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Dr. Rajkumar's 1972 film Bangaarada Manushya was the longest running South Indian film at the time of its release. [14] The film elevated him from being just another very popular actor to nearly demigod status among the masses. [10] His 1986 film Anuraga Aralithu was the first Indian film to be remade in seven other languages. [15]
The State Government established Dr. Rajkumar Award in 1993–94 to be given for lifetime achievement towards contributions to Kannada cinema - making him the first Indian actor in whose name a State Government established an award while he was still alive. A 6-kilometre (3.7 mi) road was named Dr. Rajkumar Road [258] on 27 January 1994. [259]
The film became the highest grossing Kannada film at the time of its release . Today this film is viewed as a milestone in Kannada cinema not only in Dr. Rajkumar's career. On the centenary of Indian cinema in April 2013, Forbes included Dr. Rajkumar's performance in the film on its list, "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema". [3]
Prathigne (pronunciation ⓘ transl. Oath or Vow) is a 1964 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by B. S. Ranga and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Rajkumar, K. S. Ashwath, Narasimharaju and Ganapathi Bhat. The film has musical score by S. Hanumantha Rao. [1] [2] This was the first movie in which Rajkumar played the role of a doctor ...
Bangaarada Panjara (pronunciation ⓘ transl. Golden Cage) is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language comedy film directed by debutant V. Somashekhar and co-produced by actor Raja Shankar. It starred Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role along with Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath, Pandari Bai and Lokanath. [1] [2] The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks. [3]
The film stars Dr. Rajkumar in dual role and himself in a scene. The music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra , while cinematography and editing were handled by Chittibabu and P. Bhaktavatsalam. Nanobba Kalla was released on 29 November 1979 to positive reviews from critics and became a commercial success at the box office.
Mayor Muthanna (pronunciation ⓘ) is a 1969 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Siddalingaiah.The film stars Dr. Rajkumar and Bharathi.The film was Siddalingaiah's debut as a director and actor Dwarkish's first independent production venture who had earlier co- produced the 1966 movie Mamatheya Bandhana with 2 other people under Thunga Pictures. [1]
Ondu Muttina Kathe (transl. Story of a Pearl) is a 1987 Indian Kannada language film directed by Shankar Nag, starring Rajkumar and Archana. [1] It is based on John Steinbeck's 1947 novella The Pearl. [2] [3] This was the last directorial of Shankar Nag. It is also the only movie in which he directed Rajkumar, making him the youngest person to ...