Vishnuvardhan filmography
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This is the filmography of Indian film actor Sampath Kumar (1950 – 2009), known as Vishnuvardhan.[1]
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Vamshavruksha | Prithvi | Credited as Sampath Kumar |
| Naagarahaavu | Ramachari | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor | |
| 1973 | Seethe Alla Savithri | Shankara | |
| Mane Belagidha Sose | |||
| Gandhada Gudi | Anand | ||
| 1974 | Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu | Gulla | |
| Professor Huchuraya | Venu | ||
| Anna Attige | Ravi | ||
| 1975 | Devara Gudi | Sundar | |
| Koodi Balona | |||
| Kalla Kulla | Mahesh (Kalla) | ||
| Bhagya Jyothi | |||
| Nagakanye | |||
| Onde Roopa Eradu Guna | Ashok / Vikram | Dual role | |
| 1976 | Devaru Kotta Vara | ||
| Hosilu Mettida Hennu | |||
| Makkala Bhagya | Shekhar | ||
| Bangarada Gudi | |||
| 1977 | Bayasade Banda Bhagya | Ramu | |
| Sose Tanda Soubhagya | Shekhara | ||
| Nagarahole | |||
| Chinna Ninna Muddaduve | |||
| Shrimanthana Magalu | |||
| Sahodarara Savaal | |||
| Shani Prabhava | |||
| Galate Samsara | Vasudeva Rao | ||
| Kittu Puttu | Kittu | ||
| 1978 | Hombisilu | Dr. Nataraj | |
| Sandharbha | Professor | Guest appearance | |
| Kiladi Kittu | Kittu (black cobra) | ||
| Vamsha Jyothi | |||
| Muyyige Muyyi | |||
| Siritanakke Savaal | |||
| Prathima | |||
| Nanna Prayaschittha | |||
| Sneha Sedu | |||
| Kiladi Jodi | George | ||
| Vasantha Lakshmi | |||
| Amarnath | Guest appearance | ||
| Bhale Huduga | Ravi | ||
| Madhura Sangama | Kumara Rama in play | Cameo appearance | |
| Singaporenalli Raja Kulla | Raja | ||
| 1979 | Asadhya Aliya | Ashok | |
| Vijay Vikram | Vijay / Vikram | Double role | |
| Naniruvude Ninagagi | |||
| Manini | Special appearance | ||
| Nentaro Gantu Kallaro | |||
| 1980 | Nanna Rosha Nooru Varusha | ||
| Rama Parushurama | Rama | ||
| Kaalinga | Kaalinga / Prabhakar Patil | Double role | |
| Hanthakana Sanchu | |||
| Makkala Sainya | Shivaram | Simultaneously made in Tamil as Mazhalai Pattalam | |
| Biligiriya Banadalli | Lakshmana | ||
| Simha Jodi | |||
| Rahasya Rathri | |||
| Bangarada Jinke | |||
| Driver Hanumanthu | Guest appearance | ||
| 1981 | Mane Mane Kathe | Subbu | |
| Naga Kala Bhairava | Double Role | ||
| Maha Prachandaru | |||
| Guru Shishyaru | Maharaja Nandivardhana | ||
| Snehitara Savaal | |||
| Avala Hejje | |||
| Preetisi Nodu | |||
| 1982 | Pedda Gedda | Guest appearance | |
| Sahasa Simha | Pratap | ||
| Karmika Kallanalla | Mohan | ||
| Oorige Upakari | Double role | ||
| Jimmy Gallu | Jimmi | As a Playback singer for the popular song: Tuttu Anna Tinnokke | |
| Suvarna Sethuve | |||
| Onde Guri | |||
| Kallu Veene Nudiyithu | Paandu / Shankara Shastry | Double Role | |
| 1983 | Sididedda Sahodara | Dilip / Pradeep | Double role Also playback singer |
| Muthaide Bhagya | Guest Appearance | ||
| Gandharva Giri | |||
| Gandugali Rama | |||
| Chinnadantha Maga | Guruprasad | ||
| Simha Garjane | Jayasimha | ||
| Prachanda Kulla | Shiva | Guest appearance | |
| 1984 | Rudranaga | Naga | |
| Khaidi | Surya | ||
| Benki Birugali | Vishnu | ||
| Indina Ramayana | Shankar | ||
| Bandhana | Dr. Harish | ||
| Huli Hejje | Soma | ||
| Chanakya | |||
| Aaradhane | |||
| Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu | Ganesha | ||
