credits of
Vishnuvardhan
Sampath Kumar (18 September 1950 – 30 December 2009), known by his stage name Vishnuvardhan, was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Kannada cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam language films. Vishnuvardhan has a prolific career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in more than 220 films. A popular cultural icon of Karnataka, and holds the status of a matinée idol among the Kannada diaspora. He is popularly called as Sahasa Simha, Dada and The Angry Young Man of Kannada Cinema. Vishnuvardhan's contributions to Kannada cinema have been praised by his contemporaries in the Indian film industry. The Government of Karnataka honoured him with the highest civilian awards of Karnataka State, the Karnataka Ratna Award in 2025, Rajyothsava Prashasthi in 1990 and the Dr. Rajkumar Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 for his contributions to Kannada cinema. He was called The Phoenix of Indian Cinema. In 2008, a poll conducted by CNN-IBN listed Vishnuvardhan as the most popular star in the Kannada film industry.
Release Date | Title | Character Name | Rating | Your Lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
October 16th, 2016 | Nagarahavu | King Nagaraja (created with CGI) | 10 | |
February 18th, 2010 | Aptharakshaka | Dr. Vijay | 6.7 | |
October 9th, 2009 | Bellary Naga | TBD | TBD | |
December 21st, 2007 | Ee Bandhana | Harish Raj | 2 | |
August 24th, 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | Hoovaiah | 5.7 | |
March 16th, 2007 | Ekadanta | TBD | TBD | |
July 8th, 2006 | Neenello Nanalle | TBD | TBD | |
December 22nd, 2005 | Vishnu Sena | TBD | TBD | |
April 22nd, 2005 | Varsha | TBD | TBD | |
December 17th, 2004 | Jyeshta | TBD | TBD | |
September 24th, 2004 | Sahukara | Sahukara Raja Mahendra Varma | TBD | |
August 27th, 2004 | Apthamitra | TBD | 8.2 | |
February 27th, 2004 | Malla | Self - Narrator (voice) | TBD | |
January 16th, 2004 | Kadamba | Madhukeshawara Kadamba | TBD | |
June 7th, 2002 | Simhadriya Simha | Narasimha Gowda and Chikka | 6 | |
November 16th, 2001 | Kotigobba | Nanjunda | 9 | |
January 26th, 2001 | Diggajaru | Wodeya | TBD | |
December 1st, 2000 | Yajamana | Shankar/Ganesha (Dual Role) | 5 | |
November 30th, 2000 | Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale | TBD | TBD | |
January 1st, 2000 | Okkadu Chaalu | TBD | TBD | |
September 1st, 1999 | Suryavamsha | Sathyamurthy/Kanakamurthy (Dual Role) | 9 | |
April 16th, 1999 | Habba | Vishnu | TBD | |
April 22nd, 1998 | Yaare Neenu Cheluve | TBD | TBD | |
March 10th, 1998 | Nishyabdha | Major Vishwanath | TBD | |
January 4th, 1996 | Karnataka Suputhra | TBD | TBD | |
January 4th, 1996 | Appaji | TBD | TBD | |
December 9th, 1994 | Zaalim | Inspector Mohan | 5.8 | |
August 12th, 1994 | Halunda Tavaru | TBD | TBD | |
July 22nd, 1994 | Kotreshi Kanasu | TBD | 8 | |
November 26th, 1993 | Ashaant | Vishnu | 4 | |
September 20th, 1993 | Manikantana Mahime | TBD | TBD | |
July 26th, 1993 | Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege | Vishnu | TBD | |
