Yogaraj Bhat (born 8 October 1972) is an Indian film-maker, director, screenwriter, lyricist and producer who primarily works in Kannada cinema. He is most known for the 2006 film Mungaru Male. The film recorded the highest box-office collections in the history of Kannada cinema at the time of its release and the longest running film at a multiplex.
Early life Yogaraj Bhat was born in Mandarthi, in Udupi district in Karnataka. He grew up in Tilavalli, Haveri. He was the youngest son of Ramachandra and Jayalakshmi Bhat's seven children. He lost his father to a boat mishap.
Career
Director His film Mungaru Male collected estimated 50-75 crore, this was his third film, created history in Southern Film Industry. The film ran for 464 days – first in any language to run for a whole year continually in a multiplex, beating the records of the biggest Hindi Film Industry records. It naturally brought him many rewards, awards and appreciations, including Nine State Film Awards (including Best Director and Best Film Award) and Four Filmfare Awards (Best Film, Best Music, Best Lyrics and Best Cinematography). The movie has been remade in all South Indian languages & Bengali. The rights for the movie to be made in Hindi has been bought by Shri. Boney Kapoor. He has also directed Gaalipata, Manasare, Pancharangi, Paramatma, Drama, Vaastu Prakara, Dana Kayonu, Mugulu Nage and others.
Lyricist Yogaraj Bhat has worked as lyricist in many Kannada movies Mungaru Male, Gaalipata, Junglee, Jackie, Manasaare, Pancharangi, Paramatma, Victory, Hudugaru, Drama, Kaddipudi, Bachchan, Adhyaksha, Gajakesari, Rajahuli and others.
He won Filmfare Award, Karnataka State Award for the song, 'Bombe Aadsonu' from the film Drama.
Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmCredited as Notes Director Writer Producer 2001 Chakra Television series 2003 Mani 2004 Ranga S.S.L.C 2006 Mungaru Male 2008 Gaalipata Inthi Ninna Preethiya 2009 Manasaare 2010 Pancharangi2011 Paramathma Lifeu Ishtene 2012 Drama 2013 Dyavre 2014 Preethi Geethi Ityaadi 2015 Vaastu Prakaara 2016 Dana Kayonu 2017 Mugulu Nage 2019 Panchatantra 2022 Gaalipata 22023Garadi 2024Karataka Damanaka 2025Manada KadaluUdaala
As lyricist Note: he has also worked as a lyricist for all films that he worked as a writer. Year Film Ref. 2007 Duniya 2008 Inthi Ninna Preethiya Aramane Janumada Gelathi 2009 Circus Junglee Male Barali Manju Irali Devru Raam 2010 Suryakaanti Sri Harikathe Swayamvara Krishnan Love Story Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu Shourya Kari Chirathe Kiccha Huccha Yaksha Eno Onthara Super 2011 Kanteerava Kote Gun Rama Rama Raghurama Kempegowda Prince Prema Chandrama Dhool Puttakkana Highway Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam Lifeu Ishtene Kaanchaana Maduve Mane Jarasandha Vishnuvardhana 2012 Chingari Lucky Anna Bond Breaking News Kiladi Kitty Jaanu Crazy Loka Romeo Shiva Mr. 420 Prem Adda Yaare Koogadali 2013 Topiwala Ziddi Andar Bahar Bachchan Ale Googly Silk Tony Jayammana Maga Victory Brundavana Dilwala Sakkare Raja Huli Sweety Nanna Jodi 2014 Dil Rangeela Ulidavaru Kandanthe Endendu Ninagagi Kwatle Satisha Maanikya Gar Gar Mandla Typical Kailas Rose Adyaksha Simhadri Bahaddur Neenade Naa Jai Bajarangabali Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari 2015 Missed Call Jackson Raja Rajendra Mythri Raate Endendigu Mrugashira Ranna Bullet Basya Sapnon Ki Rani Muddu Manase Kendasampige Charlie Mr. Airavata Vascodigama Boxer 1st Rank Raju Rathaavara Prema Pallakki 2016 Viraat Tyson Kala Bhairava Ishtakamya Jaggu Dada Doddmane Hudga Mukunda Murari Santhu Straight Forward Badmash Mummy Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi 2017 Chowka 2026 Toxic
As actor Year Film Role Notes Ref 2013 Dyavre Bhimsen Lead role Dyavre movie review, Times of India 2016 Parapancha Kaalipeeli 2019 Bell Bottom Marakutika Padde Huli Cameo appearance Avane Srimannarayana Guptananda Swamiji 2022 Lucky Man Himself 2023 South Indian Hero2025UdaalaCameo appearance 2026Uttarakaanda†PatilaFilming
Awards 2013 – won Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Kannada for the song "Bombe Adsonu" from his own directorial film Drama.Filmfare Awards (South): The complete list of winners – IBNLive. Ibnlive.in.com (21 July 2013). Retrieved on 16 April 2014. 2013 – won the Bangalore Times Film Awards in "Best Lyricist" category for the song "Bombe Adsonu".Bangalore Times Film Awards 2012 goes to... – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (19 August 2013). Retrieved on 16 April 2014.
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