K. S. Ashwath
**K. S. Ashwath** (March 25, 1925 – January 18, 2010), born Karaganahalli Subbaraya Ashwathanarayana, was a revered titan of Kannada cinema whose career spanned over five decades and 370 films. Celebrated for his dignified screen presence, emotive depth, and distinct resonant voice, he remains one of Sandalwood's most iconic character actors.
Hailing from Holenarasipura in Hassan district, Ashwath actively took part in the Indian Independence movement during his student days at Maharaja's College, Mysore. After a brief stint in government service as a Food Inspector, he gravitated toward amateur theatre with Mysore Kalakunja, eventually making his silver-screen debut in K. R. Seetharama Sastry’s *Streerathna* (1955).
He soon became an indispensable pillar of Kannada cinema, sharing an iconic collaboration with Dr. Rajkumar across nearly 100 films. Equally adept at playing principled patriarchs, scheming villains, and royal advisors, Ashwath delivered his career-defining performance as Chamayya Meshtru, the strict yet deeply loving teacher in Puttanna Kanagal’s cult classic *Naagarahaavu* (1972). His extensive filmography includes historic landmarks such as *Kasturi Nivasa* (1971), *Jedara Bale* (1968), *Naguva Hoovu* (1971), *Bhakta Kumbara* (1974), *Eradu Kanasu* (1974), and *Jenina Hole* (1972). Beyond Kannada, he appeared in the Hollywood production *Seven Wonders of the World* (1956) and the Hindi film *Ganga Gowri* (1973).
A three-time recipient of the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, Ashwath was honored with the prestigious Dr. Rajkumar Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994 and an honorary doctorate from Tumkur University in 2008. His final appearance on screen was in the romantic drama *Sihigali* (2010).
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Films (178)
Bhoopathi
2007
Sirivantha
2006
Preethisle Beku
2003
Anjali Geethanjali
2001
Preethsu Thappenilla
2000
Shabdavedhi
2000
Kaaveri Theeradalli
1994
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
1994
Odahuttidavaru
1994
Musuku
1994
Gejje Naada
1993
Navibbaru Namagibbaru
1993
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
1993
Kumkuma Bhagya
1993
Urvashi Kalyana
1993
Anuragada Alegalu
1993
Mane Devru
1993
Belliyappa Bangarappa
1992 · Police Commissioner
Jeevana Chaithra
1992 · Rama Rao
Mathru Bhagya
1991
Jagadeka Veera
1991
Modada Mareyalli
1991
Garuda Dhwaja
1991
Aralida Hoovugalu
1991
Hrudaya Hadithu
1991 · Mahadevayya
Baare Nanna Muddina Rani
1990
Muthina Haara
1990
Mruthyunjaya
1990 · Lawyer Ramakrishnaiah
Aasegobba Meesegobba
1990
Gajapathi Garvabhanga
1989 · Ranganna Meshtru
Yaru Hone
1989
Inspector Vikram
1989 · Police Commissioner Chandrashekar
Hongkongnalli Agent Amar
1989
Sharavegada Saradara
1989
Daada
1988
Samyuktha
1988 · Veerabhadraiah
Jana Nayaka
1988
Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara
1988
Nava Bharatha
1987
Shubha Milana
1987
Bazar Bheema
1987
Shruthi Seridaga
1987 · Murthy's Father
Sundara Swapnagalu
1986
Anuraaga Aralithu
1986
Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma
1986
Karna
1986
Devathe
1986
Giri Baale
1985
Jwalamukhi
1985 · Rudraiah
Sneha Sambandha
1985
Amara Jyothi
1985
Bidugadeya Bedi
1985 · Sanjeeva Rao
Guru Jagadguru
1985
Shwetha Gulabi
1985
Aaradhane
1984
Male Banthu Male
1984
Eradu Rekhegalu
1984
Runa Mukthalu
1984
Mududida Tavare Aralithu
1983 · Govinda Rao
Benkiya Bale
1983
Kamana Billu
1983 · Jois
Ibbani Karagithu
