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ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್ಕುಮಾರ್ - Dr. Rajkumar | |
![]() Dr.Rajkumar wearing the traditional Mysuru Peta |
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Birth name | Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju |
Born | April 24, 1929 Gajanur |
Died | April 12, 2006 Bengaluru(Bangalore), Karnataka |
Spouse(s) | Parvatamma Rajkumar |
Official site | http://www.rajkumarmemorial.com/ |
Notable roles | Rajeeva in Bangarada Manushya Goraa in Bhakta Kumbara Kalidasa in Kaviratna Kalidasa Harishchandra in Satya Harishchandra Mayura in Mayura Jodidaar Vishwanathaiah in Jeevana Chaitra Krishnadevaraya in Sri Krishnadevaraya |
Dr. Rajkumar (Kannada:ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್ಕುಮಾರ್, Real Name: Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju Kannada:ಸಿಂಗನಲ್ಲೂರು ಪುಟ್ಟಸ್ವಾಮಯ್ಯ ಮುತ್ತುರಾಜು, April 24, 1929—April 12, 2006) was the most popular actor in Kannada's film industry. He was an icon in Karnataka and seen as a role model to millions of Kannadigas.
"Dr. Raj" or "Natasarvabhouma" or "Annavru" (Big Brother) to millions of his fans, he was also called as the John Wayne of South Indian cinema.[1]He acted in more than 200 movies over 50 years in Kannada. Most of his movies have become great epic films in Kannada film industry. He was also a well-known singer, as a playback singer as well as of devotional songs.
[edit] Early life
Rajkumar was born on April 24, 1929 in a Kannada speaking family at Gajanur, a village on the border of Tamilnadu and Karnataka, in Tamilnadu state.[1][2][3]. His father, Singanalluru Puttaswamayya who was a famous theater artist and his mother Lakshmamma named their son Mutturaju after Lord Muthathi rai[4]. He was the eldest son in the family. His name was to later change to "Rajkumar" (meaning Prince) after his entry into movies.
[edit] Film career
[edit] As actor
[edit] As singer
[edit] As producer
Rajkumar started his career as a theater artist with his father in a troupe led by the legendary Gubbi Veeranna. It was here that Rajkumar honed his acting and singing skills.
Bedara Kannapa, in 1956, marked his entry into the film world. This movie was directed by H L N Simha who also christened him Rajkumar. Rajkumar would use the same name for the rest of his life. He later forayed into film production with the hugely popular Ranadheera Kanteerava which he produced with the other legend of Kannada cinema, Balakrishna. This movie which was made exclusively with technicians from Karnataka also marked the beginning of full fledged film making in Karnataka.
Dr. Rajkumar was also one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema. His character depictions ranged from comedy to action, from lover to double/triple roles, from mythological characters to portrayal of modern day social causes. He acted with the most popular heroines in southern Indian cinema, such as Kannada's Pandaribai, Leelavathi, Jayanti, Bharati, Arati, Jayaprada, Madhavi, Geetha, Sarita and others from neighbouring states. He acted with many directors of the south Indian cinema from B.R. Pantulu, Puttanna Kanagal to Shankar Nag and Nagabharana. He was known for only acting in Kannada movies, even though he got many offers from different movie industries in India. Actors who have acted with him considered it an achievement of their lifetime. Prithviraj Kapoor acted in the movie Saakshatkara in the role of Dr. Rajkumar's father.
In his lifetime, Dr. Rajkumar acted in 206 Kannada movies, excluding the guest appearances. He owned a film production company called Vajreshwari Production, which produced films under the banner of Dakshayani Combines. Bhagyada Bagilu was his 100th movie and Devatha Manushya was his 200th movie.
Two of his most famous performances were in his own productions - Kaviratna Kalidasa and Shankar-Guru. He produced movies based on famous Kannada novels. He was ably supported by his friend and script writer Chi. Udayashankar. He signed films only after consultation with his brother, S.P.Varadaraju. He chose stories which usually had a social message for the audience. He also made many movies against social evils. One such movie is Shabdavedi which is against the evil of drugs.
He never smoked a cigar/cigarette or acted as an alcoholic in any of his movies (excepting a few in the initial days of his film career). In real life too, he was a non-smoker and non-alcoholic and maintained a very high standard of living, performing daily Yogasanas and following a strict diet.[2] Though he had numerous chances to try his hand at Indian politics owing to his mass following, he shied away from active politics focussing his energy towards art and cinema. His last movie was Shabdavedi, in which Jayaprada played the female lead.
