Uttam Kumar
ActingAbout Uttam Kumar
Uttam Kumar (born Arun Kumar Chatterjee) was an Indian film actor who predominantly worked in Bengali cinema.Kumar is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Bengali cinema.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Uttam Kumar 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 Uttam Kumar'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Uttam Kumar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Trijama, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Uttam Kumar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Uttam Kumar's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Uttam Kumar.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Pratisodh | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ogo Bodhu Shundori | Prof. Gagan Sen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Bandie | BholaB. Singh / Yuvraj Uday B. Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Kitaab | Nikhil Gupta | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Sei Chokh | Sir Nabakrishna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Sanyasi Raja | Zamindar Surya Kishore Chowdhury | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Amanush | Madhusudan Roy Chaudhary 'Madhu' | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Rodon Bhara Basanta | Somenath Bose | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Mouchak | Nitesh Roy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Stree | Madhab Datta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Chhadmabeshi | Abanish alias Gourhari | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Dhanyee Meye | kali dutta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Jay Jayanti | Sanjay (Joy) Roy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Nishi Padma | Ananga | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Aparichito | Ranjan Mullick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mon Niye | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Shuk Sari | Noni | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Chowringhee | Sata Bose | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Chiriyakhana | Byomkesh Bakshi | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Antony Firingee | Antony Firingee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Chhoti Si Mulaqat | Ashok | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Hero | Arindam Mukherjee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Wax Light | Dr. Surajit Sen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Uttarayan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Bhrantibilas | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Deya Neya | Prasanta Roy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Bipasha | Dibyendu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Prisoner of Jhind | King | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sakher Chor | Indranath Choudhury | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Return of Little Master | Raicharan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Raja-Saja | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Abak Pritibhi | Arjun | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Gali Theke Rajpath | Raja | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Pushpadhanu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Marutirtha Hinglaj | Thirumal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Joutuk | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Bandhu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Harano Sur | Alok Mukherjee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Prithibi Amare Chay | Tapas Singha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Abhoyer Biye | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Pathey Holo Deri | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Trijama | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Agni Pariksha | Kiriti Mukherjee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Beyond Death | Dr. Ashok | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Moner Mayur | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sharey Chuattar | Rampriti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Bou Thakuranir Haat | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Maryada | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Kamona | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Maya Dore | - | Flop | Similar → |
Uttam Kumar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Uttam Kumar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Uttam Kumar is "Trijama" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Uttam Kumar acted in?
Uttam Kumar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Uttam Kumar?
Other notable films include "Deya Neya", "Prithibi Amare Chay", and "Bandhu".