H. G. Dattatreya
Born: 1942-04-20 in Chitradurga
Known For: Acting
Biography
Wing Commander Harihar Gundurao Dattatreya (Retd.) (born 1942), popularly known as Dattanna, is an Indian actor who has appeared in more than 204 films and several plays. Alongside his career as an actor, he served in the Indian Air Force as a commissioned officer for over 20 years and also occupied academic positions with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He is best known for his work in Kannada cinema, in which he appears in mostly supporting roles. In a film career of almost three decades, he has won two National Film Award – Special Jury Awards, one National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and two Karnataka State Film Awards. He is known for his performances in Munnudi (2000), Bettada Jeeva (2011) and Bharath Stores (2012).
Filmography
2025
2020
- ACT-1978 as Advocate General Venkatachalaiah
2019
- Premier Padmini
- Mission Mangal as Ananth Iyer
- Manasinata
- Savarna Deergha Sandhi
- Brahmachari as Dr Ramdev
- Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakaasha
2018
- Ananthu v/s Nusrath as Zulfikar Ali Khan
- Churikatte
- Onthara Bannagalu as Crazy Muduka
- Kannadakkaagi Ondannu Otti
2017
- Raajakumara as Mohammed Raffi
- Shwethaa
- Maasthi Gudi
- Srinivasa Kalyana
2016
- Jigarthanda
- Neer Dose as Dattatreya
- Run Antony
2014
2013
- Bharath Stores as Govinda Shetty
2012
2011
- Kool
- Bettada Jeeva as Gopalaiah
- Kempe Gowda as Kavya's grandfather
- Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam as Thatha
2010
2009
- Maleyali Jotheyali as Col. Thammayya
- Savaari
- Hatrick Hodi Maga
2007
- Sathyavan Savithri
- Kaada Beladingalu as Chandranna
2005
- Rama Shama Bhama as Ram's Father
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
- Beru as Venkateshaiah
- Rakshasa as Doreswamy
2004
- Nalla as Blind flute man
- Joke Falls
- Kanakambari as Swamyji
2003
- Kushalave Kshemave
- Lankesh Pathrike
- Mouni as Kuppanna Bhatru
2002
- The Rite, a Passion
- Parva
- Neela Megha Shyama
- Guest as Doctor
2001
2000
- Munnudi as Hasanabba
1995
1994
1993
- Chinnari Mutha as Daada