Ramesh Bhat
**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).
Known For
Credits
- 2026 · College Kalavida as
- 2026 · Hayagrriva as
- 2022 · Dr. 56 as
- 2022 · Saara Vajra as
- 2019 · Aa Drushya as
- 2019 · Kurukshetra as Vidura
- 2019 · Kavacha as Ramesh
- 2018 · Sarkari. Hi. Pra. Shale Kasaragodu as Ananth Padmanabha M
- 2018 · Shivu Paru as Village Head Jayasihhma
- 2018 · Krishnatulasi as Father
- 2017 · Ayana as Aditya's father
- 2017 · March 22 as
- 2016 · Badmaash as
- 2016 · Prema Geema Jane Do as
- 2016 · Naani as
- 2015 · Minchagi Nee Baralu as
- 2015 · Bullet Basya as
- 2014 · Huccha Venkat as
- 2014 · Belli as
- 2014 · Adhyaksha as Chandru's father
- 2014 · Ragini IPS as
- 2013 · Dilwala as
- 2013 · Victory as
- 2013 · Jinke Mari as
- 2012 · Snehitaru as
- 2012 · Godfather as
- 2012 · Dashamukha as
- 2012 · Prasad as
- 2012 · Alemari as
- 2012 · Chingari as Geetha's father
- 2011 · Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam as
- 2011 · Raajadhaani as
- 2011 · Prince as Police Commissioner
- 2011 · Kal Manja as
- 2010 · Shourya as
- 2010 · Nannavanu as
- 2010 · Prithvi as
- 2010 · Kolminchu as
- 2009 · Bhagyada Balegara as
- 2009 · Yodha as
- 2009 · Ghauttham as
- 2009 · Namyajamanru as
- 2008 · Rocky as Usha's father
- 2008 · Ganesha Matthe Banda as
- 2008 · Indra as
- 2008 · Gange Baare Thunge Baare as
- 2008 · Mr. Garagasa as Dr Karanth
- 2007 · Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide as
- 2007 · Snehana Preethina as
- 2007 · #73, Shantinivasa as
- 2007 · Masti as
- 2007 · Ekadanta as
- 2006 · Julie as
- 2006 · Hatavadi as
- 2006 · Hetthavara Kanasu as
- 2005 · Anna Thangi as
- 2005 · Auto Shankar as
- 2005 · Jogi as Madesha's father
- 2005 · Masala as
- 2005 · Magic Ajji as
- 2005 · Gowramma as
- 2005 · Varsha as
- 2005 · Rakshasa as
- 2005 · Yashwanth as
- 2004 · Jyeshta as
- 2004 · Kalasipalya as
- 2004 · Baa Baaro Rasika as
- 2004 · Durgi as Father of Durgi
- 2003 · Excuse Me as
- 2003 · Khushi as
- 2003 · Hrudayavantha as
- 2003 · Preethisle Beku as
- 2003 · Laali Haadu as
- 2002 · Hollywood as Melukote Seenu (Voice)
- 2002 · Ninagoskara as
- 2002 · Parva as
- 2002 · Balagalittu Olage Baa as
- 2001 · Jodi as
- 2001 · Kotigobba as
- 2001 · Premakke Sai as
- 2000 · Yajamana as Ramesha
- 2000 · Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale as
- 2000 · Deepavali as
- 2000 · Chamundi as
- 2000 · Soorappa as
- 1999 · Suryavamsha as Padma's father
- 1998 · Preethsod Thappa as
- 1998 · Gadibidi Krishna as
- 1998 · Agni Sakshi as
- 1998 · Yaare Neenu Cheluve as
- 1997 · Sangliyana Part 3 as
- 1997 · Janani Janmabhoomi as
- 1997 · Mommaga as
- 1996 · Gaaya as
- 1996 · Sipayi as
- 1995 · Urvashi as
- 1995 · Beladingala Baale as James
- 1995 · Ganeshana Galate as Policy Agent Bhatta
- 1995 · Lady Police as
- 1995 · Bangarada Kalasha as
- 1995 · Gadibidi Aliya as
- 1995 · Rowdy as
- 1994 · Kiladigalu as
- 1994 · Indrana Gedda Narendra as
- 1994 · Samrat as
- 1994 · Chinna as
- 1994 · Kunthi Puthra as
- 1993 · Bhagavan Sri Saibaba as
- 1993 · Nishkarsha as Gundanna
- 1993 · Sangharsha as
- 1992 · Guru Brahma as
- 1992 · Gili Bete as
- 1992 · Ganesha Subramanya as Subramanya
- 1992 · Chithralekha as
- 1992 · Bombat Hendthi as
- 1992 · Saptapadi as Sharma
- 1991 · Police Matthu Dada as
- 1991 · Gauri Ganesha as Madhusudan
- 1991 · Jagadeka Veera as
- 1991 · Gruha Pravesha as
- 1991 · Shanti Kranti as
- 1991 · Banni Ondsala Nodi as
- 1991 · Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare as
- 1991 · Gandanige Thakka Hendthi as
- 1991 · Nagu Naguta Nali as
- 1990 · Ekalavya as
- 1990 · Mathe Hadithu Kogile as Gopal
- 1990 · Hosa Jeevana as
- 1990 · Aavesha as CBI officer Prajwal Kumar
- 1990 · Poli Kitty as
- 1990 · Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru as
- 1990 · Shivashankar as
- 1990 · Mathsara as
- 1990 · Ganeshana Maduve as Shastri
- 1989 · Narasimha as
- 1989 · Maha Yuddha as
- 1989 · Sura Sundaranga as
- 1989 · Hrudaya Geethe as
- 1989 · Idu Saadhya as Range
- 1988 · Daada as
- 1988 · Ramanna Shamanna as
- 1988 · Jana Nayaka as
- 1987 · Shubha Milana as
- 1987 · Digvijaya as Soorappa Nayak
- 1987 · Malgudi Days as Rajam’s Father / Ramu / Theatre Gatekeeper / Friend / Various Characters
- 1987 · Sowbhagya Lakshmi as Gundurao
- 1987 · Poorna Chandra as Raghu
- 1986 · Naa Ninna Preethisuve as Mallesh
- 1985 · Parameshi Prema Prasanga as Parameshi
- 1984 · Accident as Inspector Rao
- 1983 · Anveshane as
- 1983 · Nodi Swamy Navirodu Heege as Kallesh Nuggehalli
- 1981 · Geetha as Satish
- 1980 · Minchina Ota as Inspector Nayak
- 1973 · Abachurina Post Office as Naani