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Avinash


Avinash

Birthday:

12/22/1959

Place of birth:

Mysore, Karnataka, India:

Biography:

**Avinash Yelandur** (born 22 December 1959), widely known simply as **Avinash**, is a highly acclaimed Indian actor who works predominantly in Kannada and Tamil cinema. Renowned for his authentic portrayals of complex characters, commanding screen presence, and incredible versatility, he is one of the most sought-after and respected supporting actors in South India. Born in the town of Yelandur in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka, Avinash initially pursued a career in academia. After earning a Master's degree in English Literature from the University of Mysore, he taught English as a lecturer at the National Institute of Engineering in Mysore and MES College in Bangalore. However, his deep passion for the performing arts led him to train in acting at the Mermaid Theatre in London. Upon returning to India, he became a prominent figure in Kannada theatre, working closely with B. Jayashree's troupe "Spandana" and Shankar Nag's renowned "Sanketh". Avinash transitioned to the silver screen in the mid-1980s and gradually built a monumental filmography of over 400 films across a career spanning nearly four decades. While he appeared in several films early on, he garnered immense critical acclaim for his nuanced performances in parallel and character-driven cinema. His exceptional performance in T. N. Seetharam's *Mathadana* (2001) won him the prestigious Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also earned widespread praise for his work in critically acclaimed classics like *Dweepa* (2002), *Singaaravva* (2003), and *Chigurida Kanasu* (2003). In the mainstream space, Avinash achieved massive commercial success and broader popularity for his pivotal roles in P. Vasu's blockbuster horror franchise, playing the role of Acharya Ramachandra Shastri in the Kannada hit *Apthamitra* (2004) and its sequel *Aptharakshaka* (2010), as well as featuring in the Tamil phenomenon *Chandramukhi* (2005). His performance in *Aptharakshaka* earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. He has consistently adapted to the changing eras of Sandalwood, delivering standout performances in modern hits like *Ugramm* (2014), *K.G.F: Chapter 1* (2018), and the emotional drama *Sapta Sagaradaache Ello* (2023). Beyond cinema, he is a familiar face on television, most notably starring in the iconic Kannada soap opera *Mayamruga*. It was on the sets of this series that he met his future wife, popular actress and television personality Malavika Avinash, whom he married in 2001. In recognition of his immense contributions to cinema and culture, he was honored with the Rajyotsava Award by the Government of Karnataka.


