Lokesh | |
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| Born | Madapura Subbaiah Naidu Lokanatha Naidu (1947-05-19)19 May 19471 |
| Died | 14 October 2004(2004-10-14) (aged 57) Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupations | Actor, Director and producer |
| Spouse | Girija |
| Children | Srujan Lokesh (Son) Pooja Lokesh (Shilpa) (Daughter) |
| Parent(s) | Subbaiah Naidu (father), Venkatamma (mother) |
Lokesh (Kannada pronunciation: [loːkeːʃ]; 19 May 1947 – 14 October 2004)2 was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada cinema.
Career
Lokesh made his film debut in the 1958 film Bhakta Prahlada.3 He had thrice won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor during his career, for Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu (1974), for Parasangada Gendethimma (1978) and for Banker Margayya (1984).
Filmography
Films
- All films are in Kannada unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Bhakta Prahlada | Prahlada | ||
| 1968 | Adda Dari | |||
| 1974 | Kaadu | Shivaganga | ||
| Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu | Ayyu | |||
| 1975 | Ninagagi Nanu | |||
| Devara Kannu | Dr. Ramesh | |||
| Ellorum Nallavare | Tamil film | |||
| Andaroo Manchivare | Seshu | Telugu film | ||
| 1976 | Ek Gaon Ki Kahani | Gangaram | Hindi film | |
| Punardattha | Lakshmana | |||
| Parivarthane | ||||
| 1977 | Kakana Kote | Kaka Nayaka | ||
| 1978 | Vamsha Jyothi | Sharada's boss | ||
| Nanna Prayaschittha | Ramkumar | |||
| Suli | ||||
| Parasangada Gendethimma | Gendethimma | |||
| 1979 | Adalu Badalu | Inspector Murali | ||
| Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja | ||||
| Muyyi | ||||
| Kamala | ||||
| Daaha | ||||
| Chandanada Gombe | Chinobha | |||
| Mallige Sampige | ||||
| Manini | ||||
| 1980 | Bhaktha Siriyala | |||
| Haddina Kannu | Rudra | |||
| Hunnimeya Rathriyalli | ||||
| Ellindalo Bandavaru | ||||
| Jari Bidda Jana | ||||
| Pattanakke Banda Pathniyaru | ||||
| Nari Swargakke Dari | ||||
| 1981 | Sangeetha | |||
| Yava Hoovu Yara Mudigo | ||||
| Avali Javali | ||||
| Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha | Ranga | |||
| Yedeyuru Siddalingeshwara | ||||
| Rudri | ||||
| 1982 | Archana | |||
| Adrushtavantha | ||||
| Jimmy Gallu | Ganesha | |||
| Betthale Seve | Thippga | |||
| 1983 | Devara Theerpu | |||
| Banker Margayya | Margayya | |||
| Ibbani Karagithu | Raghu | |||
| Karune Illada Kanoonu | ||||
| 1984 | Onti Dhwani | |||
| Hennina Sowbhagya | Anand Rao | |||
| Mooru Janma | ||||
| 1985 | Shwetha Gulabi | Govardhan | ||
| Savira Sullu | Na. Ra. Da. Naidu | |||
| Mavano Aliyano | ||||
| Shiva Kotta Sowbhagya | ||||
| 1986 | Lancha Lancha Lancha | |||
| 1987 | Premaloka | Ravi's father | ||
| Sangrama | ||||
| Thayi Kotta Thali | ||||
| Surya | ||||
| 1988 | Ranadheera | IGP Jagannath | ||
| 1989 | Madhuri | |||
| Sankranthi | ||||
| Kindari Jogi | Doddmane Rudrappa | |||
| 1990 | Aasegobba Meesegobba | Bhavanishankar | ||
| Anukoolakkobba Ganda | ||||
| 1991 | Bhujangayyana Dashavathara | Bhujangayya | ||
| Ramachaari | ||||
| Veerappan | Nayakan | |||
| Hosamane Aliya | ||||
| 1992 | Chaitrada Premanjali | Seenappa | ||
| Ksheera Sagara | ||||
| Gopi Krishna | Kothi Kodanda | |||
| Guru Brahma | ||||
| Baa Nanna Preethisu | ||||
| Bharjari Gandu | ||||
| Mavanige Takka Aliya | ||||
| 1993 | Angaili Apsare | |||
| Gundana Maduve | ||||
| Alimayya | ||||
| Shrungara Raja | ||||
| Bevu Bella | ||||
| 1994 | Chinna Nee Naguthiru | |||
| Lockup Death | Asha's Father | |||
| Yarigu Helbedi | Rama Rao | |||
| Mahashakthi Maye | ||||
| Poorna Sathya | ||||
| Panjarada Gili | ||||
| 1995 | Putnanja | Roja's Father | ||
| Mojugara Sogasugara | Bhoopathi Rao | |||
| Madhura Maithri | ||||
| Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai | Panchakshara Gawai | |||
| Putmalli | ||||
| 1996 | Karpoorada Gombe | |||
| Shiva Leele | ||||
| Sthree | ||||
| 1997 | Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi | |||
| Mavana Magalu | ||||
| Kodagina Kaveri | ||||
| Halliyadarenu Shiva | ||||
| Bhoomigeetha | Lingaiah | |||
| Mungarina Minchu | Indu's Grandfather | |||
| Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi | ||||
| 1998 | Kurubana Rani | |||
| Mr. Puttaswamy | ||||
| Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | Kallanna | |||
| Preethsod Thappa | Sathya | |||
| Thayiya Runa | ||||
| 1999 | Coolie Raja | |||
| Patela | ||||
| 2000 | Krishnarjuna | |||
| 2001 | Gatti Mela | |||
| Nanna Preethiya Hudugi | "Maduve" Manjaiah | |||
| Rusthum | ||||
| 2002 | Boothayyana Makkalu | |||
| Ninne Preethisuve | Guest appearance | |||
| Punjabi House | ||||
| 2003 | Nanjundi | |||
| Shravana Sambhrama |
Awards
- 1973–74: Best Actor – Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu
- 1978–79: Best Actor – Parasangada Gendethimma
- 1983–84: Best Actor – Banker Margayya
- 1974: Best Actor – Kannada – Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu
- 1980: Best Actor – Kannada – Ellindalo Bandavaru4
- 1991: Best Director – Kannada – Bhujangayyana Dashavathara
Aryabhata Film Awards
- 1997: Best Supporting actor – Mungarina Minchu5
References
References
- "A 'Parasanga' comes to an end". Deccan Herald. 24 October 2004. Archived from the original on 29 November 2004. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- "Legendary actor, director Lokesh passes away".
- "Only bitten, not bitter". Deccan herald. 22 November 1998. Archived from the original on 20 April 1999. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- "28th Filmfare Awards South Winners".
- "Seven awards for Nagamandala". Deccan Herald. 15 May 1998. Retrieved 16 May 2021.