1950-1959 Movies List

School Master Movie Poster A school master who was dearly loved by students when he was a teacher is now broke
A 1958 Kannada movie by B R Panthulu
Actors & Actresses: B R Panthulu, Dikki Madhava Rao, M V Rajamma, Uday kumar, Sahukar Janaki, T N Balakrishna
Family, Drama
Bedara Kannappa Movie Poster Story of a devotee (of hunter's clan) of Lord Shiva. A simple minded devotee but a true one.
A 1954 Kannada movie by H L N Simha
Actors & Actresses: Dr Rajkumar, Pandari Bai, B Sharada, P Rajasulochana, G V Iyer, T R Narasimha Raju
White and Black, Religious, Drama
Santha sakku Story of a woman saint SakkuBai of Pandharpur. A housewife devotee who wins Lord Krishna's hart with her Love.
A 1955 Kannada movie by Krishnan Panju
Actors & Actresses: B Hanumanthachar, Pandari Bai, Mynavathi, Vimalananda das, M Prabhakara Rao, Annapoornamma
White and Black, Religious, Historical
Hari Bhakta Movie Poster Story of a devotee of Lord Vishnu (Hari)
A 1956 Kannada movie by T V Singh Thakur
Actors & Actresses: Dr Rajkumar, Pandari Bai, T R Narasimha Raju, Mynavathi, G V Iyer, H Ramachandra Shastry
Mythology, Religious
Ohileshwara A film by T V Singh Thakur starring Dr Rajkumar
A 1956 Kannada movie by T V Singh Thakur
Actors & Actresses: Dr Rajkumar, Kalyan Kumar, T R Narasimha Raju, H Ramachandra Shastry, Sri Ranjini, M A Ganapathi Bhat
Mythology
Rayara Sose Movie Poster A film produced by Pandari Bai
A 1957 Kannada movie by R Ramamurthy, K S Murthy
Actors & Actresses: Dr Rajkumar, Pandari Bai, Kalyan Kumar, Mynavathi, T N Balakrishna, B Ramadevi
Family, Drama, Comedy
Bhookailasa Movie Poster Mythological story of the demi-gods and demons
A 1958 Kannada movie by K Shankar
Actors & Actresses: Dr Rajkumar, Jamuna, Kalyan Kumar, B Saroja Devi, K S Ashwath, HemaLata
Mythology, Religious, Historical
Abba Aa Hudugi Movie Poster A story of a charming young girl
A 1959 Kannada movie by H L N Simha
Actors & Actresses: Dr Rajkumar, M Leelavathi, Pandari Bai, M V Rajamma, T R Narasimha Raju, B R Panthulu
Family, Comedy
Shiva Parvathi Lord Shiva and his concert Parvati.
A 1950 Kannada movie by T Janakiram
Actors & Actresses: Kemparaj Urs, Prathima devi, Sumathi Kashinath, Shantha
Mythology, Religious, Drama, Action


Jaganmohini A film featuring Prathima devi, directed by her husband Shankar Singh
A 1951 Kannada, Tamil movie by D Shankar Singh
Actors & Actresses: Prathima devi, Srinivasa Rao, U Mahabala rao, M Jayashree, M S Subbanna, Harini
White and Black, Drama
Sri Srinivasa Kalyana Story of the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Srinivasa, and his finding of Love Padmavati.
A 1952 Kannada movie by D Shankar Singh, B Vitthalacharya
Actors & Actresses: Vimalananda das, Prathima devi, Dr Rajkumar
Mythology, Romance, Religious
Modala Thedi A film by Neelakantan. A beautiful story of the life and troubles of a middle class Indian life
A 1955 Kannada movie by P Neelakantan
Actors & Actresses: B R Panthulu, M V Rajamma, M Madhava rao, Master Hirannaiah, Chi Sadashivaiah, Shivaji Ganeshan
Family, Drama, Comedy
Shivasharane Nambiyakka Story of Nambiyakka, a devotee of Lord Shiva
A 1955 Kannada movie by D Shankar Singh
Actors & Actresses: K S Ashwath, Prathima devi, S V Rajendra Singh Babu
Religious, Drama
Sodari Movie Poster
14. Sodari
A movie based on the story of Lord Kailasanatha's tale and other mythological Gods and Goddesses.