Credits

ಫಾದರ್ (2026)
as
ಬೃಂದಾವಿಹಾರಿ (2026)
as
மூக்குத்தி அம்மன் 2 (2026)
as
சர்தார் 2 (2026)
as Agent 'Chetta' Victor
ಡಿಟೆಕ್ವೀವ್ ತೀಕ್ಷ್ಣ (2026)
as
അച്യുത അവതാരം (2026)
as Madan Master
ಬಲರಾಮನ ದಿನಗಳು (2026)
as Colonel Deviah
ఉస్తాద్ భగత్ సింగ్ (2026)
as Miya Bhai
Rehna Nahi Bin Tere (2025)
as
Flirt (2025)
as
I Am God (2025)
as
ஆர்யன் (2025)
as Ravi Chakrapani
Kothalavadi (2025)
as
ವಾಮನ (2025)
as
ಫಾರೆಸ್ಟ್ (2025)
as
Rudra Garuda Purana (2025)
as
ಸಮರ್ಥ್ಯ (2024)
as
ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್‌ (2024)
as Khandre
ಬಘೀರ (2024)
as Ramakanth Appayya
ಜೂನಿ (2024)
as
தீதும் சூதும் எந்தன் முகவரி (2023)
as
Tantiram (2023)
as Adhiban
ಸಪ್ತ ಸಾಗರದಾಚೆ ಎಲ್ಲೊ - ಸೈಡ್ ಎ (2023)
as Shankare Gowda
Sheela (2023)
as
Yadha Yadha Hi (2023)
as Avinash Bhat
ಕಬ್ಜ (2023)
as
19.20.21 (2023)
as
Love Birds (2023)
as
సువర్ణ సుందరి (2023)
as Raja Ram Bahadur
கனெக்ட் (2022)
as Father Alex
சர்தார் (2022)
as Agent 'Chetta' Victor
Champion (2022)
as
ಜೇಮ್ಸ್ (2022)
as
అఖండ (2021)
as Akhanda and Murali's father
Premam Poojyam (2021)
as
பார்டர் (2021)
as
ಯುವರತ್ನ (2021)
as Jaipal
ACT-1978 (2020)
as Chief Minister
LAW (2020)
as
ಶಿವಾಜಿ ಸುರತ್ಕಲ್: The Case of ರಣಗಿರಿ ರಹಸ್ಯ (2020)
as Rajeev Ravi
ಮೌನಂ (2020)
as
ಮತ್ತೆ ಉದ್ಭವ (2020)
as
ಕಥಾ ಸಂಗಮ (2019)
as
ಎಲ್ಲಿದ್ದೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ತನಕ (2019)
as
Adhyaksha In America (2019)
as
ಪೈಲ್ವಾನ್ (2019)
as Rukmini's Father
ಕುರುಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ (2019)
as Gandhara Raja Subala
ದಶರಥ (2019)
as
Arishadvarga (2019)
as Manjunath Bhat
நீயா 2 (2019)
as
ప్రేమ అంత ఈజీ కాదు (2019)
as
ನಟಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮ (2019)
as
ಆರೆಂಜ್ (2018)
as
Vaasu Naan Pakka Commercial (2018)
as
Amma I Love You (2018)
as
Gultoo (2018)
as Circle Inspector Avinash
Brihaspathi (2018)
as
Athiratha (2017)
as
ಉಪೇಂದ್ರ ಮತ್ತೆ ಬಾ (2017)
as Rudraraju
రాజు గారి గది 2 (2017)
as Priest
Bharjari (2017)
as
ರಾಗ (2017)
as
ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ (2017)
as Jagadish
Eradane Sala (2017)
as
ಹೆಬ್ಬುಲಿ (2017)
as ACP Prathap
జాగ్వార్ (2016)
as College Principal
ಕೋಟಿಗೊಬ್ಬ-೨ (2016)
as Land Owner
ಸಂತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಂತ ಕಬೀರ (2016)
as Kabir's father
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣ (2016)
as
Akira (2016)
as
Shivalinga (2016)
as Krishna Bhatta, Sangeetha's father
Jessie (2016)
as
ಬುಲೆಟ್ ರಾಣಿ (2016)
as Rajesh
மூன்றாம் உலகப்போர் (2016)
as Subramaniam
கெத்து (2016)
as Craig's Boss
ಊಜಾ (2015)
as Iliyas
Mr. Airavata (2015)
as Commissioner
ವಜ್ರಕಾಯ (2015)
as
ರನ್ನ (2015)
as Udaya Chandra
Mrugashira (2015)
as
ಧೀರ ರಣ ವಿಕ್ರಮ (2015)
as Kusti Ranganna
Sandamarutham (2015)
as
கில்லாடி (2015)
as SP Easwarapandiyan
என்னை அறிந்தால் (2015)
as Hemanika's father
மீகாமன் (2014)
as Avinash Bhote (Knight)
Namo Bhootatma (2014)
as Karadi Shivanna
ಪವರ್ (2014)
as Bharath's Higher Officer and Prasanthi's father
ಮಾಣಿಕ್ಯ (2014)
as
Ragini IPS (2014)
as Hiremath
Ugramm (2014)
as Shivarudra Lingaiah
Ninnindale (2014)
as Venktaesh
வீரம் (2014)
as Aavudaiyappan
ವಿಕ್ಟರಿ (2013)
as DCP Rajendra
Jinke Mari (2013)
as
Madarangi (2013)
as
Udhayam NH4 (2013)
as Avinash Patel
CID ಈಶ (2013)
as
Sagar (2012)
as
Romeo (2012)
as
Anna Bond (2012)
as Major Chandrakanth
Dashamukha (2012)
as
ராஜபாட்டை (2011)
as Dakshinamoorthy's Son
Paramathma (2011)
as