1983 · Varun's Father
Chalisuva Modagalu
1982 · Vishwanath Rao
Nanna Devaru
1982
Jimmy Gallu
1982
Hasyarathna Ramakrishna
1982
Hosa Belaku
1982 · Gopalayya
Parajitha
1982
Baadada Hoo
1982 · Murthy
Snehithara Saval
1981
Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha
1981 · Cameo
Gaali Maathu
1981
Nee Nanna Gellalare
1981
Geetha
1981 · Srinivas
Leader Vishwanath
1981
Driver Hanumanthu
1980
Janma Janmada Anubandha
1980 · Panduranga
Nyaya Neethi Dharma
1980
Nammammana Sose
1980
Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu
1980
Haddina Kannu
1980 · Dharmappa
Auto Raja
1980
Dhairya Lakshmi
1980
Vasantha Geetha
1980 · Seshadri
Chandanada Gombe
1979 · Lakshman Rao
Vijay Vikram
1979
Putaani Agents 123
1979
Pakka Kalla
1979
Naa Ninna Bidalaare
1979 · Krishna's father
Amarnath
1978
Vasantha Lakshmi
1978 · Narayanappa
Kiladi Jodi
1978 · Sadananda
Muyyige Muyyi
1978 · Nataraj
Sirithanakke Saval
1978
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978
Vamsha Jyothi
1978 · Sharada's father
Havina Hejje
1978
Halli Haida
1978
Galaate Samsaara
1977 · Gubbi Ganesh Rao
Banashankari
1977
Badavara Bandhu
1976 · Badrinath
Kanasu Nanasu
1976
Bangarada Gudi
1976 · Ramanappa
Bayaludaari
1976 · Madhava Rao
Raja Nanna Raja
1976 · Thirumal Rao
Mayura
1975 · Shadananasharma
Bhagya Jyothi
1975
Shubhamangala
1975 · Doctor
Daari Thappida Maga
1975 · CID Raju
Hennu Samsarada Kannu
1975
Maga Mommaga
1974 · Aanand Rao's Father
Eradu Kanasu
1974 · Ramu's father
Bangarada Panjara
1974 · Junjappa, Beera's foster father
Chamundeshwari Mahime
1974
Upasane
1974 · Subba Rao
Mooruvare Vajragalu
1973 · Dharmaja
Doorada Betta
1973
Bidugade
1973 · Bhairappa , Shekhar's father
Naagarahaavu
1972 · Chamayya Meshtru
Naa Mecchida Huduga
1972
Jaga Mecchida Maga
1972 · Aditya's father
Nanda Gokula
1972
Sipayi Ramu
1972 · Hari Singh
Janma Rahasya
1972
Hrudaya Sangama
1972
Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama
1971 · Satrajit
Nyayave Devaru
1971 · Chandrashekharaiah
Thayi Devaru
1971
Sharapanjara
1971 · Narayanappa, Kaveri's father
Kasturi Nivasa
1971 · Ramaiah
Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu
1970 · Lawyer
C.I.D. Rajanna
1970
Uyyaale
1969 · Seshu
Choori Chikkanna
1969 · Krishnaraja
Namma Makkalu
1969
Amma
1968 · Vasu
Dhoomakethu
1968
Bhaagyada Baagilu
1968 · Shyam Rao
Bengaluru Mail
1968 · Guest Appearance
Gandhinagara
1968
Jedara Bale
1968 · Rao Bahaddur Narasimha Rao
Immadi Pulikeshi
1967 · Harshavardhana
Dhana Pishachi
1967 · Inspector
Manasiddare Marga
1967
Gange Gowri
1967 · Narada
Shri Purandaradasaru
1967 · Purandara Dasa
Sandhya Raaga
1966
Premamayi
1966
Belli Moda
1966 · Sadashivaih
Maduve Madi Nodu
1965 · Parameshwaraiah
Bettada Huli
1965
Sathya Harishchandra
1965 · Vasishta
Sarvagna Murthy
1965
Mane Aliya
1964 · Shivappa
Prathigne
1964 · Mahadevayya
Annapoorna
1964
Shivarathri Mahathme
1964 · Veera Simha, Vijaya's father
Sri Rama Anjaneya Yuddha
1963
Mana Mecchida Madadi
1963 · Umakanth, Srinath's father
Veerakesari
1963 · Musuku-veera
Sathi Shakthi
1963
Kulavadhu
1963
Jeevana Tharanga
1963
Nanda Deepa
1963
Santha Thukaram
1963
Vidhi Vilasa
1962
Bhoodana
1962
Nagarjuna
1961
Kaivara Mahathme
1961
Kittur Chennamma
1961
Bhaktha Kanakadasa
1960 · Rudranayaka
Dashavathara
1960
Ranadheera Kanteerava
1960 · Nirisha
Mahishasura Mardini
1959 · Narada
Jagajyothi Basveshwara
1959
Anna Thangi
1958
Bhakta Prahlada
1958
Bhookailasa
1958 · Shiva
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