T. N. Balakrishna

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. ...

Kumkuma Bhagya (1993)

Belliyappa Bangarappa (1992)

Halli Meshtru (1992)

Parimala falls for a widowed school teacher and accuses him of molesting her when he rejects her. Later, she realises the error of her ways and tries to win his love through benevolent means. ...

Kalyana Mantapa (1991)

Though Shankara wants to build a wedding hall after breaking his house, the woman residing there, Sudha, objects to the preposterous plan. ...

Samsaara Nouke (1989)

Samsaara Nouke (Ship of Life). ...

Sankranthi (1989)

Filmfare South winner for Best Kannada film 1989. ...

Ranaranga (1988)

A juvenile delinquent, Anand, becomes a reformed adult and a qualified engineer. Thereafter, he sets out to find his estranged mother and punish the culprits who put him in jail. This was the 6th and the first action drama movie of Shivarajkumar as a lead ...

Inspector Kranthikumar (1987)

Honest police officer Kranti Kumar takes on corrupt politicians in his battle for justice. However, he must protect his brother-in-law, who joins hands with the criminals. ...

Olavina Udugore (1987)

The film's plot centers on a medical student whose face is disfigured by an accident, and the challenges that arise in his relationship with his girlfriend, particularly when her lookalike sister enters the picture. ...

Bete (1986)

The plot revolves around a protagonist whose prowess in overcoming challenges makes him a legend. The title "Bete" likely refers to his relentless pursuit of enemies, a quality that makes him a powerful and feared figure. ...

Henne Ninagenu Bandhana (1986)

Raveendranath film starring Balkrishna ...

Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma (1986)

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

Bettada Hoovu (1985)

Ramu, a poor boy and an avid reader, works hard and saves money to buy his favourite book. But, situations drive him to take a hard decision when his family members suffer in cold weather. ...

Ganda Bherunda (1984)

A young explorer and linguist stumbles upon ancient scrolls that contain information about precious treasure of the Bherunda kingdom. He sets out to find the wealth with a trusted few. ...

Makkaliralavva Manethumba (1984)

Raja and Rani are a childless married couple who go through many tough times together. However, owing to their perseverance, they finally see better days. ...

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. ...

Kaviratna Kalidasa (1983)

Sanskrit and upper-caste poet, Kalidas, faces many challenges after falling in love with a low-caste woman, and being entered into a competition against a learned princess. ...

Mullina Gulabi (1982)

Aarathi arrives at the estate owned by two brothers played by Anant Nag and Jai Jagadish and becomes a daily-wage labourer. When younger brother Jai Jagadish falls for her and wants to marry her all hell breaks loose. ...

Parajitha (1982)

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. ...

Maria, My Darling (1980)

A minor thug, Raghu, and a pickpocket, Maria, fall in love. To find proof, Raghu joins a gang that killed Maria's father but soon realises that they are planning to kill Maria to bury any evidence. ...

Rahasya Rathri (1980)

Indian horror movie from 1980. ...

Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu (1979)

Ravi, a poor man, falls in love with a rich woman, Madhavi. ...

Huliya Halina Mevu (1979)

Chengumani is commander-in-chief in the 18th-century Coorg region of present-day Karnataka. He becomes the king's commander-in-chief after saving his life, but his life gets complicated when he falls in love with Poovi and marries her in disguise. The movi ...

Asadhya Aliya (1979)

Aruna, a bride, finds her wedding to Vishwa interrupted by Ashok, a man who claims to be her husband. As the situation evolves, she discovers that Ashok is not all he seems. ...

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. ...

Thaayige Thakka Maga (1978)

At his detective wife's request, a young man joins a boxing club to find out about the illegal activities carried out by the head of the establishment. ...

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. ...

Kiladi Kittu (1978)

A 1978 Kannada movie. ...

Shankar Guru (1978)

Rajashekhar earns the enmity of his business partners when he opposes their illegal plans. Circumstances force him to run from the police and he is separated from his wife in the process. ...

Olavu Geluvu (1977)

Olavu Geluvu is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by S. A. Srinivas. The film stars Rajkumar, Lakshmi, Balakrishna and Sampath. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. ...

Sahodarara Savaal (1977)

Two brothers get separated when they are young but dislike each other after reuniting as adults. Though they are initially unaware of their parentage, their interests align once they learn the truth. ...

Sanaadi Appanna (1977)

Based on a novel of same name by K Puranik, which is loosely based on real life events of Appanna, a rural shehnai artist from Karnataka. Appanna, falls in love with a dancer, Basanti. But when Basanti dies, things changes a lot for Appanna. ...

Bhaagyavantharu (1977)

Raj and his wife are thrown out of the house by their children. Raj works very hard and becomes rich. His children, for the love of money, welcome him home. Will he go back to stay with them? ...

Pavanaganga (1977)

Film with music from S. Janaki and others. ...

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 ...

Naa Ninna Mareyalare (1976)

Due to her mother's disapproval, Usha has to leave her lover and get married to a man she does not love. However, fate brings the estranged lovers face to face again. The film is based on the short story Naanu Neenu Jodi by A. R. Anand. ...

