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# Dinesh movies: full filmography with box office collection
As of 2 Nov 2026, Dinesh has 59 listed films from 1962 to 2026; 1 carry a reported worldwide gross totalling ₹320 cr, the biggest being [Kabali](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kabali-2016/) (2016, ₹320 cr).
Dinesh has 59 films listed from 1962 to 2026 as actor, in Kannada (39), Tamil (14), Telugu (3). First listed film: [Zindagi Aur Hum](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/zindagi-aur-hum-1962/) (1962); latest: [Venkatramaiah Gari Taluka](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/venkatramaiah-gari-taluka-2026/) (2026). 1 of the films carry a reported worldwide gross; figures are filled in as they are reported.
Films listed59Active1962–2026Total reported gross, 1 films₹320 crHighest grosser[Kabali](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kabali-2016/) (2016)₹320 cr
## Dinesh filmography, year by year
| Film | Year | Language | Role | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Venkatramaiah Gari Taluka](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/venkatramaiah-gari-taluka-2026/) | 2026 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| [Vettuvam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/vettuvam-2026/) | 2026 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Seetha Prayanam Krishna Tho](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/seetha-prayanam-krishna-tho-2025/) | 2025 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| [Yaadhum Ariyaan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/yaadhum-ariyaan-2025/) | 2025 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Local Sarakku](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/local-sarakku-2024/) | 2024 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Koottam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/koottam-2023/) | 2023 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Naanum Single Thaan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/naanum-single-thaan-2021/) | 2021 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Nayae Peyae](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nayae-peyae-2021/) | 2021 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/irandam-ulagaporin-kadaisi-gundu-2019/) | 2019 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Annanukku Jai](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/annanukku-jai-2018/) | 2018 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Kalavani Mappillai](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kalavani-mappillai-2018/) | 2018 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Oru Kuppai Kathai](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/oru-kuppai-kathai-2018/) | 2018 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Ulkuthu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ulkuthu-2017/) | 2017 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Kabali](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kabali-2016/) | 2016 | Tamil | Cast | ₹320 cr |
| [Nanaiyadha Mazhaiye](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nanaiyadha-mazhaiye-2016/) | 2016 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Nithya Jothe Sathya](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nithya-jothe-sathya-2016/) | 2016 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Visaranai](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/visaranai-2016/) | 2016 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Swami Shankar](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/swami-shankar-2005/) | 2005 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| [Amrutha Bindu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/amrutha-bindu-1990/) | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Anantana Avantara](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/anantana-avantara-1989/) | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Love Maadi Nodu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/love-maadi-nodu-1989/) | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Preyasi Preethisu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/preyasi-preethisu-1989/) | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Agni Kanye](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/agni-kanye-1987/) | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Vishaal](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/vishaal-1987/) | 1987 | Hindi | Director | not reported |
| [Malaya Marutha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/malaya-marutha-1986/) | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Nannavaru](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nannavaru-1986/) | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Bhavani Junction](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bhavani-junction-1985/) | 1985 | Hindi | Director | not reported |
| [Maruthi Mahime](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/maruthi-mahime-1985/) | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Nee Nakkaga](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nee-nakkaga-1985/) | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Anubhava](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/anubhava-1984/) | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Baddi Bangaramma](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/baddi-bangaramma-1984/) | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Bandhana](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bandhana-1984/) | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Kaliyuga](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kaliyuga-1984/) | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Nagara Mahime](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nagara-mahime-1984/) | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Olavu Moodidaga](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/olavu-moodidaga-1984/) | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Karmika Kallanalla](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/karmika-kallanalla-1982/) | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Mullina Gulabi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mullina-gulabi-1982/) | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Suvarna Sethuve](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/suvarna-sethuve-1982/) | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Guru Shishyaru](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/guru-shishyaru-1981/) | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Havina Hede](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/havina-hede-1981/) | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Aarada Gaaya](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aarada-gaaya-1980/) | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Mithuna](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mithuna-1980/) | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Mangala](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mangala-1979/) | 1979 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Hoysala](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/hoysala-1978/) | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Ella Hanakkagi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ella-hanakkagi-1977/) | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Ganda Hendathi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ganda-hendathi-1977/) | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Kartavyada Kare](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kartavyada-kare-1977/) | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Apoorva Kanasu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/apoorva-kanasu-1976/) | 1976 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Mugiyada Kathe](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mugiyada-kathe-1976/) | 1976 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Jaya Vijaya](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/jaya-vijaya-1973/) | 1973 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Swayamvara](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/swayamvara-1973/) | 1973 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Kanneeru](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kanneeru-1970/) | 1970 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Karulina Kare](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/karulina-kare-1970/) | 1970 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Mr. Rajkumar](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mr-rajkumar-1970/) | 1970 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Namma Mane](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/namma-mane-1970/) | 1970 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Makkale Manege Manikya](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/makkale-manege-manikya-1969/) | 1969 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Lakshaadheeswara](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/lakshaadheeswara-1968/) | 1968 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Namma Ooru](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/namma-ooru-1968/) | 1968 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Zindagi Aur Hum](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/zindagi-aur-hum-1962/) | 1962 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |

## Dinesh films by decade
| Decade | Films | Reported gross |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 8 | — |
| 2010s | 9 | ₹320 cr |
| 2000s | 1 | — |
| 1990s | 1 | — |
| 1980s | 23 | — |
| 1970s | 13 | — |
| 1960s | 4 | — |

## Frequent collaborators of Dinesh
| Name | As | Films together |
|---|---|---|
| [Aarathi](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/aarathi/) | Cast | 5 |
| [Jai Jagadish](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/jai-jagadish/) | Cast | 5 |
| [Srinath](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/srinath/) | Cast | 5 |
| [Vishnuvardhan](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/vishnuvardhan/) | Cast | 5 |
| [Dwarakish](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/dwarakish/) | Cast | 4 |
| [Kashinath](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/kashinath/) | Cast | 4 |
| [Rajesh](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/rajesh/) | Cast | 4 |
| [Rajkumar](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/rajkumar/) | Cast | 4 |
| [Shivaram](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/shivaram/) | Cast | 4 |
| [Balakrishna](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/balakrishna/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Jayanthi](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/jayanthi/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Manjula](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/manjula/) | Cast | 3 |

Filmography compiled from Wikipedia's per-year film lists (CC BY-SA 4.0); grosses and budgets as reported in the sourced tables and film articles. Films without a figure are listed without one. [All actors and directors](https://boxofficeindex.co/people/) · [D index](https://boxofficeindex.co/people/d/).
Cite as: Box Office Index, https://boxofficeindex.co (accessed 2026-11-02).