# T. S. Nagabharana

Talakadu Srinivasaiah Nagabharana (born 23 January 1953), commonly known as T. S. Nagabharana, is an Indian film director, in the Kannada film industry and a pioneer of parallel cinema. He is one of the few film directors to have straddled the mainstream and parallel cinema worlds.

## Early life

T S Nagabharana was born on 23 January 1953 at Talakadu, Mysuru district, Karnataka. He completed his education at a corporation school in Chamarajpet. He has been an administrator for several theater repertories, especially Rangayana, Mysore and Benaka Theatre Group, Bengaluru. He has produced and directed number of serials and other programs for Doordarshan and other channels.
His movie Mysore Mallige was an inspiration for 1942: A Love Story. The core plot of Chigurida Kanasu was an inspiration for Swades. The movie Nagamandala was an inspiration for Paheli. The core plot of Kallarali Hoovagi was an inspiration for the storyline of Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
He has been the recipient of international, national, state and other awards for 20 of his 34 Kannada movies in the last 40 years. He was nominated as the chairman of Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy (KCA), Bangalore [Government of Karnataka] (State Film Academy). Currently he is the Chairman of Kannada Development Authority of Govt of Karnataka.

## Filmography

He directed and acted in plays like Sangya Balya, Kathale Belaku, Shakarana Sarotu, Jokumaraswamy, Oedipus, Sattavara Neralu, Krishna Parijata, Tingara Buddanna, Mundena Sakhi Mundena, Hayavadana, Neegikonda Samsa, Baka and Blood Wedding.
He received a gold medal from the Government of India for his achievement in theater. He is the founder of a theater organisation called Benaka. He also started Shruthalaya, an organisation for organising, writing, composing, camera work, lighting, art, acting, editing and directing.

### As director

| Year | Film | Notes |
| 1978 | Grahana | National Film Awards1978- Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration -Best Film on National Integration, National Film Award for Best Screenplay – T S Nagabharana & T S Ranga Karnataka State Film Awards 1978-79 - First Best Film, Best Cinematographer (B&W) – S. Ramachandra Indian Panorama Entry in International Film Festivals. |
| 1980 | Bangarada Jinke | |
| 1982 | Anveshane | Karnataka State Film Awards of 1982-83 - Third best film award |
| 1982 | Praya Praya Praya | Karnataka State Film Awards – 1982-83 Best Supporting Actress to Mamtha Rao |
| 1983 | Banker Margayya | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada Based on the 1952 novel The Financial Expert by R. K. Narayan Karnataka State Film Award – Best Actor – Lokesh. Indian Panorama Entry in International Film Festivals. |
| 1983 | Prema Yuddha | |
| 1984 | Onti Dwani | |
| 1984 | Makkaliralavva Mane Thumba | |
| 1985 | Aahuti | |
| 1985 | Nethra Pallavi | Not released |
| 1986 | Nenapina Dhoni | |
| 1987 | Ravana Rajya | |
| 1987 | Sedina Sanchu | Also screenplay writer |
| 1987 | Aasphota | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film, Best Supporting Actor – Dattanna. Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada Based on the novel Ayana by Manu (P. N. Rangan) |
| 1989 | Santha Shishunala Sharifa | Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration Karnataka State Film Award – Second Best Film, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor |
| 1989 | Surasundaranga | |
| 1989 | Premagni | |
| 1991 | Mysore Mallige | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada Inspiration for 1942: A Love Story Karnataka State Film Award – Second Best Film Indian Panorama Entry in International Film Festivals. |
| 1991 | Stone Boy | TV series & Film |
| 1993 | Chinnari Mutha | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada Karnataka State Film Award – Best Children's Film, Best Music Direction, Best Child Artist, Best Playback Singer Indian Panorama Entry in International Film Festivals. |
| 1993 | Aakasmika | Based on Ta Ra Su's trilogy Akasmika - Aparadhi - Parinama Karnataka State Film Award – Second Best Film Best Kannada Film Filmfare Also cameo appearance |
| 1994 | Sagara Deepa | Based on a novel of the same name by Veerappa Moily |
| 1995 | Naviddeve Echarike | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Children Film |
| 1995 | Janumada Jodi | Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada Based on the Gujarathi novel Malela Jiva by Pannalal Patel Karnataka State Film Award – Special Jury Award |
| 1996 | Nagamandala | Based on the play of same name by Girish Karnad Inspiration for Paheli Karnataka State Film Award- Second Best Film Filmfare – Best Director Indian Panorama Entry in International Film Festivals. |
| 1997 | Vimochane | Also actor, screenwriter |
| 1999 | Janumadatha | |
| 2001 | Neela | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film Indian Panorama Entry in International Film Festivals. |
| 2002 | Singaaravva | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada Based on the novel Singaravva Mattu Aramane by Chandrashekhara Kambara Karnataka State Film Award – Best Art Director to Shashidhar Adapa Indian Panorama Entry in International Film Festivals. |
| 2003 | Chigurida Kanasu | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Dialogue, Best Music. Based on the novel of same name by K. Shivaram Karanth Inspiration for Swades |
| 2006 | Kallarali Hoovagi | Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration Based on a novel of the same name by B. L. Venu Inspiration for Bajrangi Bhaijaan Karnataka State Film Award – Best Costume, Best Art Direction, Best Editing |
| 2009 | Nam Yajamanru | |
| 2012 | Kamsaale Kaisaale | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Children Film |
| 2014 | Vasundhara | |
| 2017 | Allama | 64th National Film Awards - Best Music Direction (songs) — Bapu Padmanabha, Best Music Direction (background score) — Bapu Padmanabha, Best Make-up Artist – N. K. Ramakrishna Filmfare – Best Actor - Critics Award Indian Panorama Entry in International Film Festivals. |
| 2018 | Kaanoorayana | |

