Rajashankar
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Kasturi Nivasa
1971-01-29
Kasturi Nivasa
Overview: 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 "life is to give—not to take". The role of Ravi Varma, the protagonist played by Rajkumar is a character who upholds the values of life even it means his destruction; a person who is keen on retaining his character's purity and those morals he has cherished. Ravi Varma led a lonely yet righteous life. He did not break his principles even as it lead to his downfall.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1971-01-29
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Sri Srinivasa Kalyana
1974-10-25
Sri Srinivasa Kalyana
Overview: It is a 1974 Kannada-language Hindu mythological film directed by Vijay. The film, based on lord Venkateswara, stars Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi and Manjula. It also featured the first screen appearances of future actors and Rajkumar's sons, Shiva Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar. The movie was dubbed in Tamil as Ezhumalaiyan Dharisanam and in Telugu as Sri Tirupatikshetra Mahatyam (1977).
Genres: Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1974-10-25
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Abba! Aa Hudugi
1959-11-28
Abba! Aa Hudugi
Overview: A trend-setting Kannada hit, loosely based on William Shakespeare's The Taming Of The Shrew
Genres: Music Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1959-11-28
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Mooruvare Vajragalu
1973-12-07
Mooruvare Vajragalu
Overview: This story is based on the epic of Mahabharatha.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1973-12-07
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Bangarada Panjara
1974-01-11
Bangarada Panjara
Overview: Bangarada Panjara is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language comedy film directed by debutant V. Somashekhar and co-produced by actor Raja Shankar. It starred Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role along with Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath, Pandari Bai and Lokanath. The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks
Genres: Comedy Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1974-01-11
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Sampatthige Savaal
1974-05-31
Sampatthige Savaal
Overview: 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 Koogadali from the film which became an instant hit among the audiences. He would then go on to sing regularly for his films. The film was remade in Telugu in 1975 as Thota Ramudu starring Chalam, in Tamil in 1975 as Pudhu Vellam starring Sivakumar and in Malayalam in 1976 as Themmadi Velappan starring Prem Nazir.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1974-05-31
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Bhaktha Kumbara
1974-08-30
Bhaktha Kumbara
Overview: 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 essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making her Kannada film debut. The movie is based on the life of Gora Kumbhar, a potter turned into a saint who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries in Teredoki village. He supposedly lost his child while curing the clay by his legs for making pots, because he did not notice his child fumbling under his feet as he immersed himself in chanting the name of God. He was called Saint Gora Kumbara by the people of Maharashtra.
Genres: Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1974-08-30
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Mayura
1975-09-12
Mayura
Overview: 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 premier wrestler in Kanchi, takes him under his wing and trains him. One day while observing the training of Pallava princes Mayura gets into a fight with and thrashes Vishnugopa, the Pallava prince, earning his enmity. Mayura has to flee Kanchi as per the advice of Ranga Jetti to escape from pursuing Pallavas. He also then learns that he is in fact the son of Raja Chandravarma, the Kadamba king who was deceitfully killed by the Pallava king, Sivaskandhavarma. Upon learning of his illustrious lineage, Mayura dedicates himself to overthrow the Pallava yoke. Returning to Banavasi in the guise of a merchant Mayura builds an army and conquers both Banavasi and the Telugu speaking regions around Srishaila, thus building a vast kingdom.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1975-09-12
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Premada Kanike
1976-03-05
Premada Kanike
Overview: 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.
Genres: Thriller Drama Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1976-03-05
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Bahaddur Gandu
1976-04-23
Bahaddur Gandu
Overview: 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.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1976-04-23
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Kanyarathna
1963-04-05
Kanyarathna
Overview: Kanyarathna is a 1963 Indian Kannada language film directed by J. D. Thotan in his directorial debut. It stars Dr. Rajkumar and Leelavathi. The supporting cast features Rajashankar, Balakrishna, Dikki Madhava Rao, Rathnakar and Sowcar Janaki.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1963-04-05
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