Mukhyamantri Chandru is an actor in Kannada cinema, credited on Rhythm (2025).
Honnasandra Narasimhaiah Chandrashekar (born 28 August 1953), known popularly as Mukhyamantri Chandru, is an Indian actor and politician. As an actor, he is known for his work in Kannada theatre and cinema. The sobriquet Mukhyamantri (Chief Minister) stuck to his name after the play of the same name that sees him portray the title role became widely popular. Having portrayed mostly comic and negative roles throughout his career, Chandru is a character actor, and has acted in over 500 films since making his debut in 1983.
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Also known as: Mukyamantri Chandru
Filmography.
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rhythm | Actor | Kannada |
| 2024 | Gowri | Actor | Kannada |
| 2024 | Matthe Matthe | Actor | Kannada |
| 2023 | Kranti | Actor (Basava Rayanna, Kranti's grandfather) | Kannada |
| 2021 | Munduvareda Adhyaya | Actor | Kannada |
| 2020 | Law | Actor | Kannada |
| 2016 | Just Aakasmika | Actor | Kannada |
| 2016 | Madhura Swapna | Actor | Kannada |
| 2015 | Madam Helida Kathe | Actor | Kannada |
| 2012 | Dakota Picture | Actor | Kannada |
| 2012 | Gandhi Smiles | Actor | Kannada |
| 2012 | Parijatha | Actor | Kannada |
| 2007 | Appacchi | Actor | Kannada |
| 2006 | Saavira Mettilu | Actor | Kannada |
| 2006 | Thavarina Siri | Actor | Kannada |
| 2005 | Mr. Bakra | Actor | Kannada |
| 2003 | Devara Makkalu | Actor | Kannada |
| 2003 | Game For Love | Actor | Kannada |
| 2003 | Ree Swalpa Barteera | Actor | Kannada |
| 2002 | Balagalittu Olage Baa | Actor | Kannada |
| 2002 | Banallu Neene Buviyallu Neene | Actor | Kannada |
| 2002 | Simhadriya Simha | Actor | Kannada |
| 2002 | Vamshakobba | Actor | Kannada |
| 2001 | Jodi | Actor | Kannada |
| 2001 | Satyameva Jayathe | Actor | Kannada |
| 2000 | Bannada Hejje | Actor | Kannada |
| 2000 | Kiladi | Actor | Kannada |
| 2000 | Premi | Actor | Kannada |
| 2000 | Surya Vamsha | Actor | Kannada |
| 1999 | Veerappa Nayaka | Actor | Kannada |
| 1997 | Ganga Yamuna | Actor | Kannada |
| 1997 | Kalla Banda Kalla | Actor | Kannada |
| 1997 | Nodu Baa Nammoora | Actor | Kannada |
| 1996 | Pattanakke Banda Putta | Actor | Kannada |
| 1996 | Shiva Sainya | Actor | Kannada |
| 1995 | Betegara | Actor | Kannada |
| 1995 | Mojugara Sogasugara | Actor | Kannada |
| 1995 | Mruthyu Bandhana | Actor | Kannada |
| 1995 | Rowdy | Actor | Kannada |
| 1994 | Alexander | Actor | Kannada |
| 1994 | Looti Gang | Actor | Kannada |
| 1994 | Yarigu Helbedi | Actor | Kannada |
| 1993 | Mojina Maduve | Actor | Kannada |
| 1993 | Shrungara Kavya | Actor | Kannada |
| 1993 | Wanted | Actor | Kannada |
| 1992 | Edurmaneli Ganda Pakkadmaneli Hendthi | Actor | Kannada |
| 1992 | Ganesha Subramanya | Actor | Kannada |
| 1992 | Hendtheere Hushar | Actor | Kannada |
| 1992 | Malashree Mamashree | Actor | Kannada |
| 1992 | Prana Snehitha | Actor | Kannada |
| 1992 | Shivanaga | Actor | Kannada |
| 1991 | Central Rowdy | Actor | Kannada |
| 1991 | Gauri Ganesha | Actor | Kannada |
| 1991 | Golmaal Radhakrishna 2 | Actor | Kannada |
| 1991 | Gruhapravesha | Actor | Kannada |
| 1991 | Hosamane Aliya | Actor | Kannada |
| 1991 | Kitturina Huli | Actor | Kannada |
| 1991 | Ranachandi | Actor | Kannada |
| 1991 | Readymade Ganda | Actor | Kannada |
| 1990 | Challenge Gopalakrishna | Actor | Kannada |
| 1990 | Ganeshana Maduve | Actor | Kannada |
| 1990 | Golmaal Radhakrishna | Actor | Kannada |
| 1990 | Ivalentha Hendthi | Actor | Kannada |
| 1990 | Nammoora Hammera | Actor | Kannada |
| 1990 | Swarna Samsara | Actor | Kannada |
| 1989 | Jai Karnataka | Actor | Kannada |
| 1989 | Kindari Jogi | Actor | Kannada |
| 1989 | Muthinanta Manushya | Actor | Kannada |
| 1989 | Yuga Purusha | Actor | Kannada |
| 1988 | Avale Nanna Hendthi | Actor | Kannada |
| 1988 | Bharath | Actor | Kannada |
| 1988 | Jana Nayaka | Actor | Kannada |
| 1988 | Krishna Rukmini | Actor | Kannada |
| 1988 | Mutthaide | Actor | Kannada |
| 1988 | Praja Prabhuthva | Actor | Kannada |
| 1987 | Hosa Madam | Actor | Kannada |
| 1987 | Inspector Krantikumar | Actor | Kannada |
| 1987 | Mr. Raja | Actor | Kannada |
| 1987 | Ondu Muttina Kathe | Actor | Kannada |
| 1987 | Premaloka | Actor | Kannada |
| 1986 | Asambhava | Actor | Kannada |
| 1986 | Beegara Pandhya | Actor | Kannada |
| 1986 | Brahmastra | Actor | Kannada |
| 1986 | Henne Ninagenu Bandhana | Actor | Kannada |
| 1986 | Krishna Nee Begane Baro | Actor | Kannada |
| 1986 | Sedina Sanchu | Actor | Kannada |
| 1986 | Thayiye Nanna Devaru | Actor | Kannada |
| 1985 | Chaduranga | Actor | Kannada |
| 1985 | Guru Jagadguru | Actor | Kannada |
| 1985 | Naanu Nanna Hendthi | Actor | Kannada |
| 1984 | Hosa Itihaasa | Actor | Kannada |
| 1984 | Indina Bharatha | Actor | Kannada |
| 1984 | Onde Raktha | Actor | Kannada |
| 1984 | Pralayanthaka | Actor | Kannada |
| 1983 | Dharma Yuddha | Actor | Kannada |
| 1983 | Mududida Tavare Aralithu | Actor | Kannada |
| 1979 | Muyyi | Actor | Kannada |
Often works with.
- Doddanna16 films together
- Hamsalekha15 films together
- Ambareesh14 films together
- Sai Prakash13 films together
- Anant Nag12 films together
- Tara11 films together
- Bhavya10 films together
- Shashi Kumar10 films together
- Ramesh Bhat9 films together
- Devaraj8 films together
- Umashree8 films together
- Upendra Kumar8 films together
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