R. N. Sudarshan
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| Born | Rattihalli Nagendra Sudarshan 2 May 1939 |
| Died | 8 September 2017 (aged 78) Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, film producer |
| Years active | 1961–2017 |
| Spouse | Shylashri |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | R. Nagendra Rao Ratnabai |
| Family | R. N. K. Prasad (brother) R. N. Jayagopal (brother) |
Rattihalli Nagendra Sudarshan (2 May 1939 – 8 September 2017) was an Indian actor and producer who had mainly worked in Kannada cinema. He had also acted in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Malayalam films.[1] During a career spanning more than five decades, he had acted in more than 250 films.[2]
Personal life
[edit]R. N. Sudarshan was the son of veteran actor R. Nagendra Rao. His elder brother R. N. Jayagopal (died 2008) was a famous lyricist and eldest brother R. N. K. Prasad (died 2012) was a famous cinematographer. He was married to actress Shylashri.[3]
Career
[edit]In 1961, Sudarshan was launched as lead actor in the Kannada film field at age 21 in Vijayanagarada Veeraputra, and he was the lead for over 60 films before appearing in villainous roles.[4]
Sudarshan was honoured with the prestigious Dr. Rajkumar Lifetime Achievement Award of 2009–10.
Death
[edit]He died on 8 September 2017 from kidney disease, aged 78.[5]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]Kannada
[edit]- Vijayanagarada Veeraputhra (1961)
- Ananda Bashpa (1963)
- Pathiye Daiva (1964)
- Mangala Muhurta (1964)
- Navajeevana (1964)
- Chandrahasa (1965)
- Suvarna Bhoomi (1968)
- Kadina Rahasya (1969)
- Lakshmi Saraswathi (1970)
- Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu (1970)...Sripathi
- Nadina Bhagya (1970)
- Karulina Kare (1970)
- Thande Makkalu (1971)
- Naguva Hoovu (1971)
- Mareyada Deepavali (1972)
- Maria My Darling (1980)...Stephen
- Havina Hede (1981)
- Chanakya (1984)
- Mooru Janma (1984)
- Rudranaga (1984)
- Khaidi (1984)
- Prachanda Kulla (1984)
- Samayada Gombe (1984)...Dharmadasa
- Kartavya (1985)
- Belli Naaga (1986)
- Hrudaya Pallavi (1987)...cameo
- Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara (1988)
- Bidisada Bandha[6] (1989)...Mallikarjuna Rao
- Kaliyuga Bheema (1991)
- Shivanaga (1992)
- Mata (2006)
- Mast Maja Maadi (2008)
- Super (2010)
- Dashamukha (2012)
- Navika (2012)
- Chaarulatha (2012)
- Pungi Daasa (2014)
- Huccha Venkat (2014)
- Uppi 2 (2015)...legislator
Tamil
[edit]- Sumathi En Sundari (1971)
- Maria My Darling (1980)
- Oomai Ullangal (1981) - "Thulir Vidum Kalam" - as a singer with Janaki
- Pagadai Panirendu (1982)
- Nenjangal (1982) as Bairava
- Theerpu (1982) as Alexander
- Neethibathi (1983)
- Sandhippu (1983)
- Paayum Puli (1983)
- Punnagai Mannan (1986)
- Nayakan (1987)
- Velaikaaran (1987)
- Ulle Veliye (1993)
- Ramanaa (2002)
- Paarijatham (2006)
- Chaarulatha (2012)
Malayalam
[edit]- Jackpot (1993)
- Rudraksham (1994)
Telugu
[edit]- Kotalo Paga[7] (1976) as Sanjeeva Raya
- Gudachari No.1 (1983) as Supreme
- Puli Debba[8] (1983) as Jayaram
- James Bond 999 (1984) as Chatterjee
- Pralaya Simham (1984) as Rabandhu Sodharudu 1
- Rakta Sindhuram (1985) as Bheemaraju
- Prachanda Bhairavi[9] (1985) as Martanda
- Mantra Dandam[10] (1985)
- Puli (1985) as Naagu
- Kutra[11] (1986) as Sudarshan Rao
- Sthree Sahasam[12] (1987) as Vajramuni
- August 15 Raatri (1988)
- Mr. Hero (1988)
- Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy (1990)
Television
[edit]- Marmadesam -Ragasiyam as Rungarajan
- Maya Machindra
- Velan as Brahmarakshasan
- Maragatha Veenai
- Agnisakshi
- My Dear Bhootham as Li Swan (Main Antagonist)
References
[edit]- ^ "Kannada actor RN Sudarshan dies at 78 in Bengaluru". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (14 September 2017). "Committed to acting". The Hindu.
- ^ "Veteran Sandalwood actor, producer RN Sudarshan passes away at 78 in Bengaluru". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Actor and producer RN Sudarshan dies at 78". Indianexpress.com. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Veteran actor R.N. Sudarshan no more". Thehindu.com. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Bidisada Bandha (1989) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". chiloka.com. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Kotalo Paga (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "Puli Debba". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ Prachanda Bhairavi Telugu Full Movie | Narasimha Raju | Prabha | KV Mahadevan | Indian Video Guru, 20 March 2017, retrieved 23 September 2023
- ^ "Mantradandam (1985) | V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Kutra (1986)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ STHREE SAHASAM | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SILK SMITHA | TELUGU MOVIE ZONE, retrieved 8 November 2023
External links
[edit]Categories:
- 1939 births
- 2017 deaths
- Male actors from Karnataka
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- Male actors in Tamil cinema
- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- Male actors in Kannada cinema
- Male actors in Malayalam cinema
- Kannada film producers
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Film producers from Karnataka
- Indian male film actors
- Male actors in Kannada television
- Indian male television actors
- Tamil male television actors
- Deaths from kidney disease