Samskara (1970)
Overview
Narayanappa, a Madhwa Brahmin man, dies in the Agrahara of the village Durvasapura. As per Madhwa customs, his last rites must be performed at the earliest. However, due to Narayanappa's rebellious actions in life, which included eating meat, consuming liquor and marrying a prostitute, there is disagreement amongst the Brahmins of the village as to who will perform his rites.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | kn |
| Popularity | 1.366 |
Directed By
Pattabhirama Reddy
Crew
Pattabhirama Reddy
Rajeev Taranath
Pattabhirama Reddy
Tom Cowan
Girish Karnad
U. R. Ananthamurthy
Steven Cartaw
TOP CAST
Girish Karnad
Praneshacharya
P. Lankesh
Narayanappa
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