Rajkumar to Puneeth Rajkumar: Prominent actors of Kannada film industry

It’s very easy for every artist to give a hit movie in their lifetime. But, it's hard to maintain the success rate in their entire career. There are many artists who are successful on-screen and off the screen. Here are the few successful artists of Sandalwood, who have the highest number hits in their lifetime.

Dr. Rajkumar is a great legend in Indian cinema. He has acted in more than 200 movies and is also known for his singing talent. Dr. Rajkumar started his career from Gubbi Drama Company and made his acting debut with the movie Bedara Kannappa to Shabdavedi. Dr. Rajkumar is one of the most successful actors of the Kannada industry who has given more hit movies. His 90% of his movies are blockbuster hits. Bedara Kannappa, Kasturi Nivasa, Bangarada Manushya, Operation Diamond Racket, Ondu Mutthina Kathe, Sampathige Saval and others are the best movies in his career. The replacement of Dr. Rajkumar is still not found in Sandalwood.

Dr. Vishnuvardhan is a legendary actor in the Kannada film industry, who has played different roles and gave his best in films like Naagarahaavu, Aptharakshaka and many more. He made his acting debut form the movie ‘Vamshavruksha’ in 1972 and became a multi-language star acted in Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and other languages. Vishnuvardhan has acted in more than 120 movies in his career in different languages. He was called as ‘Sahasa Simha’ by the people of Karnataka. After his death, a road in Bangalore with 14.5 long was named after him. Naagarahaavu, Gandhada Gudi, Bandhana, Veerappa Nayaka, Muthina Haara, Apthamitra, and others are the successful movies in his career.

Ambareesh is one of the role models in Sandalwood, he is an actor and a successful politician. Ambareesh started his film career in 1972 playing a negative role with the movie ‘Nagarahavu’, which made his debut in the lead role from the movie ‘Bhagya Jyothi’. Ambareesh has acted in more than 200 movies across his career in different languages. He played both lead roles and supporting roles in his career. Most of his movies are successful. For his character, he was called ‘Rebel Star’ in Sandalwood. Apart from Ambareesh being a superstar in Sandalwood, he is also a successful politician in Karnataka. Ambareesh also served as Information and Broadcasting minister and Ministry of Karnataka Housing Board. Before his death, he played a lead role in the movie ‘Ambi Ning Vayassaytho’.

Kalpana is one of the favorites and successful actresses from the 60’s and 70's, she was known as Minugu Taare (Shining Star) in the Kannada film industry. Kalpana had more fan following than famous actors back then, she was known for her acting in the movies. Kalpana made her debut from the movie ‘Saaku Magalu’ in 1963 and went on to become a famous actor. She has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Tulu, and Malayalam and won many awards. Belli Moda, Hannele Chiguridaga, Sharapanjara, Yaava Janmada Maitri, Anuraga Bandhana, and other movies are the best movies in her career.

Manjula is the most successful actresses in the Kannada film industry. She is also multi-language actresses in 70's and 80's, she acted in Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil. Manjula made her debut in the movie ‘Mane Katti Nodu’ in 1966, and played the lead role in 1972 from the movie ‘Yaara Saakshi’ and she has acted in more than 100 movies in her career, which has less flop. She has the credit of acting with stars like Rajkumar, Vishnuvardhan, Shankar Nag, and other actors. Deepa, Singaporenalli Raja Kulla, Kalinga Sarpa, Guru Shishyaru, Mooroovare Vajragalu, and other movies are the best movies in her career.

Upendra is a mindblowing actor and director in Sandalwood who made everyone turn their eyes towards him with his acting and direction. Upendra started his career as a writer and assistant director under famous director Kashinath. He started his director career from the movie ‘Tharle Nan Maga’ and made his acting debut from the movie ‘ Anantana Avantara’ through a song ‘Come On Come On Kaamanna’ which was written by him. Upendra went to direct the movies than acting and directed great movies like ‘Om’, ‘Operation Antha’, ‘A’, ‘Upendra’ and other movies. He has explored all kinds of genres like comedy, psychological, thriller, and horror. His acting in the movie like ‘Upendra’, ‘Hollywood’, ‘Raktha Kanneeru’, ‘Budhivanta’ and other movies. He is also a multilanguage actor who has acted and got recognized in Tamil and Telugu. He has played the characters like Richman, foreigner, beggar, mental, smart person. He is given an example for his roles in making the movie, and he is one of the successful actor and directors who has seen a few flops in his career.

Puneeth Rajkumar is a son on a successful and famous actor Dr. Rajkumar, who go an opportunity to act as a child artist in his father's movie. He started his career as a child artist and won National Film Award for Best Child Artist for the movie ‘Bettada Hoovu’. He didn't depend on his father fame and went on to prove himself and became successful. He made his debut from the movie ‘Appu’ in 2002 and played the role of a student and it became a blockbuster hit. He is not only an actor, but also a playback singer, producer, and anchor. He has 100% success in his career. He is also one of the best dancers everyone will look after him.