Sampath

Mavinakere Srinivasayyangar Cheluvayyangar, better known by his stage name Sampath, was an Indian actor known for his work in Kannada cinema as a character actor. After beginning his career with a Tamil film Rajalakshmi in the 1930s, Sampath took a break, before working in Kannada and English plays for a major part of 1940s. His Kannada film debut with Bharathi. Some of his notable films include Gandhada Gudi (1973), Sri Srinivasa Kalyana (1974), Bhakta Kumbara (1974), Eradu Kanasu (1974) and Badavara Bandhu (1983).

Career Sampath has been part of more than 130 films in Kannada. His combinations in films, with actor Dr. Rajkumar gained popularity.

Selected filmography

Bharathi (1949) Dallali (1952) Chintamani (1957) Nakkare Ade Swarga (1967) Dhana Pishachi (1967)...Rama Rao Sarvamangala (1968) Margadarshi (1969)...Chennayya Mallammana Pavaada (1969)...landlord Madhura Milana (1969) Gejje Pooje (1969) Rangamahal Rahasya (1970) Modala Rathri (1970)...Ramakrishnayya Paropakari (1970)...Veeranna Devara Makkalu (1970)...Krishnaswamy Thayi Devaru (1971)...Paramashivayya Sothu Geddavalu (1971)...Rao Bahadur Shivarudrappa Nyayave Devaru (1971) Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama (1971) Kula Gourava (1971)...Thimme Gowda Baala Bandana (1971)...Chandrashekhar Rao Nari Munidare Mari (1972)...Seetharamaiah Uttara Dakshina (1972) Bala Panjara (1972)...Ramanna Bidugade (1973)...Sadashiva Rao Onde Roopa Eradu Guna (1975) Mayura (1975)...Veerasharma Thrimurthy (1975)...Rajaram Daari Tappida Maga (1975) Katha Sangama (1976) Premada Kanike (1976) Badavara Bandhu (1976) Naa Ninna Mareyalare (1976)...Mohan Rao Olavu Geluvu (1977) Shani Prabhava (1977) Bhagyavantharu (1977) Babruvahana (1977) Shankar Guru (1978)...Gurumurthy Huliya Haalina Mevu (1979)...Somaiah Ravichandra (1980)...cameo Havina Hede (1981) Jeevakke Jeeva (1981)...Lakshman Rao Thayiya Madilalli (1981)...Inspector Vishwanath Bhagyada Belaku (1981)...Ramanath Rao Hosa Belaku (1982) Baadada Hoo (1982)