May 19th, 1993 | Nanendu Nimmavane | TBD | TBD | |
January 1st, 1993 | Ithu Manjukaalam | Pauli | 8 | |
January 1st, 1993 | Nishkarsha | Ajay Kumar | 10 | |
August 27th, 1992 | Belliyappa Bangarappa | TBD | TBD | |
February 11th, 1992 | Kauravar | Haridas I.P.S. | 6.8 | |
September 20th, 1990 | Mathe Hadithu Kogile | Anand | TBD | |
August 22nd, 1990 | Muthina Haara | TBD | 8 | |
March 28th, 1990 | Shivashankar | Shivu / Shankar | TBD | |
January 1st, 1990 | Ganeshana Maduve | Self | 9 | |
January 1st, 1989 | Deva | TBD | TBD | |
November 7th, 1988 | Daada | Daada | TBD | |
January 1st, 1988 | Suprabhatha | Vijay Kumar | TBD | |
September 10th, 1986 | Krishna Nee Begane Baaro | TBD | TBD | |
April 11th, 1986 | Viduthalai | Amar | 5.5 | |
September 1st, 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Sri Yogenthra Tirtha | 6.7 | |
August 30th, 1985 | Eetti | TBD | TBD | |
June 19th, 1985 | Nee Bareda Kadambari | TBD | TBD | |
January 1st, 1984 | Benki Birugali | Vishnu | TBD | |
January 1st, 1984 | Bandhana | Dr. Harish | 6.3 | |
March 9th, 1983 | Onde Guri | TBD | TBD | |
January 1st, 1982 | Sahasa Simha | Prathap | 8 | |
January 1st, 1982 | Karmika Kallanalla | TBD | TBD | |
September 23rd, 1981 | Snehithara Saval | TBD | TBD | |
January 1st, 1981 | Mane Mane Kathe | TBD | TBD | |
May 9th, 1980 | Makkala Sainya | TBD | TBD | |
March 11th, 1980 | Kalinga | Prabhakar/ Ranga | TBD | |
March 16th, 1979 | Asadhya Aliya | Ashok | 8 | |
December 27th, 1978 | Singaporenalli Raja Kulla | Raja | 10 | |
October 27th, 1978 | Amarnath | Guest Appearance | 6 | |
October 6th, 1978 | Vasantha Lakshmi | Chandru | 7 | |
September 15th, 1978 | Kiladi Jodi | George | 8 | |
April 21st, 1978 | Muyyige Muyyi | Sanjay | 8 | |
March 3rd, 1978 | Kiladi Kittu | Kittu | TBD | |
January 27th, 1978 | Hombisilu | Dr. Nataraj | 7 | |
December 16th, 1977 | Kittu Puttu | Kittu | 9 | |
September 16th, 1977 | Sahodarara Savaal | Kiran | 8 | |
August 21st, 1976 | Bangarada Gudi | Vijay | 9 | |
June 28th, 1975 | Kalla Kulla | Mahesh aka Kalla | 10 | |
March 7th, 1974 | Boothayyana Maga Ayyu | Gulla | 9 | |
September 21st, 1973 | Gandhada Gudi | Anand | 10 | |
January 1st, 1973 | Alaigal | Inspector Raju | TBD | |
December 29th, 1972 | Naagarahaavu | Ramachari | 6.4 | |
April 1st, 1971 | Vamsha Vriksha | credited as "Kumar" | 7 | |
TBD | Marudhanayagam | Wajid Khan | TBD | |
January 22nd, 2010 | School Master | TBD | TBD | |
February 27th, 2009 | Namyajamanru | TBD | TBD | |
September 28th, 2006 | Sirivantha | TBD | TBD | |
October 2nd, 2003 | Hrudayavantha | TBD | TBD | |
March 21st, 2003 | Raja Narasimha | TBD | TBD | |
April 3rd, 2002 | Jameendarru | TBD | TBD | |
January 18th, 2002 | Parva | TBD | TBD | |
May 8th, 2000 | Deepavali | TBD | TBD | |
March 27th, 2000 | Soorappa | Soorappa | TBD | |
October 22nd, 1999 | Premotsava | TBD | TBD | |
January 1st, 1999 | Veerappa Nayaka | TBD | TBD | |
September 15th, 1998 | Hendithghelthini | TBD | TBD | |
May 14th, 1998 | Simhada Guri | TBD | TBD | |
October 7th, 1997 | Laali | TBD | TBD | |