### As actor

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1977 | Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane | | |
| 1983 | Adi Shankaracharya | Mruthyu | |
| 1985 | Accident | Ramanna | |
| 2001 | Neela | Doctor | |
| 2008 | Mr. Garagasa | Sharath | |
| 2011 | Kirataka | Nandisha's father | |
| 2012 | Sri Kshetra Adi Chunchanagiri | | |
| 2012 | Kamsaale Kaisaale | As father | |
| 2014 | Vasundhara | As villain | |
| 2014 | Jai Lalitha | Srikantaiah | |
| 2016 | Uppina Kagada | Aachaari | |
| 2018 | K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Srinivas (News Channel Owner) | Friend Of Anand Ingalagi |
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Srinivas (News Channel Owner) | Friend Of Anand Ingalagi |
| 2022 | Bairagee | Judge | |
| 2023 | Tatsama Tadbhava | Vasudev | |
| 2024 | Kaalapatthar | TBA | |
| 2024 | Maryade Prashne | TBA | |

## Achievements

Nagabharana has won nine National and 14 State awards.

## Awards and nominations
### National Film Awards

List of movies, showing the year (award ceremony), film(s), award(s) :
| Year | Movie | Award |
| 1978 (26th) | Grahana | Best Film on National Integration |
| 1978 (26th) | Grahana | Best Screenplay |
| 1983 (31st) | Banker Margayya | Best Feature Film in Kannada |
| 1989 (37th) | Santha Shishunala Sharifa | Best Film on National Integration |
| 1991 (39th) | Mysore Mallige | Best Feature Film in Kannada |
| 1993 (41st) | Chinnari Mutha | Best Feature Film in Kannada |
| 2002 (50th) | Singaaravva | Best Feature Film in Kannada |
| 2006 (54th) | Kallarali Hoovagi | Best Film on National Integration |

### Karnataka State Awards

List of movies, showing the year (award ceremony), film(s), award(s) :
| Year | Movie | Award |
| 1978-79 | Grahana | Best Film (First) |
| 1982-83 | Anveshane | Best Film (Third) |
| 1987-88 | Aasphota | Best Film (First) |
| 1987-88 | Aasphota | Best Screenplay |
| 1989-90 | Santha Shishunala Sharifa | Best Film (Second) |
| 1991-92 | Mysore Mallige | Best Film (Second) |
| 1993-94 | Aakasmika | Best Film (Second) |
| 1993-94 | Chinnari Mutha | Best Children Film |
| 1995-96 | Naaviddivi Echcharike | Best Children Film |
| 1996-97 | Nagamandala | Best Film (Second) |
| 1996-97 | Janumada Jodi | Special Jury Award |
| 1998-99 | N/A | Puttanna Kanagal Award |
| 2001-02 | Neela | Best Film (Third) |
| 2003–04 | Chigurida Kanasu | Best Film (First) |
| 2003–04 | Chigurida Kanasu | Best Director |
| 2011 | Kamsale Kaisale | Best Children Film |
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### Filmfare Awards South

List of movies, showing the year (award ceremony), film(s), award(s) :
| Year | Movie | Award |
| 1988 | Aasphota | Best Film – Kannada |
| 1992 | Mysore Mallige | Best Film – Kannada |
| 1992 | Mysore Mallige | Best Director – Kannada |
| 1993 | Aakasmika | Best Film – Kannada |
| 1996 | Janumada Jodi | Best Film – Kannada |
| 1996 | Janumada Jodi | Best Director – Kannada |
| 1997 | Nagamandala | Best Director – Kannada |

### Others

* Dhwani- Sriranga international Kannada theatre award for 2009 by Dhwani Pratishthana
* 2023 – Jury Chairperson at the 54th International Film Festival of India for Indian Panorama Feature Films section.