Shubhamangala is a 1975 Indian Kannada language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal, based on a novel of the same name by Vani, starring Aarathi and Srinath. The supporting cast features Shivaram, Ambareesh, Musuri Krishnamurthy and K. S. Ashwath.
Gandu Bherunda is a 1984 Indian Kannada language drama film directed by Rajendra Singh Babu featuring an ensemble cast based on the American movie Mackenna's Gold. The plot involves an epigraphist and a geologist on a hunt for an ancient treasure in an island "Hasta Dweepa", from the then 700-year-old Bherunda kingdom. The film is said to be ahead of its time of release and is considered "technically brilliant". However, it failed to perform commercially at the time. The 1987 Hindi movie Khazana was partially based on this movie. This was the first combination of Srinath, Ambareesh and Shankar Nag.
Dhanalakshmi is a 1977 Indian Kannada language film directed by K. S. Sathyanarayana. The film stars Srinath, Manjula and Leelavathi. The film is based on a story where a number of thieves enter a household as disguised guests and acquaintances to loot a secret treasure supposed to be hidden in there.
Antha is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film directed by Rajendra Singh Babu, based on H. K. Ananth Rao's serialised story of the same name published for the weekly magazine Sudha. The film stars Ambareesh and Lakshmi, while Shakti Prasad, Lakshman, Vajramuni, Tiger Prabhakar, Sundar Krishna Urs appear in supporting roles. The plot revolves around an honest police officer (Ambareesh) who goes on to impersonate his lookalike, a dreaded criminal, to expose the nexus between the underworld and the establishment.
Chakravyuha is a 1983 Kannada-language political action thriller film directed by V. Somashekhar. The film stars Ambareesh and Ambika. This film marked the entry of popular actor Mukhyamantri Chandru into films. Produced by N. Veeraswamy for Eshwari Productions, this film also starred his son V. Ravichandran in a small role. Actor Tiger Prabhakar also featured in an extended cameo role. The film obtained an 'A' certificate without cuts from the CBFC.
Jaga Mechhida Huduga is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language romance film, directed by H. R. Bhargava. The story is based on the novel Nishaanth, by Sai Suthe. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar, Srinath, Raagini, Lakshmi and Tiger Prabhakar. The film was widely appreciated for its songs and story upon release. Added to Shivaraj kumar successful movies and celebrated 100 days. The songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra duo were huge hits.
Saptapadi is a 1992 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by H. R. Bhargava and based on the novel of the same name by Saisuthe The film stars Ambareesh, Rupini, Sudharani and Anjali Sudhakar. The film, produced by S. A. Srinivas, was widely appreciated for its songs tuned by Upendra Kumar and lead actors performances upon release.
Indina Bharatha is a 1984 Indian Kannada film, directed by T. Krishna. The film stars Shankar Nag, Ambika, Mukhyamantri Chandru and Balakrishna in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Chakravarthy. The film was remake of Telugu film Neti Bharatam (1983)
Goonda Guru is a 1985 Indian Kannada film, directed by A. T. Raghu and produced by S. Ramnath and Chandulal Jain. The film stars Ambareesh, Geetha, Vajramuni, Hema Choudhary and Sundar Krishna Urs in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. Ranga Rao.
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru is a 1990 Indian Kannada film, directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by K. C. N. Mohan. The film stars Shankar Nag, Anant Nag, Sonika Gil and Gayathri in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. Ranga Rao.
Benki Birugali (Firestorm) is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Thiptur Raghu and produced by H. V. Sowbhagya. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Shankar Nag, Jayanthi and Jayamala. The film has musical score by M. Ranga Rao. This movie was remake of 1968 Bengali film Apanjan.
Naa Ninna Preethisuve is a 1986 Indian Kannada film, directed by Somu-Shankar and produced by Manjula Shankar. The film stars V. Ravichandran, Bhavya, Arjun Sarja and M. P. Shankar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh. The movie was dubbed in Telugu as Manchi Mithrulu.
Kalinga Sarpa is a 1984 Indian Kannada film, directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by Nazre Narayan. The film stars Shankar Nag, Manjula, Vajramuni and Thoogudeepa Srinivas in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Rajan–Nagendra.
Shanthi Nivasa is a 1988 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by R. F. Manik Chand and A. S. Mohan. The film stars Anant Nag, Bharathi, Vijayakashi and Ramesh Bhat. The film has musical score by M. Ranga Rao.
Haddina Kannu is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language film directed by A. V. Seshagiri Rao and produced by P. Krishna Raj. The film stars Shankar Nag, Srinath, Lokesh and Manjula. The film was scripted and presented by L. S. Iyer.
Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao, produced by C. H. Prakash Rao and written by M. D. Sundar. The film has an ensemble cast including Ananth Nag, Shankar Nag, Ambareesh, Fatafat Jayalaxmi and Balakrishna. The film had a musical score by S. Rajeswara Rao.
Mullina Gulabi is a 1982 Kannada-language film directed and produced by Vijay. The story was written by M. D. Sundar. The film stars Ananth Nag and Aarathi.
Aahuti is a 1985 Indian Kannada-language action drama film, directed by T. S. Nagabharana and produced by U. S. N. Babu. The film stars Ambareesh, Sumalatha and Roopadevi. The film's story and dialogues were written by Somu. The film's score and the soundtrack were scored by M. Ranga Rao and the cinematography was by Vijay.
Bete is a 1986 Indian Kannada action film produced and directed by V. Somashekar for Vajragiri Films who also co-wrote the screenplay along with Somu and Shanmugha Sundaram for a story by N. K. Keerthi Raj with cinematography handled by H. G. Raju and editing done by Victor Yadav duo starring Ambareesh, Ambika, Anuradha, Umashree, T. N. Balakrishna, Vajramuni and Mukhyamantri Chandru in the major roles. The film received a U/A Certificate from the Bangalore regional office of the censor board, the certificate dated 6/11/1986 with 9 cuts.
