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{{Short description|Indian Kannada filmmaker}}
{{Short description|Indian Kannada filmmaker}}
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{{Infobox person
| name       = Yogaraj Bhat
| name               = Yogaraj Bhat
| image       = Yogaraj.jpeg
| image             =Yogaraj.jpeg
| image size = 220
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| caption     = Bhat in 2012
| caption           = Bhat in 2012
| birth_place = Mandharthi, [[Udupi District]], [[Karnataka]], India
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1972|10|08|df=y}}
| nationality = [[India]]n
| birth_place       = [[Mandarthi]], [[Udupi district]], [[Karnataka]], India
| occupation = Director, lyricist, producer, screenwriter and actor
| occupation         = Director, lyricist, producer, screenwriter and actor
| spouse     = Renuka Bhat
| spouse             = Renuka Bhat
| relatives   =
| relatives         =  
| yearsactive = 2001–present
| yearsactive       = 2001–present
}}
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'''Yogaraj Bhat''' (born 8 October 1972) is an Indian film-maker, director,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.ibtimes.co.in/parapancha-movie-review-live-audience-response-663327%7Ctitle=Parapancha%20movie%20review:%20Live%20audience%20response|title=Parapancha movie review: Live audience response|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|newspaper=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2016-11-16}}</ref> screenwriter,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://southscope.in/kannada/news/yogaraj-bhat-turns-choreographer-pancharangi%20YogarajBhat%20turns%20choreographer%20for%20Pancharangi%5D%20%7B%7Bwayback%7Curl=http://southscope.in/kannada/news/yogaraj-bhat-turns-choreographer-pancharangi|title=SouthScope – One Stop Site For South Indian Cinema|website=SouthScope|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-16}}</ref> lyricist and producer who primarily works in [[Kannada cinema]]. He is most known for the 2006 film ''[[Mungaru Male]]''. The film recorded the highest box-office collections in the history of [[Kannada cinema]] at the time of its release and the longest running film at a [[Multiplex (movie theater)|multiplex]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Did you know? 'Mungaru Male' was the first film to cross Rs 50 crore at the box office as well as run for a year in a multiplex - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-mungaru-male-was-the-first-film-to-cross-rs-50-crore-at-the-box-office-as-well-as-run-for-a-year-in-a-multiplex/articleshow/75402151.cms|access-date=2021-10-19|website=The Times of India|date=27 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
'''Yogaraj Bhat''' is an Indian [[Kannada]] film director,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.ibtimes.co.in/parapancha-movie-review-live-audience-response-663327%7Ctitle=Parapancha%20movie%20review:%20Live%20audience%20response|title=Parapancha movie review: Live audience response|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|newspaper=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2016-11-16}}</ref> screenwriter,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://southscope.in/kannada/news/yogaraj-bhat-turns-choreographer-pancharangi%20YogarajBhat%20turns%20choreographer%20for%20Pancharangi%5D%20%7B%7Bwayback%7Curl=http://southscope.in/kannada/news/yogaraj-bhat-turns-choreographer-pancharangi|title=SouthScope – One Stop Site For South Indian Cinema|website=SouthScope|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-16}}</ref> lyricist and producer. He is most known for the 2006 film ''[[Mungaru Male]]''. The film recorded the highest box-office collections in the history of [[Kannada cinema]] at the time of its release and the longest running film at a multiplex.<ref name="MM Records">{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/35125.html%7Ctitle=%20'Mungaru%20Male'%20National%20record%7Cwork=Correspondent%7Cpublisher=IndiaGlitz%7Caccessdate=8%20December%202007|title=IndiaGlitz – Mungaru Male National record – Kannada Movie News|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref> He is considered as a cult filmmaker in the industry who brought a new wave of freshness to cinemas through his films, dialogues and songs. Bhat is given the credit of introducing some of the very talented technicians and artists to the film industry.<ref name="MM Records"/>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Yogaraj Bhat was born in Mandharthi, in the [[Udupi district]] in [[Karnataka]].He grew up in Tilavalli, Haveri. He was the youngest of Ramachandra and Jayalakshmi Bhat's seven children. He lost his father to a boat mishap.
Yogaraj Bhat was born in [[Mandarthi]], in [[Udupi district]] in [[Karnataka]]. He grew up in [[Tilavalli]], [[Haveri district|Haveri]]. He was the youngest son of Ramachandra and Jayalakshmi Bhat's seven children. He lost his father to a boat mishap.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-03-27|title=Yogaraj Bhat: A game changer|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-your-bond-with-bengaluru/yogaraj-bhat-a-game-changer-725486.html|access-date=2021-10-19|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
{{Promotional|date=July 2023}}