A 1955 Kannada movie by T V Singh Thakur
Actors & Actresses: Dr Rajkumar, Pandari Bai, T R Narasimha Raju, M Jayashree, Indira Acharya, G V Iyer
Mythology, White and Black, Religious, Musical, Fantasy, Drama
Bhakta Vijaya Movie Poster Story of a devotee named Vijaya
A 1956 Kannada movie by Aruru Pattabhi
Actors & Actresses: Dr Rajkumar, Mynavathi, Pandari Bai, B Hanumanthachar, B Ramadevi, Dikki Madhava Rao
Family, Drama
Renuka Mahatme Story of Renuka, the wife of Sage Jaabaali and mother of Parashurama.
A 1956 Kannada movie by Y R Swamy
Actors & Actresses: R Nagendra Rao, Pandari Bai, T R Narasimha Raju
Mythology, Religious
Sadaarame Movie Poster Second movie by the same name featuring Gubbi Veeranna.
A 1956 Kannada movie by K R Seetarama Sastry
Actors & Actresses: Kalyan Kumar, Sahukar Janaki, Gubbi Veeranna, T N Balakrishna, G V Iyer, T R Narasimha Raju
Family, Drama
Bhakta Markandeya Movie Poster Story of Markandeya a devotee of the Lord
A 1956 Kannada movie by B S Ranga
Actors & Actresses: R Nagendra Rao, T R Narasimha Raju, Dikki Madhava Rao, Chi Sadashivaiah, Chittor V. Nagaiah, Comedian Guggu
Mythology, Religious
Tenali Ramakrishna A comedy story based on the life of Tenali Ramakrishna of Vijayanagar empire
A 1956 Kannada movie by B S Ranga
Actors & Actresses: Dr Rajkumar, T N Balakrishna, Jamuna
Historical, Drama, Comedy
Rathnagiri Rahasya Movie Poster The story around the Mystery of a hill called RatnaGiri
A 1957 Kannada movie by B R Panthulu
Actors & Actresses: B R Panthulu, M V Rajamma, Dikki Madhava Rao, Uday kumar, Sahukar Janaki, H Krishna Shastry
Drama, Action
Bhakta Prahlada Story of child devotee Prahlada, A movie starring Subbaiah Naidu, Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath, Lokesh, Leelavathi, and Lakshmibai.
A 1958 Kannada movie by M. V. Subbaiah Naidu, H S Krishnaswamy
Actors & Actresses: M. V. Subbaiah Naidu, Lokesh, Uday kumar, K S Ashwath, M Leelavathi, Lakshmi Bai
Mythology, White and Black, Fantasy
Anna Thangi Movie Poster Lives of a Brother & Sister and their relationship tested by time and difficulties.
A 1958 Kannada movie by K R Seetarama Sastry
Actors & Actresses: Dr Rajkumar, B Saroja Devi, T N Balakrishna, T R Narasimha Raju, K S Ashwath, B K Eshwarappa
Family, Drama, Comedy
Jagajyothi Basaveshwara Movie Poster Basaveshwara- Lamp of the world. Story of Basava who tried to unite people under one God, one religion.
