Memories of Dr Rajkumar

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Dr. RajKumar (ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್ಕುಮಾರ್) was the most popular actor in Kannada Film Industry.

Real name....Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju (ಸಿಂಗನಲ್ಲೂರು ಪುಟ್ಟಸ್ವಾಮಯ್ಯ ಮುತ್ತುರಾಜು)

Period....April-24,1928 to April-12,2006

He is Dr.Raj or Natasaarvabhouma or Annaavru (ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು) to millions of his fans. He was also called as JOHN WAYNE od South Indian Cinema. He acted in more than 200 kannada movies in a carreer spannin over five decades. Most of his movies were epic films in Kannada Film industry.

He was also a well-known Singer. His voice is referred to KOGILE KANTA.

Dr. Raj is the only Indian actor who has recieved national award for both acting and singing.

Dr.Raj was also one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema. His character depictions ranged from comedy to action, from lover boy to double/triple roles, from mythological characters to portrayal of modern day social causes.

In his lifetime, Dr.Raj acted in 206 movies (excluding guest appearances). He owned a film production company called Vajreshwari production, which produced films under the banner of Dakshayani Combines.
Bhaagyadha Baagilu was his 100th movie...
Devatha Manushya was his 200th movie...
Two of his most famous performances were in his own productions...Kaviratna Kaalidaasa and Shankar-Guru.

Almost all his films were super hits. Some of the memorable films are.....
Adhe Kannu, Na Ninna Mareyalare, Hosa Belakhu, Thayige Takka Maga,Shravana Banthu,Bedara Kannappa, Bangarada Manushya, Kastoori Nivasa, Sri Krishnadevaraya, Kula Gowrava, Gandhada Gudi, Sampathige Sawal, Shankar-Guru, Babruvahana, Bhakta Prahalada, Halu Jenu, Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma, Jeevana Chaitra, Akasmika, Premada Kanike, Vasantha Geetha, Apoorva Sangama, Daari Tappida Maga, Badavara Bandhu, Yeradu Kanasu, Mayura, Bangaradha Panjara, Havina Hede, Anuraga Aralithu, Jedara Bale, Shruti Seridaga, "Sanaadi Apanna", "Babruvahana", "Chalisuva Modagalu", "Guri", "Parashuram", "Devathaa Manushya" (his 200th film), "Huliya Haalina Mevu", "Kavirathna Kalidasa" etc. His last movie was 'Shabdevedi' along with Jayaprada, which showed Raj revolting against drug dealers....

and a lot more....

This thread is dedicated to annaavru....

Let us share our memories about his film carreer that we have.....