[edit] Successful films
His most memorable films include Bedara Kannappa, Bangarada Manushya, Kastoori Nivasa, Sri Krishnadevaraya, Kula Gowrava, Gandhada Gudi, Sampathige Sawal, Shankar-Guru, Babruvahana, Bhakta Prahalada, Halu Jenu, Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma, Jeevana Chaitra, Akasmika, Premada Kanike, Vasantha Geetha, Apoorva Sangama, Daari Tappida Maga, Badavara Bandhu, Yeradu Kanasu, Mayura, Bangaradha Panjara, Havina Hede, Anuraga Aralithu, Jedara Bale, Shruti Seridaga, "Sanaadi Apanna", "Babruvahana", "Chalisuva Modagalu", "Guri", "Parashuram", "Devathaa Manushya"(200th film), "Huliya Haalina Mevu", "Kavirathna Kalidasa" and many others.
[edit] Singing career
[edit] In movies
[edit] Outside movies
Dr. Rajkumar was also a well-known singer. He sang many devotional songs. He won the National Award for the song "Naadamaya" from the movie Jeevana Chaitra. He had trained in classical music while in Gubbi Veranna's drama troupe. At that time it was required for everyone to at least have a working knowledge of classical music. He had sung a song in the movie Mahishasura Mardini with G.K.Venkatesh as the music director. Rajkumar however, did not become a full fledged singer until his hugely popular song Yare Koogadali from the movie Sampathige Sawal. Prior to his singing in Sampathige Sawal, Rajkumar's songs were sung by Dr. P B Shrinivas. He used to call PBS 'Shaareera' while he referred to himself as 'Shareera'. Raj had a good voice and all his songs are popular. He excelled in singing all types of songs from romantic to heavily classical. After Yare Koogadali he sang for most of his movies and for many private albums which were mainly devotional albums. His song renditions would range from pure classical to disco and fast numbers to pathos.
Although his singing was greatly appreciated, his fans of the days of black-and-white movies in 1960s and 1970s, swear by the fact that his true identity was P B Srinivas, who did the playback singing for most of Rajkumar's movies, until Rajkumar himself started to sing. P.B.Srinivas continued singing for him in many of the movies in which Rajkumar starred in double/triple roles.
In his final years, Rajkumar had lent his voice to a few other actors and sang many background solos. One such song which holds a unique distinction was for the movie Muddina Maava wherein he had provided playback to the legendary singer S.P.Balasubramaniyam, who had acted in the movie. This is probably a rare occasion where an actor sings for a singer, which is probably unmatched in the world of cinema. He had sung many devotional songs on Hanuman and Sri Raghavendra Swamiji. One of his most famous songs is "huTTidare kannaDa nADalli huTTa bEku".
Rajkumar’s voice had the smoothness & depth comparable to PB Srinivos. His voice was capable of greater vivacity, noticeable in songs like Sigivem Kshanadali, Thai Thai Bangari, Naa Ninna Mareyalare, Le le Appana Magale and Aradhisuve. The theatrical background he had since childhood really helped him in acting as well as singing. Adept at rendering his voice to different moods - romantic, sentimental, devotional and semi-classical, his songs about Kannada language and culture such as Jenina holeyo, Maanavanagi huttidmele and Huttidare are immensely popular. He even sang a complete English song in one of his bond films. Interestingly, he lent voice for SPB in Muddina Mava and comedian Narasimharaju in Devasundari. Naadamaya, a classical song in Raga Thodi, which won him the national award for best playback singing proves his versatility as a singer with its complex graces as it progresses with other ragas. He switches between ragas with ease and sings Swara patterns just like a professional. Kalidasa’s shlokas, songs which are based on ghazals like Sadaa Kannali, Kanneera Dhaare, Gelathi Baradu and Yaava Kaviyu have also been very melodious and popular. Besides films, he rendered his voice for many devotional songs.
[edit] Awards and honours
Rajkumar received numerous state, national and international awards. He received an honorary doctorate from Mysore University in 1976. He won ten Filmfare awards for the best actor category which happens to be the second highest in the history of Indian films. He won 9 state awards in the best actor category.state awards for films was constituted by karnataka government in 1967 when rajkumar's half the career was over .But still he managed to win 9 awards which happens to be the highest in the kannada film industry. He also won a National award in best singer category. He received the Padma Bhushan award from the Government of India in 1983 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1995, in recognition of his contributions to the Kannada film industry.