A 1959 Kannada movie by T V Singh Thakur
Actors & Actresses: Honnappa Bhagavathar, Dr Rajkumar, Sandhya, T R Narasimha Raju, K S Ashwath, B Saroja Devi
Historical, Drama, Biography
Jaladurga Story of the Fort of Jaladurga in Raichur. Based on the French adventure novel Count of Monte Cristo
A 1954 Kannada movie by Kemparaj Urs
Actors & Actresses: Kemparaj Urs, KrishnaKumari, B R Panthulu, Jayalakshmi, M A Ganapathi Bhat
War, Mystery, Historical, Action
Nata shekhara Story of an actor
A 1954 Kannada movie by C V Raju
Actors & Actresses: Kalyan Kumar, M Jayashree, Vidya, Sandhya, G. Goggu
Drama
Mahiravana A film starring R Nagendra Rao
A 1957 Kannada movie by G Nataraj
Actors & Actresses: R Nagendra Rao, Kantha Rao, T N Balakrishna, Meenakshi
Mythology, Religious
Agni Divya A film by V Rajan
A 1951 Kannada movie by V Rajan
Drama
Raja Vikrama Movie Poster Story of the King Vikramaditya
A 1951 Kannada movie by Kemparaj Urs
Actors & Actresses: Kemparaj Urs, M V Rajamma, B Jayamma, M S Subbanna, Pandari Bai
Historical, Drama
Thilottame Story of Thilotthama
A 1951 Kannada movie by R M Veerabhadraiah
Actors & Actresses: M Jayashree, S M Veerabhadrappa, G. R. Sandow
Mythology, Fantasy
Pratapgad A film directed by Balakrishna
A 1952 Kannada movie by T N Balakrishna
Actors & Actresses: T N Balakrishna
White and Black, Drama, Action
Dallali Story of a broker
A 1953 Kannada movie by D Shankar Singh
Actors & Actresses: Sampath, Harini, M S Subbanna, T N Balakrishna, Prathima devi, U Mahabala rao
Drama, Comedy
Chanchala Kumari A Film by Shankar Singh
A 1953 Kannada movie by D Shankar Singh
Actors & Actresses: Indu Shekar, Prathima devi, S V Rajendra Singh Babu, M Leelavathi
White and Black, Family, Drama
Jathaka Phala A drama by R. N. Nagendra Rao
A 1953 Kannada movie by R Nagendra Rao
Actors & Actresses: R Nagendra Rao, Kamalabai, Surya kala, SaarangaPaani, T. K. Balachandran
Family, Drama
Gunasagari Movie Poster A film by HLN Simha, starring Gubbi Veeranna, Honnappa Bhagavatar and other stalwarts of that time.
A 1953 Kannada movie by H L N Simha
Actors & Actresses: Honnappa Bhagavathar, Pandari Bai, Gubbi Veeranna, B Jayamma, T S Kari Basaiah, T S Balaiah
Romance, Family, Drama
Mangala Gowri A film directed by Sundaram starring Srinivasa Rao and others
A 1953 Kannada movie by T R Sundaram
Actors & Actresses: Indu Shekar, Harini, Srinivasa Rao, M Jayashree
Religious, Family, Drama
Sri krishna Story of Lord Krishna
A 1953 Kannada movie by C V Raju
Actors & Actresses: Kemparaj Urs, Mari rai, Bellary Lalitha, Bellary Rathnamala, Usha Bellur, Nagarathna
Mythology, Religious
Sowbhagya Lakshmi Movie Poster A Film by Vittalacharya
A 1953 Kannada movie by B Vitthalacharya
Actors & Actresses: Harini, Indu Shekar, M N Lakshmi Devi, E V Saroja, Radha Bai, Lakshmamma
Family
Devakannikaa a film where around the character of a demi-goddess
A 1954 Kannada movie by G R Rao
Actors & Actresses: Indu Shekar, Sahukar Janaki, T N Balakrishna
Mythology, Fantasy
Kanyadana Story of the wedding of an young girl
A 1954 Kannada movie by B Vitthalacharya
Actors & Actresses: Indu Shekar, Harini, T N Balakrishna
Family, Drama
Muttidella Chinna A comedy story of a successful person.
A 1954 Kannada movie by D Shankar Singh
Actors & Actresses: Harini, T N Balakrishna, Prathima devi, T R Narasimha Raju, M S Madhava Rao
Family, Drama, Comedy
Madiddunno Maharaya A film directed by Shankar Singh
A 1954 Kannada movie by D Shankar Singh
Actors & Actresses: Hunsur Krishnamurthy, Harini, Prathima devi, Sampath, Revathi
Family, Drama
Rajalakshmi A film by B. Vittalacharya
A 1954 Kannada movie by B Vitthalacharya
Actors & Actresses: Sampath, Revathi, U Mahabala rao
Family
Bhakta Mallikarjuna Story of a devotee of Lord Shiva- Mallikarjuna
A 1955 Kannada movie by C V Raju
Actors & Actresses: G V Iyer, Pandari Bai, T N Balakrishna, T R Narasimha Raju, K Amaranath
Religious, Drama
Gandharva Kanye Mythological story built around the character of a demi-goddess
A 1955 Kannada movie by D Shankar Singh
Actors & Actresses: Indu Shekar, Revathi, Harini, P Rajasulochana, S M Veerabhadrappa, S V Rajendra Singh Babu
Mythology
Mahakavi Kalidasa Movie Poster Movie is famous for beautifully orchestrating the folk songs of Kannada. The film is based on the life of Kalidasa, a famous poet who lived during the 4th and 5th Century CE
A 1955 Kannada movie by K R Seetarama Sastry
Actors & Actresses: Honnappa Bhagavathar, B Raghavendra rao, T R Narasimha Raju, B Saroja Devi, P Rajasulochana, G V Iyer
White and Black, Musical, Historical, Drama, Biography
SriRama Pooja Story of Lord Rama.
