| 1. S. K. Bhagavan (1933-2023) was an Indian film director, producer, and actor in the Kannada film industry. |
| 2. He passed away on 20 February 2023 in Bengaluru due to age-related ailments. |
| 3. Bhagavan began his career as a theatre actor with Hirannaiah Mitra Mandali. |
| 4. In 1956, he was an assistant director for the film Bhagyodaya. |
| 5. He directed Sandhya Raga (1966) but was officially credited to A. C. Narasimha Murthy. |
| 6. In 1967, he co-directed Rajadurgada Rahasya with A. C. Narasimha Murthy. |
| 7. He formed the famous duo Dorai-Bhagavan with B. Dorairaj, directing many films until B. Dorairaj's death in 2000. |
| 8. The duo mostly worked with Dr. Rajkumar. |
| 9. Their notable films include Kasturi Nivasa (1971) and Gaalimaatu (1981). |
| 10. Bhagavan collaborated with music directors Rajan-Nagendra and G. K. Venkatesh. |
| 11. He also acted in films like Mangalasootra and Rowdy Ranganna. |
| 12. Their last film was Baalondu Chaduranga (1995). |
| 13. After Dorai Raj's death, Bhagavan took a break from filmmaking until 2019. |
| 14. In 2016, he appeared in the YouTube show #BoooMyShow. |
| 15. In 2019, Bhagavan returned to direct his 50th film, 'Aaduva Gombe.' |
