Santosh Dutta
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Santosh Dutta (2 December 1925 - 5 March 1988) was an Indian Bengali actor, best known for playing the character of Jatayu in Satyajit Ray's Feluda movies viz. Sonar Kella and Joi Baba Felunath.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Santosh Dutta reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 27 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Santosh Dutta's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 41% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Santosh Dutta remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Kingdom of Diamonds, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Santosh Dutta Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Santosh Dutta's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Santosh Dutta.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Gili Gili Ge | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Samrat O Sundari | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Sukumar Ray | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Dui Adhyay | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Baikunther Will | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ogo Bodhu Shundori | Abalakanta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Kingdom of Diamonds | Scientist/ King of Shundi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Paka Dekha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ghatkali | Awbola | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Brojobuli | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Elephant God | Lalmohan Ganguly (Jatayu) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ganadevata | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Charmurti | Mesomosai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Ek Je Chhilo Desh | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Asadharan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Harmonium | Ashok's father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Middleman | Hiralal Shah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Golden Fortress | Lalmohan Ganguli (Jotayu) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Jadu Bansha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Sriman Prithviraj | School Teacher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Marjina Abdulla | Ali Baba | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Letter from the Wife | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne | King of Shundi / King of Halla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Holy Man | Professor Nani | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Three Daughters | Khori (segment "The Conclusion") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Headmaster | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Philosopher's Stone | Atanu / The Announcer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Santosh Dutta - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Santosh Dutta?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Santosh Dutta is "The Kingdom of Diamonds" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Santosh Dutta acted in?
Santosh Dutta has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Santosh Dutta?
Other notable films include "Ogo Bodhu Shundori", "Sriman Prithviraj", and "Charmurti".