Vishnuvardhan movies: full filmography with box office collection
Vishnuvardhan has 214 films listed from 1972 to 2025 as actor, in Kannada (196), Tamil (11), Malayalam (3). First listed film: Naagarahaavu (1972); latest: Nesippaya (2025). 1 of the films carry a reported worldwide gross; figures are filled in as they are reported.
Vishnuvardhan filmography, year by year
| Film | Year | Language | Role | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nesippaya | 2025 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| Shershaah | 2021 | Hindi | Director | not reported |
| Naagarahaavu (Re-release) | 2018 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nagarahavu | 2016 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sahasa Simha (Re-release) | 2016 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Arrambam | 2013 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| Blue Moon | 2013 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Second Hand | 2013 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Panjaa | 2011 | Telugu | Director | ₹31 cr |
| 19th | 2010 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| School Master | 2010 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sarvam | 2009 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| T. S. Nagabharana | 2009 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| Billa | 2007 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| Nagathihalli Chandrashekar | 2007 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| Sachin | 2007 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| Sunil Kumar Desai | 2007 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| Vijayalakshmi Singh | 2007 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| Neenello Naanalle | 2006 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Pattiyal | 2006 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| 22nd | 2005 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| Arinthum Ariyamalum | 2005 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| 16th | 2004 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| 17th | 2004 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| 24th | 2004 | Kannada | Director | not reported |
| Kurumbu | 2003 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| Jamindaru | 2002 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Parva | 2002 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Simhadriya Simha | 2002 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Diggajaru | 2001 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kotigobba | 2001 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Deepavali | 2000 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nan Hendthi Chennagidale | 2000 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Soorappa | 2000 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Yajamana | 2000 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Habba | 1999 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Premotsava | 1999 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Surya Vamsha | 1999 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Veerappa Nayaka | 1999 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Hendithghelthini | 1998 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nishyabda | 1998 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Simhada Guri | 1998 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Yaare Neenu Cheluve | 1998 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda | 1997 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Janani Janmabhoomi | 1997 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Laali | 1997 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mangala Suthra | 1997 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Shruthi Haakida Hejje | 1997 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Appaji | 1996 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Balina Jyothi | 1996 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Dhani | 1996 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Hello Daddy | 1996 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Jeevanadhi | 1996 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Karnataka Suputra | 1996 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Time Bomb | 1996 | Malayalam | Director | not reported |
| Bangarada Kalasha | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Himapatha | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Karulina Kudi | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kona Edaithe | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mojugara Sogasugara | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Thumbida Mane | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Yama Kinkara | 1995 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| ಕಿಲಾಡಿಗಳು | 1994 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| ಕುಂತಿ ಪುತ್ರ | 1994 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| ಟೈಮ್ ಬಾಂಬ್ | 1994 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| ಮಹಾಕ್ಷತ್ರಿಯ | 1994 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| ಸಾಮ್ರಾಟ್ | 1994 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| ಹಾಲುಂಡ ತವರು | 1994 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Manikantana Mahime | 1993 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nanendu Nimmavane | 1993 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nishkarsha | 1993 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege | 1993 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sangharsha | 1993 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Vaishakada Dinagalu | 1993 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Vishnu Vijaya | 1993 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Belliyappa Bangarappa | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Harakeya Kuri | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kauravar | 1992 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Nanna Shathru | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Rajadhi Raja | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Ravivarma | 1992 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Inspector Dhanush | 1991 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Jagadeka Veera | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Lion Jagapathi Rao | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Police Matthu Dada | 1991 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mathe Haditu Kogile | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Muthina Haara | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Shivashankar | 1990 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Deva | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Doctor Krishna | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Hrudaya Geethe | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Ondagi Balu | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Rudra | 1989 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Daada | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| December 31 | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Jana Nayaka | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Krishna Rukmini | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mithileya Seetheyaru | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nammoora Raja | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Olavina Aasare | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Suprabhatha | 1988 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Aaseya Bale | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Jayasimha | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Jeevana Jyothi | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Karunamayi | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Shubha Milana | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sowbhagya Lakshmi | 1987 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Verukal Thedi | 1987 | Malayalam | Cast | not reported |
