Siddalingaiah | |
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| Born | 15 December 1936 |
| Died | 12 March 2015 (aged 78) Bangalore, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, film director and producer |
| Years active | 1969–1999 |
| Spouse | Dhanalakshmi |
| Children | S. D. Murali (elder son) S.D. Suresh (younger son) |
| Relatives | Atharvaa (grandson) |
Siddalingaiah (15 December 1936 – 12 March 2015) was an Indian film director, scriptwriter and producer who worked mainly in the Kannada films. He was well known for his distinct film-making style, and the industry knew him as a master of social themes and rural subject matter.[1] He was one of the most commercially successful directors in the Kannada industry. He began his film career in 1964 as a director with Mayor Muthanna (1969).[2] In a career that spanned 30 years, he directed over 20 films.[3]
His most well-known films usually starred matinee idol Rajkumar. They have collaborated 7 times. His most popular works include Bangaarada Manushya, Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, Nyayave Devaru, Biligiriya Banadalli, Doorada Betta and Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja.[4] In 1993, he was awarded the Puttanna Kanagal Award for his contribution to the Kannada film industry as a director.[5]
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- ^ "Siddalingaiah at Belli Hejje". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
- ^ "Popular Hero Passes Away". Behindwoods.
- ^ "SR Puttanna Kanagal Awards!". Supergoodmovies. Archived from the original on 22 August 2014.