===Director===
===Director===
His film ''[[Mungaru Male]]'' collected estimated 50-75 [[crore]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-ganesh-bal-the-outsider-on-the-inside-1678970|title=Ganesh Bal: The outsider on the inside {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2012-04-22|newspaper=dna|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2010/pancharangi-record-mungaru-male-070910.html|title=Will Pancharangi break the records of Mungaru Male?|date=2010-09-07|newspaper=www.filmibeat.com|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mybangalore.com/article/1010/superstars-of-the-kannada-film-industry.html|title=Kannada Fim Industry {{!}} Famous Actors {{!}} Puneet Rajkumar {{!}} Ganesh {{!}} Ramya {{!}} Sudeep|website=www.mybangalore.com|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref>
His film ''[[Mungaru Male]]'' collected estimated 50-75 [[crore]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-ganesh-bal-the-outsider-on-the-inside-1678970|title=Ganesh Bal: The outsider on the inside {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2012-04-22|newspaper=dna|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2010/pancharangi-record-mungaru-male-070910.html|title=Will Pancharangi break the records of Mungaru Male?|date=2010-09-07|newspaper=www.filmibeat.com|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mybangalore.com/article/1010/superstars-of-the-kannada-film-industry.html|title=Kannada Fim Industry {{!}} Famous Actors {{!}} Puneet Rajkumar {{!}} Ganesh {{!}} Ramya {{!}} Sudeep|website=www.mybangalore.com|access-date=2016-11-17|archive-date=24 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160724104058/http://www.mybangalore.com/article/1010/superstars-of-the-kannada-film-industry.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
After his apprenticeship in the Television Industry for half a decade, where he learned the art of writing and directing, Yogaraj Bhat started his film career as an assistant to renowned cinematographer Shri [[S. Ramachandra|S.Ramachandra]], then moving on to assist world renowned Filmmaker Shri [[Girish Kasaravalli]], [[Sunil Kumar Desai]] and later [[V. Ravichandran]].
this was his third film, created history in Southern Film Industry. The film ran for 464 days – first in any language to run for a whole year continually in a multiplex, beating the records of the biggest Hindi Film Industry records. It naturally brought him many rewards, awards and appreciations, including Nine State Film Awards (including Best Director and Best Film Award) and Four [[Filmfare Awards]] (Best Film, Best Music, Best Lyrics and Best Cinematography). The movie has been remade in all South Indian languages & Bengali. The rights for the movie to be made in Hindi has been bought by Shri. [[Boney Kapoor]].<ref>{{Cite news|title='Mungaru' to be remade in hindi soon - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/mungaru-to-be-remade-in-hindi-soon/articleshow/4766195.cms|access-date=2021-10-19|website=The Times of India|date=12 July 2009 |language=en}}</ref> He has also directed ''[[Gaalipata]]'', ''[[Manasaare|Manasare]]'', ''[[Pancharangi]]'', ''[[Paramathma (film)|Paramatma]]'', ''[[Drama (2012 film)|Drama]]'', ''[[Vaastu Prakaara|Vaastu Prakara]],'' ''[[Dana Kayonu]]'', ''[[Mugulu Nage]]'' and others.
 
His first film ''Mani'' is a critically acclaimed film, winning critics appreciation and Four State Film Awards. The expectation from a newbie Filmmaker was immense. His next film, ''[[Ranga SSLC]]'' was just an average in the box office.
 
''[[Mungaru Male]]'', his third film, created history in Southern Film Industry.
 