April 29th, 1997 | Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda | TBD | TBD | |
February 17th, 1997 | Janani Janmabhoomi | TBD | TBD | |
January 1st, 1997 | Mangala Suthra | TBD | TBD | |
September 10th, 1996 | Jeevanadi | TBD | TBD | |
August 12th, 1996 | Baalina Jyothi | TBD | TBD | |
May 13th, 1996 | Dhani | TBD | TBD | |
January 1st, 1996 | Hello Daddy | TBD | TBD | |
November 22nd, 1995 | Himapatha | TBD | TBD | |
September 28th, 1995 | Karulina Kudi | TBD | TBD | |
May 2nd, 1995 | Thumbida Mane | TBD | TBD | |
April 20th, 1995 | Bangarada Kalasha | TBD | TBD | |
March 3rd, 1995 | Mojugara Sogasugara | TBD | TBD | |
October 7th, 1994 | Kiladigalu | TBD | TBD | |
June 3rd, 1994 | Mahakshathriya | TBD | TBD | |
May 4th, 1994 | Samrat | TBD | 7 | |
March 8th, 1994 | Kunthi Puthra | TBD | TBD | |
February 4th, 1994 | Time Bomb | TBD | TBD | |
November 26th, 1993 | Vishnu Vijaya | TBD | TBD | |
January 1st, 1993 | Sangharsha | TBD | TBD | |
September 1st, 1992 | Harakeya Kuri | TBD | TBD | |
June 4th, 1992 | Ravi Varma | TBD | TBD | |
December 20th, 1991 | Police Matthu Dada | TBD | 7 | |
December 20th, 1991 | Inspector Dhanush | TBD | 9 | |
November 12th, 1991 | Jagadeka Veera | TBD | TBD | |
April 16th, 1991 | Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare | TBD | TBD | |
January 14th, 1991 | Lion Jagapathi Rao | TBD | 7 | |
February 9th, 1989 | Hrudaya Geethe | TBD | TBD | |
August 31st, 1988 | Krishna Rukmini | TBD | TBD | |
May 17th, 1988 | Jana Nayaka | TBD | TBD | |
April 19th, 1988 | Nammoora Raja | TBD | TBD | |
September 10th, 1987 | Shubha Milana | TBD | TBD | |
August 10th, 1987 | Jeevana Jyothi | TBD | 9 | |
May 21st, 1987 | Jayasimha | TBD | TBD | |
January 28th, 1987 | Sowbhagya Lakshmi | Shyam / Chandru | TBD | |
January 10th, 1986 | Karna | TBD | TBD | |
December 24th, 1985 | Nee Thanda Kanike | TBD | TBD | |
December 28th, 1984 | Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu | Ganesha | TBD | |
November 30th, 1984 | Aaradhane | Rajesh | TBD | |
July 20th, 1984 | Huli Hejje | TBD | TBD | |
May 29th, 1984 | Khaidi | TBD | TBD | |
March 6th, 1984 | Police Papanna | Guest Appearance | 7 | |
January 18th, 1984 | Prachanda Kulla | TBD | TBD | |
December 27th, 1983 | Simha Gharjane | TBD | TBD | |
September 20th, 1982 | Jimmy Gallu | TBD | TBD | |
January 1st, 1982 | Pedda Gedda | TBD | TBD | |
July 13th, 1981 | Maha Prachandaru | TBD | TBD | |
February 24th, 1981 | Avala Hejje | TBD | TBD | |
December 8th, 1980 | Driver Hanumanthu | TBD | TBD | |
October 7th, 1980 | Bangarada Jinke | TBD | 9 | |
August 3rd, 1980 | Rahasya Rathri | TBD | 1 | |
September 6th, 1979 | Vijay Vikram | TBD | TBD | |
July 28th, 1978 | Sneha Sedu | TBD | TBD | |
April 11th, 1978 | Sirithanakke Saval | TBD | TBD | |
May 16th, 1977 | Chinna Ninna Muddaduve | TBD | TBD | |
March 18th, 1977 | Nagarahole | TBD | 9 | |
January 1st, 1976 | Hosilu Mettida Hennu | TBD | TBD | |
August 11th, 1975 | Bhagya Jyothi | TBD | TBD | |
August 7th, 1975 | Naga Kanye | TBD | 9 | |
July 30th, 1975 | Onde Roopa Eradu Guna | TBD | TBD | |
July 25th, 1973 | Seetheyalla Savithri | TBD | TBD |