Puttanna Kanagal is a director, writer and producer in Hindi and Tamil cinema, credited on Saavira Mettilu (2006).
Shubraveshti Ramaswamiah Seetharama Sharma (1 December 1933 – 5 June 1985), known popularly as S. R. Puttanna Kanagal, was an Indian filmmaker known for his work in Kannada cinema. He is often considered one of Indian cinema's most influential filmmakers.
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Also known as: Puttana Kanagal · S. R. Puttana
Filmography.
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Saavira Mettilu | Director | Kannada |
| 1984 | Amrutha Ghalige | Director | Kannada |
| 1984 | Masanada Hoovu | Director | Kannada |
| 1984 | Runamukthalu | Writer · Director | Kannada |
| 1983 | Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage | Director | Kannada |
| 1982 | Maanasa Sarovara | Director · Writer | Kannada |
| 1981 | Ranganayaki | Director | Kannada |
| 1979 | Dharmasere | Director | Kannada |
| 1978 | Paduvaaralli Pandavaru | Director · Producer · Writer | Kannada |
| 1978 | Sandharbha | Writer | Kannada |
| 1976 | College Ranga | Director | Kannada |
| 1976 | Phalitamsha | Writer · Director | Kannada |
| 1975 | Bili Hendthi | Director | Kannada |
| 1975 | Katha Sangama | Director · Writer | Kannada |
| 1975 | Shubhamangala | Director · Writer | Kannada |
| 1974 | Upasane | Director | Kannada |
| 1974 | Vilakkapetta Kani | Director | Malayalam |
| 1974 | Zehreela Insaan | Director | Hindi |
| 1973 | Edakallu Guddada Mele | Director · Writer | Kannada |
| 1972 | Iddaru Ammayilu | Director | Telugu |
| 1972 | Naagarahaavu | Director | Kannada |
| 1971 | Irulum Oliyum | Director | Tamil |
| 1971 | Sakshatkara | Director | Kannada |
| 1971 | Sharapanjara | Director | Kannada |
| 1971 | Sudarum Sooravaliyum | Director | Tamil |
| 1970 | Karulina Kare | Director · Writer | Kannada |
| 1969 | Gejje Pooje | Director | Kannada |
| 1969 | Kappu Bilupu | Director | Kannada |
| 1969 | Mallammana Pavaada | Director | Kannada |
| 1968 | Swapna Bhoomi | Director | Malayalam |
| 1968 | Teacheramma | Director | Tamil |
| 1967 | Belli Moda | Director | Kannada |
| 1966 | Mayor Nair | Director | Malayalam |
| 1966 | Poochakkanni | Director | Malayalam |
| 1965 | Chettathy | Writer · Director | Malayalam |
| 1965 | Pakkalo Ballem | Director | Telugu |
| 1964 | Kalanju Kittiya Thankam | Director | Malayalam |
| 1964 | School Master | Director | Malayalam |
Often works with.
- Vijaya Bhaskar17 films together
- Aarathi10 films together
- Leelavathi8 films together
- Ambareesh6 films together
- Kalpana5 films together
- Loknath5 films together
- Prem Nazir5 films together
- Ramakrishna5 films together
- Srinath5 films together
- Adoor Bhasi4 films together
- Jai Jagadish4 films together
- K S Ashwath4 films together
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