Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath (19 August 1942 – 16 April 2024), known by his stage name Dwarakish was an Indian actor, comedian and filmmaker who predominantly worked in Kannada cinema in addition to few Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. Starting his career as a supporting actor in Veera Sankalpa (1964) and co-producer for the film Mamatheya Madilu in 1966, Dwarakish went on to work over five decades in cinema. He debuted as a director with the film Nee Bareda Kadambari (1985). Fondly remembered as "Karnatakada Kulla" (lit. 'Dwarf of Karnataka'), Dwarakish produced over 50 films under his home production called "Dwarakish Chitra". Mayor Muthanna (1969) was the first film to be produced under his banner. He is referred to be the "First showman of Kannada cinema" for his daring and lavish experiments and his films were known for grand sets, songs and exotic locations.
Rasika
Mayor Muthanna
(Ranga)
Bedi Bandavalu
Shiv Bhola Bhandari
Muddina Maava
Pavanaganga
Apthamitra
Sahodarara Savaal
(Raja)
Aatagara
Kittu Puttu
(Puttu & Kutti (Dual Role))
Maathu Tappada Maga
Asadhya Aliya
(Sathyananda)
Maduve Madi Nodu
(Simhadri)
Lagnapathrike
(Ganesha)
Bhaagyada Baagilu
(Hanumantha)
Lakshadheeshwara
C.I.D. Rajanna
(Mallanna)
Baalu Belagithu
Nyayave Devaru
(Mugur Mukunda)
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
(Makaranda)
Kranthiveera
Doorada Betta
Bhaktha Kumbara
Maga Mommaga
(Anand Rao's Son)
Kalla Kulla
(Ramesh aka Kulla)
Bahaddur Gandu
(Panju's friend)
Bhaagyavantharu
(Subbu)
Vasantha Lakshmi
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
(Venugopal)
Kiladi Jodi
(Guest Appearance)
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
(Sundar)
Point Parimala
(Vamana)
Kulla Kulli
(Krishna alias Kulla)
Mane Mane Kathe
Gandhinagara
(Prabhakara)
Khushi
Jothe Jotheyali
Avala Hejje
Jimmy Gallu
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
(Shyam)
Vishnuvardhana
(Colonel (Bharathi's father))
Bisile
Baalina Jyothi
Kiladigalu
Server Somanna
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
(Mohan)
Vijay Vikram
Kulla Agent 000
Bangarada Manushya
Pedda Gedda
Gedda Maga
Prachanda Kulla
Police Papanna
Africadalli Sheela
Devaru Kotta Thangi
Nanda Gokula
Janma Rahasya
Thayi Devaru
Baala Bandhana
Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala
Hello Sister
Kidnap
Giddu Daada
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
Sirithanakke Saval
Hudugatada Hudugi
Hosilu Mettida Hennu
Dhanalakshmi
Halli Haida
Shankar Sundar
Prema Mathsara
Maava Sose Savaal
Snehada Sankole
Geluvu Nannade
Dhana Pishachi
Mandyada Gandu
Auto Raja
Weekend With Ramesh
(Himself)
Naan Adimai Illai
(Director)
Adutha Varisu
(Producer)
Dance Raja Dance
(Director)
Apthamitra
(Producer)
Rasika
(Director)
Gangvaa
(Producer)
Bhaagyavantharu
(Producer)
Kittu Puttu
(Producer)
Singaporenalli Raja Kulla
(Producer)
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
(Producer)
Kulla Kulli
(Producer)
Nee Bareda Kadambari
(Producer)
Kiladigalu
(Director)
Kiladigalu
(Story)
Kiladigalu
(Screenplay)
Kiladigalu
(Dialogue)
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
(Producer)
Vishnuvardhana
(Producer)
Jai Karnataka
(Director)
Jai Karnataka
(Producer)
Jai Karnataka
(Screenplay)
Chaarulatha
(Producer)
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
(Director)
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
(Screenplay)
Nee Bareda Kadambari
(Director)
Pedda Gedda
(Producer)
Gedda Maga
(Producer)
Prachanda Kulla
(Producer)
Police Papanna
(Producer)
Nee Thanda Kanike
(Director)
Nee Thanda Kanike
(Producer)
Nee Thanda Kanike
(Screenplay)
Africadalli Sheela
(Director)
Africadalli Sheela
(Producer)
Africadalli Sheela
(Story)
Africadalli Sheela
(Screenplay)
Shruthi
(Director)
Shruthi
(Screenplay)
Kidnap
(Director)
Kidnap
(Producer)
Kidnap
(Story)
Kidnap
(Screenplay)
Kidnap
(Dialogue)
Giddu Daada
(Director)
Giddu Daada
(Writer)
Giddu Daada
(Screenplay)
Giddu Daada
(Story)