| 1985 | Jeevana Chakra | Ranga | |
| Karthavya | Inspector Vijay | ||
| Maha Purusha | |||
| Veeradhi Veera | |||
| Nee Bareda Kadambari | Ajay Kumar | ||
| Mareyada Manikya | Santhosh (Mysore Huli) | ||
| Nanna Prathigne | |||
| Nee Thanda Kanike | Ravi | ||
| 1986 | Karna | Karna | |
| Kathanayaka | Prabhakar / Ranga | ||
| Ee Jeeva Ninagagi | Chandrasekhar | ||
| Sathya Jyothi | Ravi Varma | 100th Kannada film | |
| Krishna Nee Begane Baro | Krishna | ||
| Malaya Marutha | Vishwanatha | ||
| 1987 | Premaloka | Professor Manohar | Guest appearance |
| Sowbhagya Lakshmi | Double role | ||
| Karunamayi | Raja | ||
| Jayasimha | Forest Officer Jayasimha | ||
| Aaseya Bale | |||
| Jeevana Jyothi | Ravi | ||
| Shubha Milana | Ravi | ||
| Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | Satyaraj / Shivaraju / Sunder | Triple role | |
| 1988 | December 31 | Raja Veer | |
| Olavina Aasare | Jayanth | ||
| Nammoora Raja | Raja | ||
| Jana Nayaka | Janardhan | ||
| Suprabhatha | Vijay Kumar | ||
| Krishna Rukmini | Krishna | ||
| Daada | Daada / Gururaj | Double role | |
| Mithileya Seetheyaru | S. K. Kumar | Special appearance | |
| 1989 | Ondagi Balu | Satyadev | |
| Hrudaya Geethe | Ashok | ||
| Rudra | Rudra | ||
| Deva | Deva | ||
| Doctor Krishna | Dr. Krishna | ||
| 1990 | Shivashankar | Shiva / Shankara | Double role |
| Muthina Haara | Major Achchappa | ||
| Mathe Haditu Kogile | Anand | ||
| 1991 | Lion Jagapathi Rao | Jagapathi Rao / Kumar Raja | Double role |
| Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare | Subbu | ||
| Jagadeka Veera | Prathap | ||
| Police Mathu Dada | Inspector Dhanush / Vishnu Pratap | Double role Simultaneously made in Hindi as Inspector Dhanush | |
| 1992 | Rajadhi Raja | Raja | |
| Ravivarma | Ravi | ||
| Harakeya Kuri | Sidlingu | ||
| Nanna Shathru | Ashok | ||
| Belliyappa Bangarappa | Himself | Cameo appearance | |
| 1993 | Sangharsha | Mahesh | |
| Vaishakada Dinagalu | Vishnu | ||
| Nanendu Nimmavane | V. Gopal Krishna | ||
| Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege | Vishnu | ||
| Vishnu Vijaya | ACP Vishnu | Simultaneously made in Hindi as Ashaant | |
| Manikantana Mahime | Ayyappa | ||
| 1994 | Nishkarsha | ATS Commando Ajay Kumar | |
| Time Bomb | |||
| Kunthi Puthra | |||
| Samrat | Samrat | ||
| Mahakshathriya | Pratap | ||
| Kiladigalu | Kittappa "Kittu" / Krishna | Double role | |
| Kotreshi Kanasu | N. Kumar, Education Minister Government of Karnataka | Guest Appearance | |
| 1995 | Halunda Thavaru | Siddarth | |
| Kona Edaithe | Advocate Vishnu | ||
| Yama Kinkara | Yama kinkara / Chikkubukku | ||
| Deergha Sumangali | Adithya | Guest appearance | |
| Bangarada Kalasa | Naagaraja | ||
| Thumbida Mane | Ramanna | ||
| Karulina Kudi | Nandan | ||
| Himapatha | Aravind-Gautham | ||
| 1996 | Mojugara Sogasugara | Vijay / Vinod | Double role |
| Appaji | Appaji / Shakthi | Double role | |
| Hello Daddy | Prakash | ||
| Karnataka Suputra | Vishnu Pratap | ||
| Dhani | Gopinath Rao | ||
| Jeevanadhi | Sagar | ||
| Baalina Jyothi | Vishwa | ||
| 1997 | Mangalasoothra | ||
| Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda | Surya | ||
| Shruthi Hakida Hejje | Dr. Kumar | Guest Appearance | |
| Janani Janmabhoomi | Dr. Yeshwanth | ||
| Laali | Krishnakumar | ||