''[[Mungaru Male]]'' (Monsoon Showers) ran for 464 days – first in any language to run for a whole year continually in a multiplex, beating the records of the biggest Hindi Film Industry records. It naturally brought him many rewards, awards and appreciations, including Nine State Film Awards (including Best Director and Best Film Award) and Four [[Filmfare Awards]] (Best Film, Best Music, Best Lyrics and Best Cinematography). The movie has been remade in all South Indian languages & Bengali. The rights for the movie to be made in Hindi has been bought by Shri. [[Boney Kapoor]].
 
From then on, he has directed eight films and has more often than not proven that ''[[Mungaru Male]]'' was not a fluke.
 
His next ''[[Gaalipata]]'' – Was a runaway hit again and as records confirm, it ran for 45 weeks. The movie won Three [[Filmfare Awards]] for Best Actor (Ganesh), Best Music Director ([[V. Harikrishna|V Harikrishna]]) and Best Lyricist ([[Jayanth Kaikini]]).
 
The movies that he has directed after ''[[Gaalipata]]'' are all box office hits.
 
''[[Manasaare|Manasare]]'' – Is both critically and commercially acclaimed movie and is in the process of being made in Hindi. The movie won Best State Film Award.
 
''[[Pancharangi]]'' – His Home production movie created a new space for unconventional films  within the commercial parameters. This too became a super hit movie.
 
[[Paramathma (film)|Paramatma]] – Saw the coming together of two biggest stalwarts of Kannada Film Industry – Super Star [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] and Yogaraj Bhat. It is considered as a classic.
 
''[[Drama (2012 film)|Drama]]'' – The movie, came as a big relief to the Kannada Audience. It was a huge hit in the box office and was critically acclaimed as well. The movie won Two Filmfare awards for Best Lyricist (Yogaraj Bhat), Best Music Director ([[V. Harikrishna|V Harikrishna]]).
 
''[[Vaastu Prakaara|Vaastu Prakara]]'' – His next release was yet another family drama, a movie produced under his home banner Yogaraj Movies. The film deals with beliefs people have in astrology and superstition and how it is being blindly followed overlooking reality and science. This movie won [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]] for Best Supporting Actress ([[Sudha Rani|Sudharani]]).
 
''[[Dana Kayonu]]'' – The film had created a lot of curiosity among the audience due its candid title. An unconventional film, with [[Duniya Vijay|Dunia Vijay]] along with [[National Film Awards|National award]] winning actress [[Priyamani|Priya Mani]] in the lead role. It received immense response from the audience and also from the critics. It was widely appreciated for its un-forgetful story, characters and setting.
 
''[[Mugulu Nage]]'' After ''[[Mungaru Male]]'' and ''[[Gaalipata]]'', this film was a comeback to the duo Yogaraj Bhat and Actor [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]] after 8 years. This news has created a lot of buzz in the industry and audience. This movie was also liked by the audience once again.
 
Panchatantra – A new idea again from Yogaraj Bhat which included thrilling Car Race, which had new actors Vihaan and Sonal with Rangaayana Raghu as the pillar of the movie.
 
Gaalipata 2 is Yogaraj Bhat's next project starring Golden Star Ganesh, Diganth and the director/actor Pawan Kumar yet again a highly expected movie is on its way to start the shooting..


=== Lyricist ===
=== Lyricist ===
For the last six years, his songs have been the chart toppers according to the Air Check List. His songs have helped create huge hits in the [[Kannada cinema|Kannada Film]] Industry and there is a belief, if there is a Yogaraj Bhat song, the success is halfway through. Like his movies, his songs have helped many actors and music composers to build a career in the film Industry.
Yogaraj Bhat has worked as lyricist in many Kannada movies ''[[Mungaru Male]], [[Gaalipata]], [[Junglee (2009 film)|Junglee]], [[Jackie (2010 film)|Jackie]], [[Manasaare]], [[Pancharangi]], [[Paramathma (film)|Paramatma]], [[Victory (2013 film)|Victory]], [[Hudugaru]], [[Drama (2012 film)|Drama]], [[Kaddipudi]], [[Bachchan (2013 film)|Bachchan]], [[Adyaksha|Adhyaksha]], [[Gajakesari]], [[Raja Huli|Rajahuli]]'' and others.


