Ashwini Bhave is an Indian model and actress known for her work in both Hindi, Kannada and Marathi-language films and television serials. Ashwini Bhave is the Top Actress of Marathi Cinema during 80s and 90s. She made her Marathi cinema debut with Shabas Sunbai (1986). She Received Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress twice for her performance in critically acclaimed movies Kadachit and Aahuti. Born and raised in India, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Premaloka is a 1987 Indian romantic musical film written and directed by Ravichandran in his directorial debut. The film was simultaneously made in Kannada and Tamil, with the Tamil version titled Paruva Ragam. It was produced by N. Veeraswamy and is based on the 1982 American musical Grease 2. The film stars Ravichandran and Juhi Chawla in the lead roles. The plot follows Ravi, a college student who falls in love with Shashikala, a fellow student, and navigates challenges involving family conflicts, arranged marriage, and his secret identity as a mysterious biker.
Ramesh Aravind, known mononymously as Ramesh, is an Indian actor, director, screenwriter and television presenter. Ramesh has predominantly worked in Kannada and Tamil films along with a few Telugu and Hindi films.
Elu Suttina Kote is a 1988 Indian Kannada-language film directed by B. C. Gowrishankar and starring Ambareesh and Gouthami with Ramesh Aravind, Sadashiva Brahmavar, Sundarakrishna Urs, Devaraj, Sunil Raoh, Kavya amongst others in supporting roles. The film enjoys cult classic status in the Kannada cinema industry. The core plot of the movie is based on the Russian novel Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Ramesh Aravind has acted in predominately Kannada films apart from Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Tulu films.
Katari Veera Surasundarangi is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language romantic fantasy film starring Upendra triple role two leads and one cameo appearance and Ramya. The film is a spiritual sequel to Upendra's 2003 film Raktha Kanneeru. Veteran actor Ambareesh also plays a vital role. The film is directed by Suresh Krishna and produced by Munirathna. It is the second full-length 3D film in Kannada cinema.
Mungarina Minchu is a 1997 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film directed and written by Rajendra Singh Babu starring Ramesh Arvind, Shilpa and Suman Nagarkar. The film is inspired from the 1942 Italian film Quattro passi fra le nuvole and its 1995 American remake A Walk in the Clouds. The music was composed by V. Manohar. The film was considered one of the best movies by Rajendra Singh Babu.
Annavru is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language crime drama film directed by Om Prakash Rao starring Ambareesh and Darshan with Kaniha, Suhasini and Sumihtra in supporting roles. The film is a remake of Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Thalapathi. The film released to positive reviews and was a box office success.
Anubhava (transl. Experience) is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language drama film starring Kashinath, Abhinaya and Umashree. Actresses Abhinaya and Umashree made their debut with this film. The film is directed, co-produced and written by Kashinath and produced under Sri Gayatri Productions banner. It was remade in Hindi twice - first in 1986 as Anubhav starring Shekhar Suman, Richa Sharma and Padmini Kolhapure directed by Kashinath himself and second as Chadti Jawaani. The film was dubbed in Malayalam as Aadhyate Anubhavam and in Telugu as Anubhavam. Sunil Kumar Desai worked as an assistant to Kashinath on this movie.
Bahala Chennagide is a 2001 Indian Kannada language drama film starring Shiva Rajkumar, Shashi Kumar and Jaya Seal. The film is directed by M.S.Rajshekar. It is a remake of the Telugu language film Chala Bagundi (2000) directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana.
Rachita Ram, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Kannada films. Considered among the leading Kannada actresses, Rachita is a recipient of various accolades including one Filmfare Award South and three South Indian International Movie Awards.
Thendral Varum Theru is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language romance film which is the directorial debut of N. G. Gowri Manohar and screenwriting debut of Mu. Metha. The film stars Ramesh Aravind and Kasthuri. It was released on 15 September 1994.
Anuraga Sangama is a 1995 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed and written by V. Umakanth. The film stars Ramesh Aravind, Kumar Govind and Sudharani. The film is loosely inspired by the Charlie Chaplin film City Lights. The same film was remade in Telugu in 1997 as Pelli Pandiri, in Tamil in 1999 as Nilave Mugam Kaattu, in Hindi in 2006 as Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai and in Bhojpuri in 2018 as Mehandi Laga Ke Rakhna 2.
Premakke Sai is a 2001 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy which marked his debut in Kannada films. The film was produced by C. Aswini Dutt. The film stars V. Ravichandran, Shaheen Khan, Prakash Rai and Kasthuri.
Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi is a 1997 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Sunil Kumar Desai based on Yandamuri Veerendranath's novel Nishyabda translated into Kannada by Sharadatanaya. The movie was produced by Jayashree Devi. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar, Ramesh Aravind and Nivedita Jain.
Ambi Ning Vayassaytho is a 2018 Indian Kannada language film directed by Gurudattha Ganiga in his directorial debut. The film features Ambareesh in the lead role, while Sudeepa plays the role of Ambareesh during his young age. It is the last acting assignment of Ambareesh before his death. Actress Suhasini Maniratnam plays the lead role opposite Ambareesh, marking their collaboration after 14 years. Sruthi Hariharan, Dileep Raj, Rockline Venkatesh and others play the key supporting roles. The title of this film was suggested by Sudeepa. The film is a remake of 2017 Tamil film Pa Paandi which was directed by actor Dhanush.
Sharavegada Saradara is a 1989 Indian Kannada-language action film starring Kumar Bangarappa, Ashwini Bhave and Poonam Javeri. The film has musical score by Sangeetha Raja. The film is based on a novel by Sudarshan Desai. Director K. V. Jayaram, who also wrote the screenplay, shot the film in 70mm format making it the first 70mm film in Kannada.
Ambuttu Imbuttu Embuttu is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Ashok Kashyap. The film stars himself, Ashwini, Mohana, Tejaswini Prakash and Crane Manohar. It was released on 1 November 2005. The film was a remake of the Kannada film Ulta Palta (1997), which itself was based on William Shakespeare's play The Comedy of Errors.
Rajini is an Indian Tamil-language family drama television series that aired on Zee Tamil and digitally available on ZEE5. It premiered on 27 December 2021. The series stars Shreya Anchan in the title role with Arun Crizer in the lead roles. The show was ended on 30 April 2023 with 436 episodes.
Idu Entha Premavayya..! is a 1999 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Kodlu Ramakrishna and starring Ramesh Aravind and Shilpa. The film's plot is inspired by the Hindi film Kaamchor (1982), which itself was a remake of the Telugu film Subhodayam (1980).
