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Ambareesh Ambareesh

Actor

Doddarasinakere, Mandya district, Mysore State (now Karnataka)

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Awards & Recognitions:

Karnataka State Film Award, Filmfare Award South, NTR National Award

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Ambareesh, born Malavalli Huchchegowda Amarnath, was a towering figure in Indian cinema and politics. Making his debut as an antagonist in Puttanna Kanagal's 'Naagarahaavu' (1972), he quickly rose to stardom, earning the moniker 'Rebel Star' for his portrayal of rebellious characters. He holds the unique record of acting in the most lead roles in Kannada films, featuring in approximately 208 movies, including blockbusters like 'Antha', 'Chakravyuha', and 'New Delhi'. His versatile acting skills were also recognized in critically acclaimed films such as 'Masanada Hoovu' and the Malayalam film 'Gaanam'. Beyond his illustrious film career, Ambareesh embarked on a significant political journey. He was a three-time Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) representing Mandya and served as a Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. His ministerial roles included Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Minister of Housing. Revered for his philanthropy, he was also known as 'Kaliyuga Karna' and 'Mandyada Gandu'. Ambareesh received numerous accolades throughout his career, including multiple Karnataka State Film Awards, Filmfare Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), the NTR National Award, and an honorary doctorate from Karnatak University. He maintained deep friendships across the South Indian film fraternity, cementing his legacy as a true matinee idol and a beloved public servant.

Personal Attributes

Skin Tone Wheatish

Hair Curly

Body Slim

Reward & Recognition

DV

Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award

Received on January 2011

HD

Honorary Doctorate

Received on January 2013

KS

Karnataka State Film Award

Received on

FA

Filmfare Award South

Received on

NN

NTR National Award

Received on

FL

Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South

Received on

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upcoming

Naagarahaavu

movie - upcoming

Vishnuvardhan as Ramachari

upcoming

Shubhamangala

movie - upcoming

Supporting Role

upcoming

Ranganayaki

movie - upcoming

Aarathi as Ranganayaki / Mala

released

Antha

movie - released

Lead Role

released

Tony

movie - released

Ambareesh as Tony Malcolm

released

Gaanam

movie - released

Ambareesh as Aravindakshan Bhagavathar

upcoming

Chakravyuha

movie - upcoming

Lead Role

upcoming

Aahuti

movie - upcoming

Actor

released

Mamateya Madilu

movie - released

Ambareesh as Dr Anand

released

Masanada Hoovu

movie - released

Ambareesh as Singaru

released

New Delhi

movie - released

Ambareesh

released

Rani Maharani

movie - released

Actor

released

Olavina Udugore

movie - released

Actor

released

Hrudaya Haadithu

movie - released

Actor

released

Mannina Doni

movie - released

Ambareesh as Karthik

released

Odahuttidavaru

movie - released

Ambareesh as Sridhar

released

Mouna Raga

movie - released

Actor

released

Paduvaaralli Pandavaru

movie - released

Ambareesh as Kariya

upcoming

Shivasharane Nambekka

movie - upcoming

Child Artist

upcoming

Elu Suttina Kote

movie - upcoming

Ambareesh

released

Hongkongnalli Agent Amar

movie - released

Actor

upcoming

Naagarahaavu

movie - upcoming

Vishnuvardhan as Ramachari

upcoming

Shubhamangala

movie - upcoming

Supporting Role

upcoming

Ranganayaki

movie - upcoming

Aarathi as Ranganayaki / Mala

upcoming

Chakravyuha

movie - upcoming

Lead Role

upcoming

Aahuti

movie - upcoming

Actor

upcoming

Shivasharane Nambekka

movie - upcoming

Child Artist

upcoming

Elu Suttina Kote

movie - upcoming

Ambareesh

upcoming

Naagarahaavu

movie - upcoming

Vishnuvardhan as Ramachari

upcoming

Shubhamangala

movie - upcoming

Supporting Role

upcoming

Ranganayaki

movie - upcoming

Aarathi as Ranganayaki / Mala

released

Antha

movie - released

Lead Role

released

Tony

movie - released

Ambareesh as Tony Malcolm

released

Gaanam

movie - released

Ambareesh as Aravindakshan Bhagavathar

upcoming

Chakravyuha

movie - upcoming

Lead Role

upcoming

Aahuti

movie - upcoming

Actor

released

Mamateya Madilu

movie - released

Ambareesh as Dr Anand

released

Masanada Hoovu

movie - released

Ambareesh as Singaru

released

New Delhi

movie - released

Ambareesh

released

Rani Maharani

movie - released

Actor

released

Olavina Udugore

movie - released

Actor

released

Hrudaya Haadithu

movie - released

Actor

released

Mannina Doni

movie - released

Ambareesh as Karthik

released

Odahuttidavaru

movie - released

Ambareesh as Sridhar

released

Mouna Raga

movie - released

Actor

released

Paduvaaralli Pandavaru

movie - released

Ambareesh as Kariya

upcoming

Shivasharane Nambekka

movie - upcoming

Child Artist

upcoming

Elu Suttina Kote

movie - upcoming

Ambareesh

released

Hongkongnalli Agent Amar

movie - released

Actor

Education

  • UN

    School: General

    2025 -

    Unknown

  • UN

    School: General

    2025 -

    Unknown

Skills

    Rebel Star Moniker

  • RS

    Technical

  • Mandyada Gandu Moniker

  • MG

    Technical

  • Prolific Acting Career In Kannada Cinema (over 200 Films)

  • PA

    Technical

  • Portrayal Of Rebellious Characters

  • PO

    Technical

  • Significant Political Career As A Lok Sabha Member And State Minister

  • SP

    Technical

  • His Generosity (Kaliyuga Karna)

  • HG

    Technical

  • Strong Friendships Within The South Indian Film Industry

  • SF

    Technical

  • His Matinee Idol Status In Karnataka

  • HM

    Technical

    Rebel Star Moniker

  • RS

    Technical

  • Mandyada Gandu Moniker

  • MG

    Technical

  • Prolific Acting Career In Kannada Cinema (over 200 Films)

  • PA

    Technical

  • Portrayal Of Rebellious Characters

  • PO

    Technical

  • Significant Political Career As A Lok Sabha Member And State Minister

  • SP

    Technical

  • His Generosity (Kaliyuga Karna)

  • HG

    Technical

  • Strong Friendships Within The South Indian Film Industry

  • SF

    Technical

  • His Matinee Idol Status In Karnataka

  • HM

    Technical