Hudugaru (2011)
as Paramashiva Murthy
ഡബിള്‍‍സ്‌ (2011)
as Louie
ಸಂಜು ವೆಡ್ಸ್ ಗೀತಾ (2011)
as
Prince (2011)
as Hemanth
சிறுத்தை (2011)
as Bavuji
నాగవల్లి (2010)
as Acharya Ramachandra
ಮೊದಲಾಸಲ (2010)
as Karthik's Father
Shourya (2010)
as
Mr. ತೀರ್ಥ (2010)
as
ಪುಂಡ (2010)
as
ನನ್ನವನು (2010)
as
ಪೃಥ್ವಿ (2010)
as
Premisum (2010)
as
Aptharakshaka (2010)
as Ramachand Acharya
Porki (2010)
as
School Master (2010)
as
ದೇವರು ಕೊಟ್ಟ ತಂಗಿ (2009)
as
ಕಬಡ್ಡಿ (2009)
as
Yodha (2009)
as
ఆ ఒక్కడు (2009)
as
Nanda (2009)
as
ಸರ್ಕಸ್ (2009)
as
Kempa (2009)
as Shetty
ಮೊಗ್ಗಿನ ಮನಸು (2008)
as
Indra (2008)
as
krishna (2007)
as
Hudugaata (2007)
as
Soundarya (2007)
as
மதுரை வீரன் (2007)
as Vishvanathan
లక్ష్మి కళ్యాణం (2007)
as Chalamayya
Thayiya Madilu (2007)
as
பொய் (2006)
as Valluvan
Tananam Tananam (2006)
as
வட்டாரம் (2006)
as Karuppusamy
Thangigagi (2006)
as ACP Chandrashekhar
Sirivantha (2006)
as
Jothe Jotheyali (2006)
as
காதலே என் காதலே (2006)
as Mahendran
Dattha (2006)
as
Chellata (2006)
as
பரமசிவன் (2006)
as DGP Rajasekar
Cyanide (2006)
as
ಪಾಂಡು ರಂಗ ವಿಠಲ (2005)
as
Amrithadhare (2005)
as
Swamy (2005)
as Aravinda Desai
Namma Basava (2005)
as
Auto Shankar (2005)
as
Deadly Soma (2005)
as
Valmiki (2005)
as
Sye (2005)
as Sivaji
ಆಕಾಶ್ (2005)
as
சந்திரமுகி (2005)
as Ramachandra Acharya
Rakshasa (2005)
as
ಆದಿ (2005)
as
Ayya (2005)
as
Rishi (2005)
as
ಜ್ಯೇಷ್ಠ (2004)
as
Kalasipalya (2004)
as
Kanti (2004)
as SP Avinash
Durgi (2004)
as Teacher
Avale Nanna Gelathi (2004)
as
Veera Kannadiga (2004)
as
Mani (2003)
as
Daasa (2003)
as
திருமலை (2003)
as Shwetha Father
ಚಿಗುರಿದ ಕನಸು (2003)
as Shanubhoga Rangaraya
Khushi (2003)
as Durga Prasad
Vikram (2003)
as
Sri Ram (2003)
as
Thayi Illada Thabbali (2003)
as
Kushalave Kshemave (2003)
as
Preethisle Beku (2003)
as Inspector Amarasimha
Kiccha (2003)
as Chief Minister
ರಾಜ ನರಸಿಂಹ (2003)
as
Dweepa (2002)
as Ganapa
ಧ್ರುವ (2002)
as
Ninagagi (2002)
as Dr. Subramanya
ಅಪ್ಪು (2002)
as Police Comisssioner / Suchithra's Father
Kotigobba (2001)
as
Huccha (2001)
as Kiccha's Brother
ಮತದಾನ (2001)
as Puttathammayya
Vande Matharam (2001)
as
Yajamana (2000)
as Devaraj
Preethsu Thappenilla (2000)
as
ಚಾಮುಂಡಿ (2000)
as
Patela (1999)
as
Hrudaya Hrudaya (1999)
as
Gadibidi Krishna (1998)
as
Jungle Boy (1998)
as Sanjay
ಜಾಕಿ ಚಾನ್ (1997)
as
ಯುದ್ಧ (1997)
as
Huliya (1996)
as
ಬೆಳದಿಂಗಳ ಬಾಲೆ (1995)
as Prabhakaran
Kidnap (1995)
as
Kiladigalu (1994)
as
Lockup Death (1994)
as
ಅಲೆಕ್ಸಾಂಡರ್ (1994)
as
Swathi (1994)
as
Chinnari Mutha (1993)
as Saavanth
ಆಕಸ್ಮಿಕ (1993)
as Reggie
ಬೊಂಬಾಟ್ ಹುಡ್ಗ (1993)
as
ನಿಷ್ಕರ್ಷ (1993)
as Ramakrishna
ಸಂಘರ್ಷ (1993)
as
Belli Modagalu (1992)
as
ಗೂಂಡಾ ರಾಜ್ಯ (1992)
as
ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಕಾಲುಂಗುರ (1992)
as
ಗೋಪಿಕೃಷ್ಣ (1992)
as
Chithralekha (1992)
as
ರಣಚಂಡಿ (1991)
as
ವೀರಪ್ಪನ್ (1991)
as
ಸಿ. ಬಿ. ಐ ಶಿವ (1991)
as
Garuda Dhwaja (1991)
as
ಪೋಲಿ ಕಿಟ್ಟಿ (1990)
as
Swarna Samsara (1990)
as
ಎಸ್.ಪಿ.ಸಾಂಗ್ಲಿಯಾನ ಭಾಗ-೨ (1990)
as
Mathsara (1990)
as
Uthkarsha (1990)
as
ಇನ್ಸ್‌ಪೆಕ್ಟರ್ ವಿಕ್ರಂ (1989)
as Rao
Yuddha Kaanda (1989)
as
ಸಿ.ಬಿ.ಐ. ಶಂಕರ್ (1989)
as Vikram
ದೇವ (1989)
as
ತರ್ಕ (1989)
as Inspector Cowry
Daada (1988)
as
ಸಂಯುಕ್ತ (1988)
as Gopal Rao
Aapadbandhava (1987)
as
Madhavacharya (1986)
as
27 Mavalli Circle (1986)
as P. R. Arun Kumar
Inspector Siva ()
as
ದೈಜಿ ()
as
ಕುರ್ಕ ()
as
One and a half ()
as Balvanth Singh
ಲೈಲಾಸ್ ಸ್ವೀಟ್ ಡ್ರೀಮ್ ()
as