S. Narayan
DirectingAbout S. Narayan
S. Narayan is an Indian filmmaker, actor and lyricist of Kannada films. After Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Narayan is the second director to direct Dr. Rajkumar and all his three sons. He has given many hits with Dr. Vishnuvardhan. After assisting H. R. Bharghava, Raj Kishore and A. T. Raghu, Narayan made his directorial debut with the romantic drama Chaitrada Premanjali (1992), with newcomers. The film, which featured a successful soundtrack by Hamsalekha became a musical hit at the box office.
S. Narayan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of S. Narayan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of S. Narayan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 13% of S. Narayan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Gulabi, which stands out as a key performance.
Best S. Narayan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from S. Narayan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie S. Narayan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu | Dr. Annappa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Appayya | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Chatrigalu Sir Chatrigalu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Munjane | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu | nani | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pakka Chukka | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Balagalittu Olage Baa | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Kotigalu Saar Kotigalu | Narayan/Nani | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Banallu Neene Buviyallu Neene | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Anjali Geethanjali | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Nannavalu Nannavalu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Galate Aliyandru | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bhama Sathyabhama | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Kalyani | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Thayi Kotta Seere | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Gulabi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nighatha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Megha Maale | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Kaaveri Theeradalli | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Bevu Bella | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Chaitrada Premanjali | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | College Hero | - | Flop | Similar → |
S. Narayan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of S. Narayan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring S. Narayan is "Gulabi" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has S. Narayan acted in?
S. Narayan has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by S. Narayan?
Other notable films include "Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu", "Chaitrada Premanjali", and "Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu".