S. Siddalingaiah

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]

This article is about the film director and producer. For the poet, see Siddalingaiah (poet).
Siddalingaiah
Born15 December 1936
Died12 March 2015 (aged 78)
Bangalore, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Writer, film director and producer
Years active1969–1999
SpouseDhanalakshmi
ChildrenS. D. Murali (elder son)
S.D. Suresh (younger son)
RelativesAdharvaa (grandson)

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]

Family and early life

Siddalingaiah joined the film industry as both a floor and a spot boy for Navajyothi studios. He became an assistant for director Shanker Singh and later worked as junior actor and assistant as the protégé of B. Vittalacharya.

Siddalingaiah's son Murali was an actor in Tamil films. Murali died on the morning of 8 September 2010 in Chennai due to a massive heart attack. His grandson Atharvaa started his acting career in Baana Kaathadi in 2010. His second grandson Akash Murali has also started his acting career.

Career

Siddalingaiah directed Mayor Muthanna in 1969 starring Rajkumar, Bharathi and Dwarakish in his film debut. He cast the same lead pair in Baalu Belagithu, Namma Samsara, Thayi Devaru and Bangaarada Manushya.

After Bangaarda Manushya, he worked with other actors including Vishnuvardhan, Ananth Nag, Lokesh and Srinivasa Murthy. He introduced his son Murali in the 1983 romantic drama Prema Parva. He also directed a Tamil film Puthir in 1986 with Murali as the lead actor. His last film, Prema Prema Prema, was released in 1999 after which he retired from directing.

Death

Siddalingaiah died on 14 March 2015 in Bangalore where he had been hospitalized for treatment of H1N1 influenza.[6]

Filmography
YearFilm TitleSources
1969Mayor Muthanna
1970Baalu Belagithu
1971Namma Samsara
1971Thayi Devaru
1971Nyayave Devaru
1972Bangaarada Manushya
1973Doorada Betta
1974Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu
1977Hemavathi
1979Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja
1980Narada Vijaya
1980Biligiriya Banadalli
1981Naari Swargakke Daari
1981Koodi Balidare Swarga Sukha
1982Parajitha
1983Prema Parva
1985Ajeya
1986PuthirTamil film
1988Sambhavami Yuge Yuge
1990Baare Nanna Muddina Rani
1992Baa Nanna Preethisu
1994Bhootayi Makkalu
1999Prema Prema Prema[7]

References
  1. "Puttanna and Siddalingaiah – The Social Directors". Filmysphere.
  2. "History 51 – Siddalingaiah Enters Industry". Chitraloka.
  3. "Siddalingaiah at Belli Hejje". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
  4. "Popular Hero Passes Away". Behindwoods.
  5. "SR Puttanna Kanagal Awards!". Supergoodmovies. Archived from the original on 22 August 2014.
  6. "Veteran Kannada film director Siddalingaiah dies". Indian Express. 12 March 2015.
  7. "Reviews - Deccan Herald".
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