Lokesh (; 19 May 1947 – 14 October 2004) was an Indian actor who appeared in

Kannada Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native s ...

plays and films. His wife

Girija Lokesh Girija Lokesh is an Indian theatre and film actress and occasional film producer who works in Kannada cinema. She is wife of actor Lokesh, and is the mother of former actress Pooja Lokesh, and actor and television presenter Srujan Lokesh. In re ...

is an actress and film director. His father was

Subbaiah Naidu Mysore Venkatappa Subbaiah Naidu (1896 – 21 July 1962) was an Indian stage artiste in the silent movies era. He was an actor and director, well known for the movies '' Sati Sulochana'' (1934) in Kannada, which was also the first Kannada talkie ...

, who is credited to be first hero of

silent movies. Lokesh made his film debut in the 1958 film '' Bhakta Prahlada''. He had thrice won the

Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honours Kannada Language films. Superlatives Recipients The first recipient was ...

during his career, for ''

Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu ''Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu'' () is 1974 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Siddalingaiah, who co-wrote the screenplay with Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar, based on Iyengar's short story of the same name from his novel, ''Vayyari.'' The film st ...

'' (1974), for ''

Parasangada Gendethimma ''Parasangada Gendethimma'' () is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Maruthi Shivram, based on a novel of the same by Srikrishna Alanahalli. It stars Lokesh in the lead role and the supporting cast features Reeta Anchan, B. R. ...

'' (1978) and for ''

Banker Margayya ''Banker Margayya'' is 1983 Indian Kannada-language film directed by T. S. Nagabharana, based on the novel '' The Financial Expert'' by R. K. Narayan, and starring Lokesh in the lead role. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature ...

'' (1984).

Filmography

* '' Manini'' (1979) * ''Bhaktha Siriyala'' (1980) * ''

Haddina Kannu ''Haddina Kannu'' is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language film directed by A. V. Seshagiri Rao and produced by P. Krishna Raj. The film stars Shankar Nag, Srinath, Lokesh and Manjula. The film was scripted and presented by L. S. Iyer. Cast * Shanka ...

'' (1980) * ''

Hunnimeya Rathriyalli ''Hunnimeya Rathriyalli'' () is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Rajasekhar and produced by R. M. Subramanyam, Radha Narayanan and Jalaja Shanmugam. The film stars Lokesh, Ashok, Roopa Chakravarthi and M. S. Vasantha. The film w ...

'' (1980) * ''

Ellindalo Bandavaru ''Ellindalo Bandavaru'' is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by P. Lankesh and produced by M. V. Chandre Gowda. The film stars Vimala Naidu, Suresh Heblikar, Lokesh and Meena Kuttappa. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar. ...

'' (1980) * ''

Jari Bidda Jana ''Jari Bidda Jana'' is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by J. Chandulal Jain, B. Deepak Chand, Naveenchand Shah and A. Krishnamurthy. The film stars Lokesh, Jayanthi, Ashok and Rekha Rao. The film has ...

'' (1980) * ''

Pattanakke Banda Pathniyaru ''Pattanakke Banda Pathniyaru'' () is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao and produced by S. D. Ankalagi, B. H. Chandannanawar, M. G. Hublikar and Surendra Ingle. The film stars Srinath, Manjula, Lokesh and Pad ...

'' (1980) * ''Nari Swargakke Dari'' (1981) * ''Sangeetha'' (1981) * ''Yava Hoovu Yara Mudigo'' (1981) * ''

Avali Javali ''Avali Javali'' is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao and produced by P. Krishnaraj. The film stars Srinath, Lokesh, Chandrashekar and Lokanath. The film has musical score by Chellapilla Satyam. Cast * Sri ...

'' (1981) * ''

Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha ''Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha'' is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy (Ravee) and produced by S. P. Varadaraj and J. Chandulal Jain. The film stars Lokesh, Lakshmi, Jai Jagadish and Vajramuni. The film has musical sc ...