| 1998 | Nishyabda | Major Vishwanath | |
| Yaare Neenu Cheluve | Vishnu | Extended cameo | |
| Simhada Guri | |||
| Hendthighelthini | Jayaram | ||
| 1999 | Veerappa Nayaka | Veearappa Nayaka | |
| Habba | Vishnu | ||
| Surya Vamsha | Satya Murthy / Kanaka Murthy | Double role | |
| Premotsava | Bharath | ||
| 2000 | Soorappa | Soorappa | |
| Deepavali | Ravindranath / Ravi | ||
| Nan Hendthi Chennagidale | ACP Rajiv Vijay Raghav | Guest Appearance | |
| Yajamana | Shankara / Ganesha | Double role | |
| 2001 | Diggajaru | Doddayya / Chikkayya | Double role |
| Kotigobba | Nanjunda / Jayasimha | ||
| 2002 | Parva | Sagar | |
| Jamindaru | Bettappa / Biligiri | Double role | |
| Simhadriya Simha | Narasimhe Gowda 'Simha' / Simha Jr. / Chikkanna | Triple role | |
| 2003 | Raja Narasimha | Raja Narasimha | |
| Hrudayavantha | Shivappa | ||
| 2004 | Kadamba | ACP Madhukeshwar Kadamba | |
| Apthamitra | Dr. Vijay | ||
| Sahukara | Raja Ravivarma | ||
| Jyeshtha | Vishnu | ||
| 2005 | Varsha | Sathyamurthy | |
| Vishnu Sena | Prof. Jayasimha | ||
| 2006 | Neenello Naanalle | Veeru | |
| Sirivantha | Narayana Murthy | ||
| 2007 | Ekadantha | Vijay | |
| No 73, Shanthi Nivasa | as himself | Cameo appearance | |
| Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | Hoovaiah | ||
| Ee Bandhana | Harish Raj | ||
| Kshana Kshana | DCP Vishnu | Special appearance | |
| 2008 | Jnana Jyothi Sri Siddaganga | Special appearance | |
| Nam Yajamanru | Shashank | ||
| 2009 | Bellary Naga | Nagamanikya | |
| 2010 | School Master | Jagannath | Posthumous release |
| Aptharakshaka | Dr. Vijay / Vijaya Rajendra Bahadoor | Double role / Posthumous release | |
| 2016 | Nagarahavu[a] | Prince | Created by Computer Graphics |
| 2018 | Rajasimha[a] | Simha |
Other languages
Hindi
- Ek Naya Itihas (1984)
- Inspector Dhanush (1991) (Kannada version - Police Mathu Dada)
- Ashaant (1993) (Kannada version - Vishnu Vijaya)
- Zaalim (1994) ...Inspector Mohan
Malayalam
- Adima Changala (1981)
- Kauravar (1992) .... Haridas IPS
Tamil
- Alaigal (1973)
- Mazhalai Pattaalam (1980)
- Eetti (1985)
- Sri Raghavendra (1985)
- Viduthalai (1986)
- Paruva Raagam (1987)
Telugu
- Okkadu Chaalu (1996)
- Sardar Dharmanna (1987)
- Lakshmi Nirdoshi (1984)
Films based on novels, remade in and remade from other languages
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Vamshavruksha | Based on S. L. Bhyrappa's novel of same name Remade in Telugu as Vamsa Vruksham |
| 1972 | Naagarahaavu | Based on T. R. Subba Rao's three novels - Nagarahavu, Ondu Gandu Eradu Hennu and Sarpa Matsara Remade in Hindi as Zehreela Insaan Remade in Tamil as Raja Nagam Remade in Telugu as Kode Nagu |
| 1973 | Seethe Alla Savithri | Remake of Tamil movie Komatha En Kulamatha |
| 1974 | Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu | Based on Novel of same name by Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar Remade in Tamil as Ellorum Nallavare Remade in Hindi as Ek Gaon Ki Kahani (1975) Remade in Telugu as Andharoo Manchivaare (1976) |
| 1975 | Devara Gudi | Remake of Tamil film Puguntha Veedu (1972) |
| 1975 | Kalla Kulla | Remade in Telugu as Kallanum Kullanum (1976) |
| 1976 | Makkala Bhagya | Remake of Tamil film Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum |
| 1976 | Bangarada Gudi | Remade in Telugu as Bangaru Gudi (1979) |
