Bhaktha Kanakadasa (1960)
Bhakta Kanakadasa is a 1960 Indian Kannada language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy. It depicts the spiritual journey of Kanakadasa, who was a devotee of the Hindu deity Krishna, and a poet belonging to the Dasa sect. The film stars Rajkumar, Krishna Kumari and Udaykumar in the major roles. This film, officially marked the 100th production/release of Kannada cinema, since its inception in 1934.
Director:
Y R Swamy
Writer:
Hunsur Krishnamurthy
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Dr. Rajkumar as Kanakadasa |
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K. S. Ashwath as Rudranayaka |
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Udaykumar as Mallanayaka |
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T. R. Narasimharaju as Chikka |
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Krishna Kumari as Lacchi |
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M.N. Lakshmi Devi as |
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M Jayashree as |
| Directing | Y R Swamy | Director |
| Sound | M Venkataraju | Music |
| Production | D R Naidu | Producer |
| Writing | Hunsur Krishnamurthy | Screenplay |
| Writing | Hunsur Krishnamurthy | Lyricist |
| Writing | Hunsur Krishnamurthy | Dialogue |
| Crew | R. Madhusudanan | Cinematography |