Ambareesh movies: full filmography with box office collection
As of 3 Nov 2026, Ambareesh has 185 listed films from 1973 to 2019; 3 carry a reported worldwide gross totalling ₹145 cr, the biggest being Kurukshetra (2019, ₹90 cr).
Ambareesh has 185 films listed from 1973 to 2019 as actor, in Kannada (183), Telugu (1), Tamil (1). First listed film: Seethe Alla Savithri (1973); latest: Kurukshetra (2019). 3 of the films carry a reported worldwide gross; figures are filled in as they are reported.
Films listed185
Active1973–2019
Total reported gross, 3 films₹145 cr
Ambareesh filmography, year by year
| Film | Year | Language | Role | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurukshetra | 2019 | Kannada | Cast | ₹90 cr |
| Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | 2018 | Kannada | Cast | ₹10 cr |
| Naagarahaavu (Re-release) | 2018 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Doddmane Hudga | 2016 | Kannada | Cast | ₹45 cr |
| Happy Birthday | 2016 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Rana | 2012 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sri Kshetra Adi Chunchanagiri | 2012 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Thipparalli Tharlegalu | 2010 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kishore Sarja | 2009 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| 31st | 2006 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| Pandavaru | 2006 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| 6th | 2005 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| Mutthu | 2002 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Diggajaru | 2001 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sri Manjunatha | 2001 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Vande Matharam | 2001 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Devara Maga | 2000 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Habba | 1999 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| April Fool | 1997 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Baalida Mane | 1997 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Prema Geethe | 1997 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Rangena Halliyage Rangada Rangegowda | 1997 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mouna Raga | 1996 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Palegara | 1996 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Betegara | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kalyanotsava | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Karulina Kudi | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mr. Abhishek | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Operation Antha | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Professor | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| ಒಡಹುಟ್ಟಿದವರು | 1994 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| ಗೋಲ್ಡ್ ಮೆಡಲ್ | 1994 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| ಮಂಡ್ಯದ ಗಂಡು | 1994 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| ಮುಸುಕು | 1994 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| ವಿಜಯ ಕಂಕಣ | 1994 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Hrudaya Bandhana | 1993 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Midida Hrudayagalu | 1993 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Munjaneya Manju | 1993 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Suryodaya | 1993 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Vasantha Poornima | 1993 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Bhanda Nanna Ganda | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Entede Bhanta | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kempu Nishane | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mallige Hoove | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mannina Doni | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Megha Mandara | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mysore Jaana | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Prema Sangama | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sapthapadi | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Solillada Saradara | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Aranyadalli Abhimanyu | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Avatara Purusha | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| CBI Vijay | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Central Rowdy | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Gandu Sidigundu | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Garuda Dhwaja | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Hrudaya Haadithu | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kaala Chakra | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kadana | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Puksatte Ganda Hotte Tumba Unda | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Rowdy & MLA | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Chakravarthy | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Ekalavya | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kempu Gulabi | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kempu Surya | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mathsara | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nammoora Hammera | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Ranabheri | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Rani Maharani | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Utkarsha | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Anthintha Gandu Nanalla | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Avathara Purusha | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Gandandre Gandu | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Guru | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Hongkongnalli Agent Amar | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Indrajith | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Jacky | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Jai Karnataka | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Jayabheri | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nyayakkagi Naanu | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Onti Salaga | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Raja Yuvaraja | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Samsara Nouke | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Arjun | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Elu Suttina Kote | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nava Bharatha | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| New Delhi | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Praja Prabhuthva | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Ramanna Shamanna | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sangliyana | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Thayigobba Karna | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Vijaya Khadga | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Aapadbandhava | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Anthima Theerpu | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Bazar Bheema | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Bedi | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Digvijaya | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Inspector Krantikumar | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mr. Raja | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Olavina Udugore | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Poornachandra | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Bete | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Brahmastra | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Madhura Bandhavya | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Matthondu Charitre | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mrugaalaya | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Preethi | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sathkara | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Vishwaroopa | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Aahuti | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Amara Jyothi | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Chaduranga | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Devara Mane | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Devarelliddane | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Giri Baale | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Goonda Guru | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Guru Jagadguru | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mamatheya Madilu | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Shabhash Vikram | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Gajendra | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Gandu Bherunda | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Guru Bhakti | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Masanada Hoovu | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mooru Janma | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mrugaalaya | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Naane Raja | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Onde Raktha | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Onti Dhwani | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sidilu | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Aasha | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Avala Neralu | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Chakravyuha | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Challenge Vetagallu (Kannada Dubbed) | 1983 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Dharma Yuddha | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Geluvu Nannade | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Hasida Hebbuli | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Hosa Theerpu | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Thirugu Baana | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Ajith | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Khadeema Kallaru | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Prema Mathsara | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Shankar Sundar | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Tony | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Antha | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Avala Hejje | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Bhaari Bharjari Bete | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Leader Vishwanath | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Maha Prachandaru | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Ranganayaki | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Snehitara Savaal | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Dhairya Lakshmi | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Driver Hanumanthu | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nyaya Neethi Dharma | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Subbi Subbakka Suvvalaali | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Vajrada Jalapatha | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kamala | 1979 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Pakka Kalla | 1979 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Putani Agent 123 | 1979 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Savathiya Neralu | 1979 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Amarnath | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Havina Hejje | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kudure Mukha | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Paduvaaralli Pandavaru | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Prathima | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Priya | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Priya | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sneha Sedu | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Banashankari | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Chinna Ninna Muddaduve | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Dhanalakshmi | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kaadgicchu | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mugdha Manava | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nagarahole | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Bangarada Gudi | 1976 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Hosilu Mettida Hennu | 1976 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Hudugatada Hudugi | 1976 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Devara Kannu | 1975 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala | 1975 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nagakanye | 1975 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Onde Roopa Eradu Guna | 1975 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Shubhamangala | 1975 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Seethe Alla Savithri | 1973 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
Ambareesh films by decade
| Decade | Films | Reported gross |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 | ₹145 cr |
| 2000s | 9 | — |
| 1990s | 53 | — |
| 1980s | 87 | — |
| 1970s | 28 | — |
Frequent collaborators of Ambareesh
| Name | As | Films together |
|---|---|---|
| Vajramuni | Cast | 24 |
| Srinath | Cast | 23 |
| Tara | Cast | 21 |
| A. T. Raghu | Director | 19 |
| K S Ashwath | Cast | 19 |
| Vishnuvardhan | Cast | 17 |
| Geetha | Cast | 16 |
| Ambika | Cast | 15 |
| Devaraj | Cast | 15 |
| Jai Jagadish | Cast | 15 |
| Tiger Prabhakar | Cast | 14 |
| Mukhyamantri Chandru | Cast | 13 |
Films without a figure are listed without one. All actors and directors · A index.
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