''[[Mungaru Male]], [[Gaalipata]], [[Junglee (2009 film)|Junglee]], [[Jackie (2010 film)|Jackie]], [[Manasaare]], [[Pancharangi]], [[Paramathma (film)|Paramatma]], [[Victory (2013 film)|Victory]], [[Hudugaru]], [[Drama (2012 film)|Drama]], [[Kaddipudi]], [[Bachchan (2013 film)|Bachchan]], [[Adyaksha|Adhyaksha]], [[Gajakesari]], [[Raja Huli|Rajahuli]]'' ...to name a few. All these movies have benefitted from his lyrics and few of them have succeeded only because of his songs.
He won [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]], Karnataka State Award for the song, '''Bombe Aadsonu''<nowiki/>' from the film ''[[Drama (2012 film)|Drama]]''.{{Full citation needed|date=July 2023}}
 
He is considered the most versatile writer who has penned lyrics for slow emotional songs such as 'Mungaru Maleye', 'Doora Swalpa Doora', 'Nadheem Dheem Thana', 'Hookanasa Jokali', 'Chendutiya Pakkadali', 'Eradu Jadeyannu', 'Naa Naguva Modalene', 'Hesaru Poorthi Helade'. He has also penned fast songs like 'Hale Paathre', 'Kathlalli Karadi', 'Khali Quarter Bottle', 'Shiva Antha Hoguthidde', 'Pancharangi'.
 
He has won a [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]], State Award, as well as many Private Awards for penning the super hit song, 'Bombe Aadsonu' from the film ''[[Drama (2012 film)|Drama]]''.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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===As actor===
=== As actor ===
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| 2013 || ''[[Dyavre]]'' || Bhimsen ||  Lead role ||<ref>[https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Dyavre/amp_movie_review/27036061.cms Dyavre movie review, Times of India]</ref>
| 2013 || ''[[Dyavre]]'' || Bhimsen ||  Lead role ||<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Dyavre/amp_movie_review/27036061.cms Dyavre movie review, Times of India]</ref>
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|''[[Uttarakaanda (film)|Uttarakaanda]]†''
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|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-19 |title=Yogaraj Bhat: ಡಾಲಿ ಉತ್ತರಕಾಂಡಕ್ಕೆ ಎಂಟ್ರಿಕೊಟ್ಟ ಯೋಗರಾಜ್ ಭಟ್! ಪಾಟೀಲನಾಗಿ ಎಡಗೈಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸೆಲ್ಯೂಟ್ |url=https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/sandalwood-actor-director-yogararaj-bhat-in-uttarakaanda-movie-rvj-dvp-1661225.html |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=News18 ಕನ್ನಡ |language=kn}}</ref>
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==Yograj Movies==
Bhat started his own banner Yogaraj Movies in 2006. He has been backing up young upcoming new talents by giving them opportunities to direct their movies under his banner. His movies have created a new space for unconventional films, within commercial parameters. [[Duniya Soori|Suri]], [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]] (who made ''[[Lucia (2013 film)|Lucia]]''), [[Pavan Wadeyar]], [[Preetham Gubbi|Preetam Gubbi]], [[Ravikiran Vikas]], [[Gadda Viji]], and Veerendra started their career under Bhat and now have become successful directors.
Bhat's  movies have helped launch the careers of many actors. [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]], [[Yash (actor)|Yash]], [[Duniya Vijay]], [[Diganth]], [[Sathish Ninasam|Neenasam Satish]], [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar (Director)]], [[Pavan Wadeyar|Pawan Wadeyar (Director)]], [[Pooja Gandhi]], [[Aindrita Ray|Aindrita Rai]], [[Nidhi Subbaiah]], and [[Deepa Sannidhi]] became leading stars after working under him.


