K. S. Ashwath

Preethsu Thappenilla (2000)

A happy-go-lucky man falls head over heels in love with a girl at first sight. By a twist of fate, they become victims of a tragic incident, which takes their relationship to the next level. ...

Shabdavedhi (2000)

Shabdavedi is about Sandeep Rajkumar, a strict police officer crusading against narcotics. The man is so straight that when his wife Jaya Prada refuses to reveal the identity of a key link in the drug ring that he is investigating. He beats her in lockup. ...

Kaaveri Theeradalli (1994)

1994 romantic Kannada movie featuring Raghuveer, Usha, and Sangeetha in the lead roles, directed by S. Narayan. ...

Gandhada Gudi Part 2 (1994)

Range Forest Officer Kumar's son is posted in the same forest and must carry on the work that was started by his father and protect the heritage site. ...

Odahuttidavaru (1994)

Two brothers live in harmony until the younger brother's wife creates misunderstandings between the brothers. ...

Gejje Naada (1993)

When a man goes to his grandmother's village, he falls in love with a beautiful girl. However, a notorious criminal lusts over her and begins meddling with her life. ...

Navibbaru Namagibbaru (1993)

In a bid to turn their lives around, two lookalikes, who have different personalities, switch places to find true love in their partners. ...

Kumkuma Bhagya (1993)

Mane Devru (1993)

A woman divorces her husband when he blurts out in a drunken stupor that he slept with a widow. He hatches a plan to reconcile with his family after failing to reason with her. ...

Belliyappa Bangarappa (1992)

Jeevana Chaithra (1992)

The film is based on a Kannada novel Vyapthi Prapthi written by Vishalakshi Dakshinamurthy. Jeevana Chaitra tracks the life and times of Vishwanath, from his youth, through the days of his jodi inamathi when he becomes Jodidar Vishwanatha Raya to his end. ...

Modada Mareyalli (1991)

Ramanna wishes his son to become a police inspector someday. However, things take a turn when Ramanna is killed by Kaali, a goon. ...

Hrudaya Hadithu (1991)

A Kannada romantic drama film directed by M. S. Rajashekar and produced by S. A. Srinivas & B. P. Somu. The story is influenced by the novel Himada Hoovu written by Vamshi. The film features Ambareesh, Bhavya and Malashri in the lead roles. The film was wi ...

Muthina Haara (1990)

Mutthina Haara - A Necklace of Pearls - tells the tale of an Indian (Coorg) soldier, Achchappa and an army nurse, Annapurna and the toils of warfare on them during the 1940's to the 1960's. ...

Aasegobba Meesegobba (1990)

A young man lands a job by making his employer believe that he is a man of traditional values. However, when suspected of lying, he makes up a false story about having an ill-mannered twin. ...

Yaru Hone (1989)

First Best Film Best Supporting Actress – Umashree ...

Inspector Vikram (1989)

Vikram aka Inspector Vikram is a happy-go-lucky cop, who has no problem getting himself into trouble with his superiors, especially the police commissioner Chandrashekhar. Although accepted as a brilliant mind with a sharp intellect to solve crimes, he is ...

Samyuktha (1988)

A young man falls in love with a girl and will go to any extent to prove his love for her. However, things take a turn when he is challenged to stay in a haunted house. This was the 6th movie of Shivarajkumar as a lead hero. The movie is based on the nove ...

Jana Nayaka (1988)

Janardhan's father is murdered by a group of criminals when he tries to expose them. Enraged, Janardhan sets out to exact revenge for his father's murder. ...

Shruthi Seridaga (1987)

Shruthi Seridaga is based on the novel by Kumuda. It busts the myth of Astrology. Astrology Charts mention first wife of Dr Murthy (played by Dr Rajkumar) would die within an year of marriage. Learning this, TN Balakrishna, Madhavi's father cancels Madhavi ...

Sundara Swapnagalu (1986)

Sundara Swapnagalu (Kannada: ಸುಂದರ ಸ್ವಪ್ನಗಳು) is a 1986 Kannada melodrama film directed by K. Balachander and written by Maniyan. The film featured Sridhar in the main role along with Ramesh Aravind, Devilalitha, Janani and Kuyi ...