| 1977 | Sahodarara Savaal | Remade in Telugu as Annadammula Savaal Remade in Hindi as Chor Ka Bhai Chor (1978) |
| 1977 | Galate Samsara | Remake of Tamil movie Veettuku Veedu |
| 1977 | Kittu Puttu | Remake Tamil film Anubavi Raja Anubavi |
| 1977 | Chinna Ninna Muddaduve | Remade in Hindi as Minoo (1977) |
| 1978 | Hombisilu | Based on the novel of the same name by Usha Navarathnaram |
| 1978 | Kiladi Kittu | Remade in Telugu as Black Cobra (1981) |
| 1978 | Siritanakke Savaal | Remake of Tamil film Savaale Samali |
| 1978 | Sneha Sedu | Remade in Malayalam as Angakkuri |
| 1978 | Vasantha Lakshmi | Remake of Tamil movie Engamma Sapatham |
| 1978 | Bhale Huduga | Remake of Tamil movie Panakkara Kudumbam |
| 1979 | Asadhya Aliya | Remade in Telugu as Mayadari Alludu (1981) |
| 1980 | Kaalinga | Remake of Hindi movie Kalicharan |
| 1980 | Makkala Sainya | Based on the English movie Yours, Mine and Ours Simultaneously made in Tamil as Mazhalai Pattalam Remade in Telugu as Ramadandu (1981) |
| 1981 | Mane Mane Kathe | Remake of Telugu movie Ramayanamlo Pidakala Veta (1980) |
| 1981 | Maha Prachandaru | Based on novel Vigraha Choraru by Vijay Sasanur Inspiration for the Kannada film Navagraha |
| 1981 | Guru Shishyaru | Remake of Telugu Movie Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha (1966) |
| 1981 | Avala Hejje | Based on the Hindi Movie Trishna Remade in Telugu as Bandhalu Anubandhalu |
| 1982 | Sahasa Simha | Based on the novel Chakravyuha by Manu |
| 1982 | Jimmy Gallu | Remade in Telugu as Muddayi (1987) |
| 1982 | Suvarna Sethuve | Based on the novel of same name by H. G. Radhadevi |
| 1982 | Onde Guri | Based on the Australian movie Mad Max |
| 1983 | Gandharva Giri | Based on a novel of same name by Smt Saisuthe |
| 1983 | Chinnadantha Maga | Remake of Telugu film Talli Kodukula Anubandham |
| 1984 | Khaidi | Remake of the Telugu movie Khaidi which itself was loosely inspired by the English movie First Blood [2] |
| 1984 | Benki Birugali | Remake of Bengali movie Apanjan |
| 1984 | Indina Ramayana | Remake of Tamil movie Oorukku Upadesam |
| 1984 | Bandhana | Based on the novel of same name by Usha Navaratnanram Remade in Tamil as Premapasam (1985) |
| 1984 | Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu | Remake of the Tamil movie Dowry Kalyanam |
| 1985 | Jeevana Chakra | Remake of Telugu film Dharmaatmudu |
| 1985 | Nee Bareda Kadambari | Remake of Hindi film Pyar Jhukta Nahin Remade in Tamil as Naan Adimai Illai |
| 1985 | Nee Thanda Kanike | Remake of the Hindi film Sharaabi which itself was loosely based on the English movie Arthur |
| 1986 | Karna | Remake of Hindi film Saaheb which itself was based on the Bengali movie Saheb (1981) |
| 1986 | Ee Jeeva Ninagagi | Remade in Tamil as Amma Vanthachu |
| 1986 | Sathya Jyothi | Remake of Malayalam movie Nirakkoottu |
| 1986 | Krishna Nee Begane Baro | Remake of the Hindi movie Souten |
| 1987 | Sowbhagya Lakshmi | Remake of Telugu film Karthika Deepam |
| 1987 | Karunamayi | Remade in Tamil as Ponmana Selvan |
| 1987 | Jayasimha | Partially inspired by the Hindi movie Haathi Mere Saathi which itself was based on the Tamil movie Deiva Cheyal |
| 1987 | Aaseya Bale | Remake of Hindi film Do Anjaane |
| 1987 | Shubha Milana | Remake of Telugu movie Aalu Magalu |