He was rewarded Karnataka Ratna in the year 1993 by the Government of Karnataka. In the year 1985, Dr. Rajkumar had also won the prestigious Kentucky Colonel award presented in Bangalore by the then Governor of Kentucky state, USA. His fans have conferred him the title "Nata Saarvabhowma" (The Emperor of Acting).
[edit] For the cause of Kannada
The "Gokak report" popularly known as "Gokak varadi" was about making Kannada a compulsory language for primary education. Considering that the language is spoken by a majority of people in Karnataka, the Gokak movement's goal was to give Kannada the same basic right already enjoyed by other official languages in their respective states of India. When the Kannada literary experts and students started this movement there was a positive response from the common man in Karnataka. It gained momentum when Rajkumar was asked to lead the movement. He became actively involved in the movement and soon became the force behind the Gokak movement that was designed to bring Kannada to the forefront. He took a rally from Belgaum to Bangalore and gave speeches about the importance of Kannada. The government responded positively and Kannada was to become a compulsory language of education in Karnataka. Ensuring respect and dignity for Kannada language and Kannada culture were the corner stones of his life.
[edit] Kidnapping
On July 30, 2000, at the age of 71, Rajkumar, his son-in-law Govindaraju and two others were kidnapped from the actor's palatial house at Gajanur in Tamil Nadu by the bandit and terrorist Veerappan. Veerappan was demanding the release of his gang members who were being held in jail under a defunct anti-terrorism law. The event prompted a massive manhunt and threw the Karnataka government into crisis. Rajkumar was released unharmed on November 15, 2000, after 108 days of captivity. His kidnapping and the manner in which his release were secured are a mystery to this day.
[edit] Rajkumar's discipline
Rajkumar was a highly disciplined man. He would wake up and perform yoga and pranayama at 4am. He practiced Carnatic music for one hour each in the morning and in the evening. He never smoked or drank alcohol both in real life and in movies. He never uttered swear words on screen. He seldom ate food outside except for tender-coconut. He was always punctual for any shooting and programmes. His dress code consisted of only white dhoti and white shirt, with sandals. He was always clean shaven. He spent most of his vacations at his native place, Gajanur, near to the forest area where he was later kidnapped. During shooting he insisted that all the members of the unit should have the same menu and food must be of high quality.
[edit] Rajkumar and politics
[edit] Personal life
[edit] Rajkumar's charity work
Very few people know about Rajkumar's charity work. Rajkumar never spoke about his charity and had supposedly requested the journalists not write about it. He is supposed to have donated the proceedings from his devotional albums to charity and to have built an ashram for young widows and orphan girls. He toured Karnataka extensively to send donations to Kargil war victims. He donated a lot of money in aid of eye donation camps and conducted many blood donation camp on the occasion of his birthday. He was an eye donor and as per his wish, his eyes were donated after his death.
[edit] Family
Rajkumar had a brother S.P.Varadaraju who worked with him in his production company. He also had a sister by name Sharadamma. He was married to Parvathamma, who later became a film producer. They had 3 sons Shivaraj Kumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar and Puneet Rajkumar, and 2 daughters Lakshmi and Poornima. He launched all his three sons as actors in Kannada films.
[edit] Death and aftermath
Dr. Rajkumar died at his home in Sadashivanagar, Bangalore, on April 12, 2006 (13.45 IST) following a cardiac arrest. Dr. Rajkumar had a history of heart-related problems and had been admitted to Wockhardt Hospital for treatment of unstable angina. His health had been an issue of concern since his return from the clutches of Veerappan and the passing away of his trusted guide, philosopher and brother S P Varadaraju.
Due to his larger than life image, the city virtually came to a halt as the news spread about the death. His death precipitated a city-wide reaction comparable to the time he was kidnapped by Veerappan. Following the news of his death, Bangalore city saw violence by people claiming to be his fans. The Chief Minister H.D.Kumarswamy later claimed that the violence was instigated by vested political interests. An unofficial bandh (closure of all shops and other establishments) was announced. More than 100 vehicles were burnt and 8 people were killed in police firing. [3]. BBC News reported on the financial impact [4] of the riots.
