# Ambareesh filmography

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Ambareesh was an Indian actor who appeared predominantly in Kannada films. Besides Kannada, he has also acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films.

## Kannada films

List of Ambareesh Kannada films and roles :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1955 | Shivasharane Nambekka | | Child Artist |
| 1972 | Naagarahaavu | Jaleela | |
| 1973 | Bangarada Kalla | | |
| 1973 | Seethe Alla Savithri | Lachha | |
| 1974 | Chamundeshwari Mahime | | |
| 1975 | Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala | | |
| 1975 | Shubhamangala | Mooga | |
| 1975 | Bhagya Jyothi | | |
| 1975 | Nagakanye | | |
| 1975 | Onde Roopa Eradu Guna | | |
| 1975 | Bili Hendthi | | |
| 1975 | Devara Kannu | Sridhar | |
| 1976 | Hudugatada Hudugi | Kumar | |
| 1976 | Hosilu Mettida Hennu | | |
| 1976 | Bangarada Gudi | Kamalesh | |
| 1976 | Kanasu Nanasu | | |
| 1977 | Dhanalakshmi | | |
| 1977 | Kudure Mukha | | |
| 1977 | Nagarahole | Driver Antony | |
| 1977 | Maagiya Kanasu | | |
| 1977 | Manasinanthe Mangalya | | |
| 1977 | Mugdha Manava | | |
| 1977 | Chinna Ninna Muddaduve | | |
| 1977 | Kumkuma Rakshe | | |
| 1977 | Banashankari | | |
| 1978 | Halli Haida | | |
| 1978 | Havina Hejje | | |
| 1978 | Muyyige Muyyi | Peter | |
| 1978 | Siritanakke Savaal | | |
| 1978 | Paduvaaralli Pandavaru | Kariya | |
| 1978 | Prathima | | |
| 1978 | Sneha Sedu | | |
| 1978 | Kiladi Jodi | | |
| 1978 | Amarnath | Amar | |
| 1978 | Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi | Ajay | |
| 1978 | Priya | Bharath | Simultaneously shot in Tamil |
| 1979 | Pakka Kalla | | |
| 1979 | Kamala | | |
| 1979 | Putani Agent 123 | Karate Master | |
| 1979 | Savathiya Neralu | | |
| 1980 | Dhairya Lakshmi | | |
| 1980 | Vajrada Jalapatha | | |
| 1980 | Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu | Ravi | |
| 1980 | Subbi Subbakka Suvvalali | | |
| 1980 | Nyaya Neethi Dharma | Kumar | |
| 1980 | Driver Hanumanthu | Church Father | Guest Appearance |
| 1981 | Leader Vishwanath | Vishwanath | |
| 1981 | Ranganayaki | Ramanna | |
| 1981 | Antha | Sushil Kumar/Kanwarlal | Karnataka State Film Award (Special Jury Award) |
| 1981 | Maha Prachandaru | | |
| 1981 | Snehitara Savaal | Kumar | |
| 1981 | Bhaari Bharjari Bete | Naga | |
| 1981 | Avala Hejje | | |
| 1982 | Shankar Sundar | Shankar/Sundar | Dual roles |
| 1982 | Prema Matsara | Kiran | |
| 1982 | Maava Sose Savaal | | |
| 1982 | Snehada Sankole | | |
| 1982 | Ajith | Ajith | |
| 1982 | Tony | Tony Malcolm | |
| 1982 | Khadeema Kallaru | Raja | |
| 1983 | Thirugu Baana | | |
| 1983 | Aasha | | |
| 1983 | Jaggu | Jaggu | Double role |
| 1983 | Hosa Theerpu | Raja | |
| 1983 | Avala Neralu | | |
| 1983 | Chakravyuha | Amarnath | |
| 1983 | Matthe Vasantha | | |
| 1983 | Maneli Ramanna Beedili Kamanna | | |
| 1983 | Geluvu Nannade | | |
| 1983 | Hasida Hebbuli | Rajanna | |
| 1983 | Dharma Yuddha | | |
| 1984 | Gajendra | Gajendra | |
| 1984 | Naane Raja | Raghu | Cameo |
| 1984 | Gandu Bherunda | Bijju | |
| 1984 | Onti Dhwani | | |
| 1984 | Guru Bhakti | | |
| 1984 | Sidilu | | |
| 1984 | Kalinga Sarpa | | Guest appearance |
