Acting

Joe Simon

Died February 12, 2026

S.M. Joe Simon is an Indian film director, actor, lyricist, screenplay and story writer, known for his work in Kannada cinema. Some of the films directed by Simon are Mr. Vasu (1995), Wanted (1993), Ravivarma (1992), Snehada Kadalalli (1992). Simon has been a part of more than 100 films in Kannada, either as actor, dialogue writer or director. He has served as the Vice-president of Kannada Film Di…

Known For

Rowdy Raja

Rowdy Raja · 1984

MovieActionDrama

The plot centers on a man who must prove his friend's innocence after the friend is accused of murder.

Hongkongnalli Agent Amar

Hongkongnalli Agent Amar · 1989

Hongkongnalli Agent Amar

MovieActionThriller

The film's plot involves Agent Amar thwarting a gangster named Dayanand who is trying to steal a secret formula, and also saving the gangster's captive, a scientist's daughter.

Anna Thangi

Anna Thangi · 2005

MovieFamilyDrama

Lakshmi's husband becomes a pauper and is sent to jail after his brothers cheat him. Lakshmi's life turns upside down when she becomes dependent on Shivanna, her brother.

Ravi Varma

Ravi Varma · 1992

MovieActionDrama

Ravivarma is an artist with a special talent. His life turns upside down when he helps a police officer trace a notorious criminal through his artistic skills.

Yardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre

Yardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre · 2003

Yardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre

MovieComedyDrama

A house owner requests his tenants to vacate the house so that he can sell it and repay his loan. Soon, a hilarious chain of events follow when the tenants refuse to leave.

Kidnap

MovieActionThriller

Vijay meets his college friend Ajay, who is now a successful policeman. Soon, out of jealousy, he kidnaps Ajay's girlfriend.

Gopilola

Gopilola · 2024

MovieRomanceDrama

"Gopilola" blends love, conflict, and the importance of natural farming. Dharmegowda, a passionate advocate for natural farming, faces opposition from the villain Srikanth. Meanwhile, his carefree son Gopi falls for Leela, who deeply loves him. The story weaves love, family, and the future of farming into a captivating tale.

Maha Prachandaru

Maha Prachandaru · 1981

Maha Prachandaru

MovieActionAdventure

Natraj and his gang, who are involved in idol heists, get an assignment to steal a valuable idol of Lord Rama from an ancient temple. Alongside, a brave police officer weaves a plan to capture them.

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Rowdy Raja

Rowdy Raja · 1984

MovieActionDrama

The plot centers on a man who must prove his friend's innocence after the friend is accused of murder.

Director

Hongkongnalli Agent Amar

Hongkongnalli Agent Amar · 1989

Hongkongnalli Agent Amar

MovieActionThriller

The film's plot involves Agent Amar thwarting a gangster named Dayanand who is trying to steal a secret formula, and also saving the gangster's captive, a scientist's daughter.

Director

Anna Thangi

Anna Thangi · 2005

MovieFamilyDrama

Lakshmi's husband becomes a pauper and is sent to jail after his brothers cheat him. Lakshmi's life turns upside down when she becomes dependent on Shivanna, her brother.

Ravi Varma

Ravi Varma · 1992

MovieActionDrama

Ravivarma is an artist with a special talent. His life turns upside down when he helps a police officer trace a notorious criminal through his artistic skills.

Director

Yardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre

Yardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre · 2003

Yardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre

MovieComedyDrama

A house owner requests his tenants to vacate the house so that he can sell it and repay his loan. Soon, a hilarious chain of events follow when the tenants refuse to leave.

Kidnap

MovieActionThriller

Vijay meets his college friend Ajay, who is now a successful policeman. Soon, out of jealousy, he kidnaps Ajay's girlfriend.

Gopilola

Gopilola · 2024

MovieRomanceDrama

"Gopilola" blends love, conflict, and the importance of natural farming. Dharmegowda, a passionate advocate for natural farming, faces opposition from the villain Srikanth. Meanwhile, his carefree son Gopi falls for Leela, who deeply loves him. The story weaves love, family, and the future of farming into a captivating tale.

Maha Prachandaru

Maha Prachandaru · 1981

Maha Prachandaru

MovieActionAdventure

Natraj and his gang, who are involved in idol heists, get an assignment to steal a valuable idol of Lord Rama from an ancient temple. Alongside, a brave police officer weaves a plan to capture them.

Director

Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda

Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda · 1997

Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda

MovieActionDrama

When Surya accuses Vishwa Prasad, a politician, of acquiring his position through political influence, Vishwa swears to destroy him.

Snehithara Saval

Snehithara Saval · 1981

Snehithara Saval

MovieActionDrama

Prasad and Raja, two best friends who get separated in a fire, grow up in two different communities. However, after a few years, they unite to fight against an evil man.

Sahasa Simha

Sahasa Simha · 1982

MovieDramaAction

Motion Picture starring Vishnuvardhan, Udaya Kumar and Rajyalakshmi

Director

Karki Nanu BA, LLB

Karki Nanu BA, LLB · 2024

Karki Nanu BA, LLB

MovieActionDrama

The film portrays the struggles faced by Muthuraj who gets caught in caste-based discrimination and how his resilience and courage help him challenge deep-rooted societal norms.

Maruthi Nagar Police Station

Maruthi Nagar Police Station · 2023

Maruthi Nagar Police Station

MovieCrimeAction

A group of four youngsters band together to eliminate a police officer and a notorious gangster who are responsible for the death of their friend. But they are left baffled when someone else does the job for them.

Aadi Lakshmi Puraana

Aadi Lakshmi Puraana · 2019

Aadi Lakshmi Puraana

MovieRomanceAction

Aaditya is an investigation officer, who is pursuing the drug mafia in the country. Lakshmi is a happy-go-lucky girl, working in a travel agency and living life through pranks and innocent lies. When Aadi and Lakshmi’s paths cross, there is a love story waiting to happen.

Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu

Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu · 2001

Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu

MovieComedyDrama

Three ex-convicts Rummi, Nani, Moni along with a police officer save a couple from committing suicide and help to put an evil man and his son behind bars.

Time Bomb

Time Bomb · 1994

MovieActionDrama

Movie starring by Vishnu Vardhan, Soumya Kulkarni, Puneet Issar and directed by Joe Simon.

Director

Vijaya Dashami

Vijaya Dashami · 2003

A wealthy kind hearted landlord who is very happy about the return of his son from the oversees. His happiness comes to an end when the hidden truth about his 6 year old daughter who is come down to meet her grand parents is revealed to them.