The state government declared a state-wide holiday on April 13 as a mark of respect to the departed soul. Private firms and businesses all over the city and many parts of the state remained closed due to the holiday.
His body was kept initially at his home in Sadashivanagar. Due to the immense crowd pressure, the body was moved initially to Palace Grounds and then later to the Kanteerava Stadium. He was laid to rest in Kanteerava Studios in Bangalore on April 13, 2006.
[edit] Memorial
The Karnataka government announced to make a Rs 10 crore memorial in the memory of Dr. Rajkumar at Kanteerava studios [5].
[edit] Memorable roles of Rajkumar
[edit] Rajkumar in a King's role
1.Jagajyoti Basaveshwara - 1959 (Bijjaleshwara of Kalyana)
2.Ranadheera Kantheerava -1960 (Kantheerava of Mysore )
3.Kitturu Chennamma - 1961 (Mallasarja of Kittur)
4.Satya Harishchandra - 1965 (Harishchandra of Ujjaini)
5.Immadi Pulikeshi - 1967 (Immadi Pulikeshi of Chalukya dynasty, South India)
6.Sri Krishnadevaraaya - 1970 (Sri Krishsadevaraaya of Hampi (Vijayanagara)
7.Mayura 1975 (Mayuravarma - Banavasi - First Kannada king (from Kadambas))
8.Bhakta Prahlaada - 1983 ( Hiranyakashipu - Ahobala)
[edit] Rajkumar in a Police role
Pratigne
Janma Rahasya (CID)
Keralidha Simha
Bhale Huccha (CID)
Choori Chikkanna(CID)
Shankar Guru
Trimoorthi
Pratidhwani
Apoorva Sangama
Jedara Bale (CID 999 - Prakash)
Goadalli CID 999 (CID 999 - Prakash)
Operation Jackpot nalli CID 999 (CID 999 - Prakash)
Operation Diamond Racket (CID 999 - Prakash)
CID Rajanna (Rajanna)
Naanobba kalla
Bangalore Mail
Keralidha Simha(S.P. Shankar)
Akasmika (Narasimhamurthy)
Guri
Yarivanu
Shabdavedi (Sandeep)
Gandhada Gudi - Forest Range Officer (Kumar)
[edit] Names of a few roles acted by Rajkumar
Ade kannu - Gopi & Jagannath Rayru |
Devatha Manushya - Murthy |
Manthralaya Mahatme - Venkatanatha / Raghavendra Swami |
Sanadi Appanna - Appanna |
[edit] Songs sung by Rajkumar for others
As many as 17 singers gave voice to Rajkumar before he started singing his own songs, and that was after he had been acting for over two decades. Until 1974, P.B. Srinivas was Rajkumar’s most frequent singing voice in films. But with the song `Yaare koogadali’, Rajkumar began his journey as the most famous actor-singer that the Kannada film industry has ever seen.
Also, later on, Rajkumar sang songs in which he never acted. Here is a compilation of some of the songs:
01) Manushyaro Ivaru Raakshasaro ( 1981 - Bhagyavanta)
02) Satya Dharmagale ( 1985 - Dharma)
03) Jagave Ondu Ranaranga ( 1988 - Ranaranga)
04) Baduke Hasiru ( 1989 - Nanjundi Kalyana)
05) Hrudaya Samudra ( 1990 - Ashwamedha)
06) Ella Burude ( 1990 - Aasegobba Meesegobba)
07) Naliyutha Hrudya ( 1991 - Hrudaya Haaditu)
08) Manadalli Aaseye Bere ( 1991 - Modada Mareyalli)
09) Ombattu Ombattu ( 1991 - Kalyana Mantapa)
10) Shiva Shiva ( 1992 - Purushothama)
11) Naanu Nimmavanu ( 1992 - Purushothama)
12) Saptapadi ( 1992 - Saptapadi)
13) Megha Bantu Megha ( 1992 - Mannina Doni)
14) Baaligu Bhoomigu ( 1993 - Chira Bhandavya)
15) Amma Enuva Savi Maatu ( 1993 - Ananda Jyoti)
16) Thaayi Thaayi ( 1993 - Hoovu Hannu)
17) Deepavali ( 1993 - Muddina Maava)
18) Kannappa Kottanu Kannanu ( 1993 - Muddina Maava)