A 1955 Kannada movie by B R Krishna Murthy
Actors & Actresses: B Saroja Devi, Rajendra Krishna, B K Eshwarappa, Sandhya
Mythology, Religious
Vichitra Prapancha A film with Harini Indushekhar and others
A 1955 Kannada movie by Baala Gajaber
Actors & Actresses: Harini, Vasudeva Girimaji, Indu Shekar, Shantha kumar, Sorat Ashwath
Family, Comedy
Shivasharane Nambekka Story of the saint Nambiyakka, this is the second movie on Nambiyakka in the same year.
A 1955 Kannada movie by P Neelakantan
Actors & Actresses: B R Panthulu, M V Rajamma, Dikki Madhava Rao, Revathi
Religious, Drama
Aashadaboothi A film by Shankar Singh.
A 1955 Kannada movie by D Shankar Singh
Actors & Actresses: B Saroja Devi, Sampath, T N Balakrishna
Drama
Aadarshasathi Story of an Ideal housewife
A 1955 Kannada movie by Chitrapu Narayana Murthy
Actors & Actresses: R Nagendra Rao, Sahukar Janaki, Jamuna, Mohan
Family, Drama
Stree Rathna Story of a good woman
A 1955 Kannada movie by K Subramanyam
Actors & Actresses: K S Ashwath, Sandhya, N S Krishnan, Kowshik, Vidya
Family, Drama
Bhagyachakra A film by Y.V. Rao
A 1955 Kannada movie by Yaragudipati Varada Rao
Actors & Actresses: Kalyan Kumar, Sahukar Janaki
Family, Drama
Bhagyodaya Fortune of the character in the story takes good turn
A 1956 Kannada movie by P V Babu
Actors & Actresses: Uday kumar, Sahukar Janaki, Kowshik, T R Narasimha Raju
Family
Daiva Sankalpa A movie with UdayKumar, Balakrishna in the lead
A 1956 Kannada movie by M B Ganesh Singh (B.A)
Actors & Actresses: Uday kumar, T N Balakrishna, Master Hirannaiah, Rajakumari, M N Lakshmi Devi, H P Saroja
Family, Drama, Comedy
Kacha Devayani story of Kacha the son of Brihaspati, the teacher of Gods and Devayani the daughter of Shukracharya, the teacher of demons.
A 1956 Kannada movie by K Subramanyam
Actors & Actresses: K S Ashwath, B Saroja Devi, Mynavathi, Sampath
Mythology, Religious
Kokila vaani A film with Ashwath and Saroja DEvi in the lead
A 1956 Kannada movie by S A Natarajan
Actors & Actresses: K S Ashwath, B Saroja Devi, Musuri Krishnamurthy, P Vadiraj
Drama
Muttaide Bhagya Movie Poster A social drama by Vithalacharya
A 1956 Kannada movie by B Vitthalacharya
Actors & Actresses: Kalyan Kumar, Hunsur Krishnamurthy, Mynavathi, T N Balakrishna, Revathi, Master Hirannaiah
Family, Drama
Pancharathna A film starring Uday Kumar and Honnappa Bhagavathar
A 1956 Kannada movie by K. Vembu
Actors & Actresses: Honnappa Bhagavathar, B Saroja Devi, T N Balakrishna, Uday kumar, Dikki Madhava Rao, T R Narasimha Raju
Drama
Bettada Kalla Movie Poster Story of a thief in the Hills
A 1957 Kannada movie by S M Sriramulu Naidu
Actors & Actresses: Kalyan Kumar, Mynavathi, R Nagendra Rao, Uday kumar, M A Ganapathi Bhat, B Ramadevi
Mystery, Adventure, Action
Chintamani Movie Poster A film by M N Basavarajayya
A 1957 Kannada movie by M N Basavarajaiah
Actors & Actresses: B Saroja Devi, K S Ashwath, T N Balakrishna, T R Narasimha Raju, Rajakumari, M N Lakshmi Devi
Family
Nala damayanthi Story from the Mahabharata of King Nala and his queen Damayanthi
