Ramesh Bhat
Actor, Producer, Director
January 7, 1946 (80 years)
**Ramesh Bhat** (born 7 January 1946) is a highly respected Indian actor and director who works predominantly in Kannada cinema and television. With a prolific career spanning several decades, he has appeared in over 300 films, establishing himself as a beloved character actor known for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles.
Born in Kundapur, Karnataka, Bhat developed a passion for acting early in life. During the 1960s and 1970s, he worked extensively with prominent theater groups such as Spandana, Nataranga, and Benaka. His time in theater led to a close and enduring association with the legendary filmmaker Shankar Nag.
Bhat entered Kannada cinema playing a senior police officer in Shankar Nag's *Minchina Ota*. This creative partnership flourished, resulting in his iconic work as an actor and assistant director on the classic television series *Malgudi Days*. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he delivered standout performances in landmark films like *Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige*, *Ganeshana Maduve*, and *Ganesha Subramanya*. He also directed the 1985 film *Parameshi Prema Prasanga*, which was nominated for a National Award.
Bhat has remained a vital presence in contemporary Sandalwood, taking on acclaimed supporting roles in modern hits such as *Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai*. His immense contributions to Kannada culture and cinema have been heavily recognized. He was honored with the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award in 2010, and he won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in *Mana Manthana* (2015).
Born in Kundapur, Karnataka, Bhat developed a passion for acting early in life. During the 1960s and 1970s, he worked extensively with prominent theater groups such as Spandana, Nataranga, and Benaka. His time in theater led to a close and enduring association with the legendary filmmaker Shankar Nag.
Bhat entered Kannada cinema playing a senior police officer in Shankar Nag's *Minchina Ota*. This creative partnership flourished, resulting in his iconic work as an actor and assistant director on the classic television series *Malgudi Days*. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he delivered standout performances in landmark films like *Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige*, *Ganeshana Maduve*, and *Ganesha Subramanya*. He also directed the 1985 film *Parameshi Prema Prasanga*, which was nominated for a National Award.
Bhat has remained a vital presence in contemporary Sandalwood, taking on acclaimed supporting roles in modern hits such as *Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai*. His immense contributions to Kannada culture and cinema have been heavily recognized. He was honored with the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award in 2010, and he won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in *Mana Manthana* (2015).
Known For
Filmography
| 2026 | Hubballi Hunters · as Cast |
| 2026 | Common Man · as Cast |
| 2026 | Psychic · as Cast |
| 2026 | |
| 2025 | |
| 2025 | Pratyartha · as Acharya |
| 2025 | Bhaava Theera Yaana · as Cast |
| 2025 | Unlock Raghava · as Cast |
| 2024 | For Regn · as Cast |
| 2024 | Dheera Samrat · as Cast |
| 2023 | Shivaji Surathkal 2 · as Lawyer |