| Ee Jeeva Ninagagi | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Karna | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kathanayaka | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Krishna Nee Begane Baro | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Malaya Marutha | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Satya Jyothi | 1986 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Viduthalai | 1986 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Eetti | 1985 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Jeevana Chakra | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kartavya | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Maha Purusha | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mareyada Manikya | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nanna Prathigne | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nee Bareda Kadambari | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nee Thanda Kanike | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sri Raghavendrar | 1985 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Veeradhi Veera | 1985 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Aaradhane | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Bandhana | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Benki Birugali | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Chanakya | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Huli Hejje | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Indina Ramayana | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Khaidi | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Prachanda Kulla | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Rudranaga | 1984 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Chinnadantha Maga | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Gandharvagiri | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Gandugali Rama | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kalluveene Nudiyithu | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Onde Guri | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sididedda Sahodara | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Simha Gharjane | 1983 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Jimmy Gallu | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Karmika Kallanalla | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Oorige Upakari | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Pedda Gedda | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sahasa Simha | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Suvarna Sethuve | 1982 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Avala Hejje | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Guru Shishyaru | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Maha Prachandaru | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mane Mane Kathe | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Naga Kala Bhairava | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Preethisi Nodu | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Snehitara Savaal | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Bangarada Jinke | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Biligiriya Banadalli | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Driver Hanumanthu | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Hanthakana Sanchu | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kaalinga | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Makkala Sainya | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nanna Rosha Nooru Varusha | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Rahasya Rathri | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Rama Parushurama | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Simha Jodi | 1980 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Asadhya Aliya | 1979 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Manini | 1979 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Naniruvude Ninagagi | 1979 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nentaro Gantu Kallaro | 1979 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Vijay Vikram | 1979 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Bhale Huduga | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Hombisilu | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kiladi Jodi | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kiladi Kittu | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Madhura Sangama | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Muyyige Muyyi | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nanna Prayaschittha | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Prathima | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Singapoorinalli Raja Kulla | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Siritanakke Savaal | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sneha Sedu | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Vamsha Jyothi | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Vasantha Lakshmi | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Bayasade Banda Bhagya | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Chinna Ninna Muddaduve | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Galate Samsara | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kittu Puttu | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nagarahole | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sahodarara Savaal | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Shani Prabhava | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Shrimanthana Magalu | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sose Tanda Soubhagya | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Bangarada Gudi | 1976 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Devaru Kotta Vara | 1976 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Hosilu Mettida Hennu | 1976 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Makkala Bhagya | 1976 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Bhagya Jyothi | 1975 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Devara Gudi | 1975 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kalla Kulla | 1975 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Koodi Balona | 1975 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Nagakanye | 1975 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Onde Roopa Eradu Guna | 1975 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Anna Attige | 1974 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu | 1974 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Professor Huchuraya | 1974 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Alaigal | 1973 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Gandhada Gudi | 1973 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mane Belagida Sose | 1973 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Seethe Alla Savithri | 1973 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Naagarahaavu | 1972 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Vamsha Vriksha | 1972 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
Vishnuvardhan films by decade
| Decade | Films | Reported gross |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2 | — |
| 2010s | 9 | ₹31 cr |
| 2000s | 24 | — |
| 1990s | 54 | — |
| 1980s | 79 | — |
| 1970s | 46 | — |
Frequent collaborators of Vishnuvardhan
| Name | As | Films together |
|---|---|---|
| Dwarakish | Cast | 24 |
| Aarathi | Cast | 22 |
| H. R. Bhargava | Director | 22 |
| Ambareesh | Cast | 17 |
| Manjula | Cast | 17 |
| Vajramuni | Cast | 17 |
| K. S. Ashwath | Cast | 16 |
| K. S. R. Das | Director | 14 |
| Shivaram | Cast | 13 |
| Tara | Cast | 13 |
| Jai Jagadish | Cast | 12 |
| Leelavathi | Cast | 12 |
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 · V index.
Cite as: Box Office Index, https://boxofficeindex.co (accessed 2026-11-02).