Channapatna Ramaswami Simha, popularly known as C. R. Simha, was an Indian actor, director, dramatist and a playwright. He was known for his work in Kannada films and stage shows. Some of his works in the film industry inlude Samskara, Bara, Chithegoo Chinte, Anuroopa, Indina Ramayana, Nee Bareda Kadambari, Parameshi Prema Prasanga and Rayaru Bandaru Mavana Manege among several others. His directorial ventures include the films Kakana Kote (1977), Shikaari, Simhasana, Ashwamedha (1990) and Angayalli Apsare (1993). His upcoming film, Swatantra Palya, is set to release in January 2016.