Anuraaga Aralithu (1986)

Rajkumar has been forced to marry the female owner of the factory where he works. He tolerates her boorish behaviour to keep his aged mother happy but after her death, he decides to teach his wife a lesson. ...

Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma (1986)

Pandu and Parvathi pretend to be married in order to win a huge amount of money in a competition. ...

Giri Baale (1985)

Venkatesh and Neelaveni are in love, but on hearing that Neelaveni is dead, Venkatesh marries Shankari. Just when Venkatesh reconciles with his fate, Neelaveni reappears in his life. ...

Jwalamukhi (1985)

Jayasimha, a professor, exposes the forgery done by a mischief in the college. However, he is forced to resign after a biased probe indicts him. ...

Eradu Rekhegalu (1984)

Eradu Rekhegalu is a 1984 Indian Kannada language drama film directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Srinath, Geetha and Saritha in the lead roles. Produced by Chandulal Jain, the film is a remake of 1969 Tamil hit Iru Kodugal starring Gemini Ganesan, S ...

Runa Mukthalu (1984)

A 1984 Indian Kannada language film directed and co-produced by Puttanna Kanagal, starring Bharathi and Ramakrishna. ...

Benkiya Bale (1983)

Narasimha, a school teacher, falls in love with and gets married to Rukmani, a controversial woman. Their lives change when he is diagnosed with a fatal disease. ...

Kamana Billu (1983)

The movie stars Rajkumar, Anant Nag and Saritha. The film is based on the novel Mrigathrushna by Ashwini. This climax of the movie inspired a similar sequence in the 1999 Hindi movie Mann and its Telugu remake Ravoyi Chandamama. ...

Chalisuva Modagalu (1982)

Mohan and his wife, Leela, are the leading lawyers. Trouble brews in their marital life and careers when Mohan defends his past lover who murdered her husband. ...

Nanna Devaru (1982)

Gopal, a young man who works in a bank, aspires to be an actor. He marries Radha, the daughter of a doctor, who despises people working in the film industry. ...

Hasyarathna Ramakrishna (1982)

Hasyarathna Ramakrishna is a 1982 Indian Kannada film, directed by B S Ranga and Produced by B R Vasanth, A Ramesh Rao, S V Rajarao and B S Ranga. The film stars Ananthnag, Aarathi, Srinath, Manjula, Sripriya, K S Ashwath, Dinesh, Shivaram, Ashwath Narayan ...

Hosa Belaku (1982)

Ravi loves Vatsala, his sister's step-daughter. However, his sister wants him to marry her own daughter, Nagaveni, and fixes Vatsala's marriage to another man against her wish. ...

Parajitha (1982)

Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha (1981)

A sage predicts that there will be two men in Ganga's life. Shortly, she comes across Ranga, a bandit who loves her. ...

Gaali Maathu (1981)

While Gopi is set to marry Kanaka, a lawyer's daughter, he falls for Kanaka's classmate Gowri. So, he must strive to choose between his family and his love. ...

Nee Nanna Gellalare (1981)

Srikanth meets Hayavadana Rao at a sports club and forges a friendly and competitive relationship with him in order to get closer to his daughter, Nalini, and woo her. ...

Geetha (1981)

Geetha is a 1981 Indian Kannada romance drama film directed by and starring Shankar Nag in the lead role, alongside Padmavathi Rao. The supporting cast features K. S. Ashwath, Ramesh Bhat and Gayathri. Ilayaraaja composed the soundtrack and the background ...

Janma Janmada Anubandha (1980)

Avinash, a young man, is troubled by the memories of his past life and decides to investigate the truth behind it. ...

Nammammana Sose (1980)

A drama film directed by Jawahar and P Vadiraj, starring Jayamala Omaiah in the lead role. ...

Vasantha Geetha (1980)

Vasantha, an ordinary insurance agent, and Geetha, an arrogant woman, get married after fighting initially. However, the ensuing marital issues due to class differences soon drive them apart. ...

