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# Girish Karnad movies: full filmography with box office collection
As of 5 Nov 2026, Girish Karnad has 58 listed films from 1970 to 2018; 1 carry a reported worldwide gross totalling ₹334 cr, the biggest being [Ek Tha Tiger](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ek-tha-tiger-2012/) (2012, ₹334 cr).
Girish Karnad has 58 films listed from 1970 to 2018 as actor, in Kannada (29), Hindi (22), Telugu (4). First listed film: [Samskara](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/samskara-1970/) (1970); latest: [Neenillada Male](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/neenillada-male-2018/) (2018). 1 of the films carry a reported worldwide gross; figures are filled in as they are reported.
Films listed58Active1970–2018Total reported gross, 1 films₹334 crHighest grosser[Ek Tha Tiger](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ek-tha-tiger-2012/) (2012)₹334 cr
## Girish Karnad filmography, year by year
| Film | Year | Language | Role | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Neenillada Male](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/neenillada-male-2018/) | 2018 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Chandrika](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/chandrika-2015/) | 2015 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| [Chandrika](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/chandrika-2015-kannada/) | 2015 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Ek Adbhut Dakshina Guru Dakshina](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ek-adbhut-dakshina-guru-dakshina-2015/) | 2015 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Rudra Tandava](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/rudra-tandava-2015/) | 2015 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Ek Tha Tiger](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ek-tha-tiger-2012/) | 2012 | Hindi | Cast | ₹334 cr |
| [10th](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/10th-2011/) | 2011 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| [Kodlu Ramakrishna](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kodlu-ramakrishna-2008/) | 2008 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| [Vande Matharam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/vande-matharam-2001/) | 2001 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Hey Ram](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/hey-ram-2000/) | 2000 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [AK-47](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ak-47-1999/) | 1999 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Janumadatha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/janumadatha-1999/) | 1999 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Kanooru Heggadithi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kanooru-heggadithi-1999/) | 1999 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Kanooru Heggadithi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kanooru-heggadithi-1999/) | 1999 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| [Prathyartha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/prathyartha-1999/) | 1999 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [April Fool](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/april-fool-1997/) | 1997 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Ratchagan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ratchagan-1997/) | 1997 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Aatank](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aatank-1996/) | 1996 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Aagatha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aagatha-1995/) | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/sangeetha-sagara-ganayogi-panchakshara-gavai-1995/) | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Pranadaata](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/pranadaata-1992/) | 1992 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| [Antarnaad](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/antarnaad-1991/) | 1991 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Mysore Mallige](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mysore-mallige-1991/) | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Chaitanya](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/chaitanya-1990/) | 1990 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| [Prathama Ushakirana](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/prathama-ushakirana-1990/) | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Santha Shishunala Sharifa](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/santha-shishunala-sharifa-1990/) | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Akarshan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/akarshan-1988/) | 1988 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Kadina Benki](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kadina-benki-1988/) | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Sutradhar](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/sutradhar-1987/) | 1987 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Naan Adimai Illai](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/naan-adimai-illai-1986/) | 1986 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| [Nenapina Doni](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nenapina-doni-1986/) | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Nee Thanda Kanike](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nee-thanda-kanike-1985/) | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Sur Sangam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/sur-sangam-1985/) | 1985 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Ananda Bhairavi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ananda-bhairavi-1984/) | 1984 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| [Divorce](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/divorce-1984/) | 1984 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Utsav](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/utsav-1984/) | 1984 | Hindi | Director | not reported |
| [Ananda Bhairavi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ananda-bhairavi-1983/) | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Anveshane](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/anveshane-1983/) | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Ek Baar Chale Aao](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ek-baar-chale-aao-1983/) | 1983 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Aparoopa](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aparoopa-1982/) | 1982 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Jabbar Patel](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/jabbar-patel-1982/) | 1982 | Marathi | Director | not reported |
| [Umbartha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/umbartha-1982/) | 1982 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Paanch Qaidi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/paanch-qaidi-1981/) | 1981 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Apne Paraye](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/apne-paraye-1980/) | 1980 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Man Pasand](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/man-pasand-1980/) | 1980 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Ratnadeep](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ratnadeep-1979/) | 1979 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Sampark](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/sampark-1979/) | 1979 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Ondanondu Kaladalli](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ondanondu-kaladalli-1978/) | 1978 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| [Jeevan Mukt](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/jeevan-mukt-1977/) | 1977 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Swami](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/swami-1977/) | 1977 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/tabbaliyu-neenade-magane-1977/) | 1977 | Hindi | Director | not reported |
| [Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/tabbaliyu-neenade-magane-1977-kannada/) | 1977 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| [Manthan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/manthan-1976/) | 1976 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| [Kaadu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kaadu-1973/) | 1973 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Kaadu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kaadu-1973/) | 1973 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| [Vamsha Vriksha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/vamsha-vriksha-1972/) | 1972 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| [Vamsha Vriksha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/vamsha-vriksha-1972/) | 1972 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| [Samskara](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/samskara-1970/) | 1970 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |

## Girish Karnad films by decade
| Decade | Films | Reported gross |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | ₹334 cr |
| 2000s | 3 | — |
| 1990s | 16 | — |
| 1980s | 19 | — |
| 1970s | 13 | — |

## Frequent collaborators of Girish Karnad
| Name | As | Films together |
|---|---|---|
| [T. S. Nagabharana](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/t-s-nagabharana/) | Director | 5 |
| [B. V. Karanth](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/b-v-karanth/) | Director | 4 |
| [Om Puri](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/om-puri/) | Cast | 4 |
| [Smita Patil](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/smita-patil/) | Cast | 4 |
| [Amrish Puri](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/amrish-puri/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Basu Chatterjee](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/basu-chatterjee/) | Director | 3 |
| [Hema Malini](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/hema-malini/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Kulbhushan Kharbanda](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/kulbhushan-kharbanda/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Naseeruddin Shah](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/naseeruddin-shah/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Shabana Azmi](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/shabana-azmi/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Suresh Heblikar](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/suresh-heblikar/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Suresh Heblikar](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/suresh-heblikar/) | Director | 3 |

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