Santosh Dutta
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Santosh Dutta (2 December 1925 - 5 March 1988) was an Indian Bengali actor, best known for playing the character of Jatayu in Satyajit Ray's Feluda movies viz. Sonar Kella and Joi Baba Felunath.
Santosh Dutta Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Santosh Dutta reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Santosh Dutta's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Santosh Dutta'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 Marjina Abdulla, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Santosh Dutta Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Santosh Dutta's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Santosh Dutta has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Gili Gili Ge | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Samrat O Sundari | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Sukumar Ray | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Dui Adhyay | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Baikunther Will | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ogo Bodhu Shundori | Abalakanta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Kingdom of Diamonds | Scientist/ King of Shundi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Paka Dekha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ghatkali | Awbola | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Brojobuli | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Elephant God | Lalmohan Ganguly (Jatayu) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ganadevata | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Charmurti | Mesomosai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Ek Je Chhilo Desh | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Asadharan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Harmonium | Ashok's father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Middleman | Hiralal Shah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Golden Fortress | Lalmohan Ganguli (Jotayu) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Jadu Bangsha | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Sriman Prithviraj | School Teacher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Marjina Abdulla | Ali Baba | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Letter from the Wife | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne | King of Shundi / King of Halla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Holy Man | Professor Nani | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Three Daughters | Khori (segment "The Conclusion") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Headmaster | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Philosopher's Stone | Atanu / The Announcer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Santosh Dutta - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Santosh Dutta?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Santosh Dutta is "Marjina Abdulla" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Santosh Dutta acted in?
Santosh Dutta has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Santosh Dutta?
Other notable films include "Headmaster", "Jadu Bangsha", and "The Kingdom of Diamonds".