Chi. Guru Dutt - Actor Profile

Chi. Guru Dutt

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
21Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated

About Chi. Guru Dutt

Chitnahalli Guru Dutt or Guru Dutt is an Indian actor and director primarily concentrating on Kannada and Tamil feature films. He debuted along with Shivrajkumar in the 1986 blockbuster Anand. He was launched in Tamil by K. Balachander with the 1989 smash hit Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal. He has acted in more than 100 films. His major Tamil appearance was opposite Kamal Haasan in musical Kalaignan as the psychopath doctor. He is the son of Chi. Udaya Shankar.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chi. Guru Dutt reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Chi. Guru Dutt'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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chi. Guru Dutt remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Chi. Guru Dutt Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chi. Guru Dutt's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989) movie poster
★8.0

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal: Bharti, a highly successful singer, escapes from his jealous wife who is unable to deal with his female fan following. H

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

1989•Family
★7.3
Shabdavedhi (2000) movie poster
★7.3

Shabdavedhi: Shabdavedi is about Sandeep Rajkumar, a strict police officer crusading against narcotics. The man is so straight that w

Shabdavedhi

2000•Crime
★7.0
Jeevana Chaithra (1992) movie poster
★7.0

Jeevana Chaithra: The film is based on a Kannada novel Vyapthi Prapthi written by Vishalakshi Dakshinamurthy. Jeevana Chaitra tracks the l

Jeevana Chaithra

1992
★6.8
Edegarike (2012) movie poster
★6.8

Edegarike: Sridhar, a hitman, wants to start his life afresh and decides to quit. However, his gang leader, unhappy with his decisi

Edegarike

2012•Crime
★5.8
Kalaignan (1993) movie poster
★5.8

Kalaignan: Pop singer Inderjeet is the main suspect after his female fans are killed by a serial killer. Divya, whose sister was a

Kalaignan

1993•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chi. Guru Dutt.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Gimmick - Flop Similar →
2013 Bharath Stores - Flop Similar →
2012 Edegarike Dholakia Hit Similar →
2012 Shiva Mastaan Flop Similar →
2011 Bodyguard - Flop Similar →
2009 Jeeva - Flop Similar →
2003 Yardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre - Flop Similar →
2003 Raja Narasimha - Flop Similar →
2001 Usire - Flop Similar →
2000 Shabdavedhi - Hit Similar →
1997 Kalavida - Flop Similar →
1993 Kalaignan Dr. Harichandra Prasad Average Similar →
1992 Nagaradalli Nayakaru - Flop Similar →
1992 Belli Kalungura - Flop Similar →
1992 Jeevana Chaithra Prathap Hit Similar →
1991 Halli Rambhe Belli Bombe - Flop Similar →
1991 Kitthurina Huli - Flop Similar →
1990 Varavu Nalla Uravu Chandrasekar's elder son Flop Similar →
1989 Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal Guru Cricketar Super Hit Similar →
1989 Inspector Vikram Raja Flop Similar →
1988 Samyuktha Gururaj/ Guru Flop Similar →

Chi. Guru Dutt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chi. Guru Dutt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chi. Guru Dutt is "Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Chi. Guru Dutt acted in?

Chi. Guru Dutt has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chi. Guru Dutt?

Other notable films include "Shabdavedhi", "Jeevana Chaithra", and "Edegarike".