| S. K. Bhagavan (1933-2023) was an Indian film director, producer, and actor in the Kannada film industry. |
| He passed away on 20 February 2023 in Bengaluru due to age-related ailments. |
| Bhagavan began his career as a theatre actor with Hirannaiah Mitra Mandali. |
| In 1956, he was an assistant director for the film Bhagyodaya. |
| He directed Sandhya Raga (1966) but was officially credited to A. C. Narasimha Murthy. |
| In 1967, he co-directed Rajadurgada Rahasya with A. C. Narasimha Murthy. |
| He formed the famous duo Dorai-Bhagavan with B. Dorairaj, directing many films until B. Dorairaj's death in 2000. |
| The duo mostly worked with Dr. Rajkumar. |
| Their notable films include Kasturi Nivasa (1971) and Gaalimaatu (1981). |
| Bhagavan collaborated with music directors Rajan-Nagendra and G. K. Venkatesh. |
| He also acted in films like Mangalasootra and Rowdy Ranganna. |
| Their last film was Baalondu Chaduranga (1995). |
| After Dorai Raj's death, Bhagavan took a break from filmmaking until 2019. |
| In 2016, he appeared in the YouTube show #BoooMyShow. |
| In 2019, Bhagavan returned to direct his 50th film, 'Aaduva Gombe.' |
