Dinesh Baboo is a cinematographer, director and writer in Kannada and Tamil cinema, credited on Abhyanjana (2026).
Dinesh Baboo (also known as Dinesh Babu) is an Indian film director, cinematographer, actor and screenwriter who works predominantly in Kannada cinema. In a career spanning five decades he has directed more than 40 films, filmed more than 20 films and been the scriptwriter for 6 films. He is the recipient of several accolades including two Karnataka State Film Awards, two Filmfare Awards South and two Cinema Express Awards.
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Also known as: Dinesh Babu
Filmography.
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Abhyanjana | Director | Kannada |
| 2026 | Uttara | Director | Kannada |
| 2022 | Kasthuri Mahal | Director | Kannada |
| 2019 | Hagalu Kanasu | Director | Kannada |
| 2018 | Dear Krishna | Director | Malayalam |
| 2018 | Nanagishta | Director | Kannada |
| 2018 | Preethi Keli Sneha Kaledukollabedi | Director | Kannada |
| 2016 | Priyanka | Writer · Director | Kannada |
| 2014 | Athi Aparoopa | Director | Kannada |
| 2012 | Ondu Kshanadalli | Director | Kannada |
| 2011 | Bhale Mogudu Bhale Pellam | Director · Cinematographer | Telugu |
| 2011 | Mathond Madhuvena | Director | Kannada |
| 2011 | Naanalla | Director | Kannada |
| 2010 | Eradane Maduve | Director | Kannada |
| 2010 | School Master | Director | Kannada |
| 2009 | Bellary Naga | Cinematographer · Director | Kannada |
| 2009 | Mooru guttu ondu sullu ondu nija | Director | Kannada |
| 2009 | Mr. Painter | Director | Kannada |
| 2008 | Akasha Gange | Director | Kannada |
| 2008 | Janumada Gelathi | Writer · Director | Kannada |
| 2008 | Mr. Garagasa | Director | Kannada |
| 2007 | Ganesha | Director | Kannada |
| 2006 | Neenello Naanalle | Director | Kannada |
| 2005 | Magic Ajji | Cinematographer · Director · Writer | Kannada |
| 2005 | Pandu Ranga Vittala | Director | Kannada |
| 2004 | Kanakambari | Director | Kannada |
| 2003 | Abhi | Writer · Cinematographer · Director | Kannada |
| 2003 | Panchali | Director | Kannada |
| 2002 | Balagalittu Olage Baa | Director | Kannada |
| 2002 | Hollywood | Director | Kannada |
| 2001 | Chithra | Director | Kannada |
| 2001 | Chitte | Director | Kannada |
| 2000 | Deepavali | Writer · Director | Kannada |
| 2000 | Nan Hendthi Chennagidale | Writer · Director | Kannada |
| 2000 | Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale | Director · Writer | Kannada |
| 1999 | Mazhavillu | Writer · Director | Malayalam |
| 1999 | Naanenu Madlilla | Director | Kannada |
| 1999 | Premotsava | Cinematographer · Writer · Director | Kannada |
| 1998 | Hendthighelthini | Director · Writer · Cinematographer | Kannada |
| 1998 | Nishyabda | Writer · Director | Kannada |
| 1997 | Amruthavarshini | Director | Kannada |
| 1997 | Laali | Director · Writer | Kannada |
| 1996 | Amrutha Varshini | Cinematographer · Director | Kannada |
| 1996 | Kaathil Oru Kinnaram | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1996 | Mahathma | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1995 | Commissioner | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1995 | Prayikkara Pappan | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1994 | Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1994 | Thendral Varum Theru | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1993 | Ammayane Sathyam | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1993 | Chamayam | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1993 | Dhruvam | Cinematographer | Malayalam |
| 1990 | Maheshwara | Director | Kannada |
| 1989 | Hendthighelbedi | Director | Kannada |
| 1989 | Idu Saadhya | Director | Kannada |
| 1989 | Inspector Vikram | Director | Kannada |
| 1988 | En Uyir Kannamma | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1988 | Suprabhatha | Director · Writer · Cinematographer | Kannada |
| 1987 | Ninaive Oru Sangeetham | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1986 | Manithanin Marupakkam | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1986 | Sathya Jyothi | Cinematographer | Kannada |
| 1986 | Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1986 | Uyire Unakkaga | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1985 | Geethanjali | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1985 | Udaya Geetham | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1984 | Nilavu Suduvathillai | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1984 | Unnai Naan Santhithen | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1980 | Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum | Cinematographer | Tamil |
| 1980 | Ananda Aradhanai | Cinematographer · Director | Tamil |
Often works with.
- Anant Nag13 films together
- Vishnuvardhan11 films together
- Ilaiyaraaja10 films together
- K. Rangaraj9 films together
- Suhasini Maniratnam8 films together
- Tara8 films together
- Ramesh Aravind7 films together
- Senthil7 films together
- Goundamani6 films together
- Mohan5 films together
- Avinash4 films together
- Gurukiran4 films together
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