'' (1981) * ''Yedeyuru Siddalingeshwara'' (1981) * ''Rudri'' (1982) * ''Archana'' (1982) * ''Adrushtavantha'' (1982) * '' Jimmy Gallu'' (1982) * ''Betthale Seve'' (1982) * ''Devara Theerpu'' (1983) * ''

'' (1983) * ''

Ibbani Karagithu ''Ibbani Karagithu'' () is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by K. V. Jayaram and produced by Mohan. It is based on the novel of the same name by Saisuthe. The film stars Ananth Nag, Lakshmi, Lokesh and Deepa. Cast * Anant ...

'' (1983) * '' Karune Illada Kanoonu'' (1983) * ''Onti Dhwani'' (1984) * ''Hennina Sowbhagya'' (1984) * ''

Mooru Janma ''Mooru Janma'' () is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by S. N. Parthanath Brothers. The film stars Ambarish, Ambika, Anuradha and Lokesh. The film has musical score by Rajan–Nagendra. The movie i ...

'' (1984) * ''Shwetha Gulabi'' (1985) * ''

Savira Sullu ''Savira Sullu'' (Kannada: ಸಾವಿರ ಸುಳ್ಳು; English: Thousand Lies) is a 1985 Indian Kannada film, directed by B. Subba Rao and produced by N. Veeraswamy. The film stars V. Ravichandran, Radha (in her first Kannada significan ...

'' (1985) * ''Mavano Aliyano'' (1985) * '' Shiva Kotta Sowbhagya'' (1985) * ''Lancha Lancha Lancha'' (1986) * ''

Premaloka ''Premaloka'' in Kannada (), ''Paruva Ragam'' in Tamil (), is a 1987 bilingual romantic musical film, written and directed by V. Ravichandran in his directorial debut based on the 1982 movie ''Grease 2''. He additionally served as the lead actor ...

'' (1987) * ''

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'' (1987) * ''Thayi Kotta Thali'' (1987) * ''

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'' (1987) * ''

Ranadheera ''Ranadheera'' ( kn, ರಣಧೀರ) is a 1988 Indian Kannada language musical action film starring Ravichandran and Khushbu. Directed by Ravichandran himself, the film was produced by his father N. Veeraswamy under Eshwari Productions. Kushbo ...

'' (1988) * '' Madhuri'' (1989) * ''

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'' (1989) * ''

Kindari Jogi ''Kindari Jogi'' ( kn, ಕಿಂದರಿಜೋಗಿ) is a 1989 Indian Kannada language fantasy romantic drama film directed, co-written and enacted by V. Ravichandran along with Juhi Chawla pairing together again after the successful previous ...

'' (1989) * ''

Aasegobba Meesegobba ''Aasegobba Meesegobba'' () is a 1990 Indian Kannada-language comedy film, directed by M. S. Rajashekar. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar, Lokesh and Sudha Rani, whilst Raghavendra Rajkumar appears in a cameo. Ambareesh and K. S. Ashwath are in gue ...

'' (1990) * ''

Anukoolakkobba Ganda ''Anukoolakkobba Ganda'' is a 1990 Indian Kannada-language film directed by M. S. Rajashekar. The film stars Raghavendra Rajkumar and Vidhyashree in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by Upendra Kumar. The film is a remake of Hindi ...

'' (1990) * ''

Bhujangayyana Dashavathara ''Bhujangayyana Dashavathara'' is a 1988 Indian Kannada-language political drama film directed and produced by Lokesh, based on the novel of the same name by Srikrishna Alanahalli. Besides Lokesh as the protagonist, the film stars Pallavi Joshi ...

'' (1991) * ''

Ramachaari ''Ramachaari'' is a 1991 Indian Kannada-language film directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by N. Veeraswamy. It starred Ravichandran (Kannada actor), Ravichandran and Malashri. The music was composed by Hamsalekha. The film was a remake of ...

