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in mostly villainous roles. In a career spanning close to 20 years, he appeared in over 200 films including landmark films such as ''

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Partial filmography

* ''

'' (1967) * ''

Jedara Bale ''Jedara Bale'' ( kn, ಜೇಡರ ಬಲೆ ) is a 1968 Kannada language spy thriller film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan starring Rajkumar, Jayanthi, K. S. Ashwath, Narasimharaju and Udayakumar. The music of the film was composed by G. K. Ve ...

'' (1968) * ''

Goa Dalli CID 999 ''Goadalli CID 999'' is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language spy thriller film written, directed and produced by Dorai–Bhagavan duo. The film starred Rajkumar in the lead role as a detective. Popular Indian actress Lakshmi made her debut in Kannad ...

'' (1968) * ''

Boregowda Bangalorige Banda ''Boregowda Bangalorige Banda'' () is a 1970 India Kannada-language film written and directed by B. A. Arasu Kumar, and produced by S. Shivashankarappa, Kalleshappa, Devaramuni Shanmukappa, H. M. Jayanna and S. D. Umapathi under the banner Sri M ...

'' (1970)...Hulikunte Hanuma * ''

Bhale Huchcha ''Bhale Huchcha'' is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by Gopal Lakshman. It stars Rajkumar and Aarathi. This film was dubbed into Telugu as ''Dasara Picchodu'' and released in 1973. Cast * Rajkumar a ...

'' (1972) * ''

Kulla Agent 000 ''Kulla Agent 000'' is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language mystery comedy film directed by K. S. L. Swamy and produced and written by Dwaraka Films. The film stars Dwarakish, Udaykumar and Jyothi Lakshmi. Cast * Dwarakish * Jyothi Lakshmi * Uday ...

'' (1972) * ''

Bangaarada Panjara ''Bangaarada Panjara'' () is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language comedy film directed by debutant V. Somashekhar and co-produced by actor Raja Shankar. It starred Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role along with Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath, Pandari Bai and Loka ...

'' (1974) * '' Mayura'' (1975)...Narasimhadutta / Jada * ''

Beluvalada Madilalli ''Beluvalada Madilalli'' is a 1975 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Geethapriya and produced by Smt Vanajakshi Devaraj. The film stars Rajesh, Kalpana, Balakrishna and Venkatarao Thalageri. The film has musical score by Rajan–Nagend ...

'' (1975) * ''

Babruvahana In the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata'', Babruvahana ( sa, बब्रुवाहन) is the son of Arjuna, a Pandava prince, and Chitrangada, the princess of Manalura. Babruvahana was adopted as the heir of Manalura by his maternal grandfath ...

'' (1977) * ''

Singaporenalli Raja Kulla ''Singaporenalli Raja Kulla'' () is a 1978 Indian Kannada language action film directed by C. V. Rajendran starring Vishnuvardhan, Manjula, Dwarkish, Lokanath and Thoogudeepa Srinivas in pivotal roles. It was the first Kannada film to be shot ...

'' (1978)...Gopinath Rao * ''

Kiladi Jodi ''Kiladi Jodi'' ( kn, ಕಿಲಾಡಿ ಜೋಡಿ) is 1978 Indian Kannada language film directed by S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu starring Lakshmi in a double role opposite Vishnuvardhan and Srinath. Cast * Vishnuvardhan * Srinath * Laksh ...

'' (1978) * ''

Nanobba Kalla ''Nanobba Kalla'' () is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan, and produced by actor Shivaram along with his brother S. Ramanathan (Rashi Brothers). The film stars Rajkumar and Lakshmi. Rajkumar played a dual role o ...

'' (1979)...Shankarappa * ''

Huliya Haalina Mevu ''Huliya Haalina Mevu'' () is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language epic historical drama film directed by Vijay, based on a novel of the same name by Bharathisutha starring Rajkumar as Chengumani, the commander-in-chief of the 18th-century Kingdom ...

'' (1979)...Muthanna * ''Bhakta Siriyala'' (1980) * '' Antha'' (1981)...

CID CID may refer to: Film * ''C.I.D.'' (1955 film), an Indian Malayalam film * ''C.I.D.'' (1956 film), an Indian Hindi film * ''C. I. D.'' (1965 film), an Indian Telugu film * ''C.I.D.'' (1990 film), an Indian Hindi film Television * ''CID'' ( ...

Chief * ''

Haalu Jenu ''Haalu Jenu'' () is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language tragicomedy film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, starring Rajkumar, Madhavi and Roopa Devi. The movie is famous for its evergreen songs, which were composed by G. K. Venkatesh. The mo ...

'' (1982) * ''

Sahasa Simha ''Sahasa Simha'' () is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language action crime thriller film directed by Joe Simon and produced by M. Pandurangan and M. Ramalingam. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Kajal Kiran, Rajya Lakshmi and Vajramuni. The film has music ...

'' (1982)...Chakravarthy * ''

Khadeema Kallaru ''Khadeema Kallaru'' is a 1982 Indian Kannada film directed by Vijay and produced by V. Ravichandran. The film stars Ambareesh, Prabhakar, Jayamala and V. Ravichandran in lead roles. The film is Ravichandran's first film as an actor and second as ...

'' (1982) * '' Chakravyuha'' (1983)...Lakshman Rao * '' Eradu Nakshatragalu'' (1983) * ''

Samayada Gombe ''Samayada Gombe'' () is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and co-produced by Dorai–Bhagavan. The film stars Rajkumar, Srinath, Roopa Devi and Menaka. It is based on the novel of same name written by Chitralekha. This is the ...

'' (1984)

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