Chandanada Gombe (1979)

Chandanada Gombe is a simple love story. Anant Nag is a landlord. Lakshmi's father is a school teacher who is struggling to find a bridegroom for Lakshmi. They get married with the help of relatives. Anant Nag unfortunately dies in an accident. The rest of ...

Putaani Agents 123 (1979)

Murali, an honest police officer, is falsely charged in a murder case and sentenced to death. However, things take a turn when three students race against time to prove his innocence. ...

Naa Ninna Bidalaare (1979)

Krishna refuses to accept Kamini's love for him. But when Kamini dies and her ghost possesses Krishna, his wife, Gayatri, tries to save him from this situation. ...

Maathu Tappada Maga (1978)

Kumar falls for Latha but is unable to marry her as his father opposes their relationship. After Kumar marries another woman, Chandru, an evil man, enters Latha's life, and Kumar tries to save her. ...

Badavara Bandhu (1976)

Badavara Bandhu is a 1976 Indian Kannada language drama film directed by Vijay. It stars Rajkumar and Jayamala. The movie is also notable for the negative character played by K. S. Ashwath.The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks and was declared a Block ...

Bayaludaari (1976)

Bayaludaari is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bharathi Sutha. This was the first movie of the director duo without Dr. Rajkumar in the lead. The film starr ...

Raja Nanna Raja (1976)

Geetha is in quest of finding a suitor. Just when she believes that she has found her perfect match, a stalker tries to convince her that he was her lover in their previous birth. ...

Mayura (1975)

Mayura challenges an arrogant wrestler and defeats him. Though never formally trained he has only learned techniques of wrestling by observing others. As a Brahmin he is required to study Vedas yet he is deeply interested in martial arts. Ranga Jetti, the ...

Shubhamangala (1975)

Hema and her friends lead a happy life with her father in a small town. Unfortunately, Hema's father passes away and she is forced to live with her cousin in a city. ...

Daari Thappida Maga (1975)

Two estranged brothers, who could not be more different from one another, choose different paths in life and are eventually reunited by an unexpected twist of fate. ...

Maga Mommaga (1974)

Maga Mommaga is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by R. Panduranga Naidu and D. R. Raghavendra Naidu. The film stars Dwarakish, K. S. Ashwath, Vajramuni and Balakrishna in the lead roles. The film has musical score b ...

Eradu Kanasu (1974)

Ramachandra Rao, a professor, is forced to marry Gowri at his family's behest despite being in love with Lalitha. He fails to get along with his wife and broods about his lost love. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Vani. The film is cons ...

Bangarada Panjara (1974)

Janaki leaves her son, Beera, with Kenchi and Jungappa. Years later, Janaki returns to take her son along with her, but Kenchi refuses to let Beera go. ...

Upasane (1974)

Shraddha is a music enthusiast. She is determined to pursue a career in classical music but faces several obstacles. ...

Mooruvare Vajragalu (1973)

This story is based on the epic of Mahabharatha. ...

Doorada Betta (1973)

The film starred Rajkumar and Bharathi Vishnuvardhan. It had Balakrishna, K. S. Ashwath and Sampath playing supporting roles. The film, along with Mooruvare Vajragalu (1973), was Rajkumar's last movie in black-and-white. However, this movie had a few seque ...

Bidugade (1973)

The movie is about a reporter who concocts a false case so as to get himself convicted for first degree murder so that he can prove that the death sentence can be given based on circumstantial evidence and that it be done away with. However, by the time he ...

Naagarahaavu (1972)

Although Ramachari falls madly in love with Alamelu, her parents forbid their marriage and force her to marry another man. But Ramachari can't stand idly by when he discovers his sweetheart's husband has become her pimp. Quietly aiding Ramachari on his que ...

Jaga Mecchida Maga (1972)

Jaga Mechhida Maga is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced & written by S. Bhavanarayan. It starred Rajkumar and Bharathi. ...

Sipayi Ramu (1972)

Sipayi Ramu is a 1972 Indian Kannada language film directed by Y. R. Swamy, based on the novel Barale Innu Yamune? by Nuggehalli Pankaja. The 2012 Hindi movie Paan Singh Tomar, based on the life of an Indian soldier turned dacoit Paan Singh Tomar had a sim ...

