
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.

Halli Haida
1978

Hudugatada Hudugi
1976

Jimmy Gallu
1982

Vishnuvardhana
2011 · as Colonel (Bharathi's father)

Dhanalakshmi
1977

Apthamitra
2004

Maanikya
2014 · as Self

Snehada Sankole
1982

Kalla Kulla
1975 · as Ramesh aka Kulla

Khushi
2003

Prema Mathsara
1982

Maathu Tappada Maga
1978

Sahodarara Savaal
1977 · as Raja

Shankar Sundar
1982

Muddina Maava
1993

Kidnap
1995

Kulla Kulli
1980 · as Krishna alias Kulla

Geluvu Nannade
1983