19) Jeeva Kogile Inchara ( 1993 - Anuragada Alegalu)
20) Ello Udurida ( 1993 - Jaga Mechida Huduga)
21) Shodhane Baduke Dinavu ( 1993 - Apoorva Jodi)
22) Gandhari Aagabeda ( 1993 - Mangalya Bandhana)
23) Thande Kodiso Seere ( 1993 - Midida Hrudayagalu)
24) Mai Gada Gada Naduguva ( 1993 - Naavibbaru Namagibbaru)
25) KannaDa Kai OLage ( 1993 - Munjaaneya Manju)
26) Naavaduva Nudiye ( 1994 - Gandhada Gudu Part II)
27) Ondu Maathanadade ( 1994 - Gandugali)
28) Samsarada Sagara ( 1994 - Hetta Karulu)
29) Megha Maale ( 1994 - Megha Maale)
30) Badukondu Daivaleele ( 1994 - Saagara Deepa)
31) Aasegala Lokadhali ( 1994 - Kaavya)
32) BaaLu Nanjaayite ( 1994 - Kaaveri Teeradali)
33) Hey Dinakara ( 1995 - Om)
34) Oh Gulabiye ( 1995 - Om)
35) Raita Raita ( 1995 - Dore)
36) Henne Nee Alabeda ( 1995 - Shraavana Sanje)
37) Arishina Kunkuma ( 1995 - Thaayi Illada Tavaru)
38) Oh Malle Hoove Ninagella ( 1995 - Karulina Kudi)
39) Kannadada Kuvaranu Naane ( 1995 - Gadibidi Aliya)
40) Dehavendare Oh Manuja ( 1996 - Janumada Jodi)
41) Janumada Jodi Aadaru ( 1996 - Janumada Jodi)
42) Aa Vidha Thanda Sambandha ( 1996 - Karnataka Suputra)
43) Nooraru Nenapina ( 1996 - Sutradhara)
44) Nee Kanda Aa Loka ( 1996 - Dhani)
45) Hey YOdha ( 1996 - Circle Inspector)
46) Yuga Yuga Saagi Hogi ( 1996 - Gajanoora GanDu)
47) Hara Hara Gange ( 1997 - Jodi Hakki)
48) Manege Ondu Baagilu ( 1997 - Simhada Mari)
49) Shivane SHivane ( 1997 - Raja)
50) Anuragadha Sangamavo ( 1997 - Maduve)
51) Thamma Thamma Kelole ( 1998 - Gadibidi Krishna)
52) Thali Thali THali Baali ( 1998 - Kurubana Rani)
53) HoomaLe HoomaLe HoogaLa ( 1998 - HoomaLe)
54) Devarigeno KOpa Bandu ( 1998 - Baaro Nanna Muddina KrishNa)
55) YeddeLu HuDuga ( 1998 - Swasthik)
56) Oh Premada Gangeye ( 1999 - Hrudaya Hrudaya)
57) Hogi Baa ( 1999 - Hrudaya Hrudaya)
58) Eneno Kanasu Kandalu ( 1999 - Idu Entha Premavayya)
59) Aa Vidhathana Varavide ( 1999 - Janumadaata )
60) Vishwa Vishwa ( 1999 - Vishwa)
61) Aayi Aayi Ooa Laali ( 1999 - Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi)
62) Olavendare Sangeeta ( 1999 - Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi)
63) Manjanthe Elemele Neenu ( 2000 - Devara Maga)
64) Jaggadu Jaggadu ( 2000 - Hagalu Vesha)
65) Aa Devara Haadidu ( 2002 - Appu)
66) Panavidu Panavidu ( 2002 - Appu)
67) Vidhi Baraha ( 2003 - Abhi)
68) Bandhuve Oh Bandhuve ( 2003 - Chigurida Kanasu)
69) Bayasuvudeno Aaguvudeno ( ???? )
70) Bhoomi Thaayiya ( Bhoomi Thaayiya Chocchala Magananu )
71) Ibbara Kiru Beralugalu ( ???? )
72) Maduveya Padave ( ???? )
73) Ravi Illade ( ???? )
74) Ye Vidhiye ( taaLiya soubhaagya )
75) kannaDada mathu chenna, kannaDada nela chenna (samara)
76) Cheluvi Cheluvi Endu Ati Aase paDabEDa (meese chiguridaaga)
77) Devana Kaleyalli (1995 - Nischitartha )
78) Sathi Endare ( 1995 - Mister Abhishek )
79) Kaavyavo Hosa Kaavyavo ( 1996 - Aaditya)
80) Mouna Raagadinda ( 1996 - Mouna Raaga)
81) Anjadiru Henne ( 1996 - Arishina Kunkuma)
82) Janumava Neediruve ( 1997 - Ellarantalla Nanna Ganda )
83) Thaali Thaali ( 1997 - Enoondre )
84) Kelu Kelavva ( 2000 - Indradhanush )
85) Yaara Kanasalla ( 2000 - Indradhanush )
86) Hennendare Ambike Nija Maadamma Ee Naada Nambike
87) Premigale Oh Premigale (????)
