PADUVARAHALLI PANDAVARU PUTTANNA KANAGAL

  • INDIA

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  • KANNADA

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  • 1978

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  • 146 mins

Set in a rural village, five young men, unite to challenge the oppressive tyranny of a wealthy, corrupt landlord. Highlighting themes of collective justice and the struggle against feudalism.

ಹಳ್ಳಿಯ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯ ಈ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಐವರು ಯುವಕರ ಸುತ್ತ ಸಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಊರಿನ ದುರಾಸೆಯ ಮತ್ತು ಭ್ರಷ್ಟ ಜಮೀನ್ದಾರನ ದೌರ್ಜನ್ಯದ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಈ ಐವರು ಗೆಳೆಯರು ಒಟ್ಟಾಗಿ ನಿಲ್ಲುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಶ್ರೀಮಂತಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅಧಿಕಾರದ ಮದದಿಂದ ಶೋಷಣೆ ಮಾಡುವ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯ ವಿರುದ್ಧ, ಈ ಯುವಕರು ನ್ಯಾಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ನಡೆಸುವ ಹೋರಾಟವೇ ಈ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಕಥೆ.

Producer(s) or Production Company :

Puttanna Kanagal

Screenplay :

Puttanna Kanagal

Director of Photography :

S. Maruthi Rao

Editor :

V. P. Krishnan

Music :

Vijaya Bhaskar

Sound :

M. Shiva Rao, Jyothi, A. Govindaswamy

Cast :

Ambareesh, Ramakrishna, Jai Jagadish, Dheerendra Gopal, Musuri Krishnamurthy, Srilalitha, Shanthala, M. Jayashree, Aarathi.

Legendary Indian filmmaker S. R. Puttanna Kanagal (1933–1985), was a visionary who revolutionized Kannada cinema. Born in Kanagal, Mysore, he rose from a publicity boy and driver to become one of India’s most influential directors. He is celebrated for his "bridge films" that balanced artistic depth with commercial appeal, often focusing on strong female protagonists and social taboos. His best works include GEJJE POOJE (1969), SHARAPANJARA (1971), and NAGARAHAVU (1972). He immensely contributed in the careers of icons like Vishnuvardhan and Ambareesh, and the Karnataka Government’s highest directorial honor is named in his memory.