R. N. Sudarshan
R. N. Sudarshan | |
|---|---|
British India | |
| Died | 8 September 2017 (aged 78) Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, film producer |
| Years active | 1961–2017 |
| Spouse | Shylashri |
| Children | none |
| Parent(s) | R. Nagendra Rao Ratnabai |
| Family | R. N. K. Prasad (brother) R. N. Jayagopal (brother) |
Rattihalli Nagendra Sudarshan (2 May 1939 – 8 September 2017) was an Indian
Malayalam films.[1] During a career spanning more than five decades, he had acted in more than 250 films.[2]
Personal life
R. N. Sudarshan was the son of veteran actor R. Nagendra Rao. His elder brother R. N. Jayagopal (died 2008) was a famous lyricist and eldest brother R. N. K. Prasad (died 2012) was a famous cinematographer. He was married to actress Shylashri.[3]
Career
In 1961, Sudarshan was launched as lead actor in the
Vijayanagarada Veeraputra, and he was the lead for over 60 films before appearing in villainous roles.[4]
Sudarshan was honoured with the prestigious Dr. Rajkumar Lifetime Achievement Award of 2009–10.
Death
He died on 8 September 2017 from kidney disease, aged 78.[5]
Filmography
Films
Kannada
- Vijayanagarada Veeraputhra (1961)
- Ananda Bashpa (1963)
- Pathiye Daiva (1964)
- Mangala Muhurta (1964)
- Navajeevana (1964)
- Chandrahasa (1965)
- Suvarna Bhoomi (1968)
- Kadina Rahasya (1969)
- Lakshmi Saraswathi (1970)
- Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu (1970)...Sripathi
- Nadina Bhagya (1970)
- Karulina Kare (1970)
- Thande Makkalu (1971)
- Naguva Hoovu (1971)
- Mareyada Deepavali (1972)
- Maria My Darling (1980)...Stephen
- Havina Hede (1981)
- Chanakya (1984)
- Mooru Janma (1984)
- Rudranaga (1984)
- Khaidi (1984)
- Prachanda Kulla (1984)
- Samayada Gombe (1984)...Dharmadasa
- Kartavya (1985)
- Belli Naaga (1986)
- Hrudaya Pallavi (1987)...cameo
- Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara (1988)
- Bidisada Bandha[6] (1989)...Mallikarjuna Rao
- Kaliyuga Bheema (1991)
- Shivanaga (1992)
- Mata (2006)
- Mast Maja Maadi (2008)
- Super (2010)
- Dashamukha (2012)
- Navika (2012)
- Chaarulatha (2012)
- Pungi Daasa (2014)
- Huccha Venkat (2014)
- Uppi 2 (2015)...legislator
Tamil
- Sumathi En Sundari (1971)
- Maria My Darling (1980)
- Oomai Ullangal (1981) - "Thulir Vidum Kalam" - as a singer with Janaki
- Pagadai Panirendu (1982)
- Nenjangal (1982) as Bairava
- Theerpu (1982) as Alexander
- Neethibathi (1983)
- Sandhippu (1983)
- Paayum Puli (1983)
- Punnagai Mannan (1986)
- Nayakan (1987)
- Velaikaaran (1987)
- Ulle Veliye (1993)
- Ramanaa (2002)
- Paarijatham (2006)
- Chaarulatha (2012)
Malayalam
- Jackpot (1993)
- Rudraksham (1994)
Telugu
- Kotalo Paga[7] (1976) as Sanjeeva Raya
- Gudachari No.1 (1983) as Supreme
- Puli Debba[8] (1983) as Jayaram
- James Bond 999 (1984) as Chatterjee
- Pralaya Simham (1984) as Rabandhu Sodharudu 1
- Rakta Sindhuram (1985) as Bheemaraju
- Prachanda Bhairavi[9] (1985) as Martanda
- Mantra Dandam[10] (1985)
- Puli (1985) as Naagu
- Kutra[11] (1986) as Sudarshan Rao
- Sthree Sahasam[12] (1987) as Vajramuni
- Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy (1990)
- Sri Manjunatha (2001)
Television
- Marmadesam -Ragasiyam as Rungarajan
- Maya Machindra
- Velan as Brahmarakshasan
- Maragatha Veenai
- Agnisakshi
- My Dear Bhootham as Li Swan (Main Antagonist)
References
- ^ "Kannada actor RN Sudarshan dies at 78 in Bengaluru". Indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (14 September 2017). "Committed to acting". The Hindu.
- ^ "Veteran Sandalwood actor, producer RN Sudarshan passes away at 78 in Bengaluru". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Actor and producer RN Sudarshan dies at 78". Indianexpress.com. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Veteran actor R.N. Sudarshan no more". Thehindu.com. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Bidisada Bandha (1989) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". chiloka.com. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Kotalo Paga (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "Puli Debba". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ Prachanda Bhairavi Telugu Full Movie | Narasimha Raju | Prabha | KV Mahadevan | Indian Video Guru, retrieved 23 September 2023
- ^ "Mantradandam (1985) | V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Kutra (1986)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ STHREE SAHASAM | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SILK SMITHA | TELUGU MOVIE ZONE, retrieved 8 November 2023
External links
- R. N. Sudarshan at IMDb