Vajramuni
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Vajramuni was an actor in the Kannada film industry who acted in more than 300 movies. He died at the age of 62.. He had been suffering from protracted kidney-related illness and was on dialysis for a couple of years. Nata Bairava Nata Bhayankara was the reward given to him by the media and fans.In his film career, he acted with Rajkumar
as villain with required expression.
Interestingly, it was Ravana's role that brought him into the Kannada film industry. Puttanna Kanagal
, who was watching the play, was floored by Vajramuni's performance and cast him in Mallammana Pavada. Producers insisted that Udaya Kumar would be a better choice to match to Shivaji Ganeshan who played the role in the Tamil version, but Puttanna insisted that it had to be Vajramuni. He finally had his way. Of course, Vajramuni
didn't fail Puttanna's expectations and he eventually went on to become the unequalled bad man of Kannada film industry is now history. So much so that villainy and Vajramuni became synonymous. In fact, he did a number of films such as Mayura
, Sampathige Saval, Daari Tappida Maga, Premada Kanike, Giri Kanye, Shankar Guru and Akasmika with Kannada's megastar Dr. Rajkumar. Needless to say Vajramuni never paled in comparison. Remember the delightful Sudhakara-Ramanna pair of Sipayi Raamu.
Rajkumar
Rajkumar , born as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju was a popular actor and singer in the Kannada film industry...
as villain with required expression.
Notable Movies
- Mallammana Pavada
- Sampathige Saval In which he acted as Sowkar Siddappa
- Bhaktha Kumbara
- Gejjepooje
- Bahadur Gandu
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Actor
Vajramuni was yet another contribution of Kannada professional theatre to the film industry. Like most other actors of his time, he too came from theatre background. Till the '70s, Vajramuni had been active in theatre, playing lead roles in most mythologicals. He probably owes his fine diction, clarity of speech and voice culture to this early training. In the early '60s, Vajramuni had played the lead in Kanagal Prabhakar Shastri's Prachanda Ravana, and it was this performance that propelled him to popularity. Till date, it continues to be one of the most sought-after mythological plays. And for most actors, playing the role of Ravana was one of their life's most cherished dreams. Many have played Ravana's role, but none has matched Vajramuni's histrionics.Interestingly, it was Ravana's role that brought him into the Kannada film industry. Puttanna Kanagal
Puttanna Kanagal
Puttanna Kanagal was one of the most prominent Kannada film directors of the 1960s and the 70s. Although the majority of his films were on offbeat or taboo subjects, he endeared himself to both the critics and ordinary film goers alike. He also directed a handful Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and...
, who was watching the play, was floored by Vajramuni's performance and cast him in Mallammana Pavada. Producers insisted that Udaya Kumar would be a better choice to match to Shivaji Ganeshan who played the role in the Tamil version, but Puttanna insisted that it had to be Vajramuni. He finally had his way. Of course, Vajramuni
Vajramuni
Vajramuni was an actor in the Kannada film industry who acted in more than 300 movies. He died at the age of 62.. He had been suffering from protracted kidney-related illness and was on dialysis for a couple of years...
didn't fail Puttanna's expectations and he eventually went on to become the unequalled bad man of Kannada film industry is now history. So much so that villainy and Vajramuni became synonymous. In fact, he did a number of films such as Mayura
Mayura
Mayura is one of the sacred birds of the Hindu mythology. It is referred to in a number of Hindu scriptures. It is also a contemporary Hindu name used in many parts of India.-Mythology:...
, Sampathige Saval, Daari Tappida Maga, Premada Kanike, Giri Kanye, Shankar Guru and Akasmika with Kannada's megastar Dr. Rajkumar. Needless to say Vajramuni never paled in comparison. Remember the delightful Sudhakara-Ramanna pair of Sipayi Raamu.