Shankar Nag
Also Known As: Shankar Nagarakatte, Karate King
Biography: Indian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer known for his work in Kannada cinema and television. He directed and acted in the teleserial, Malgudi Days, based on celebrated novelist R. K. Narayan's short stories.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Adult: No
Birthday: November 09, 1954
Age: 70 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: September 30, 1990
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Benki Birugali
Overview: Friends Vishnu and Shankar, who are fascinated by the same girl, try to outsmart each other. They turn rivals when Shankar brands Vishnu with theft and sends him to jail.
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Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Muniyana Madari
Overview: Muniyana Madari is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Idu Saadhya
Overview: Indian Kannada-language film heavily inspired by the 1987 Italian slasher film STAGE FRIGHT (original title : DELIRIA) directed by Michele Soavi.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Dharmathma
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Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1988-08-26
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Minchina Ota
Overview: Minchina Ota is a 1980 Indian Kannada language heist film directed by and starring Shankar Nag with his brother Anant Nag and Lokanath in pivotal roles. The supporting cast features Priya Tendulkar and Ramesh Bhat, who made his debut in the film.
Genres: Crime Adventure
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1980-01-18
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S. P. Sangliyana Part 2
Overview: An upright police officer is determined to wipe out corruption in society. Putting his life at risk, he has to fend off several obstacles that come his way.
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Original Language: kn
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Apoorva Sangama
Overview: 1984 Indian Kannada film starring Rajkumar, Shankar Nag and Ambika.
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Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Seetha Ramu
Overview: Seetharamu is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language film directed by V. Somashekhar. The film stars Shankar Nag, Manjula and Thoogudeepa Srinivas. The film is based on a science fiction plot of a brain transplant. The movie was remade in Telugu as Seethe Ramudaithe, starring Shankar Nag in his Telugu debut, and in Hindi in 1995 as Diya Aur Toofan. The song Ee Roopave Nannee Baalina was earlier used by Chellapilla Satyam for the 1978 Telugu movie Annadammula Savaal, which incidentally was a remake of the 1977 Kannada movie Sahodarara Savaal.
Genres: Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1979-05-04
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Karmika Kallanalla
Overview: Mohan, a factory worker, tries to give his brother good education with his minimal wages. When he is falsely accused of a crime and dismissed from work, he resorts to illegal means to earn money.
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Original Language: kn
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Prana Snehitha
Overview: Best friends Ram and Shyam face many obstacles when they decide to expose the corrupt activities of an evil and powerful businessman, Jagapathi.
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Original Language: kn
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Kanaka Purandara
Overview: About the saints Kanaka and Purandara who led the Bhakti movement, which insisted that theological language be spoken in popular dialect rather than Sanskrit.
Genres: History Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-04-01
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Utsav
Overview: Vasantasena, a courtesan who dances at the King Palaka's court hides in Charudatta's house while running away from the amorous attentions of the king's brother-in-law. She falls in love with Charudatta, though he is married and penniless.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1984-08-22
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Janma Janmada Anubandha
Overview: Avinash, a young man, is troubled by the memories of his past life and decides to investigate the truth behind it.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1980-11-14
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Ondanondu Kaladalli
Overview: After Gandugali, a mercenary, rescues a band of soldiers, their chieftain asks him to train them in order to fight the chieftain's rival brother.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1979-10-01
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Geetha
Overview: 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 score for the film that and was declared a blockbuster musical hit. The track "Santhoshakke" from the film became widely popular in Karnataka and is still performed for in concerts and other events
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Accident
Overview: Young man kills people sleeping on the footpath while driving under influence. Young man's influential father struggles to silence the police investigation and media coverage.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Omniscient
Overview: Ravi, a progressive schoolteacher in a small village helps fight an epidemic by getting his students inoculated. He incurs the wrath of local witchdoctor in the process.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: mr
Release Date: 1978-12-30
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Nodi Swamy Navirodu Heege
Overview: Mysore facilitates the marriage between two lovers, Kallesh and Jaya. When differences between them threaten their relationship, he has to intervene yet again and bring them to their senses.
Genres: Comedy Drama Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Tarka
Overview: Akshay escapes from prison and hides in Sudha's house where he finds a dead body. Sudha confesses that she killed her husband and later narrates a story explaining the reason behind her crime.
Genres: Thriller Romance
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Makkaliralavva Mane Thumba
Overview: 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.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Parameshi Prema Prasanga
Overview: Parameshi, a simpleton, is happily married to Ramamani and has a son, Paapu. However, his life turns upside down when he accepts a bet from his office peon and goes out with another woman.
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Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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C.B.I Shankar
Overview: When Shankar, a CBI officer, and his team reopen the murder case of Santosh, their investigation into the events surrounding his death reveal interesting facts about the murderer.
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Original Language: kn
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Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
Overview: Ravi, a poor man, falls in love with a rich woman, Madhavi. In order to impress her, he poses as a rich man with the help of his friend, Sripathi
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1979-08-24
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Ganda Bherunda
Overview: 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.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1984-03-30
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