Bharathi Rao

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 15, 1950

Birth Place: Mysore, Karnataka, India

About Bharathi Rao

Bharathi Rao is an Indian film actress who has performed in Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu language films. She was mostly seen as a leading actress in the Kannada film industry during the late 1960s to 1980s.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bharathi Rao reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Bharathi Rao's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bharathi Rao remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hrudaya Sangama, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Bharathi Rao Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bharathi Rao's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Hrudaya Sangama: Rajanna is confined to a luxurious lifestyle and his routine of work is managed by his caretaker. But Rajanna wants to l

Hrudaya Sangama

1972•Drama

★10.0

★10.0

Janma Rahasya: Kaveri, a poor woman, tries to commit suicide with her son but is caught. She is put behind bars and her son is brought

Janma Rahasya

1972•Family

★9.5

★9.5

Bangarada Manushya: Rajeeva comes to the village to visit his sister only to find that she's in financial trouble and has lost her husband.

Bangarada Manushya

1972

★9.5

★9.5

Baalu Belagithu: Baalu Belagithu is a 1970 Indian Kannada language drama film written and directed by Siddalingaiah. It stars Rajkumar, J

Baalu Belagithu

1970•Family

★9.5

★9.5

Bidugade: The movie is about a reporter who concocts a false case so as to get himself convicted for first degree murder so that h

Bidugade

1973•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bharathi Rao.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	Kurukshetra	Kunti	Flop	Similar →
2016	Doddmane Hudga	-	Average	Similar →
2013	Ravana Desam	-	Flop	Similar →
2009	Raaj	Herself	Flop	Similar →
2006	Tananam Tananam	-	Flop	Similar →
2002	Mazhathullikkilukkam	Alice John	Average	Similar →
2001	Karumadikkuttan	Kuttan & Nandini's Grandmother	Average	Similar →
2000	Narasimham	Sharada	Hit	Similar →
1998	Sundara Pandian	-	Flop	Similar →
1998	Nakshatratharattu	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	Varnapakittu	Sunny's Mother	Average	Similar →
1997	Oru Yaatra Mozhi	Govindan Kutty's Mother	Hit	Similar →
1995	Achan Kombath Amma Varambath	Parvathi	Flop	Similar →
1993	Devasuram	Yasodha	Hit	Similar →
1991	Santhwanam	-	Flop	Similar →
1990	Prema Yuddham	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1987	Uttar Dakshin	Bharathi	Average	Similar →
1987	Uppu	Khadeeja	Flop	Similar →
1984	Runa Mukthalu	Goda	Flop	Similar →
1980	Rahasya Rathri	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Manasaakshi	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Kunwara Baap	Radha	Hit	Similar →
1973	Doorada Betta	Gowri	Super Hit	Similar →
1973	Neramu Siksha	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	Swayamvara	Vasantha Devi	Super Hit	Similar →
1973	Bidugade	Shobha	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	Jaga Mecchida Maga	Yamini	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	Bangarada Manushya	Lakshmi	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	Janma Rahasya	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	Hrudaya Sangama	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama	Sathyabhama	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	Avalukkendru Oru Manam	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	Kula Gourava	Radha	Super Hit	Similar →
1970	Baalu Belagithu	Lakshmi	Super Hit	Similar →
1970	Mastana	Sharada	Flop	Similar →
1970	Bhale Jodi	Sunitha	Super Hit	Similar →
1970	Sri Krishnadevaraya	Chinna Devi	Super Hit	Similar →
1969	Mayor Muthanna	Geetha	Super Hit	Similar →
1969	Thanga Surangam	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Nil Gavani Kadhali	Malathi	Flop	Similar →
1967	Beedi Basavanna	Vijaya	Super Hit	Similar →
1967	Rajadurgada Rahasya	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1967	Deiva Cheyal	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Mehrban	Geeta Swarup	Flop	Similar →
1966	Sandhya Raaga	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	Emme Thammanna	Meena	Super Hit	Similar →
1966	Nadodi	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1966	Suraj	Geeta Singh (as Bharati)	Average	Similar →
1966	Dudde Doddappa	Kalpana	Hit	Similar →
1965	Geet Gaaya Pattharonne	Chanchal - Ramlal's niece	Average	Similar →

Bharathi Rao - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bharathi Rao?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bharathi Rao is "Hrudaya Sangama" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Bharathi Rao acted in?

Bharathi Rao has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bharathi Rao?

Other notable films include "Janma Rahasya", "Bangarada Manushya", and "Baalu Belagithu".