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. ...

Bahaddur Gandu (1976)

Bahaddur Gandu is a 1976 Indian Kannada film, directed by A V Sheshgiri Rao and produced by Srikanth Nahatha and Srikanth Patel. The film Stars Dr Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Aarathi and Shantha in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by M Ranga Rao. ...

Premada Kanike (1976)

A tutor hired by a wealthy family witnesses a murder, while travelling by a train. She faces a dilemma when she realizes that the murderer is the patriarch of the family she has been hired by. ...

Trimurthy (1975)

The film stars Rajkumar, Jayamala, R. Sampath, Balakrishna and Vajramuni. Rajkumar plays 3 different roles in the film- A police inspector Vijay, a hippie vagabond Shekhar, Servant Sheshagiri and the main protagonist Sridhar. The movie was the debut movie ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bhaktha Kumbara (1974)

Bhakta Kumbara is a 1974 Indian Kannada biographical film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by N R Anuradha Devi. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavati and Balkrishna in lead roles. The film had a musical score by G.K. Venkatesh. Actress Sridevi ...

Sampatthige Savaal (1974)

The movie is based on the play Saahukaara written by B. P. Dhuttharagi. The film was a musical blockbuster with all the tracks composed by G. K. Venkatesh considered evergreen hits. Rajkumar became popular as a playback singer with the track Yaare Koogada ...

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 ...

Boothayyana Maga Ayyu (1974)

Following the death of his ruthless landlord father, Ayyu earns the wrath of his villagers. But his biggest enemy is Gulla, who tries to stand against him in order to protect the locals. ...

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. ...

Gandhada Gudi (1973)

When forest officer Kumar protects natural resources from poachers, their boss, Anand, becomes his main rival. But little does Kumar know that Anand is his brother. ...

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 ...

Swayamvara (1973)

Vasantha, a feminist, is promised her ancestral inheritance only if she gets married. In order to secure her riches so that she can help women in distress, she hatches a plan. ...

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 ...

Bangarada Manushya (1972)

Rajeeva comes to the village to visit his sister only to find that she's in financial trouble and has lost her husband. He decides to stay and help her out. ...

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. ...

Sakshathkara (1971)

The story revolves around the dangers of superstition, particularly when it concerns marriage and how unscrupulous elements in society could manipulate these beliefs to their benefit and lead to tragic consequences. ...

Prathidhwani (1971)

A man who works as a driver for Dinesh, a smuggler who likes helping the poor, abandons him upon learning his truth. However, he is soon killed by a group of criminals. ...

Kula Gourava (1971)

Kula Gourava is a 1971 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film directed by Peketi Sivaram and written by G. Balasubramanyam. It stars Rajkumar in triple roles along with Jayanthi and Bharathi. The film was produced under Sri Eswari Productions of N. Ve ...

Namma Samsara (1971)

Krishna, who works in a garage, falls for Bhama, a wealthy woman, and marries her. However, the difference in their way of lives due to their financial status causes tension in their family life. ...

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 ...

Bhale Jodi (1970)

Bhale Jodi is a 1970 Indian Kannada language drama film written and directed by Y. R. Swamy. It stars Rajkumar in dual roles with Bharathi and Dinesh in other lead roles. The film was based on the story written by Jawar Seetharaman and was produced under R ...

Mayor Muthanna (1969)

Muthanna, a kind and principled man, becomes mayor through justice and service. Coming from a humble background, he earns the citizens' respect with his integrity. However, corrupt politicians and enemies challenge his good governance. Muthanna's journey i ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

Mysuru Tanga (1968)

Mysore Tanga is a 1968 Indian Kannada film, directed by G. V. Iyer and produced by B Vijayalakshmi. The film stars Kalyan Kumar, B. Vijayalakshmi, Udaykumar and Balakrishna in lead roles. The film had musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar. ...

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. ...

Chakratheertha (1967)

Chakra Theertha is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Peketi Sivaram. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, Jayanthi and Balakrishna, with musical score by T. G. Lingappa. It is based on the novel of same name by T. R. Subba Rao. The director r ...

Baala Naagamma (1966)

Bala Nagamma is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by P. R. Kaundinya and produced by Vikram Srinivas. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, Narasimharaju and Master Babu. The film has musical score by S. Rajeshwara Rao. The movie is based on one ...

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. ...

Chandavalliya Thota (1964)

The film won many laurels upon release including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada for its Gandhian theme of dealing with the poverty in rural Indian villages. ...

Naandi (1964)

A married couple with hearing impairment undergoes highs and lows in their lives as they endeavour to survive in a society which is not very friendly to them ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

Jagajyothi Basveshwara (1959)

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

Kappu Bilupu (1959)

A fearless young woman is the complete opposite of her timid twin sister. When their stepmother abuses her sister, she decides to step in and put an end to her evil deeds. ...

Mane Thumbida Hennu (1958)

Kannada language adaptation of the Taming of the Shrew. ...

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 ...

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 ...