Janma Rahasya (1972)

Kaveri, a poor woman, tries to commit suicide with her son but is caught. She is put behind bars and her son is brought up by a judge. Years later, he meets his mother again. ...

Hrudaya Sangama (1972)

Rajanna is confined to a luxurious lifestyle and his routine of work is managed by his caretaker. But Rajanna wants to lead a normal life and tries to break free from his way of living. ...

Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama (1971)

Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama is a 1971 Kannada-language Hindu mythological film written and directed by K. S. L. Swamy under his home banner Raghunandan movies. The film stars Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi, Aarathi and Bharathi. The music was composed by R. S ...

Nyayave Devaru (1971)

Nyayave Devaru is a 1971 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Siddalingaiah. It stars Rajkumar and B. Saroja Devi. The supporting cast features K. S. Ashwath, Aarathi, Dwarakish, M. P. Shankar, Dinesh, B. Jaya and Vajramuni. ...

Sharapanjara (1971)

Kaveri and Sathish fall in love and get married and have a perfect life. However, Sathish's behaviour towards Kaveri changes when he finds out she was molested as a kid. The film revolves around the issues of a woman's chastity, the acceptance of mentally ...

Kasturi Nivasa (1971)

The story of an extremely generous and righteous man, Ravi Varma, who succumbs to his intention of being generous no matter what happens. The movie is based on a story, Kasturi Nivasam written by G. Balasubramanium. The film stresses the principle that "li ...

Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu (1970)

Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu is a 1970 Indian Kannada film, directed and produced by K. S. L. Swamy. The film stars Udaykumar, Srinath, Ramesh and Ravi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar. ...

C.I.D. Rajanna (1970)

C.I.D. Rajanna is a 1970 Indian Kannada-language film produced and directed by R. Ramamurthy, starring Rajkumar. The supporting cast includes Rajasree, Premalatha, Dinesh, Ranga, Dwarakish and K.S. Ashwath. ...

Uyyaale (1969)

Radha is the second wife of an extremely negligent Shesha. However, when Krishna, Shesha's cousin, enters her life, they form a unique bond with each other. ...

Choori Chikkanna (1969)

Choori Chikkanna is a 1969 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by R. Ramamurthy and produced by R. Ramamurthy. The film stars Rajkumar, Narasimharaju, Dinesh and K. S. Ashwath. The film has musical score by Satyam. ...

Namma Makkalu (1969)

Namma Makkalu (which translates to "Our Children") is a film advocating the necessity of inculcating in the children — who hold the limelight in this film — a sense of responsibility, in the family and in society. ...

Dhoomakethu (1968)

Dhoomakethu is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by R. N. Jayagopal. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaya Chandrika, Udaykumar and Narasimharaju. The film has musical score by T. G. Lingappa. This is the debut movie of R. N. Jayagopal as a director.V ...

Bhaagyada Baagilu (1968)

Bhagyada Bagilu is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy (Ravi) and produced by B. H. Jayanna. The film stars Rajkumar, Balakrishna, Dwarakish , with K. S. Ashwath in a guest appearance. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaska ...

Bengaluru Mail (1968)

Bengaluru Mail is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language mystery thriller film directed by L. S. Narayana and produced by Y. V. Rao. The film stars Rajkumar, Narasimharaju and Jayanthi. The movie is a remake of the 1967 Malayalam movie Cochin Express, which was al ...

Jedara Bale (1968)

CID officer Prakash who operates by the code name 999, is assigned the task of safeguarding a chemical formula. Prakash's struggles begin when a gang of outlaws aim to steal the formula. ...

Immadi Pulikeshi (1967)

Immadi Pulikeshi is based on the story of the famous Kannada ruler Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty, who was significantly involved in branching out the dynasty to extend over most parts of the Deccan. ...

Gange Gowri (1967)

The film encompasses the story of Daksha yajna. It depicts how the daksha yajna was desecrated following the jumping into the fire by Lord Shiva's wife Dakshayani. Following this, Lord Shiva marries Goddess Parvati. Later, the Devatas Shiva, Ganga, Gowri ...