| 1984 | Rowdy Raja | | |
| 1984 | Mooru Janma | Usta / Dhananjaya / Doga | |
| 1984 | Shapatha | Arjun | |
| 1984 | Onde Raktha | | |
| 1985 | Goonda Guru | | |
| 1985 | Dharma | | Guest appearance |
| 1985 | Guru Jagadguru | Guru | |
| 1985 | Aahuti | | |
| 1985 | Amara Jyothi | Amar | |
| 1985 | Shabash Vikram | Vikram | |
| 1985 | Devara Mane | | |
| 1985 | Sneha Sambandha | Krishna | |
| 1985 | Giri Baale | Venkatesh | |
| 1985 | Chaduranga | Bharath | |
| 1985 | Devarelliddane | | |
| 1985 | Masanada Hoovu | Bangaru | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1985 | Mamatheya Madilu | Dr Ravi | |
| 1986 | Madhura Bandhavya | | |
| 1986 | Sathkara | | |
| 1986 | Mrugaalaya | Vijay Kumar | |
| 1986 | Brahmastra | Prasanna / Uday | Dual roles |
| 1986 | Preethi | M. P. Ashok / Anand | Dual roles |
| 1986 | Matthondu Charitre | | |
| 1986 | Bete | | |
| 1986 | Vishwaroopa | | |
| 1987 | Premaloka | Hotel supplier | Guest appearance |
| 1987 | Bazar Bheema | | |
| 1987 | Olavina Udugore | Dr. Suresh | Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
| 1987 | Prema Kadambari | Balu | |
| 1987 | Mr. Raja | Raja | |
| 1987 | Poorna Chandra | Chandra | |
| 1987 | Anthima Theerpu | | |
| 1987 | Digvijaya | Inspector Arjun | |
| 1987 | Inspector Krantikumar | Kranti Kumar | |
| 1987 | Bedi | Chakravarthy | |
| 1987 | Bandha Muktha | | |
| 1987 | Aapadbhandava | | |
| 1988 | Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara | Doctor Brahmendra | |
| 1988 | Praja Prabhutva | Narasimha | |
| 1988 | Arjun | Arjun | |
| 1988 | Nava Bharatha | | |
| 1988 | Elu Suttina Kote | | |
| 1988 | Vijaya Khadga | | |
| 1988 | New Delhi | G. Krishnamoorthy | |
| 1988 | Sangliyana | Amarnath | |
| 1988 | Ramanna Shamanna | Rama | |
| 1988 | Thayigobba Karna | Sanjay | |
| 1989 | Hongkongnalli Agent Amar | Amar | |
| 1989 | Jackey | | |
| 1989 | Guru | | |
| 1989 | Gandandre Gandu | | |
| 1989 | Avatara Purusha | | |
| 1989 | Indrajith | Indrajith | |
| 1989 | Samsara Nouke | Rajesha /Amar | |
| 1989 | Anthintha Gandu Nanalla | Dayananda | |
| 1989 | Nyayakkagi Naanu | | |
| 1989 | Onti Salaga | Shankar aka Onti Salaga | |
| 1989 | Jai Karnataka | Arun | |
| 1989 | Raja Yuvaraja | | |
| 1989 | Jayabheri | | |
| 1990 | Matsara | Jayanth/Ravi | Double role |
| 1990 | Nammoora Hammera | Krishna | |
| 1990 | Ranabheri | Shankar | |
| 1990 | Aasegobba Meesegobba | Himself | Special appearance |
| 1990 | Kempu Surya | | |
| 1990 | Kempu Gulabi | | |
| 1990 | Chakravarthy | Shankar Narayan Bhat | |
| 1990 | Ekalavya | | |
| 1990 | Rani Maharani | Shivu | |
| 1990 | Utkarsha | | dubbed in Telugu as Utkarsha |
| 1990 | Thrinethra | Himself | Cameo |
| 1991 | Hrudaya Haadithu | Dr. Prasad | |
| 1991 | Kadana | | |
| 1991 | Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 1991 | Garuda Dhwaja | Inspector Garuda | |
| 1991 | Kalachakra | | |
| 1991 | Puksatte Ganda Hotte Thumba Unda | Manu | |
| 1991 | Gandu Sidigundu | | |
| 1991 | Rowdy & MLA | Shivu | |
| 1991 | Aranyadalli Abhimanyu | Nagaraja/Abhimanyu | |
| 1992 | Entede Bhanta | | |
| 1992 | Mysore Jaana | Anand | |
| 1992 | Solillada Saradara | Krishna | |
| 1992 | Saptapadhi | Sudhakar | |
