Ambareesh was an Indian actor who appeared predominantly in Kannada films. Besides Kannada, he has also acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films.
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1972 | Naagarahaavu | Jaleela | [1] | |
1973 | Bangarada Kalla | |||
Seethe Alla Savithri | Lachha | |||
1974 | Chamundeshwari Mahime | |||
1975 | Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala | |||
Shubhamangala | Mooga | |||
Bhagya Jyothi | ||||
Nagakanye | ||||
Onde Roopa Eradu Guna | ||||
Bili Hendthi | ||||
Devara Kannu | Sridhar | [2] | ||
1976 | Hudugatada Hudugi | Kumar | ||
Hosilu Mettida Hennu | ||||
Bangarada Gudi | Kamalesh | |||
Kanasu Nanasu | ||||
1977 | Dhanalakshmi | |||
Kudure Mukha | ||||
Nagarahole | Driver Antony | |||
Maagiya Kanasu | ||||
Manasinanthe Mangalya | ||||
Mugdha Manava | ||||
Chinna Ninna Muddaduve | ||||
Kumkuma Rakshe | ||||
Banashankari | ||||
1978 | Halli Haida | |||
Havina Hejje | ||||
Muyyige Muyyi | Peter | |||
Siritanakke Savaal | ||||
Paduvaaralli Pandavaru | Kariya | |||
Prathima | ||||
Sneha Sedu | ||||
Kiladi Jodi | ||||
Amarnath | Amar | |||
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi | Ajay | |||
Priya | Bharath | Simultaneously shot in Tamil | ||
1979 | Pakka Kalla | |||
Kamala | ||||
Putani Agent 123 | Karate Master | |||
Savathiya Neralu | ||||
1980 | Dhairya Lakshmi | |||
Vajrada Jalapatha | ||||
Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu | Ravi | |||
Subbi Subbakka Suvvalali | ||||
Nyaya Neethi Dharma | Kumar | |||
Driver Hanumanthu | Church Father | Guest Appearance | ||
1981 | Leader Vishwanath | Vishwanath | ||
Ranganayaki | Ramanna | |||
Antha | Sushil Kumar/Kanwarlal | Karnataka State Film Award (Special Jury Award) | ||
Maha Prachandaru | ||||
Snehitara Savaal | Kumar | |||
Bhaari Bharjari Bete | Naga | |||
Avala Hejje | ||||
1982 | Shankar Sundar | Shankar/Sundar | Dual roles | |
Prema Matsara | Kiran | [3] | ||
Maava Sose Savaal | ||||
Snehada Sankole | ||||
Ajith | Ajith | |||
Tony | Tony Malcolm | |||
Khadeema Kallaru | Raja | |||
1983 | Thirugu Baana | |||
Aasha | ||||
Jaggu | Jaggu | Double role | ||
Hosa Theerpu | Raja | |||
Avala Neralu | ||||
Chakravyuha | Amarnath | |||
Matthe Vasantha | ||||
Maneli Ramanna Beedili Kamanna | ||||
Geluvu Nannade | ||||
Hasida Hebbuli | Rajanna | |||
Dharma Yuddha | ||||
1984 | Gajendra | Gajendra | ||
Naane Raja | Raghu | Cameo | ||
Gandu Bherunda | Bijju | |||
Onti Dhwani | ||||
Guru Bhakti | ||||
Sidilu | ||||
Kalinga Sarpa | Guest appearance | |||
Rowdy Raja | ||||
Mooru Janma | Usta / Dhananjaya / Doga | |||
Shapatha | Arjun | |||
Onde Raktha | ||||
1985 | Goonda Guru | |||
Dharma | Guest appearance | |||
Guru Jagadguru | Guru | |||
Aahuti | ||||
Amara Jyothi | Amar | |||
Shabash Vikram | Vikram | |||
Devara Mane | ||||
Sneha Sambandha | Krishna | |||
Giri Baale | Venkatesh | |||
Chaduranga | Bharath | |||
Devarelliddane | ||||
Masanada Hoovu | Bangaru | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | ||
Mamatheya Madilu | Dr Ravi | |||
1986 | Madhura Bandhavya | |||
Sathkara | ||||
Mrugaalaya | Vijay Kumar | |||
Brahmastra | Prasanna / Uday | Dual roles | ||
Preethi | M. P. Ashok / Anand | Dual roles | ||
Matthondu Charitre | ||||
Bete | ||||
Vishwaroopa | ||||
1987 | Premaloka | Hotel supplier | Guest appearance | |
Bazar Bheema | ||||
Olavina Udugore | Dr. Suresh | Filmfare Award for Best Actor | ||
Prema Kadambari | Balu | |||
Mr. Raja | Raja | |||
Poorna Chandra | Chandra | |||
Anthima Theerpu | ||||
Digvijaya | Inspector Arjun | |||
Inspector Krantikumar | Kranti Kumar | |||
Bedi | Chakravarthy | |||
Bandha Muktha | ||||
Aapadbhandava | ||||
1988 | Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara | Doctor Brahmendra | ||
Praja Prabhutva | Narasimha | |||
Arjun | Arjun | |||
Nava Bharatha | ||||
Elu Suttina Kote | ||||
Vijaya Khadga | ||||
New Delhi | G. Krishnamoorthy | |||
Sangliyana | Amarnath | |||
Ramanna Shamanna | Rama | |||
Thayigobba Karna | Sanjay | |||
1989 | Hongkongnalli Agent Amar | Amar | ||
