Sakshatkara Explained

Sakshatkara
Director:Puttanna Kanagal
Producer:B. Mallik
Screenplay:Kanagal Prabhakara Shastry
Starring:Rajkumar
Jamuna
R. Nagendra Rao
Prithviraj Kapoor
Music:M. Ranga Rao
Cinematography:Srikanth
Editing:V. P. Krishna
Distributor:Mallik Productions
Country:India
Language:Kannada

Sakshatkara is a 1971 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Puttanna Kanagal and starring Dr. Rajkumar, Jamuna, Prithviraj Kapoor and R. Nagendra Rao. This was third and final collaboration of Kanagal and Rajkumar. Sundar Krishna Urs was the associate director on the film.[1] [2] [3]

Plot

The story revolves around the dangers of superstition, particularly when it concerns marriage and how unscrupulous elements in society could manipulate these beliefs to their benefit and lead to tragic consequences.

Soundtrack

The music for the film was composed by M. Ranga Rao and lyrics was written by Kanagal Prabhakar Shastry.

Release

The film had a huge opening thanks to the grand success of Puttanna Kanagal-Dr. Rajkumar duo's previous ventures, Mallammana Pavada and Karulina Kare but soon fizzled out.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Did you know that these Bollywood actors have also acted in Kannada films? . . 28 January 2020 .
  2. Web site: Prithviraj Kapoor: Pioneer of Indian theatre, cinema . . 3 November 2017 .
  3. News: Sepia album of the 'silent' star . The Hindu . 12 May 2016 . Khajane . Muralidhara .