Sandhya Raaga (1966)

'Sandhya Raga', based on a popular Kannada novel, is about a young man Lakshmana, who dedicates his life to music. He belongs to a sophisticated family and his father is a much-respected cultured man of the village. While his brother chooses a secure job f ...

Belli Moda (1966)

The movie examines the tumults in the lives of the people residing in the Belli Moda estate. Indira is the heiress of her father's estate, named Belli Moda. A young man, Mohan, is engaged to her and is desirous of owning the Belli Moda, once Indira's fathe ...

Maduve Madi Nodu (1965)

Maduve Madi Nodu is a 1965 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani. The film stars Rajkumar, R. Nagendra Rao, Udaykumar and Narasimharaju. The movie was a profitable venture and was declared ...

Bettada Huli (1965)

Bettada Huli is a 1965 Kannada-language action drama film, directed and written by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao. The film was dubbed in Tamil in 1968 as Kolaikaaran Magan. ...

Sathya Harishchandra (1965)

This movie is based on the great poet Raghavanka's 'Harishchandra Kavya'. Satya Harishchandra is an epic based on the mythological King Raja Harishchandra who was renowned for upholding truth under any circumstance. So much is his resolve that Harishchandr ...

Mane Aliya (1964)

Mane Aliya is a 1964 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by S. K. A. Chari and produced by A. V. Subba Rao. The film stars Kalyan Kumar, Jayalalitha, K. S. Ashwath and Balakrishna in the lead roles. The film has musical score by T. ...

Prathigne (1964)

Shankar finds himself in a dilemma when he has to choose between his parents and his mother-in-law, who asks him to reside in her house after marriage. ...

Shivarathri Mahathme (1964)

Shivarathri Mahathme is a 1964 Indian Kannada-language film directed by P. R. Kaundinya. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavathi and K. S. Ashwath. The movie was dubbed in Telugu in 1965 as Shivarathri Mahatyam. ...

Mana Mecchida Madadi (1963)

Mana Mecchida Madadi is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. R. Seetharama Sastry and produced by N. B. Vathsalan and N. Ramachandra. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath and Balakrishna. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bha ...

Veerakesari (1963)

Veera Kesari is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film directed by B. Vittalacharya and produced by Sundarlal Nahatha and Doondi. The film stars Rajkumar, T. N. Balakrishna, Udaykumar and R. Nagendra Rao. The film has musical score by Ghantasala. ...

Kulavadhu (1963)

Story of a bride to be married. ...

Nanda Deepa (1963)

Nanda Deepa is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film, directed by M. R. Vittal, making his first venture in film direction.[1] The film was produced and written by actor Vadiraj and co-produced by Jawahar for Sri Bharathi Chitra studio house i ...

Vidhi Vilasa (1962)

The legend of a self fulfilling prophecy ...

Kittur Chennamma (1961)

It stars B. Saroja Devi as Kittur Chennamma, an Indian freedom fighter who led an armed rebellion against the British East India Company in 1824, and died in captivity in 1829. ...

Bhaktha Kanakadasa (1960)

Bhakta Kanakadasa is a 1960 Indian Kannada language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy. It depicts the spiritual journey of Kanakadasa, who was a devotee of the Hindu deity Krishna, and a poet belonging to the Dasa sect. The film stars Rajkumar, Krishna Kumari ...

Ranadheera Kanteerava (1960)

Ranadheera Kanteerava is a 1960 Indian Kannada-language historical drama biographical film directed by the editor-turned-director N. C. Rajan and written by G. V. Iyer. It is one of the most popular films of acclaimed Kannada actor Rajkumar, who plays the ...

Mahishasura Mardini (1959)

Mahishasura Mardini is a 1959 Indian Kannada-language film, directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Rajkumar, V. Nagayya, Udaykumar and Narasimharaju. It was dubbed in seven other languages and is retrospectively identified as amongst the firs ...

Jagajyothi Basveshwara (1959)

The life of Basava, a philosopher and social reformer from Karnataka who lived in the 12th century A.D. ...

Bhookailasa (1958)

Ravana, the king of Lanka gets tricked by various people in the process of attaining ' Athmalinga ' from Shiva. ...