| 1987 | Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | Remake of Telugu movie Jwala |
| 1988 | Olavina Aasare | Based on the novel of same name by Tanuja |
| 1988 | Nammoora Raja | Remade in Tamil as Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai |
| 1989 | Hrudaya Geethe | Loosely based on Pagla Kahin Ka |
| 1989 | Rudra | Remade in Telugu as Inspector Rudra |
| 1989 | Deva | Remade in Tamil as Dharma Durai Remade in Hindi as Tyagi Remade in Telugu as Maa Inti Katha (1990) |
| 1990 | Shivashankar | Based on the Honk Kong film Heart of Dragon The concept of double role was an inspiration for the Hindi movie Jaan Se Pyaara |
| 1990 | Muthina Haara | A portion of the core plot was partially based on the novel A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway[3] |
| 1992 | Ravivarma | Remake of the Tamil movie Bramma |
| 1992 | Harakeya Kuri | Based on novel of same name by Chandrashekhara Kambara |
| 1993 | Nanendu Nimmavane | Based on the novel Repati Koduku (Little Rascal) by Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy The core storyline along with the plot-twist and climax was re-used in the Malayalam movie Minnaram |
| 1993 | Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege | Remake of Malayalam film Chithram |
| 1994 | Nishkarsha | Inspired by the English movie Die Hard |
| 1995 | Halunda Thavaru | Based on the novel of same name by Krishnamoorthy Puranik |
| 1995 | Himapatha | Based on the novel of same name by T. K. Rama Rao |
| 1996 | Mojugara Sogasugara | Remake of Telugu movie Ramudu Bheemudu |
| 1999 | Habba | Remade in Telugu as Chandravansam |
| 1999 | Surya Vamsha | Remake of Suryavamsam |
| 2000 | Soorappa | Remake of Tamil film Maru Malarchi |
| 2000 | Yajamana | Remake of Tamil film Vaanathaippola |
| 2001 | Diggajaru | Remake of Tamil movie Natpukkaga |
| 2001 | Kotigobba | Remake of Tamil movie Baashha which itself was loosely based on the Hindi movie Hum |
| 2002 | Simhadriya Simha | Remake of the Tamil film Nattamai |
| 2003 | Raja Narasimha | Story re-used in the Telugu movie Palnati Brahmanayudu |
| 2004 | Kadamba | Remake of Tamil movie Thanga Pathakkam |
| 2004 | Apthamitra | Remake of the Malayalam film Manichithrathazhu Remade in Tamil as Chandramukhi |
| 2004 | Sahukara | Remake of Malayalam film Thenmavin Kombath |
| 2004 | Jyeshtha | Remake of Malayalam film Valliettan |
| 2005 | Varsha | Remake of the Malayalam movie Hitler |
| 2005 | Vishnu Sena | Remake of Tamil film Ramanaa |
| 2006 | Neenello Naanalle | Remake of the Telugu film Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana |
| 2006 | Sirivantha | Remake of the Telugu film Aa Naluguru |
| 2007 | Ekadantha | Remake of Marathi film Navra Maza Navsacha |
| 2007 | Ee Bandhana | Remake of Hindi film Baghban which itself was based on the English movie Make Way for Tomorrow |
| 2007 | Kshana Kshana | Based on Sidney Sheldon's first novel The Naked Face |
| 2009 | Bellary Naga | Remake of Malayalam film Rajamanikyam [4] |
| 2010 | Aptharakshaka | Remade in Telugu as Nagavalli [5] |
References
- ^ "Vishnuvardhan Filmography". Oneindia.in (1 January 2008). Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Bypassing copycats, Sandalwood style".
- ^ "Bypassing copycats, Sandalwood style".
- ^ "Bellary Naga is a breezy entertainer".
- ^ "Vishnuvardhan scores with Aptharakshaka".