his third directorial film "anamika" (1987) could not repeat the success of his previous film. however, his next directed film "anantana avantara" (1989) was met with high popularity and success. his socially entertaining romantic films such as "avale nanna hendthi" (1988) opposite bhavya, "avane nanna ganda" (1989) co-starring sudharani and "chapala chennigaraya" (1990) opposite kalpana were both commercial and critical success. this back to back success made kashinath one of the most sought-after actors in the 1980s era.