Srinivasa Krishna Iyengar Bhagwan, better known by his screen name S.K. Bhagavan is a veteran film director, producer and actor who is known for his works in Kannada cinema. Noted for his collaboration with Dorairaj, the duo together directed 55 films most of which were based on novels. The director made his debut in 1956 with Bhagyodaya and his other noted films include Jedara Bale (1968), Giri Kanye (1977), Vasantha Geetha (1980), Sedina Hakki (1985), and Odahuttidavaru (1994).