88) Makkalu Beku Anthare Makkalu Iradavaru
89) A duet song in the movie Devasundari for the actor Narasimharaju (1962 - Devasundari)
[edit] Memorable songs of Rajkumar
1) jeeva hoovagide - nee nanna gellalare
2) Beladingalagi Baa - Huliya Haline Mevu
3) Raaga Anuraaga - Sanaadi Appanna
4) Yaare Koogadali - Sampathige Sawaal
5) Chaluveya Nota - Shankar Guru
6) Haalalladaru Haaku - Devatha Manushya
7) Naadamayaa ee lokavella - Jeevana Chaitra
8) Huttidare Kannada Naadalli - Akasmika
9) Manikya Veenam Mupalalayanthim - Kaviratna Kalidasa
10) Yaava Kaviyu - Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma
11) Entha Soundarya Kande - Ravi Chandra
12) Naa Ninna Mareyalaare - Naa Ninna Mareyalaare
13) Kanneera Dhaare - Hosa Belaku
14) Haalu Jenu Ondaada Haage - Haalu Jenu
15) Aaradhisuve - Babruvaahana
16) Vaara Banthamma - Bhagyavantha
17) Baanigondu Elle Ellide - Premada Kanike
18) Mutthinantha Maathondu - Bahaddur Gandu
19) Shreekanta Vishakanta - Anuraaga Aralitu
20) Amma Neenu - Keralida Simha
21) Jenina Holeyo - Chalisuva Modagalu
22) Ade Kannu - Ade Kannu
23) Indu Ananda - Kaamanabillu
24) Le Le Appana Magale - Trimurthi
25) Bisi Bisi Kajjaya - Haavina Hede
26) if you come today - Operation Diamond Racket
[edit] Book on Dr.Rajkumar
A book Bangarada Manushya, a chronicle on Dr.Rajkumar written by A.N.Prahlada Rao has been published in July 2005. The book is a referral volume about the history of Kannada film industry in general and about the history of Dr.RajKumar, in particular, for the life and works of Dr. Rajkumar.
[edit] Filmography
- 1954: Bedara Kannappa
- 1955: Sodari
- 1956: Bhakta Vijaya; Hari Bhakta; Ohileshwara
- 1957: Rayara Sose; Sati Nalayini
- 1958: Anna Thangi; Bhukailasa; Shri Krishna Garudi
- 1959: Abba A Hudugi; Dharma Vijaya; Jagajyothi Basaveshwara; Mahishasura Mardini
- 1960: Ranadheera Kanteerava; Ashasundari; Bhakta Kanakadasa; Dashavtara; Rani Honamma
- 1961: Bhakta Cheta ; Kaivara Mahatme
- 1962: Bhoodana; Devasundari; Galigopura; Karuneye Kutembada Kannau; Mahatma Kabir; Swarna Gauri; Tejaswini; Vidhi Vilasa
- 1963: Nanda Deepa; Saaku Magalu ; Kanya Ratna; Gauri; Jeevana Taranga; Malli Maduve; Kulavadhu; Kalitharu Henne; Veera Kesari; Valmiki; Mana Mechhida Madadi; Chandrakumara; Santa Tukaram; Shri Ramanjaneyayuddha; Sati Shakti
- 1964: Navakoti Narayana; Chandavalliya Tota; Shivarathri Mahatme; Annapurna; Tumbidakoda; Shivagange Mahatme; Muriyada Mane; Pratigne; Naandi
- 1965: Naga Pooja; Chandrahasa; Sarvagna Murthy; Vatsalya; Satya Harishchandra; Mahasati Ansuya; Ide Mahasudina; Bettada Huli; Sati Savitri; Maduve Madi Nodu; Pativrata
- 1966: Mantralaya Mahatme; Kathari Veera; Balanagamma; Thoogu Deepa; Prema Mayi; Kilsadi Ranga; Madhu Malathi; Emme Thammanna; Mohini Bhasmasura (K); Shri Kannika Parameshwari Kathe; Sandhya Raga
