Chi. Udaya Shankar is a writer and actor in Kannada cinema, credited on Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku (1993).
Chitnahalli Udayashankar (18 February 1934 – 2 July 1993; born in Chitnahalli) was an Indian lyricist and dialogue writer in the Kannada film industry for over three decades, who penned more than 3000 songs for films and devotional songs. His dialogues, screenplay and lyrics were instrumental in the success of many movies of Dr. Rajkumar. Udayashankar received four Karnataka State Film Award for Best Dialogue and two Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay. He was the son of lyricist Chi. Sadashivaiah. His son Chi. Guru Dutt is an actor and director in Kannada and Tamil feature films.
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Also known as: Chitnahalli Udayashankar
Filmography.
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Hendthi Helidare Kelabeku | Writer | Kannada |
| 1993 | Jaga Mechida Huduga | Writer | Kannada |
| 1993 | Kollura Sri Mookambika | Writer | Kannada |
| 1993 | Vasantha Poornima | Writer | Kannada |
| 1992 | Jeevana Chaitra | Writer | Kannada |
| 1992 | Kanasina Rani | Writer | Kannada |
| 1992 | Saptapadi | Writer | Kannada |
| 1991 | Aralida Hoovugalu | Writer | Kannada |
| 1991 | Halli Rambhe Belli Bombe | Actor | Kannada |
| 1991 | Hrudaya Haadithu | Writer | Kannada |
| 1991 | Kalyana Mantapa | Writer | Kannada |
| 1990 | Mathe Haditu Kogile | Writer | Kannada |
| 1989 | Gagana | Writer | Kannada |
| 1989 | Jai Karnataka | Writer | Kannada |
| 1989 | Nanjundi Kalyana | Writer | Kannada |
| 1988 | Samyuktha | Writer | Kannada |
| 1987 | Shanthi Nivasa | Writer | Kannada |
| 1986 | Anuraga Aralithu | Writer | Kannada |
| 1986 | Karna | Writer | Kannada |
| 1986 | Malaya Marutha | Writer | Kannada |
| 1985 | Bettada Hoovu | Writer | Kannada |
| 1985 | Dhruva Thare | Writer | Kannada |
| 1985 | Jeevana Chakra | Writer | Kannada |
| 1985 | Jwaalamukhi | Writer | Kannada |
| 1985 | Nanna Prathigne | Writer | Kannada |
| 1984 | Indina Ramayana | Writer | Kannada |
| 1984 | Khaidi | Writer | Kannada |
| 1983 | Kaamana Billu | Writer | Kannada |
| 1983 | Mutthaide Bhagya | Writer | Kannada |
| 1982 | Karmika Kallanalla | Writer | Kannada |
| 1981 | Avala Hejje | Writer | Kannada |
| 1981 | Guru Shishyaru | Writer | Kannada |
| 1981 | Mane Mane Kathe | Writer | Kannada |
| 1981 | Muniyana Madari | Writer | Kannada |
| 1980 | Kulla Kulli | Writer | Kannada |
| 1980 | Manku Thimma | Writer | Kannada |
| 1980 | Pattanakke Banda Pathniyaru | Writer | Kannada |
| 1980 | Vasantha Geetha | Writer | Kannada |
| 1979 | Adalu Badalu | Writer | Kannada |
| 1979 | Huliya Haalina Mevu | Writer | Kannada |
| 1979 | Nanobba Kalla | Writer | Kannada |
| 1979 | Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu | Writer | Kannada |
| 1979 | Vijay Vikram | Writer | Kannada |
| 1978 | Shankar Guru | Writer | Kannada |
| 1978 | Singaporenalli Raja Kulla | Writer | Kannada |
| 1978 | Thayige Thakka Maga | Writer | Kannada |
| 1977 | Bayalu Daari | Writer | Kannada |
| 1977 | Bhagyavantharu | Writer | Kannada |
| 1977 | Lakshmi Nivasa | Writer | Kannada |
| 1977 | Olavu Geluvu | Writer | Kannada |
| 1976 | Bahaddur Gandu | Writer | Kannada |
| 1976 | Bangarada Gudi | Writer | Kannada |
| 1976 | Naa Ninna Mareyalare | Writer | Kannada |
| 1976 | Premada Kanike | Writer | Kannada |
| 1976 | Raja Nanna Raja | Writer | Kannada |
| 1974 | Sampathige Savaal | Writer | Kannada |
| 1974 | Sri Srinivasa Kalyana | Writer | Kannada |
| 1973 | Mooruvare Vajragalu | Writer | Kannada |
| 1972 | Bhale Rani | Actor | Kannada |
| 1965 | Mahasathi Anasuya | Writer | Kannada |
Often works with.
- Dr. Rajkumar20 films together
- Dwarakish14 films together
- Vishnuvardhan14 films together
- H. R. Bhargava13 films together
- Upendra Kumar13 films together
- Balakrishna10 films together
- K S Ashwath9 films together
- Manjula9 films together
- Srinath9 films together
- Aarathi8 films together
- Vajramuni7 films together
- Ambareesh6 films together
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