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Jai Jagadish

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 29, 1954

About Jai Jagadish

Jai Jagadish (born 29 June 1954) is an Indian film actor, director and producer in the Kannada film industry. Starting his career as an actor in Phalitamsha (1976), he went on to feature in over 300 films as an actor. In 1998, he turned producer for the film Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga. His debut directorial film was Madana. Some of the notable films of Jai Jagadish as an actor include Gaali Maathu (1981), Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu (1983), Bandhana (1984), Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu (1986) and Garjane (1981), among others. His film Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu won the Filmfare Award for Best film. He is the President of Wakayama Karate-Do India.

Jai Jagadish Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jai Jagadish reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jai Jagadish's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of Jai Jagadish's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bhagyavantha, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jai Jagadish Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jai Jagadish's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jai Jagadish has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Ravi Bopanna - Average Similar →
2021 Munduvareda Adhyaya - Flop Similar →
2019 Neuron - Flop Similar →
2017 Dhairyam - Average Similar →
2017 March 22 - Flop Similar →
2017 Raaga - Flop Similar →
2016 Naani - Average Similar →
2015 1st Rank Raju School Principal Hit Similar →
2014 Power - Flop Similar →
2014 Bahaddur - Super Hit Similar →
2014 Drishya - Hit Similar →
2014 Ugramm Prabhakar Hit Similar →
2013 Brindavana - Flop Similar →
2013 Dilwala - Flop Similar →
2013 Myna - Flop Similar →
2012 Aantharya - Flop Similar →
2011 Sanju Weds Geetha - Flop Similar →
2011 Kempe Gowda ACP Average Similar →
2010 Bisile - Flop Similar →
2010 Thamassu - Flop Similar →
2010 Aithalakkadi - Flop Similar →
2009 Male Barali Manju Irali - Flop Similar →
2008 Rocky Rocky's father Flop Similar →
2008 Moggina Manasu - Super Hit Similar →
2007 Prarambha Policeman Flop Similar →
2006 Mungaru Male Preetam's father Super Hit Similar →
2005 Nenapirali Indushree's father Flop Similar →
2004 Dharma - Flop Similar →
2003 Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu Prakash Flop Similar →
2002 Majestic Ranadheera Flop Similar →
2000 Shaapa - Flop Similar →
1996 Sowbhagya Devathe - Flop Similar →
1988 Ranadheera Singapore Champion Jimmy Hit Similar →
1986 Guri Inspector Sadanand Flop Similar →
1986 Manithanin Marupakkam Arjun, Photographer Flop Similar →
1986 Madhura Bandhavya - Flop Similar →
1984 Bandhana - Average Similar →
1983 Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu - Flop Similar →
1983 Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage B. L. Dalavayi Flop Similar →
1982 Mullina Gulabi - Flop Similar →
1982 Manasa Sarovara Madan Super Hit Similar →
1982 Parajitha - Flop Similar →
1981 Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha - Flop Similar →
1981 Gaali Maathu - Flop Similar →
1981 Bhagyavantha Ramu Super Hit Similar →
1981 Muniyana Madari - Flop Similar →
1980 Point Parimala Ashwath Super Hit Similar →
1979 Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja - Flop Similar →
1978 Paduvaaralli Pandavaru Ramanna Super Hit Similar →
1976 Phalitamsha (Debut) Flop Similar →

Jai Jagadish - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jai Jagadish?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jai Jagadish is "Bhagyavantha" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jai Jagadish acted in?

Jai Jagadish has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jai Jagadish?

Other notable films include "Bahaddur", "Manasa Sarovara", and "Paduvaaralli Pandavaru".

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