| 1992 | Bhanda Nanna Ganda | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 1992 | Prema Sangama | | |
| 1992 | Megha Mandara | Mandar | |
| 1992 | Mannina Doni | Karthik | |
| 1992 | Mallige Hoove | | |
| 1993 | Suryodaya | | |
| 1993 | Olavina Kanike | | |
| 1993 | Vasantha Poornima | | |
| 1993 | Midida Hrudayagalu | Rajanna | |
| 1993 | Hrudaya Bandhana | Ashok Kumar | |
| 1993 | Munjaneya Manju | | |
| 1994 | Musuku | | |
| 1994 | Odahuttidavaru | Sridhar | |
| 1994 | Gold Medal | Inspector Arjun | |
| 1994 | Mandyada Gandu | Krishna | |
| 1994 | Vijaya Kankana | Amar | |
| 1995 | Professor | | |
| 1995 | Kalyanotsava | Seenu | |
| 1995 | Betegara | | |
| 1995 | Balondu Chaduranga | | |
| 1995 | Karulina Kudi | Vasu | |
| 1995 | Operation Antha | Kanwarlal-Sushil Kumar | |
| 1995 | Mr. Abhishek | Abhishek | |
| 1996 | Mounaraga | | |
| 1996 | Palegara | | Dual roles |
| 1997 | Rangena Halliyage Rangada Rangegowda | Rangegowda / Ranganath | |
| 1997 | Baalida Mane | | |
| 1997 | April Fool | | |
| 1997 | Prema Geethe | Krishna | |
| 1999 | Habba | Ambi | |
| 2000 | Devara Maga | Rajegowda | |
| 2001 | Vande Matharam | Yashwanth | |
| 2001 | Diggajaru | Wodeya | |
| 2001 | Sri Manjunatha | Maharaja Ambikeshwar | |
| 2001 | Prema Rajya | | |
| 2002 | Mutthu | Devappa Nayaka | |
| 2003 | Gadibidi Brothers | — | As presenter |
| 2003 | Annavru | Amarnath "Anna" | |
| 2004 | Gowdru | Rame Gowda | |
| 2005 | Karnana Sampathu | Himself | |
| 2006 | Thandege Thakka Maga | Chowdaiah | |
| 2006 | Savira Mettilu | | |
| 2006 | Pandavaru | Kempe Gowda | |
| 2006 | Care of Footpath | Himself | Uncredited guest appearance |
| 2006 | Kallarali Hoovagi | Madakari Nayaka | |
| 2007 | Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide | Undertaker | Guest appearance |
| 2009 | Vayuputra | Chowde Gowda | |
| 2010 | Thipparalli Tharlegalu | Kanwarlal | Guest appearance |
| 2010 | Veera Parampare | Varade Gowda | |
| 2011 | Swayam Krushi | Chief Minister | |
| 2012 | Katariveera Surasundarangi | Yama | |
| 2012 | Rana | Amarnath | |
| 2012 | Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri | King | Guest appearance |
| 2012 | Drama | Astrologer | Guest appearance |
| 2013 | Varadhanayaka | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2013 | Bulbul | Amarnath | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada |
| 2014 | Ambareesha | Kempegowda | |
| 2016 | Happy Birthday | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2016 | Doddmane Hudga | Doddmane Rajeeva | |
| 2018 | Rajasimha | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2018 | Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | Ambi/Ambarish | Filmibeat Award for Best Actor - Kannada |
| 2019 | Kurukshetra | Bheeshma | Posthumous release |

## Other language films

List of Ambareesh other language films and roles :
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
| 1973 | Pookkari | Ravi | Tamil | credited as Amarnath |
| 1974 | Zehreela Insaan | Jaleel | Hindi | |
| 1974 | Vishnu Vijayam | John | Malayalam | |
| 1978 | Thai Meethu Sathiyam | Zamindar | Tamil | |
| 1978 | Priya | Bharath | Tamil | Simultaneously shot in Kannada |
| 1982 | Gaanam | Aravindakshan Bhagavathar | Malayalam | |