==Awards==
==Awards==
* 2013 – won [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Kannada]] for the song "Bombe Adsonu" from his own directorial film ''[[Drama (2012 film)|Drama]]''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131010034223/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/filmfare-awards-south-the-complete-list-of-winners/408186-71-177.html Filmfare Awards (South): The complete list of winners – IBNLive]. Ibnlive.in.com (21 July 2013). Retrieved on 16 April 2014.</ref>
* 2013 – won [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Kannada]] for the song "''Bombe Adsonu''" from his own directorial film ''[[Drama (2012 film)|Drama]].''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131010034223/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/filmfare-awards-south-the-complete-list-of-winners/408186-71-177.html Filmfare Awards (South): The complete list of winners – IBNLive]. Ibnlive.in.com (21 July 2013). Retrieved on 16 April 2014.</ref>
* 2013 – won the Bangalore Times Film Awards in "Best Lyricist" category for the song "Bombe Adsonu"<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Bangalore-Times-Film-Awards-2012-goes-to--/articleshow/21893862.cms Bangalore Times Film Awards 2012 goes to... – The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (19 August 2013). Retrieved on 16 April 2014.</ref>
* 2013 – won the Bangalore Times Film Awards in "Best Lyricist" category for the song "''Bombe Adsonu''".<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Bangalore-Times-Film-Awards-2012-goes-to--/articleshow/21893862.cms Bangalore Times Film Awards 2012 goes to... – The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (19 August 2013). Retrieved on 16 April 2014.</ref>
* 2008 – nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada]] for the film ''[[Gaalipata]]''
* 2010 – nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Kannada for the song "Shiva Antha" from ''[[Jackie (2010 film)|Jackie]]''
* 2017 –  nominated for [[SIIMA for Best Lyricist – Kannada]] for the song "Thraas Akkath" from ''[[Doddmane Hudga]]''.
* 2018 –  nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Kannada for the song "Iduvarege Badukella" from ''[[Aprilna Himabindu]]''
* 2021 –  nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Kannada for the song "Ninna Raja Naanu" from ''[[Seetharama Kalyana]]''
 
==Television series==
Bhat was the writer and episode director for the Kannada television serial ''[[Saadhane]]''. It was selected for the Best Serial Award for 2000–2001.


He has judged the comedy [[reality show]] ''[[Comedy Kiladigalu]]''.
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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Webarchive |url=https://archive.today/20130108064153/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/top-stories/2010/yogaraj-bhat-interview-310810.html |title="Pancharangi is all about Life Istene," says Yogaraj Bhat '''Oneindia'''}}
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* {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080112161928/http://www.ourkarnataka.com/kannada/movie/iview_yogaraj.htm |title=Interview in OurKarnataka}}
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2007/01/19/stories/2007011901850100.htm Article in Hindu]
* [https://www.filmysphere.com/yogarajbhat Yogaraj Bhat Biography, Movies at FilmySphere]


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Yogaraj Bhat
Bhat in 2012
Born (1972-10-08) 8 October 1972 (age 53)
Mandarthi, Udupi district, Karnataka, India
OccupationDirector, lyricist, producer, screenwriter and actor
Years active2001–present
Spouse(s)Renuka Bhat

Yogaraj Bhat (born 8 October 1972) is an Indian film-maker, director,[1] screenwriter,[2] lyricist and producer who primarily works in Kannada cinema. He is most known for the 2006 film Mungaru Male. The film recorded the highest box-office collections in the history of Kannada cinema at the time of its release and the longest running film at a multiplex.[3]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Yogaraj Bhat was born in Mandarthi, in Udupi district in Karnataka. He grew up in Tilavalli, Haveri. He was the youngest son of Ramachandra and Jayalakshmi Bhat's seven children. He lost his father to a boat mishap.[4]

Career[edit | edit source]

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Director[edit | edit source]

His film Mungaru Male collected estimated 50-75 crore,[5][6][7] this was his third film, created history in Southern Film Industry. The film ran for 464 days – first in any language to run for a whole year continually in a multiplex, beating the records of the biggest Hindi Film Industry records. It naturally brought him many rewards, awards and appreciations, including Nine State Film Awards (including Best Director and Best Film Award) and Four Filmfare Awards (Best Film, Best Music, Best Lyrics and Best Cinematography). The movie has been remade in all South Indian languages & Bengali. The rights for the movie to be made in Hindi has been bought by Shri. Boney Kapoor.[8] He has also directed Gaalipata, Manasare, Pancharangi, Paramatma, Drama, Vaastu Prakara, Dana Kayonu, Mugulu Nage and others.

