Janardhan Rao (2 March 1949 – 13 April 2025), known by his stage name Bank Janardhan, was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. He was well-known for his comedy and drama roles in various Kannada films and television series.

KNOWN FOR

Crazy Kutumba
2010
Punda
2010
Aavesha
1990
Bharjari Gandu
1992
Shubha Lagna
1995
Suvvi Suvvalali
1998
Bhama Sathyabhama
1998
Nannavanu
2010
Rowdy & MLA
1991
Praja Prabhuthva
1988
Shivaranjani
1997
Killer Diary
1995

FILMOGRAPHY

All
Movies
TV
Acting
132
2023
Undenaama
2020
Bill Gates
2019
Girgitle
2019
Gosi Gang
2018
Hyper
2016
Kotigobba 2
2015
Uppi 2
as Inspector
2014
Dosti
2013
Dilwala
2013
CID Eesha
2012
Tuglak
2012
Narasimha
2011
Bodyguard
2011
Noorondu Bagilu
2010
Crazy Kutumba
2010
Aithalakkadi
2010
Nannavanu
2010
Punda
2009
Ghauttham
2008
Kodagana Koli Nungitha
2008
Navashakthi Vaibhava
2007
Ekadanta
2007
Bhoopathi
2006
Ravi Shastry
2006
Cyanide
as Constable
2006
Thandege Thakka Maga
2006
Thangigagi
2006
Hatavadi
2006
Odahuttidavalu
2005
Pandu Ranga Vittala
2005
Kashi from Village
2005
Anna Thangi
2004
Ranga SSLC
as Pandu
2004
Bhagavan
2004
Avale Nanna Gelathi
2004
Nalla
as Madhu's father
2003
Vijaya Dashami
2003
Swaathi Mutthu
2003
Ree Swalpa Bartheera
2003
Vikram
2003
Vijaya Simha
2003
Kasu Iddone Basu
2003
Yardo Duddu Yellammana Jathre
2003
Raktha Kanneeru
2003
Hudugigagi
2003
Thayi Illada Thabbali
2003
Mane Magalu
2002
H2O
2002
Balagalittu Olage Baa
2002
Majestic
2002
Make Up
2001
Vaalee
as Shop owner
2001
Ellara Mane Dosenu
2000
Soorappa
2000
O Nanna Nalle
1999
O Premave
1999
Habba
1999
Naanu Nanna Hendtheeru
1999
Patela
1999
Mr. X
1998
Suvvi Suvvalali
1998
Maathina Malla
1998
Bhama Sathyabhama
1997
Cheluva
1997
Aliya Alla Magala Ganda
1997
Ganga Yamuna
1997
Lakshmi Mahalakshmi
1997
Bhanda Alla Bahaddur
1997
Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda
1997
Mangala Suthra
1997
Shivaranjani
1996
Sowbhagya Devathe
1996
Jeevanadi
1996
Huliya
1996
Geluvina Saradara
1996
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
1996
Sthree
1995
Operation Antha
1995
Anuraga Sangama
as Shetty
1995
Gadibidi Aliya
1995
Thumbida Mane
1995
Himapatha
1995
Karulina Kudi
1995
Bangarada Kalasha
1995
Killer Diary
1995
Aata Hudugata
as Mohan
1995
Shubha Lagna
1994
Jaana
1994
Beda Krishna Ranginata
1994
Swathi
1994
Curfew
1994
Mandyada Gandu
1993
Suryodaya
1993
Kumkuma Bhagya
1993
Shhh!
1993
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
1993
Shivanna
1993
Bombaat Huduga
1993
Gundana Maduve
1993
Urvashi Kalyana
1992
Mysore Jaana
1992
Tarle Nan Maga
1992
Super Nanna Maga
1992
Ganesha Subramanya
as House Broker
1992
Belliyappa Bangarappa
1992
Alli Ramachari Illi Brahmachari
1992
Malashree Mamashree
1992
Bombat Hendthi
1992
Bharjari Gandu
1992
Goonda Rajya
1991
Readymade Ganda
1991
Golmal Part 2
1991
Rowdy & MLA
1991
Kitthurina Huli
1991
Halli Rambhe Belli Bombe
1991
Yuddha Parva
1991
Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police
1990
Shivashankar
1990
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru
1990
Hosa Jeevana
1990
Maneli Ili Beedili Huli
1990
Ivalentha Hendthi
1990
Aavesha
as Kempaiah
1989
Deva
1989
Manmatha Raja
1988
Sahasa Veera
1988
Jana Nayaka
1988
Praja Prabhuthva
1988
Thayigobba Karna
1987
Jayasimha
1987
Bazar Bheema
Jee Boomba