| 2023 | Mareyade Kshamisu · as Cast |
| 2023 | Gadayuddha · as Cast |
| 2022 | Made in Bengaluru · as Cast |
| 2022 | Ninga · as Father |
| 2022 | |
| 2022 | Agnivarsha · as Cast |
| 2022 | Garuda · as Cast |
| 2022 | Ombatthane Dikku · as Cast |
| 2021 | Kotigobba 3 · as Cast |
| 2020 | Maduve Madri Sari Hogtane · as Cast |
| 2019 | Ayushmanbava · as Cast |
| 2019 | |
| 2019 | Kurukshetra · as Vidura |
| 2019 | Kavacha · as Ramesh |
| 2018 | Swartharatna · as Cast |
| 2018 | Sarkari. Hi. Pra. Shale Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai · as Ananth Padmanabha M |
| 2018 | Surya Eva Vrukshamithra · as Ramesh |
| 2018 | Shivu Paru · as Village Head JayasihhmaOn Plex |
| 2018 | Krishnatulasi · as Father |
| 2017 | Ayana · as Aditya's Father |
| 2017 | Raaga · as Cast |
| 2017 | Chakravarthy · as Cast |
| 2017 | Dhwani · as Cast |
| 2016 | |
| 2016 | Sa · as Cast |
| 2016 | Kalpana 2 · as Cast |
| 2016 | |
| 2016 | ... Re: yakshaprashne · as Achyuth Rao |
| 2016 | Vaishnavi · as Chananna |
| 2015 | Jaathre · as Cast |
| 2015 | The Plan · as Uncle |
| 2015 | Shree Sai · as Cast |
| 2015 | Arjuna · as Cast |
| 2015 | |
| 2015 | Goa · as Cast |
| 2014 | |
| 2014 | Adhyaksha · as Chandru's Father |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2013 | Shatru · as Cast |
| 2013 | |
| 2013 | Bhairavi · as Cast |
| 2013 | Bul Bul · as Ramesha |
| 2013 | Bangari · as Cast |
| 2012 | Nandeesha · as Cast |
| 2012 | Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna · as Yella Naika |
| 2012 | Jaihind · as Cast |
| 2012 | |
| 2012 | Romeo · as Cast |
| 2012 | Dandupalya · as Father Of Susheela (priyanka Kothari) |
| 2012 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2012 | Chingari · as Geetha's Father |
| 2011 | Naanalla · as Cast |
| 2011 | Maryade Ramanna · as Cast |
| 2011 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2011 | Sanju Weds Geetha · as Doctor |
| 2011 | Prince · as Police Commissioner |
| 2011 | Uyyale · as Cast |
| 2011 | Saacha · as Cast |
| 2011 | |
| 2011 | Take It Easy · as Cast |
| 2011 | Mallikarjuna · as Cast |
| 2010 | Naa Rani Nee Maharani · as Cast |
| 2010 | Shourya · as Cast |
| 2010 | Gandedhe · as Cast |
| 2010 | Idre Gopi Bidre Paapi · as Cast |
| 2010 | Jayahe · as Cast |
| 2010 | |
| 2010 | |
| 2010 | Swayamvara · as Cast |
| 2010 | |
| 2009 | Devaru Kotta Thangi · as Cast |
| 2009 | Bellary Naga · as Cast |
| 2009 | |
| 2009 | Vayuputra · as A Local Person |
| 2009 | Iniya · as Cast |
| 2009 | Love Guru · as Cast |
| 2009 | |
| 2009 | Yuvah · as Cast |
| 2009 | Nannedeya Haadu · as Cast |
| 2009 | Jodi No. 1 · as Cast |
| 2009 | Thaakath · as Cast |
| 2009 | Seena · as Cast |
| 2009 | Shankara Punyakoti · as Cast |
| 2009 | |
| 2009 | Shivamani · as Cast |
| 2008 | Rocky · as Usha's Father |
| 2008 | Ganga Kaveri · as Cast |
| 2008 | Patre Loves Padma · as Cast |
| 2008 | Dheemaku · as Cast |
| 2008 | |
| 2008 | Kaamannana Makkalu · as Shivaramanna |
| 2008 | |
| 2008 | Mussanje Maathu · as Tanu's Father |
| 2008 | |
| 2008 | Mr. Garagasa · as Dr Karanth |
| 2008 | Bindass · as Cast |
| 2007 | |
| 2007 | Ganesha · as Cast |
| 2007 | |
| 2007 | |
| 2007 | |
| 2007 | Pallakki · as Cast |
| 2007 | Lancha Samrajya · as Neelakanthaiah |
| 2007 | |
| 2007 | Vidyarthi · as Cast |
| 2006 | Geeya Geeya · as Cast |
| 2006 | Neelakanta · as Cast |
| 2006 | Madana · as Cast |
