Shankar Nag

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Shankar Nag

Born November 9, 1954

Died September 30, 1990 · aged 35

Shankar Nagarakatte (9 November 1954 – 30 September 1990) was an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer known for his work in Kannada-language films and television. A popular cultural icon of Karnataka, Nag is often referred to as Karate King. He directed the teleserial Malgudi Days, based on novelist R. K. Narayan's short stories and acted in some episodes as well. He won two National…

Known For

Ondanondu KaladalliOndanondu Kaladalli · 1979
Ondanondu Kaladalli
7.01979
MovieActionDrama
After Gandugali, a mercenary, rescues a band of soldiers, their chieftain asks him to train them in order to fight the chieftain's rival brother.
DigvijayaDigvijaya · 1987
Digvijaya
1987
MovieActionDrama
Digvijaya is a 1987 Kannada drama film directed by Somu.
Idu SaadhyaIdu Saadhya · 1989
Idu Saadhya
1989
MovieHorror
Indian Kannada-language film heavily inspired by the 1987 Italian slasher film STAGE FRIGHT (original title : DELIRIA) directed by Michele Soavi.
AccidentAccident · 1984
Accident
8.31984
MovieCrimeDrama
Young man kills people sleeping on the footpath while driving under influence. Young man's influential father struggles to silence the police investigation and media coverage.
Muniyana MadariMuniyana Madari · 1981
Muniyana Madari
1981
MovieDrama
Muniyana Madari is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film.
Kalinga SarpaKalinga Sarpa · 1984
Kalinga Sarpa
1984
MovieActionDrama
Kalinga Sarpa is a 1984 Indian Kannada film, directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by Nazre Narayan.
Bhari Bharjari BeteBhari Bharjari Bete · 1981
Bhari Bharjari Bete
7.01981
MovieWesternAction
NarasimhaNarasimha · 1989
Narasimha
1989
MovieActionDrama
It tells the story of Sridhar, an unemployed graduate who, disgusted by corruption, disguises himself as Narasimha to fight against the system. The film is categorized as a drama.

