Vajramuni
**Sadananda Sagar** (born 10 May 1944, died 5 January 2006), universally known by his screen name **Vajramuni**, was a legendary Indian actor who worked predominantly in Kannada cinema. Regarded as one of the finest antagonists in the history of Sandalwood, he acted in over 300 films during a career spanning more than three decades. Known for his thundering voice and intense screen presence, he earned the popular epithets *Nata Bhairava* and *Nata Bhayankara*.
Born in Kanakanapalya in Bangalore, Karnataka, into a Hallikar Vokkaliga family, he was named after the Hindu deity Vajramuneshwara. He held a degree in cinematography but eventually discovered his true passion on the stage. While acting in the play *Prachanda Ravana*, he caught the attention of legendary filmmaker Puttanna Kanagal, who initially offered him a role in the film *Saavira Mettilu*. When that project did not immediately take off, Kanagal cast him as the primary antagonist in *Mallammana Pavada* (1969), which marked his official feature film debut.
Vajramuni quickly established himself as the premier villain of Kannada cinema during the 1970s and 1980s. He became particularly famous for his frequent and iconic on-screen clashes with matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar, creating some of the most memorable hero and villain dynamics in the industry. He delivered unforgettable performances in massive blockbusters and critically acclaimed films such as *Sipayi Ramu* (1971), *Bangaarada Manushya* (1972), *Sampathige Saval* (1974), *Daari Tappida Maga* (1975), *Babruvahana* (1977), *Shankar Guru* (1978), and *Aakasmika* (1993).
While primarily known for his villainous portrayals, his immense versatility allowed him to occasionally take on prominent character roles with equal conviction. His profound contributions to Kannada cinema were highly decorated. He won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in *Bettale Seve* (1982 to 1983). In 2005, he was honored with the Lifetime Contribution to Kannada Cinema Award by the Government of Karnataka in recognition of his extraordinary cinematic legacy. He passed away on 5 January 2006 in Bangalore due to prolonged diabetes and kidney-related illnesses.
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Películas (122)
Circle Inspector
1996
Karnataka Suputhra
1996
Hello Sister
1995
Bhairava
1994
Mandyada Gandu
1994
Lockup Death
1994
Jailer Jagannath
1994
Samrat
1994
Prema Simhasana
1994
Odahuttidavaru
1994
Musuku
1994
Swathi
1994
Saagara Deepa
1994
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
1993
Raayaru Bandaru Maavana Manege
1993
Akasmika
1993 · Vyasaraya
Jana Mecchida Maga
1993
Kollura Sri Mookambika
1993 · Mookasura
Sriramachandra
1992
Belliyappa Bangarappa
1992
Aathma Bandhana
1992
Mysore Jaana
1992
Police Matthu Dada
1991
Mathru Bhagya
1991
Bombay Dada
1991
Ranabheri
1990
S. P. Sangliyana Part 2
1990
Yuga Purusha
1989
Hongkongnalli Agent Amar
1989
Deva
1989
C.B.I Shankar
1989 · Narayana Gowda
Mutthinantha Manushya
1989
Nee Nanna Daiva
1988
Sangliyana
1988
Mathrudevobhava
1988
Vijaya Khadga
1988
Praja Prabhuthva
1988
Shakthi
1988
Digvijaya
1987 · Vikram
Jayasimha
1987
Vishwaroopa
1986
Bete
1986
Preethi
1986
Brahmastra
1986
Sathkara
1986
Devarelliddane
1985
Chaduranga
1985
Veeradhi Veera
1985
Goonda Guru
1985
Maduve Maadu Thamashe Nodu
1984
Male Banthu Male
1984
Hosa Ithihasa
1984
Kalinga Sarpa
1984 · Subramanya
Sidilu
1984
Ganda Bherunda
1984 · Mark Abraham
Gajendra
1984
Premigala Saval
1984
Hasida Hebbuli
1983
Geluvu Nannade
1983
Mutthaide Bhagya
1983
Benkiya Bale
1983
Chakravyuha
1983 · Bhupathi
Avala Neralu
1983
Aasha
1983
Thirugu Baana
1983
Khadeema Kallaru
1982
Jimmy Gallu
1982
Snehada Sankole
1982
Sahasa Simha
1982 · Shankarlal/Dheerajlal
Karmika Kallanalla
1982
Shikari
1981
Bhari Bharjari Bete
1981
Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha
1981
Antha
1981
Maria, My Darling
1980
Haddina Kannu
1980 · Bhadrappa
Kalinga
1980
Point Parimala
1980 · Tom
Naanobba Kalla
1979
Pakka Kalla
1979
Huliya Halina Mevu
1979 · Bhima, Uttanayaka's son
Vasantha Lakshmi
1978
Balu Aparoopa Nam Jodi
1978
Kiladi Jodi
1978 · Venu
Operation Diamond Racket
1978 · Golden Crocodile
Sneha Sedu
1978
Muyyige Muyyi
1978 · Gopal
Sirithanakke Saval
1978
Kiladi Kittu
1978
Shankar Guru
1978 · Premkumar
Galaate Samsaara
1977
Girikanye
1977 · Keshava
Dhanalakshmi
1977
Babruvahana
1977 · Vrishakethu
Aparadhi
1976
Badavara Bandhu
1976 · Gopinath
Bangarada Gudi
1976 · Rayappa/Johnny Roy
Bahaddur Gandu
1976 · Vikram
Premada Kanike
1976 · Chandru
Trimurthy
1975 · Srikanth
Mayura
1975 · Prince Vishnugopa
Kalla Kulla
1975 · Sukumar
Daari Thappida Maga
1975 · Ashok
Maga Mommaga
1974 · Anand Rao
Sri Srinivasa Kalyana
1974 · Bhrigu
Bhaktha Kumbara
1974 · Krishna
Sampatthige Savaal
1974 · Siddappa
Bangarada Panjara
1974
Upasane
1974 · Neelakantaiah
Mooruvare Vajragalu
1973 · Duryodhana
Bidugade
1973 · Gopal, CID Inspector
Naagarahaavu
1972 · Laxmu
Bhale Huchcha
1972 · Giri
Kranthiveera
1972
Kulla Agent 000
1972
Bangaarada Manushya
1972 · Keshava
Sipayi Ramu
1972 · Sudhakar
Nyayave Devaru
1971
Sakshathkara
1971 · Subhash
Thayi Devaru
1971
Baala Bandhana
1971
Mallamana Pavaada
1969 · Suryakanth Surya
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