| 2006 | Pandavaru · as Cast |
| 2006 | Aishwarya · as Aishwarya's Father |
| 2006 | Gatti Taali Bitti Mela · as Cast |
| 2006 | Gandugali Kumara Rama · as Cast |
| 2006 | Thavarina Siri · as Cast |
| 2006 | |
| 2006 | Poojari · as Cast |
| 2005 | |
| 2005 | |
| 2005 | Pandu Ranga Vittala · as Cast |
| 2005 | Jogi · as Madesha's Father |
| 2005 | Thunta · as Ramesh |
| 2005 | Mental Manja · as Cast |
| 2005 | |
| 2005 | |
| 2005 | Gunna · as Cast |
| 2004 | |
| 2004 | Jyeshta · as Cast |
| 2004 | Sahukara · as Cast |
| 2004 | |
| 2004 | Durgi · as Father Of Durgi |
| 2004 | Kadamba · as Ramesh |
| 2004 | |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | Mooru Manasu Nooru Kanasu · as Chakrapani |
| 2002 | Hollywood · as Melukote Seenu (voice) |
| 2002 | |
| 2002 | Simhadriya Simha · as Putte Gowda |
| 2002 | Kodanda Rama · as Cast |
| 2002 | Chandu · as Kumar (chandu's Brother In Law) |
| 2002 | Bala Navika · as Cast |
| 2002 | Law and Order · as Cast |
| 2002 | |
| 2002 | Naanu Naane · as Cast |
| 2001 | |
| 2001 | Yuvaraja · as Father Of Jaanu (bhavna Pani) |
| 2001 | Bahala Chennagide · as Seetapathi |
| 2001 | |
| 2000 | Yajamana · as Ramesha |
| 2000 | |
| 2000 | |
| 2000 | Bannada Hejje · as Cast |
| 1999 | Surya Vamsha · as Padma's Father |
| 1998 | |
| 1998 | Gadibidi Krishna · as Cast |
| 1998 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1997 | Thaayavva · as Cast |
| 1997 | Muddina Kanmani · as Sridhar Hegde The Bhai Of Shivaram H. (shivarajkumar) |
| 1997 | April Fool · as Cast |
| 1997 | Halliyadarenu Shiva · as Cast |
| 1997 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1996 | Nammoora Mandaara Hoove · as Shivarama Dixit |
| 1996 | |
| 1996 | Rambha Rajyadalli Rowdy · as Cast |
| 1996 | Thali Pooje · as Cast |
| 1996 | Surya Puthra · as Cast |
| 1995 | Beladingala Baale · as James |
| 1995 | |
| 1995 | Ganeshana Galate · as Policy Agent Bhatta |
| 1995 | Police Power · as Cast |
| 1994 | |
| 1994 | |
| 1994 | |
| 1994 | |
| 1993 | Jaga Mechida Huduga · as Kittappa |
| 1993 | Prana Snehitha · as Cast |
| 1993 | Aaha Brahmachari · as Cast |
| 1993 | Nishkarsha · as Gundanna |
| 1993 | Nanendu Nimmavane · as Cast |
| 1992 | |
| 1992 | Gandharva · as Cast |
| 1992 | Mannina Doni · as Mallikarjuna |
| 1992 | Hatamari Hennu Kiladi Gandu · as Cast |
| 1991 | Gauri Ganesha · as Madhusudan |
| 1991 | |
| 1991 | Hosamane Aliya · as Cast |
| 1990 | Nighooda Rahasya · as Lakshmi's Husband |
| 1990 | Mathe Hadithu Kogile · as Gopal |
| 1990 | |
| 1990 | Shabarimale Swamy Ayyappa · as Cast |
| 1990 | |
| 1990 | Ganeshana Madhuve · as Shastri |
| 1990 | Neene Nanna Jeeva · as Cast |
| 1989 | |
| 1989 | Doctor Krishna · as Cast |
| 1989 | Idu Saadhya · as Range |
| 1988 | |
| 1987 | Lorry Driver · as Vasu |
| 1987 | Digvijaya · as Soorappa Nayak |
| 1987 | Ondu Muthina Kathe · as Kutta |
| 1987 | Antima Ghatta · as Bhaskar |
| 1987 | Karunamayi · as Cast |
| 1986 | Malgudi Days · as Rajam’s Father / Ramu / Theatre Gatekeeper / Friend / Various Characters |
| 1986 | Na Ninna Preetisuve · as Mallesh |
| 1985 | Parameshi Prema Prasanga · as Parameshi |
| 1985 | Accident · as Inspector Rao |
| 1983 | Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige · as Kallesh Nuggehalli |
| 1981 | Geetha · as Satish |
| 1980 | Minchina Oata · as Inspector Nayak |
| 1980 | Usha Swayamvara · as Suresh |
| 1985 | Accident · as Assistant Director |