'' (1991) * ''

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'' (1991) * ''Hosamane Aliya'' (1991) * ''

Chaitrada Premanjali ''Chaitrada Premanjali'' is a 1992 Indian Kannada-language romance drama film directed and written by S. Narayan making his debut in direction. The film stars newcomers Raghuveer and Shwetha along with Lokesh and Abhijeeth in other pivotal rol ...

'' (1992) * '' Ksheera Sagara'' (1992) * '' Gopi Krishna'' (1992) * ''

Guru Brahma ''Guru Brahma'' (Kannada: ಗುರು ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ) is a 1992 Indian Kannada film, directed by Veerappa Maralavadi and produced by Bhanu. The film stars V. Ravichandran, Sukanya, Lokesh and Sumithra in lead roles. The film had musical s ...

'' (1992) * ''

Baa Nanna Preethisu ''Baa Nanna Preethisu'' (Kannada: ಬಾ ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಸು) is a Kannada films of 1992, 1992 Indian Kannada film, directed and produced by Siddalingaiah. The film stars Shashikumar, Soundarya, Madhuri, and Aravind in the lead ...

'' (1992) * ''Bharjari Gandu'' (1992) * ''Mavanige Takka Aliya'' (1992) * ''Angaili Apsare'' (1993) * ''Gundana Maduve'' (1993) * ''

Alimayya ''Alimayya'' is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film written by Manivannan and directed by Kishore Sarja in his directorial debut. The film starred Arjun Sarja and Shruti. The film is a remake of 1987 Tamil film ''Kalyana Kacheri ...

'' (1993) * ''Shrungara Raja'' (1993) * '' Bevu Bella'' (1993) * ''Chinna Nee Naguthiru'' (1994) * ''

Lockup Death ''Lockup Death'' is a 1994 Indian Kannada-language action film directed and written by Om Prakash Rao starring Devaraj, Nirosha and Saikumar. The film was produced by Ramu for his Ramu Enterprises production banner. It was the first Kannada ...

'' (1994) * ''

Yarigu Helbedi ''Yarigu Helbedi'' (transl. Don't Tell Anyone) is a 1994 Kannada comedy-drama film directed by Kodlu Ramakrishna. It stars Anant Nag, Vinaya Prasad, Mukhyamantri Chandru and Vaishali Kasaravalli among others. The movie has become a cult film ...

'' (1994) * ''Mahashakthi Maye'' (1994) * ''Poorna Sathya'' (1994) * ''Panjarada Gili'' (1994) * ''

Putnanja ''Putnanja'' is a 1995 Kannada language film directed by Ravichandran and produced by A. Narsimhan. This film stars Ravichandran, Meena, Umashri, Lokesh in lead roles. Music was composed by Hamsalekha. The film's plot was inspired by the 1972 T ...

'' (1995) * ''

Mojugara Sogasugara ''Mojugara Sogasugara'' ( kn, ಮೋಜುಗಾರ ಸೊಗಸುಗಾರ) is a 1995 Indian Kannada romantic drama film written and directed by Vijay. The film marks actor Vishnuvardhan's 150th film. Vishnuvardhan appeared in dual roles, a ...

'' (1995) * ''Madhura Maithri'' (1995) * ''

Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai ''Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai'' is a 1995 Indian Kannada-language biographical film, directed by Chindodi Bangaresh and produced by Chindodi Leela. Starring Lokesh in the titular role, the film also featured Girish Karnad and V ...

'' (1995) * ''Putmalli'' (1995) * ''

Karpoorada Gombe ''Karpoorada Gombe'' is a 1996 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film directed and written by S. Mahendar. The film stars Ramesh Aravind, Shruti and Shwetha in the lead roles and featured music composed by Hamsalekha. Actor Sharan made h ...

