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
- Mission Mangal as Ananth Iyer
- Premier Padmini
- Savarna Deergha Sandhi
- Manasinata
- Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakaasha
- Brahmachari as Dr Ramdev
2018
- Ananthu v/s Nusrath as Zulfikar Ali Khan
- Churikatte
- Onthara Bannagalu as Crazy Muduka
- Kannadakkaagi Ondannu Otti
2017
- Raajakumara as Mohammed Raffi
- Maasthi Gudi
- Shwethaa
- Srinivasa Kalyana
2016
- Jigarthanda
- Run Antony
- Neer Dose as Dattatreya
2014
2013
- Bharath Stores as Govinda Shetty
2012
2011
- Kempe Gowda as Kavya's grandfather
- Kool
- Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam as Thatha
- Bettada Jeeva as Gopalaiah
2010
2009
- Hatrick Hodi Maga
- Savaari
- Maleyali Jotheyali as Col. Thammayya
2007
- Sathyavan Savithri
- Kaada Beladingalu as Chandranna
2005
- Rakshasa as Doreswamy
- Beru as Venkateshaiah
- Rama Shama Bhama as Ram's Father
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
2004
- Nalla as Blind flute man
- Joke Falls
- Kanakambari as Swamyji
2003
- Kushalave Kshemave
- Lankesh Pathrike
- Mouni as Kuppanna Bhatru
2002
- Guest as Doctor
- Parva
- The Rite, a Passion
- Neela Megha Shyama
2001
2000
- Munnudi as Hasanabba
1995
1994
1993
- Chinnari Mutha as Daada