Lyricist[edit | edit source]

Yogaraj Bhat has worked as lyricist in many Kannada movies Mungaru Male, Gaalipata, Junglee, Jackie, Manasaare, Pancharangi, Paramatma, Victory, Hudugaru, Drama, Kaddipudi, Bachchan, Adhyaksha, Gajakesari, Rajahuli and others.

He won Filmfare Award, Karnataka State Award for the song, 'Bombe Aadsonu' from the film Drama.[full citation needed]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Credited as
Director Producer Writer Lyricist Notes
2001 Chakra Yes Yes Television series
2003 Mani Yes
2004 Ranga S.S.L.C Yes Yes
2006 Mungaru Male Yes Yes Yes
2008 Gaalipata Yes Yes Yes
Inthi Ninna Preethiya Yes Yes
2009 Manasaare Yes Yes Yes
2010 Pancharangi Yes Yes Yes Yes
2011 Prema Chandrama Yes
Paramathma Yes Yes Yes
Lifeu Ishtene Yes Yes
2012 Drama Yes Yes Yes
2013 Dyavre Yes Yes
2014 Kwatle Satisha Yes
2015 Vaastu Prakaara Yes Yes Yes Yes
2016 Dana Kayonu Yes Yes Yes
2017 Mugulu Nage Yes Yes Yes Yes
2019 Panchatantra Yes Yes Yes Yes
2022 Gaalipata 2 Yes Yes Yes [9]
2023 Garadi Yes Screenplay
2024 Karataka Damanaka Yes Yes Yes [10]
2025 Manada Kadalu Yes Yes Yes [11]
Udaala Yes Dialogues

As actor[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes Ref
2013 Dyavre Bhimsen Lead role [12]
2016 Parapancha Kaalipeeli
2019 Bell Bottom Marakutika
Padde Huli Cameo appearance [13]
Avane Srimannarayana Guptananda Swamiji
2022 Lucky Man Himself
2023 South Indian Hero
2025 Udaala Cameo appearance
2026 Uttarakaanda† Patila Filming [14]

Awards[edit | edit source]


References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Upadhyaya, Prakash. "Parapancha movie review: Live audience response". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "SouthScope – One Stop Site For South Indian Cinema". SouthScope. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Did you know? 'Mungaru Male' was the first film to cross Rs 50 crore at the box office as well as run for a year in a multiplex - Times of India". The Times of India. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  4. ↑ "Yogaraj Bhat: A game changer". Deccan Herald. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  5. ↑ "Ganesh Bal: The outsider on the inside | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 22 April 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  6. ↑ "Will Pancharangi break the records of Mungaru Male?". www.filmibeat.com. 7 September 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  7. ↑ "Kannada Fim Industry | Famous Actors | Puneet Rajkumar | Ganesh | Ramya | Sudeep". www.mybangalore.com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  8. ↑ "'Mungaru' to be remade in hindi soon - Times of India". The Times of India. 12 July 2009. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  9. ↑ "galipata-2 in timesofindia". The Times of India. 20 January 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  10. ↑ Y Maheswara Reddy (25 August 2023). "Almost ready". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  11. ↑ Y Maheswara Reddy (31 March 2025). "Yogaraj Bhat's next titled Manada Kadalu". Cinema Express. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  12. ↑ Dyavre movie review, Times of India
  13. ↑ "Paddehuli Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Paddehuli by Times of India". The Times of India.
  14. ↑ "Yogaraj Bhat: ಡಾಲಿ ಉತ್ತರಕಾಂಡಕ್ಕೆ ಎಂಟ್ರಿಕೊಟ್ಟ ಯೋಗರಾಜ್ ಭಟ್! ಪಾಟೀಲನಾಗಿ ಎಡಗೈಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸೆಲ್ಯೂಟ್". News18 ಕನ್ನಡ (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 19 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  15. ↑ Filmfare Awards (South): The complete list of winners – IBNLive. Ibnlive.in.com (21 July 2013). Retrieved on 16 April 2014.
  16. ↑ Bangalore Times Film Awards 2012 goes to... – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (19 August 2013). Retrieved on 16 April 2014.

External links[edit | edit source]

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