'' (1996) * ''Shiva Leele'' (1996) * ''Sthree'' (1996) * ''Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi'' (1997) * ''

Mavana Magalu ''Mavana Magalu'' is a 1965 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by S. K. A. Chari and produced by A. V. Subba Rao. The film stars Jayalalitha, Kalyan Kumar, K. S. Ashwath and T. N. Balakrishna. The film has musical score by T. Chalapathi Ra ...

'' (1997) * ''Kodagina Kaveri'' (1997) * ''Halliyadarenu Shiva'' (1997) * ''

Bhoomi Geetha ''Bhoomi Geetha '' () is a 1997 Indian Kannada language film, starring Atul Kulkarni and Vinaya Prasad. Plot A tribal community faces cultural and ecological displacement when a dam is constructed in their native land. Cast * Lokesh * Vinaya ...

'' (1997) * ''

Mungarina Minchu ''Mungarina Minchu'' ( kn, ಮುಂಗಾರಿನ ಮಿಂಚು) is a 1997 Indian Kannada language film directed by Rajendra Singh Babu starring Ramesh Arvind and Shilpa. The film is inspired from the 1942 Italian film '' Quattro passi fra ...

'' (1997) * '' Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi'' (1997) * ''

Kurubana Rani ''Kurubana Rani'' () is a 1998 Indian Kannada-language film directed, written and scripted by D. Rajendra Babu, starring Shiva Rajkumar, Nagma and Hema Choudhary, Lokesh. The film was produced by Rockline Venkatesh under his home production, Roc ...

'' (1998) * ''

Mr. Putsami ''Mr. Puttaswamy'' is a 1998 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by V. Umakanth and produced by H. C. Srinivas. The film features Shiva Rajkumar, Laali and Suman in the lead roles.Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga ''Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga'' () is a 1998 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and written by Rajendra Singh Babu. It features Shiva Rajkumar and Ramesh Aravind along with Vijayalakshmi and Shilpa in other pivotal roles. The film wo ...

'' (1998) * ''

Preethsod Thappa ''Preethsod Thappa'' () is a 1998 Indian Kannada-language romance drama film directed by Ravichandran and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film stars Ravichandran and Shilpa Shetty. Actors Lokesh and Lakshmi and Prakash Raj feature in other ...

'' (1998) * ''Thayiya Runa'' (1998) * ''Coolie Raja'' (1999) * '' Patela'' (1999) * '' Krishnarjuna'' (2000) * ''Gatti Mela'' (2001) * ''

Nanna Preethiya Hudugi ''Nanna Preethiya Hudugi'' () is a 2001 Indian Kannada-language romance film directed and written by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar. It stars newcomers Dhyan and Deepali in lead roles and actors such as Lokesh, Bhavya and Suresh Heblikar in other p ...

'' (2001) * ''

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'' (2001) * ''Boothayyana Makkalu'' (2002) * ''

Ninne Preethisuve ''Ninne Preethisuve'' () is a 2002 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Om Prakash Rao and produced by Oscar Films. The film features Ramesh Aravind, Shiva Rajkumar and Raasi in lead roles. The film was a remake of director ...

'' (2002) * ''

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'' (2002) * ''

Nanjundi ''Nanjundi'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and written by S. R. Brothers and produced by Ramu. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar and Debina Bonnerjee along with Umashri and Lokesh in other pivotal roles. The film's highlight ...

'' (2003) * ''Shravana Sambhrama'' (2003)

Awards

Karnataka State Film Awards Karnataka State Film Awards are the most notable and prestigious film awards given for Kannada film industry in Karnataka, India. These are considered the highest awards for Kannada language films. They are given annually by the Government ...

* 1973–74: Best Actor — ''

'' * 1978–79: Best Actor — ''

'' * 1983–84: Best Actor — ''

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: Best Actor – Kannada — ''Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu'' *

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: Best Actor – Kannada — ''

'' *

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: Best Director – Kannada — ''

Aryabhata Film Awards

* 1997: Best Supporting actor — ''

References

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