vajragalu
(Shakuni)
Golden Cage
Sampatthige Savaal
Bhaktha Kumbara
(Gnanadeva)
Daari Thappida Maga
Trimurthy
(Rajaram's House Servant)
Premada Kanike
Bahaddur Gandu
Badavara Bandhu
Babruvahana
(Hamsa Dhwaja)
Girikanye
Sanaadi Appanna
Olavu Geluvu
(Purushottam)
Shankar Guru
(Satish)
Operation Diamond Racket
(Waiter in a hotel)
Thaayige Thakka Maga
(Servant in Kumar's House)
Naa Ninna Bidalaare
Asadhya Aliya
Huliya Halina Mevu
(Biddaiah)
Point Parimala
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru
Jayasimha
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
Dhani
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
Bal Nan Maga
Maathina Malla
Guru Brahma
Nee Thanda Kanike
Jeevana Jyothi
Baala Bandhana
Halli Rambhe Belli Bombe
Mutthinantha Manushya
Chithralekha
Swathi
Odahuttidavaru
Aahuthi
Mathsara
Nammoora Hammeera
Chakravarthy
Thayigobba Karna