Rajkumar filmography
Rajkumar acted in 205 Kannada movies in lead roles between 1954-2000. His movies have enjoyed a success rate in excess of 90%. "Nata Sarvabhouma" meaning Emperor of acting was the title given to him by Gubbi Veeranna which appears in documentary. Having experience from his drama works, he excelled in mythological, devotional and historical movies. However, since the 1960's he was found increasingly working in action, spy thrillers, romantic and social-theme based movies. His movies in the 70s and 80s were considered to be a bridge between commercial and art house movies because of the theme of the story and their treatment. He was also a well-known singer, as a playback singer as well as of devotional songs.
From 1963 to 1971, he had at least 10 movies every year. From 1962 to 1972, he had a minimum of 8 releases every year. In 1963, he had 14 releases whereas in 1968, he had 16 releases.
Rajkumar was the first Indian actor whose movies were remade more than 50 times in other languages. He was also the first hero in India whose movies were remade in six other languages. In 2002, his 1986 movie Anuraga Aralithu became the first Indian movie to be remade in six other languages. His 32 movies have been remade 54 times in 7 languages by 31 actors.
Filmography
Other Appearances
Partial discography
Rajkumar has sung approximately 300 songs in movies and excess of 400 devotional songs. This is partial list of movie songs.| Year | Title | Song | Composer |
| 2008 | Vamshi | "Thayi thayi" | V. Manohar |
| 2003 | Chigurida Kanasu | "O Bandhuve" | V. Manohar |
| 2003 | Abhi | "Vidhi Baraha" | Gurukiran |
| 2002 | Appu | "Panavidu", "Aa Devara" | Gurukiran |
| 2000 | Devara Maga | "Manjanthe" | Hamsalekha |
| 2000 | Hagalu Vesha | "Jaggadu" | Hamsalekha |
| 2000 | Shabdavedhi | All songs except Baaro Baaro | Hamsalekha |
| 1999 | Hrudaya Hrudaya | "O Premada", "Hogibaa" | Hamsalekha |
| 1999 | Vishwa | "Vishwa Vishwa" | Hamsalekha |
| 1999 | Janumadatha | "Aa Vidhathantha" | V Manohar |
| 1998 | Gadibidi Krishna | "Thamma" | Hamsalekha |
| 1998 | Kurubana Rani | "Thaali" | V Manohar |
| 1998 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | "Bhoomithayi" | V Manohar |
| 1998 | Hoomale | "Hoomale" | Ilaiyaraaja |
| 1997 | Jodi Hakki | "Hara Hara Gange" | V Manohar |
| 1997 | Simhada Mari | "Manage Ondu" | Hamsalekha |
| 1995 | Om | "O Gulabi", "Hey Dinakara" | Hamsalekha |
| 1995 | Karulina Kudi | "O Malle Hoove" | Rajan Nagendra |
| 1994 | Odahuttidavaru | All songs except Bennina and Janagana | Upendra Kumar |
| 1993 | Aakasmika | All songs | Hamsalekha |
| 1992 | Jeevana Chaitra | All songs | Upendra Kumar |
| 1991 | Hrudaya Haadithu | "Naliyuta hrudaya haadanu haadide" | Upendra Kumar |
| 1991 | Kalyana Mantapa | "Ombathu Ombathu" | Upendra Kumar |
| 1990 | Ashwamedha | "Ashwamedha" | Sangeetha Raja |
| 1989 | Parashuram | All songs | Hamsalekha |
| 1989 | Nanjundi Kalyana | "Baduke Hasiru" | Upendrakumar |
| 1978 | Operation Diamond Racket | All songs | GK Venkatesh |
| 1974 | Sampathige Savaal | "Yaare Koogadali" | G. K. Venkatesh |