- 1967: Parvathi Kalyana; Sati Sukanya; Gange Gauri; Rajashekara; Lagna Patrika; Raiadurgada Rahasya; Devara Gedda Manava; Bangarada Hoovy; Chakra Teertha; Immadi Pulkesi
- 1968: Jedara Bale; Gandhinagara; Mahasati Arundhati; Manasakshi; Sarvamangala; Bhagya Devate; Bangalore Mail; Hannele Chiguridaaga; Bhagyada Bagilu; Natasarva Bhowma; Rowdy Ranganna; Dhumaketu; Amma; Simha Swapna; Goadalli CID 999; Manninamaga
- 1969: Margadarshi; Gandondu Hennaru; Mallammana Pavada; Punarjanma; Bhale Raja; Uyyale Churi Chikanna; Mayor Muthanna; Operation Jackpot; Chikamma;
- 1970: Shri Krishnadevaraya; Karulina Kare ; Nadina Bhagya ; Hasiru Thorana; Bhoopathiranga ; Mr Rajkumar; Bhale Jodi; CID Rajanna; Nanna Thamma; Balu Belagithu; Devara Makkalu; Paropakari
- 1971: Kasturi Nivasa; Bala Bandhana; Kulagaurava; Namma Samsara; Kasidre Kailasa; Thayi Devaru; Pratidhwani; Sakshatkara; Nyayave Devaru; Shri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama; Sipayi Ramu
- 1972: Janma Rahasya; Bangarada Manushya; Haridayasangama; Krantiveera; Bhale Huchcha ; Nanda Gokula; Jaga Mechida Maga
- 1973: Devaru Kotta Thangi; Bidugade; Swayamvara; Doorada Betta; Gandhadagudi; Muruvare Vajragalu; Bangarada Panjara
- 1974: Eradu Kanasu; Sampathige Saval; Bhakta Kumbhara; Shri Srinivasa Kalyana
- 1975: Dari Tappida Maga; Mayura; Trimurthi
- 1976: Premada Kanika; Bahaddur Gandu ; Raja Nanna Raja; Na Ninna Mareyalare; Badavara Bandhu
- 1977: Babruvahana; Bhagyavantharu; Sanadhi Appanna; Olavu Geluvu; Girikanye
- 1978: Shankar Guru; Operation Diamond Racket; Thayige Thakka Maga
- 1979: Huliya Halina Mevu; Nanobba Kalla
- 1980: Ravichandra; Vasantha Geethe
- 1981: Havina Hedde; Nee Nanna Gellalaare; Bhagyavantha; Keralida Simha
- 1982: Hosa Belaku; Halu Jenu; Chalisuva Modagalu
- 1983: Kavirathna Kalidasa; Kamana Billu ; Bhakta Prahalada; Eradu Nakshatragalu
- 1984: Samayada Gombe; Shravana Bantu; Yarivanu; Apoorva Sangama
- 1985: Ade Kannu; Jwalamukhi; Dhruva Tare; Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma
- 1986: Anuraaga Aralitu; guri
- 1987: Ondu Muthina Kathe; Shruti Seridaga
- 1988: Shiva Mecchida Kannappa; Devatha Manushya
- 1989: Parshuram
- 1992: Jeevana Chaitra
- 1993: Akasmika
- 1994: Odahuttidavaru ; Gandhada Gudi II
- 2000: Shabdavedi
[edit] External links
- Dr. Rajkumar - A tribute to Annavaru - Photos, Films, Songs, Slideshow, Videos, Biography, Memorial, News, Light a lamp at http://www.annavaru.com
- rajkumar legend of kannada film industry
- Dr. Rajkumar's Memorial website
- Nata Saarvabhouma Dr Rajkumar no more Death news on Deccan Herald
- Kannada legend Dr Rajakumar passes away - Death news by rediff.com
- Rajkumar at the Internet Movie Database
- Rajkumar - The Phenomenon, Living Legend - Profile
- Dr.Rajkumar's Fan site - has information about his films, biography in both English and Kannada
- Newsarchives of Dr. Rajkumar kidnap incident
- Link to Kidnap news and his birth place Gajanur
- Dr. Raj Kumar @ SPICE