Joe Simon

S. M. Joe Simon (1947 or 1948 – 12 February 2026) was an Indian film director, actor, lyricist, screenplay and story writer, known for his work in Kannada cinema. Some of the films directed by Simon are Mr. Vasu, Wanted (1993), Ravivarma (1992), Snehada Kadalalli (1992).

Simon was a part of more than 100 films in Kannada, either as actor, dialogue writer or director. He had served as the Vice-president of Kannada Film Directors Association (KANFIDA). He died from a heart attack on 12 February 2026, at the age of 78.

Selected filmography As a director Year Film(s) 1977 Ondu Premada Kathe 1980 Simha Jodi 1980 Nanna Rosha Nooru Varusha 1981 Maha Prachandaru 1982 Sahasa Simha 1982 Oorige Upakari 1983 Nyaya Geddithu 1983 Sididedda Sahodara 1984 Rowdy Raja 1984 Prema Jyothi 1984 Odeda Haalu 1984 Raktha Thilaka 1985 Maha Purusha 1986 Prema Jaala 1988 Bharath 1989 Raja Simha 1989 Hongkongnalli Agent Amar 1991 Shivaraj 1992 Snehada Kadalalli 1992 Samara Simha 1992 Ravivarma 1993 Wanted 1994 Time Bomb 1995 Mr. Vasu 1995 Chiranjeevi Rajegowda 2000 Krishnarjuna 2007 Dadagiri 2019 Payana

As a writer Idu Entha Premavayya (1999) (screenplay)