Jackey | ||||
Guru | ||||
Gandandre Gandu | ||||
Avatara Purusha | ||||
Indrajith | Indrajith | |||
Samsara Nouke | Rajesha /Amar | |||
Anthintha Gandu Nanalla | Dayananda | |||
Nyayakkagi Naanu | ||||
Onti Salaga | Shankar aka Onti Salaga | |||
Jai Karnataka | Arun | |||
Raja Yuvaraja | ||||
Jayabheri | ||||
1990 | Matsara | Jayanth/Ravi | Double role | |
Nammoora Hammera | Krishna | |||
Ranabheri | Shankar | |||
Aasegobba Meesegobba | Himself | Special appearance | ||
Kempu Surya | ||||
Kempu Gulabi | ||||
Chakravarthy | Shankar Narayan Bhat | |||
Ekalavya | ||||
Rani Maharani | Shivu | |||
Utkarsha | dubbed in Telugu as Utkarsha | |||
Thrinethra | Himself | Cameo | ||
1991 | Hrudaya Haadithu | Dr. Prasad | ||
Kadana | ||||
Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare | Himself | Guest appearance | ||
Garuda Dhwaja | Inspector Garuda | |||
Kalachakra | ||||
Puksatte Ganda Hotte Thumba Unda | Manu | |||
Gandu Sidigundu | ||||
Rowdy & MLA | Shivu | |||
Aranyadalli Abhimanyu | Nagaraja/Abhimanyu | |||
1992 | Entede Bhanta | |||
Mysore Jaana | Anand | |||
Solillada Saradara | Krishna | |||
Saptapadhi | Sudhakar | |||
Bhanda Nanna Ganda | Himself | Guest appearance | ||
Prema Sangama | ||||
Megha Mandara | Mandar | |||
Mannina Doni | Karthik | |||
Mallige Hoove | ||||
1993 | Suryodaya | |||
Olavina Kanike | ||||
Vasantha Poornima | ||||
Midida Hrudayagalu | Rajanna | |||
Hrudaya Bandhana | Ashok Kumar | |||
Munjaneya Manju | ||||
1994 | Musuku | |||
Odahuttidavaru | Sridhar | |||
Gold Medal | Inspector Arjun | |||
Mandyada Gandu | Krishna | |||
Vijaya Kankana | Amar | |||
1995 | Professor | |||
Kalyanotsava | Seenu | |||
Betegara | ||||
Balondu Chaduranga | ||||
Karulina Kudi | Vasu | |||
Operation Antha | Kanwarlal-Sushil Kumar | |||
Mr. Abhishek | Abhishek | |||
1996 | Mounaraga | |||
Palegara | Dual roles | |||
1997 | Rangena Halliyage Rangada Rangegowda | Rangegowda / Ranganath | ||
Baalida Mane | ||||
April Fool | ||||
Prema Geethe | Krishna | |||
1999 | Habba | Ambi | ||
2000 | Devara Maga | Rajegowda | ||
2001 | Vande Matharam | Yashwanth | ||
Diggajaru | Wodeya | |||
Sri Manjunatha | Maharaja | |||
Prema Rajya | ||||
2002 | Mutthu | Devappa Nayaka | [4] | |
2003 | Gadibidi Brothers | — | As presenter | [5] |
Annavru | Amarnath "Anna" | |||
2004 | Gowdru | Rame Gowda | ||
2005 | Karnana Sampathu | Himself | ||
2006 | Thandege Thakka Maga | Chowdaiah | ||
Savira Mettilu | ||||
Pandavaru | Kempe Gowda | |||
Care of Footpath | Himself | Uncredited guest appearance | [6] | |
Kallarali Hoovagi | Madakari Nayaka | |||
2007 | Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide | Undertaker | Guest appearance | |
2009 | Vayuputra | Chowde Gowda | ||
2010 | Thipparalli Tharlegalu | Kanwarlal | Guest appearance | |
Veera Parampare | Varade Gowda | [7] | ||
2011 | Swayam Krushi | Chief Minister | ||
2012 | Katariveera Surasundarangi | Yama | ||
Rana | Amarnath | [8] | ||
Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri | King | Guest appearance | ||
Drama | Astrologer | Guest appearance | ||
2013 | Varadhanayaka | Himself | Guest appearance | |
Bulbul | Amarnath | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada | ||
2014 | Ambareesha | Kempegowda | [9] | |
2016 | Happy Birthday | Himself | Guest appearance | |
Doddmane Hudga | Doddmane Rajeeva | [10] | ||
2018 | Rajasimha | Himself | Guest appearance | |
Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | Ambi/Ambarish | Filmibeat Award for Best Actor - Kannada | [11] | |
2019 | Kurukshetra | Bheeshma | Posthumous release |
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1973 | Pookkari | Ravi | Tamil | credited as Amarnath | [12] |
1974 | Zehreela Insaan | Jaleel | Hindi | [13] | |
Vishnu Vijayam | John | Malayalam | |||
1978 | Thai Meethu Sathiyam | Zamindar | Tamil | ||
Priya | Bharath | Simultaneously shot in Kannada | |||
1982 | Gaanam | Aravindakshan Bhagavathar | Malayalam | [14] | |
2001 | Sri Manjunatha | Telugu |
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