Movies

Ondanondu KaladalliOndanondu Kaladalli · 1979
Ondanondu Kaladalli
7.01979
MovieActionDrama
After Gandugali, a mercenary, rescues a band of soldiers, their chieftain asks him to train them in order to fight the chieftain's rival brother.
DigvijayaDigvijaya · 1987
Digvijaya
1987
MovieActionDrama
Digvijaya is a 1987 Kannada drama film directed by Somu.
Idu SaadhyaIdu Saadhya · 1989
Idu Saadhya
1989
MovieHorror
Indian Kannada-language film heavily inspired by the 1987 Italian slasher film STAGE FRIGHT (original title : DELIRIA) directed by Michele Soavi.
AccidentAccident · 1984
Accident
8.31984
MovieCrimeDrama
Young man kills people sleeping on the footpath while driving under influence. Young man's influential father struggles to silence the police investigation and media coverage.
Muniyana MadariMuniyana Madari · 1981
Muniyana Madari
1981
MovieDrama
Muniyana Madari is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film.
Kalinga SarpaKalinga Sarpa · 1984
Kalinga Sarpa
1984
MovieActionDrama
Kalinga Sarpa is a 1984 Indian Kannada film, directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by Nazre Narayan.
Bhari Bharjari BeteBhari Bharjari Bete · 1981
Bhari Bharjari Bete
7.01981
MovieWesternAction
NarasimhaNarasimha · 1989
Narasimha
1989
MovieActionDrama
It tells the story of Sridhar, an unemployed graduate who, disgusted by corruption, disguises himself as Narasimha to fight against the system. The film is categorized as a drama.
Prana SnehithaPrana Snehitha · 1993
Prana Snehitha
1993
MovieDrama
Best friends Ram and Shyam face many obstacles when they decide to expose the corrupt activities of an evil and powerful businessman, Jagapathi.
Janma Janmada AnubandhaJanma Janmada Anubandha · 1980
Janma Janmada Anubandha
9.01980
MovieThrillerDrama
Avinash, a young man, is troubled by the memories of his past life and decides to investigate the truth behind it.
GeethaGeetha · 1981
Geetha
1981
MovieRomanceDrama
Geetha is a 1981 Indian Kannada romance drama film directed by and starring Shankar Nag in the lead role, alongside Padmavathi Rao. The supporting cast features K. S. Ashwath, Ramesh Bhat and Gayathri. Ilayaraaja composed the soundtrack and the background score for the film that and was declared a blockbuster musical hit. The track "Santhoshakke" from the film became widely popular in Karnataka and is still performed for in concerts and other events
Preethi Madu Thamashe NoduPreethi Madu Thamashe Nodu · 1979
Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu
8.01979
MovieFamilyDrama
Ravi, a poor man, falls in love with a rich woman, Madhavi. In order to impress her, he poses as a rich man with the help of his friend, Sripathi
Hosa JeevanaHosa Jeevana · 1990
Hosa Jeevana
1990
MovieActionDrama
A ruthless ruffian sexually assaults an innocent woman, which traumatises her. However, with the help of that rape victim, he gets reformed into a better human being.
OmniscientOmniscient · 1978
Omniscient
9.01978
MovieThrillerDrama
Ravi, a progressive schoolteacher in a small village helps fight an epidemic by getting his students inoculated. He incurs the wrath of local witchdoctor in the process.
TarkaTarka · 1989
Tarka
1989
MovieThrillerRomance
Akshay escapes from prison and hides in Sudha's house where he finds a dead body. Sudha confesses that she killed her husband and later narrates a story explaining the reason behind her crime.
Parameshi Prema PrasangaParameshi Prema Prasanga · 1985
Parameshi Prema Prasanga
1985
Movie
Parameshi, a simpleton, is happily married to Ramamani and has a son, Paapu. However, his life turns upside down when he accepts a bet from his office peon and goes out with another woman.
LaalachLaalach · 1983
Laalach
9.81983
MovieDramaThriller
Film starring Brahmachari, Chandrashekhar and Coca Cola
Seetha RamuSeetha Ramu · 1979
Seetha Ramu
10.01979
MovieScience FictionThriller
Seetharamu is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language film directed by V. Somashekhar. The film stars Shankar Nag, Manjula and Thoogudeepa Srinivas. The film is based on a science fiction plot of a brain transplant. The movie was remade in Telugu as Seethe Ramudaithe, starring Shankar Nag in his Telugu debut, and in Hindi in 1995 as Diya Aur Toofan. The song Ee Roopave Nannee Baalina was earlier used by Chellapilla Satyam for the 1978 Telugu movie Annadammula Savaal, which incidentally was a remake of the 1977 Kannada movie Sahodarara Savaal.
S. P. Sangliyana Part 2S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 · 1990
S. P. Sangliyana Part 2
1990
MovieActionDrama
An upright police officer is determined to wipe out corruption in society. Putting his life at risk, he has to fend off several obstacles that come his way.
Auto RajaAuto Raja · 1980
Auto Raja
9.01980
MovieRomanceDrama
Raja, an educated man, makes a living by driving an auto rickshaw. He falls in love with Rani, but soon discovers that she has multiple personality disorder.
Benki BirugaliBenki Birugali · 1984
Benki Birugali
1984
Movie
Friends Vishnu and Shankar, who are fascinated by the same girl, try to outsmart each other. They turn rivals when Shankar brands Vishnu with theft and sends him to jail.
Maha YuddhaMaha Yuddha · 1989
Maha Yuddha
1989
MovieActionDrama
A 1989 Kannada Action movie by Muralidhar Kaushik
Hosa TheerpuHosa Theerpu · 1983
Hosa Theerpu
10.01983
Movie
After a truck driver kills a farmer while driving in an inebriated state, the court orders him to look after the farmer's family. Soon, the driver realises that his punishment is worse than prison.
Ondu Hennu Aaru KannuOndu Hennu Aaru Kannu · 1980
Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu
1980
MovieActionComedy
When a young man's girlfriend is kidnapped, he enlists the help of two friendly drug dealers to rescue the love of his life.

TV Shows

Malgudi DaysMalgudi Days · 1987
Malgudi Days
7.81987
SeriesDramaFamily
Malgudi Days is an Indian television series based on the works of R.K. Narayan. The series was directed by Kannada actor and director, Shankar Nag and Carnatic musician L. Vaidyanathan composed the score. R. K Narayan's brother and acclaimed cartoonist R. K. Laxman was the sketch artist. The series was made in 1986 by film producer T. S. Narasimhan with Anant Nag as the lead actor. Thirty-nine episodes of Malgudi Days were telecast on Doordarshan over three seasons, starting in 1986. The first season was simultaneously made in English and in Hindi. Subsequent seasons were made in Hindi, and have been dubbed into other languages. It was re-telecast on Doordarshan and later on Sony Entertainment Television, and Maa Television in Telugu. This television series was shot entirely near Agumbe in Shimoga District, Karnataka. In 2004, the project was revived with film-maker Kavitha Lankesh replacing Shankar Nag as director. The new series of fifteen episodes was telecast from April 26, 2006 on Doordarshan.