Kakana Kote
| Kakana Kote | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | |
| Cinematography | Ishan Arya |
| Edited by | Bal G. Yadav |
| Music by | C. Ashwath |
Production company | Raj-N-Raj Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Kakana Kote (
Masti Venkatesh Iyengar's stage play of the same name.[1] The film plot tells the story of Kaka Nayaka
who was instrumental in stopping the exploitation of tribal people in Mysore district against the tax payment from middlemen who were representing the ruling kingdom government.
The film was directed by acclaimed theater artist
third Best Film award at the Karnataka State Film Awards. The screenplay and dialogues were written by Girish Karnad and associate directed by Girish Kasaravalli
.
Cast
- Lokesh as Kaka Nayaka
- Srinath
- Lokanath
- Krishnaraj
- Lavanya
- Girija Lokesh
- Venkatachala
- Vasudeva Murthy
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by C. Ashwath.[3] This was his first independent film work without his collaboration with L. Vaidyanathan.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bettada Thudiyalli" | Venkatesh Iyengar | C. Ashwath | |
| 2. | "Kari Haidanemboru" | Venkatesh Iyengar | B. V. Karanth , G. K. Venkatesh & C. Ashwath | |
| 3. | "Ondu Dina Kari Haida" | Venkatesh Iyengar | C. Ashwath | |
| 4. | "Nesara Nodu" | Venkatesh | Sulochana | |
| 5. | "So Yennire" | Venkatesh Iyengar | Chorus |
Awards
- Best Third Film
- Best Story Writer - Masti Venkatesha Iyengar
- Best Editing - Bal G. Yadav
See also
- Kakanakote - A tribal forest place situated in Mysore district.
References
External links
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