A 1957 Kannada movie by Kemparaj Urs
Actors & Actresses: Kemparaj Urs, P. Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, M A Ganapathi Bhat, T R Narasimha Raju, Jayalakshmi, B Ramadevi
Mythology, Drama
Prabhulinga Leele A devotional movie by Shankar Singh, directed by Sri Manjunatha
A 1957 Kannada movie by Sri Manjunatha
Actors & Actresses: Prathima devi, K S Ashwath, Harini, T R Narasimha Raju
Religious, Philosophical
Premada Putri A family story around the very much loved daughter of the family
A 1957 Kannada movie by R Nagendra Rao
Actors & Actresses: Kalyan Kumar, Sri Ranjini, Uday kumar, Sandhya, R Nagendra Rao, Surya kala
Family
Sati Nalaayini A film starring Rajkumar and Pandari Bai
A 1957 Kannada movie by T.R.S. Gopu
Actors & Actresses: Pandari Bai, Dr Rajkumar
Family, Drama
Shukradese A film starring Balakrishna, film about good fortunes.
A 1957 Kannada movie by Aruru Pattabhi
Actors & Actresses: T N Balakrishna, Adavani Lakshmidevi, Surya kala, B Ramadevi
Family, Drama
Varadakshine Dowry and its bad effects on the society.
A 1957 Kannada movie by D Shankar Singh
Actors & Actresses: Uday kumar, Surya kala, T R Narasimha Raju
Family
Krishna Garudi Movie Poster Story of Lord Sri Krishna
A 1958 Kannada movie by Hunsur Krishnamurthy
Actors & Actresses: Dr Rajkumar, T R Narasimha Raju, Siddaiah Swamy, Gubbi Veeranna, M A Ganapathi Bhat, P Vadiraj
Mythology, Religious, Historical, Drama
Mane Thumbida Hennu A housewife who fulfills her responsibilities with love and care and completes the house she is married into.
A 1958 Kannada movie by B Vitthalacharya
Actors & Actresses: Uday kumar, Lalitha Rao, Adavani Lakshmidevi, T N Balakrishna, T R Narasimha Raju
Family
Mangalya Yoga Story of wedlock, fortune of a woman
A 1958 Kannada movie by P K Lal
Actors & Actresses: T N Balakrishna, M Leelavathi, Sunitha Roy
Family, Drama
Mangala Suthra Story of a marriage in the Indian culture of 1950s
A 1958 Kannada movie by D Shankar Singh
Actors & Actresses: T N Balakrishna, Prathima devi, Adavani Lakshmidevi, Surya kala
Family, Drama
Manege Banda Mahalakshmi Story of fortune entering the house in the form of daughter in-law
A 1959 Kannada movie by B Vitthalacharya, R Govindaiah
Actors & Actresses: Kalyan Kumar, K S Ashwath, Revathi, Mynavathi
Family, Drama
Dharma Vijaya Movie Poster Battle between righteousness and evil
A 1959 Kannada movie by N Jagannath (B.A)
Actors & Actresses: Dr Rajkumar, Harini, T R Narasimha Raju, HemaLata, Siddaiah Swamy, M Leelavathi
War, Family, Drama
Mahishasura Mardini Movie Poster Goddess Chamundeshwari Kills Mahishasura, a demon troubling people
A 1959 Kannada movie by B S Ranga
Actors & Actresses: Dr Rajkumar, Chittor V. Nagaiah, Sahukar Janaki, Uday kumar, T R Narasimha Raju, Sandhya
Mythology
Mogacho Anvddo Movie Poster A story of love between a rich spoiled boy and a poor girl.
A 1950 Konkani movie by Al Jerry Braganza
Actors & Actresses: Irene Amara, Al Jerry Braganza, Elizabeth D'Abreo, Mary D'Souza, Jacob Fernandes, Joyce Fernandes
White and Black, Romance, Drama