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.
Uttam Kumar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Uttam Kumar 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 Uttam Kumar's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Uttam Kumar'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 Trijama, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Uttam Kumar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Uttam Kumar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Uttam Kumar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Chiranjib / Chiranjit | 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 | Kushal | 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".