Girish Karnad
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Girish Karnad (19 May 1938 – 10 June 2019) was an Indian actor, film director, Kannada writer, playwright and a Jnanpith awardee, who predominantly worked in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Marathi films. His rise as a playwright in the 1960s marked the coming of age of modern Indian playwriting in Kannada.He was a recipient of the 1998 Jnanpith Award, the highest literary honour conferred in India.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Girish Karnad 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 Girish Karnad'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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Girish Karnad remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Girish Karnad Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Girish Karnad's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Girish Karnad.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Tiger Zinda Hai | Shenoy | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | 24 | Sathya's grandfather | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Chalk N Duster | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Rana Vikrama | K. V. Anand Rao | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Gurudakshina | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Rudra Tandava | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Samrat & Co. | Mahendra Pratap Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Chandra | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Mugamoodi | Anand's Grand father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ek Tha Tiger | Shenoy | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Kempe Gowda | Mahadev (Kavya's father) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Komaram Puli | Prime Minister | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aashayein | G. Parthasarthi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Peepli Live | Avinash Nimade | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Life Goes On | Alok | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | 8 x 10 Tasveer | Anil Sharma | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Aa Dinagalu | Girish Naik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dor | Randhir Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Iqbal | Guruji | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. | Satya Prasad | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Chellamae | Rajasekhar | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Uppilli Iyengar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Pukar | Mr. Rajvansh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Prathyartha | Home Minister of India | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | China Gate | Forest Officer Sunder Rajan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Kadhal Mannan | Rudran | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Ratchagan | Sriram | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Amalraj | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Prince | Vishwanath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Aatank | Inspector Khan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dharma Chakram | Mahendra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Kaadhalan | Kakarla Sathyanarayana Moorthy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Gunaa | Doctor Ganesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mysooru Mallige | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Chaitanya | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Akarshan | Anand (Movie Director) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Sankeertana | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Naan Adimai Illai | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Sur Sangam | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Meri Jung | Deepak Verma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Tarang | Dinesh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Umbartha | Subhash Mahajan | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Aasha | Mala's Friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Jewelled Lamp | Madan (Railway official) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Swami | Ghanshyam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Churning | Dr. Manohar Rao | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Nishant | Schoolmaster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Samskara | Praneshacharya | Hit | Similar → |
Girish Karnad - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Girish Karnad?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Girish Karnad is "Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Girish Karnad acted in?
Girish Karnad has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Girish Karnad?
Other notable films include "Meri Jung", "Dor", and "Ratchagan".